Birnbeck Pier2 days agoThe historic sites being rescued from ruinCharities and campaigners are restoring various treasured sites which have been neglected for years.2 days ago7 days agoNew event to show secrets of pier restoration"Unusual finds" discovered during the revamp of the Victorian pier are to go on display.7 days ago8 Oct 2026What to expect from a restored Birnbeck PierThe restoration of the historic pier in Weston-super-Mare is due to finish in the summer of 2027.8 Oct 202630 Sept 2026Milestone reached in Birnbeck Pier restorationCouncil leaders say the famous pier in Weston-super-Mare will reopen next summer.30 Sept 202630 Sept 2026Restoration work on historic pier 'astonishing'The remaining deck spans are being installed over the coming months.30 Sept 202627 Sept 2026Cardboard tower sculpture toppled after wind hitsThe six-storey-high art installation was subject to "monumental jumping and squashing" after it fell.27 Sept 202622 Jun 2026Birnbeck Pier connected to mainland for the first timeThe historic pier is undergoing a major £20m restoration, and is set to reopen next summer.22 Jun 202613 Jun 2026'World Cup flag warning' and 'Police called to Hinkley dispute'A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.13 Jun 20269 Jun 2026New section of historic pier lifted into placeWork to restore the Grade-II* listed Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare is under way.9 Jun 2026...
