Birnbeck Pier Saved from Cancellation as New Funding Secured Tuesday, September 16, 2025 birnbeck pier restoration funding rnli council heritage lottery weston regeneration Birnbeck Pier’s restoration has been dramatically saved, just as North Somerset councillors prepared to vote on cancelling the project. The National Lottery Heritage Fund has pledged £5.5 million to fill a critical funding … Read More
Meet the Trio Reviving the Strawberry Line Tuesday, September 9, 2025 volunteering community restoration environmentalism teamwork sustainability charity nature somerset trailmaintenance Three dedicated friends—Gerald Dube, Nicholas Muridzi, and Wisdom Logozo—are breathing new life into the former railway track known as the Strawberry Line. Employed at Charlie Bigham’s Dulcote Quarry in Wells, they have spent … Read More
Birnbeck Pier Restoration Set for Cancellation Amid Funding Crisis Monday, September 8, 2025 birnbeck pier restoration rnli funding northsomerset heritage regeneration council weston-super-mare North Somerset Council is preparing to vote on canceling the ambitious restoration of Birnbeck Pier, a beloved Victorian landmark in Weston-super-Mare, following the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s (RNLI) recent … Read More
Birnbeck Pier Restoration Faces Cancellation Amid Funding Crisis Monday, September 8, 2025 birnbeck restoration rnli westonsupermare pier funding council heritage regeneration lottery North Somerset Council is preparing to vote on September 16 to cancel the much-anticipated Birnbeck Pier restoration project following the withdrawal of a crucial funding partner, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution … Read More
Photos Reveal Extensive Damage to Restaurant Following Tumble Dryer Fire Saturday, September 6, 2025 restaurant fire damage tumbledryer closure repairs renovation incident photos restoration A restaurant suffered extensive damage after a fire broke out in a tumble dryer, causing significant destruction throughout the premises. The incident has led the establishment to announce that it will remain closed for … Read More
Somerset’s Hidden Halswell Estate Opens Free to Public for Exclusive Heritage Weekend Saturday, September 6, 2025 somerset halswell heritage architecture history gardens estate follies churches restoration This September, visitors are invited to step back in time and explore the enchanting Halswell estate in Somerset during a special Heritage Open Days event. For one weekend only, on Saturday, September 13, and Sunday, … Read More