Birnbeck Pier2 Nov 2024Somerset in Pictures: Pumpkins and stolen cheeseA round-up of this week's best photos from across Somerset.2 Nov 2024Somerset29 Oct 2024Mayor uncovers unknown family connection to pierThe National Lottery Heritage Fund is providing £10m towards reopening the Victorian landmark.29 Oct 2024England28 Oct 2024Pier 'on brink of loss' receives £10m packageBirnbeck Pier has been in disrepair for 20 years after being privately owned.28 Oct 2024Somerset14 Oct 2024Pier lifeboat station to be brought 'back to life'Councillor Mark Canniford said each milestone is a step forward to "benefit the local area". 14 Oct 2024England8 Oct 2024Work to restore crumbling historic pier under wayThe first phase of work to improve the Grade II listed Birnbeck Pier has started.8 Oct 2024England23 Sep 2024Plans to repair and restore historic pier submittedThe plans would allow Birnbeck Pier to be fully restored and also host an RNLI base.23 Sep 2024England25 Aug 2024New coastal safety design for fire engineThe Weston-Super-Mare fire engine has new artwork on it with advice for people visiting the coast.25 Aug 2024Somerset25 Aug 2024Newspaper headlines: Super moon steals the showA fatal motorway crash also generated a lot of interest amongst readers this week.25 Aug 2024Bristol21 Aug 2024Work to restore crumbling historic pier approvedThe Grade II listed pier is the only one in the UK to link to an island.21 Aug 2024England
