Iconic Waverley Paddle Steamer Set to Make Daily Calls at Reopened Birnbeck Pier Thursday, June 4, 2026 waverley paddlesteamer birnbeckpier restoration westonsupermare bristolchannel heritage tourism maritime economy The iconic Waverley paddle steamer may soon be making daily visits to Weston-super-Mare with the reopening of Birnbeck Pier. A comprehensive restoration is underway to revive the historic, deteriorated pier, with plans to … Read More
Power Outage Leaves Nearly 1,000 Somerset Homes in Darkness Tuesday, June 2, 2026 power outage somerset nationalgrid electricity homes blackout restoration engineers disruption Nearly 1,000 homes across Somerset have been affected by a widespread power outage. National Grid engineers are currently on site working to identify and resolve the issue as quickly as possible. Residents are urged to remain …
Weston-super-Mare’s Grand Pier: A Seaside Attraction Rivaling Blackpool and Brighton Wednesday, May 27, 2026 weston-super-mare grandpier seaside somerset familyfun amusement britishseaside coastal tourism restoration When it comes to iconic British piers, Blackpool and Brighton often steal the spotlight. However, nestled along the Bristol Channel in North Somerset, Weston-super-Mare’s Grand Pier offers a pier experience that rivals and … Read More
Jolly's Reopening Postponed to 2027 as Extensive Restoration Begins Wednesday, May 20, 2026 jollys bath restoration departmentstore morleys heritage retail milsomstreet history reopening Jolly’s, the historic department store in Bath, will reopen later than initially scheduled. Originally set to welcome customers again in October 2026, the reopening has now been pushed back to March 2027 due to … Read More
Jolly's Reopening Postponed to 2027 Amid Extensive Restoration Wednesday, May 20, 2026 jollys bath restoration morleys departmentstore heritage reopening retail history milsom Jolly’s, the iconic 200-year-old department store in Bath, will reopen later than initially planned. Originally set to welcome customers again in October 2026, the reopening has now been pushed back to March 2027 due to … Read More
Fashion Museum Set to Return to Bath with Stunning New City Centre Venue Thursday, May 14, 2026 fashion bath museum architecture culture heritage tourism planning restoration community Plans to relocate the Fashion Museum back to Bath with an extraordinary new home in the city centre have officially received approval. On May 13, Bath and North East Somerset Council’s planning committee granted permission to … Read More