Birnbeck Pier: From Decay to Revival Sunday, September 21, 2025 birnbeck pier restoration victorian heritage weston-super-mare lottery fund coastal regeneration Birnbeck Pier, once a vibrant Victorian attraction, has stood abandoned and deteriorating for almost four decades. Located in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, this unique pier connects the mainland to Birnbeck Island—a small … Read More
Historic Birnbeck Pier Restoration Saved by Last-Minute Funding Boost Wednesday, September 17, 2025 birnbeck pier restoration weston-super-mare heritage nationallottery northsomerset regeneration funding conservation The restoration of Weston-super-Mare’s historic Birnbeck Pier has been saved at the “eleventh hour” thanks to a crucial £5.5 million funding injection. The announcement came moments before councillors were … Read More
Power Cut in Weston-super-Mare Leaves 117 Homes Without Electricity Saturday, September 13, 2025 weston-super-mare powercut electricityoutage nationalgrid cablefault electricity outage repair energy emergency A power outage has affected 117 properties in Weston-super-Mare due to a fault in the power cables, according to the National Grid. The disruption has left many residents without electricity, prompting urgent repair efforts. …
Driver Arrested in M5 Collision Near Weston-super-Mare on Suspicion of Drug Offenses Monday, September 8, 2025 m5 accident drugs arrest weston-super-mare lorry van traffic police hospital A driver in his early 50s was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs following a collision between a van and a lorry on the M5 motorway near Weston-super-Mare. The crash occurred at approximately 6:30 … Read More
Driver Arrested for Drug-Related Charges After M5 Crash Near Weston-super-Mare Monday, September 8, 2025 m5 crash arrest drugs lorry van weston-super-mare motorway hospital police A man in his early 50s was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and possession with intent to supply drugs after a collision between a van and a lorry on the M5 motorway near Weston-super-Mare. The … 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