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The Irish Sun
16 hours ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Huge blow to iconic UK seaside resort as nation's oldest pier dating back 160 years goes up for sale ‘with heavy heart'
THE family that owns a historic pier in a major seaside town has put it up for sale. Blackpool's Grade II-listed North Pier is the oldest in England and was first opened in 1863. 2 The North Pier is up for sale after making a £2.3million turnover last year Credit: MEN Media The Sedgwick family bought the landmark in 2011 and also own the town's other two piers. Directors for Northern Victorian Pier Ltd said the decision was "made with a heavy heart", and that they have "chosen to focus [their] attention on the wider portfolio, including Central and South Piers". Estate agents Avison Young revealed the turnover last year was £2.3million and they are now looking for "sensible offers". The Victorian promenade measures around 1,410ft out from the shore and is made from cast iron and wood. read more on blackpool It's older than the famous Blackpool tower and includes a theatre, amusement arcade, electric train and variety of eateries. It currently employs ten full-time, three part-time and around 40 seasonal staff. This comes after Blackpool's Pleasure Beach had added a £25 fee for non-riders. For those wanting to go on the rides, an adult ticket on the day is now £50, or £30 online if paid in advance. Most read in Travel But it's the fixed fee for anyone not planning to go on rides that has received the most backlash. The non-rider ticket of £25 has been designed to offer guests greater 'flexibility when planning their day out.' Included in the price is £5 worth of 'Pleasure Beach Pounds' to put towards food, discounted show tickets and attractions like the Chinese Puzzle Maze. But it still hasn't sat well with visitors, one wrote on Facebook : "Wow £25 to walk around only, I'll stick to the pier thanks." Another added: "Overpriced, £10 per non rider would have got far more people through the gates." Some even went as far as to call it a "con" and called the whole thing "daylight robbery". The likes of Alton Towers , Thorpe Park , , and all have general admission fees for all. These range from £27.50-£68 - all of which are more expensive than Blackpool Pleasure Beach's non-rider fee. Blackpool Pleasure Beach is home to 10 rollercoasters, five 'dark' (indoor) rides, five water rides and 12 The attraction also has a number of shows and events throughout the year, including late night riding and It first opened in 1896, and is still popular today. It was recently named as the number one destination to take kids to during the summer holidays, based on its reviews. 2 Blackpool North pier opened in the 18th century Credit: MEN Media
Scottish Sun
16 hours ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Huge blow to iconic UK seaside resort as nation's oldest pier dating back 160 years goes up for sale ‘with heavy heart'
The Sedgwick family has owned the pier for 14 years PIER PRESSURE Huge blow to iconic UK seaside resort as nation's oldest pier dating back 160 years goes up for sale 'with heavy heart' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE family that owns a historic pier in a major seaside town has put it up for sale. Blackpool's Grade II-listed North Pier is the oldest in England and was first opened in 1863. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 The North Pier is up for sale after making a £2.3million turnover last year Credit: MEN Media The Sedgwick family bought the landmark in 2011 and also own the town's other two piers. Directors for Northern Victorian Pier Ltd said the decision was "made with a heavy heart", and that they have "chosen to focus [their] attention on the wider portfolio, including Central and South Piers". Estate agents Avison Young revealed the turnover last year was £2.3million and they are now looking for "sensible offers". The Victorian promenade measures around 1,410ft out from the shore and is made from cast iron and wood. It's older than the famous Blackpool tower and includes a theatre, amusement arcade, electric train and variety of eateries. It currently employs ten full-time, three part-time and around 40 seasonal staff. This comes after Blackpool's Pleasure Beach had added a £25 fee for non-riders. For those wanting to go on the rides, an adult ticket on the day is now £50, or £30 online if paid in advance. But it's the fixed fee for anyone not planning to go on rides that has received the most backlash. The non-rider ticket of £25 has been designed to offer guests greater 'flexibility when planning their day out.' Included in the price is £5 worth of 'Pleasure Beach Pounds' to put towards food, discounted show tickets and attractions like the Chinese Puzzle Maze. But it still hasn't sat well with visitors, one wrote on Facebook: "Wow £25 to walk around only, I'll stick to the pier thanks." Another added: "Overpriced, £10 per non rider would have got far more people through the gates." Some even went as far as to call it a "con" and called the whole thing "daylight robbery". The likes of Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Chessington World of Adventures, Drayton Manor and Flamingo Land all have general admission fees for all. These range from £27.50-£68 - all of which are more expensive than Blackpool Pleasure Beach's non-rider fee. Blackpool Pleasure Beach is home to 10 rollercoasters, five 'dark' (indoor) rides, five water rides and 12 Nickelodeon-themed rides. The attraction also has a number of shows and events throughout the year, including late night riding and fireworks. It first opened in 1896, and is still popular today. It was recently named as the number one destination to take kids to during the summer holidays, based on its reviews.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Lucy Letby moans ‘I'm the fattest I've EVER been' after splurging prison job cash on junk food & chocolate, inmates say
