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BBC News
2 days ago
- Climate
- BBC News
Calls for dangerous pier to be fixed in Guernsey
Swimmers have raised concerns about the safety of a Guernsey pier, and called for repairs to be carried pier at Port Grat Bay is on a list of works the States needs to carry out on coastal infrastructure. Chrissie Desperques swims there each day and said the cracks in the pier are getting said: "It only takes that once, somebody could have a very bad accident and I wouldn't like to see anybody get hurt." Ms Desperques claimed rough weather and more people using the pier is the reason why there is more damage. Port Grat Bay is one of the few bays to allow dogs in the summer said she understands the costs involved but called on the States to do the work, "the sooner the better".The States Coastal Infrastructure Team said the work could be carried out "realistically" within the next month, depending on "contractor availability".
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
The pretty English train station on the edge of a Victorian seaside town pier which has reopened after 10 months
A UNIQUE floating train ride to the end of the UK's oldest pier is once again welcoming passengers aboard. On the edge of Ryde Pier is a train station that is used to pick up passengers from ferries, which is why it 'floats' over the sea, and it's just reopened after 10 months of essential upgrades. 6 6 Ryde's Victorian pier opened in 1814, and Ryde Pier Head first became a tramway station in 1864. The tramway was at first horse-drawn, but it was electrified in 1886, making it one of the first electric tramways in the world and later it was developed into a train station. In October 2024, the train station on the pier was closed in order to undergo renovation work. Upgrades were undertaken to ensure the structure could hold new trains that would be added onto the route - for the first time in 30 years. Lots of the track was replaced, steel barriers were installed, weather screens were put in, and it was freshened up with new paint. The station was due to reopen in May 2025, but was delayed until early July 2025 after issues due to storms. The station is a stop on the Island Line train service that operates between Ryde and Shanklin. The journey offers incredible views, and doesn't cost much either - the one-stop trip from Ryde Esplanade to Ryde Pier costs £1.70 and takes two minutes. Tickets from Ryde to the neighbouring town of Shanklin cost £3.90. A pier train station isn't all the town has to offer - the seaside town is so charming that it was even the inspiration behind the Beatles song, Ticket to Ride. The Mykonos-like beach restaurants in the Isle of Wight 6 6 Paul McCartney said the title referred to "a British Railways ticket to the town of Ryde on the Isle of Wight." One of the most popular spots is Appley Beach - the coastline has long stretches of soft sand, a cafe and playground. Visitors say that the beach gets even bigger at low tide making it ideal for kids and families. And the stretch of beach nearest the village of Seaview is dog-friendly too. One beachgoer wrote on Tripadvisor: "Lovely flat sandy beach for the kids to play without the worry of deep water and then the tide came in around 2-3pm and was so lovely, still super shallow." On Appley Beach is a historic watchtower that used to be part of a sprawling family estate. 6 The tower is right on the beach and formed part of the home of the Hutt family, who owned the Appley House in the late 1800s. Ryde is great for shopping, with Union Street lined with boutiques, gift and souvenir shops. If you continue walking, you'll reach Shanklin, which is actually the UK's sunniest town. The town has, on average, the most hours of sunlight per day, according to a new study, looking at which places in the country are the safest bet for a warm day out. The beach at Shanklin is one of the better-regarded stretches of shoreline on the Isle of Wight, with its traditional English seafront promenade adding to the seaside resort experience. Here's more on why visitors say heading to the Isle of Wight is like 'going back in time'. And where to find the best caravan spot on the island.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Keung To ignores online critics after sea rescue incident
15 Jul - Despite the many opinions that people have about his recent water-related accident, Keung To is not one to pay heed to any of them. The singer, who made headlines last month after he had to be rescued after falling into the sea, said that he is following his management's advice not to read any online comments to prevent it from affecting his mood. "So, I don't pay too much attention to anything. All comments must have subjectivity, but we will look at ourselves objectively," he said. It is noted that several sources claimed that Keung's accident happened after he climbed over the fence near the pier to evade the crowd of fans seeking photos. The claim came even after Keung explained that he accidentally fell into the sea while trying to watch the sunset. When asked about it, Keung said that it is very easy to be questioned, being the public figure that he is. "I've passed the age where I'd feel wronged," he said. (Photo Source: MP Weekly, TVB)
BBC News
28-06-2025
- BBC News
Man dies after falling from Blackpool North pier
A man has died after falling from a pier in Blackpool, police have services were called to the town's North Pier at 19:15 BST on man was pronounced dead at the scene, said Lancashire force, which said it was working to identify the man, has asked anyone with information to contact them. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Jericho Pier reopens more than 3 years after storm decimated structure
The Vancouver Park Board announced Friday that the 83-year-old wooden pier at Jericho Beach has been reopened after extensive repair and restoration work. Jericho Beach Park's pier had been heavily damaged by strong winds and high tides in November 2021 and January 2022, and was closed soon after. In September 2023, park board staff released a report recommending the removal of the pier, saying a rebuilt pier would risk being damaged again, due extreme climate events and its removal would be an opportunity for reconciliation with local First Nations. However, the elected park board voted instead to conduct a like-for-like repair on the pier, which was first built in 1942. At the time, the like-for-like repair was estimated to cost $1.7 million, but an insurance claim from the damage would mean the city only had to pay $350,000. The greatest financial barrier for a like-for-like repair, according to the staff report, would be the maintenance costs of inspecting the pier each year and, in case of damage, repairing it. Staff estimated that would take between $100,000 and $2.35 million annually. "This vulnerability is forecast to increase in light of climate change effects," said the staff report about expected sea level rise and an increase in the frequency of storm surges. "The useful life of a like-for-like repair may very well be shortened by these continued storm events." The pier at Jericho Beach, on Vancouver's Westside, was a popular place to fish and take in views over the Burrard Inlet and the downtown skyline, as well as a place for marine rescue vessels to dock. Park board commissioners cited its nostalgic value, as a place for families to gather over the years, in approving the repair option, but said they were not ruling out an eventual complete rebuild of the pier. The park board said in a Friday social media post that a new float would be installed at the pier by the end of June. It said temporary fencing would remain around the pier this weekend due to the Vancouver T100 triathlon world tour race happening at the beach.
