Birnbeck Pier17 Feb 2026Major work to restore historic pier set to beginSpecialist contractors will arrive at the site with a 100-tonne crane later.17 Feb 202617 Sep 2025The decades-long fight to save a Victorian pier from the seaPlans to restore Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare almost fell through, but are now back on track.17 Sep 202517 Sep 2025Historic pier saved as surprise funding announcedThe project in Weston-super-Mare was set to be cancelled before a heritage organisation stepped in.17 Sep 20258 Sep 2025Crumbling pier's restoration could be scrappedThe council could drop its flagship project months after the RNLI - a key backer - pulled out.8 Sep 20257 Aug 2025Funding to 'breathe new life' into heritage sitesMore than £800k is set aside to restore buildings in Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and North Somerset. 7 Aug 20253 Jul 2025'Cannabis gang arrested' and 'Pier controversy'A look at the stories trending across the West of England on Thursday, 3 July.3 Jul 202527 Jun 2025Birnbeck Pier plan 'in jeopardy' as RNLI pulls outPlans for the pier included establishing a new RNLI station there, but will now no longer happen.27 Jun 20251 Feb 2025Specialist contractor sought for unique pierThe pier has been closed to the public for more than 20 years, but there are plans for its revival.1 Feb 20252 Nov 2024Somerset in Pictures: Pumpkins and stolen cheeseA round-up of this week's best photos from across Somerset.2 Nov 2024...