SERIAL child killer Lucy Letby has moaned that she's getting too fat in prison after spending more than £50 on crisps and sweets. The 2 Child killer Lucy Letby has moaned that she's getting too fat in prison after spending more than £50 on crisps and sweets Credit: Supplied 2 The killer has jobs as a laundry worker, earning £8 a week, a kitchen worker - another £8 a week - and a library worker Credit: MEN Media Britain's most prolific child killer is serving 15 whole-life orders. The 35-year-old from Herefordshire was convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill seven others while working at the Countess of Chester in 2015 and 2016. One fellow inmate complained to the They said that staff are scared of the nurse so "pander" to her and treat her like "a princess". Read more The killer has jobs as a laundry worker, earning £8 a week, a kitchen worker - another £8 a week - and a library worker. A source told the Mirror: "She gets almost £20 a week, which in prison money is a lot. She buys loads, and loads of junk food. She's put on loads of weight, she's got quite fat, you wouldn't recognise her. It's all put on around her face. "She was moaning that she's the fattest she's ever been. She weighs 72 kilos [almost 11 stone 5oz] - she's not fat, but fat for her, you know as she was really, really skinny." It comes after Most read in The Sun Letby and — who is serving 33 years over ten-year-old — spend hours playing the game in their cushy jail unit. The child killers — both inmates with 'enhanced' privileges at HMP Bronzefield, Surrey — also spend time in each other's cells and in the kitchen together. But their love of the Uno game, which sees players try to match cards and yell 'Uno' when they have just one left, has sparked fury among staff and lags. Our source said: 'It's a grim spectacle. They spend ages at the table playing and get really into it. 'People are angry, but staff have to do what they can to keep prisoners happy. 'Letby and 'They are both enhanced prisoners, so they get a lot of freedom and can buy decent food. And they are often in the kitchen, chatting and making cheese toasties. 'The difference between them is that Batool does not discuss her crime, while Letby tells anyone who will listen that 'They both have jobs, with Letby doing cleaning and Batool helping in the library. 'They are also monitored closely by staff as they are at risk of attack. But their lives will stay quite comfortable as long as they behave.' Letby, 35, and Batool, 31, are held on Unit 4 of 527-inmate Bronzefield, which is run by private firm Sodexo. They both have TVs with Freeview channels and a DVD player, along with books and films, which they can order from the library. Others on the unit include Shamed prison officer Letby — Batool was Sara's dad, Urfan Sharif, is
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- The Irish Sun
15 taken to hospital after double decker bus crashes into bridge and rips roof off as passengers ‘scream in horror'
FIFTEEN people have been taken to hospital after a bus hit a bridge - ripping its roof off. Emergency services scrambled to the scene at the junction of barton Lane and Trafford Road, Eccles, following the horror incident. 4 Fifteen people have been injured after the roof of a double-decker bus was been ripped off Credit: MEN Media 4 Emergency services are currently at the junction of Barton Lane and Trafford Road, Eccles Credit: MEN Media 4 The bus hit a bridge Credit: MEN Media 4 Fifteen people have been taken to hospital after a bus hit a bridge Credit: Googlemaps One horrified witness told Manchester Evening News that they heard screams moments after the bus hit the bridge. They said: "It [was] probably two minutes before I got there. "I could just hear screaming coming from the top of the bus." The 100 bus departed from Shudehill and was travelling to Salford, Trafford Centre and Warrington. Shocking images show firefighters at the scene, and, according to witnesses, an air ambulance also attended the incident. A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "We are currently responding to a collision between a bus and a bridge at the junction of Barton Road and Trafford Road in Eccles. "Emergency services are currently on scene as part of the ongoing work. Please avoid the area as road closures are currently in place." More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Most read in The Sun is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at
The Irish Sun
7 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Body found in search for missing Brit 2 weeks after vanishing in Alps having sent last text saying ‘I've lost the trail'
A BODY has been found in the search for the British hiker who went missing in Italy two weeks ago. Matthew Hall, 33, disappeared while walking in the Italian Alps - and a body was found close to a mountain viewpoint above the town of Chiavenna, where he had been staying. Advertisement 2 A poster calling for help in the search for Matthew Credit: MEN Media 2 A body has been found in the search for Matthew Hall Credit: MEN Media Matthew sent a last text to friends saying that he had lost the trail before he vanished. He also sent a photograph of the Cross of Daloo - the viewpoint close to where the body was located. This clue led to an intense search of the trails in the surrounding area after Matthew was reported missing. Italian police said the body was found at 19:00 local time and that Matthew's family has been informed, reports the BBC. Advertisement The Brit had beem was staying at the B&B Ploncher hotel when he disappeared on July 9. It's believed he was planning to complete an eight-hour trek. But after he set off, he sent a text message to a friend saying he had taken a wrong turn and was having a rest. After not hearing from him again, friends travelled to the town to help with the search and spread the message Matthew was missing. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Breaking Breaking Matthew began his solo hiking trip on July 5, and was due to fly back from Milan to Manchester on July 12. his family and friends have praised the Italian police and local rescue teams for their efforts in the search. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Advertisement Like us on Facebook at
