Heritage Railway Charity Faces Multiple Thefts, Suffering Significant Setback Saturday, June 20, 2026 heritage railway charity theft westsomersetrailway restoration fundraising rural vandalism community The West Somerset Railway Association (WSRA), a charity dedicated to preserving and supporting the heritage railway between Taunton and Minehead, has been hit by a disturbing series of thefts. In under two weeks, thieves have … Read More
Heritage Railway Charity Devastated by Multiple Thefts Saturday, June 20, 2026 theft charity heritage railway westsomerset restoration fundraising vandalism somerset police The West Somerset Railway Association (WSRA), a charity dedicated to supporting the heritage railway running between Taunton and Minehead, has faced a troubling spate of thefts in under two weeks. Thieves have stolen … Read More
Huge Burglary Won't Halt Clevedon Miniature Railway Restoration Tuesday, June 16, 2026 burglary clevedon miniature railway restoration community police theft investigation tools A determined community is pressing forward with the restoration of Clevedon’s cherished miniature railway despite a significant setback caused by a recent burglary. On the night of Sunday, June 14, thieves broke into … Read More
Clevedon Miniature Railway Restoration Presses On Despite Major Burglary Tuesday, June 16, 2026 clevedon miniaturerailway burglary restoration community theft policeappeal riogrande heritage salthousefields A significant burglary at the engine shed of Clevedon’s cherished miniature railway has not deterred restoration efforts, demonstrating the resilience and spirit of the local community. On the night of Sunday, June 14, … Read More
Major Milestone: Iconic Birnbeck Pier Reconnects with Mainland After Decades Wednesday, June 10, 2026 birnbeck pier restoration landmark bridge reconstruction heritage infrastructure coastal After decades of separation, the iconic Birnbeck Pier has finally been reconnected to the mainland, marking a significant milestone in its restoration. New photographs reveal a crucial section being carefully lifted and …
Major Milestone as Iconic Birnbeck Pier Reconnects to Mainland After Decades Wednesday, June 10, 2026 birnbeck pier restoration milestone heritage construction landmark infrastructure community coastal Birnbeck Pier, a cherished landmark with a rich history, has taken a monumental step toward restoration. For the first time in decades, a new section has been successfully lifted into place, reconnecting the pier to the … Read More