19/09/2014
Undamaged Eastbourne Pier To be Re-Opened
Eastbourne District Council has announced that the fire-damaged Eastbourne pier will partially re-open on 27 September.
New walkways have been constructed to allow visitors access undamaged sections of the historic pier, which was damaged in a fire on 31 July.
Shops that were damaged in the fire have been given temporary 'pop-up' premises in an effort to bring visitors back to the pier.
An investigation into the fire, which police are treating as suspicious, is ongoing, but no arrests have yet been made.
(MH/CD)
New walkways have been constructed to allow visitors access undamaged sections of the historic pier, which was damaged in a fire on 31 July.
Shops that were damaged in the fire have been given temporary 'pop-up' premises in an effort to bring visitors back to the pier.
An investigation into the fire, which police are treating as suspicious, is ongoing, but no arrests have yet been made.
(MH/CD)
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Part of Eastbourne Pier has been destroyed in a fire that broke out behind wood panelling in an arcade. The fire was discovered on Wednesday afternoon and quickly spread from arcade and along the pier. Despite the difficulties in tackling pier fires firefighters managed to save approximately two thirds of the 19th century construction.
15 April 2015
'Usable Images' Recovered From Eastbourne Pier CCTV
Usable images have been recovered from CCTV hard drives damaged in a fire on Eastbourne Pier last July. Police investigating the suspicious fire that badly damaged the Grade II-listed pier in East Sussex, have said that forensic experts have rebuilt the hard drives and recovered usable images.
'Usable Images' Recovered From Eastbourne Pier CCTV
Usable images have been recovered from CCTV hard drives damaged in a fire on Eastbourne Pier last July. Police investigating the suspicious fire that badly damaged the Grade II-listed pier in East Sussex, have said that forensic experts have rebuilt the hard drives and recovered usable images.
15 August 2013
Historic Pier Restoration Campaign A Success
The repair of the historic Hastings Pier is to begin, following a successful community campaign by a local charity. Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has welcomed the move, which will see the pier reopened after being saved from disrepair and abandonment by a local community group. The pier is expected to reopen to the public in 2015.
Historic Pier Restoration Campaign A Success
The repair of the historic Hastings Pier is to begin, following a successful community campaign by a local charity. Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has welcomed the move, which will see the pier reopened after being saved from disrepair and abandonment by a local community group. The pier is expected to reopen to the public in 2015.
20 August 2014
Man Dies After Fall From Eastbourne Pier
Essex Police have reported the death of a man who fell from Eastbourne Pier, while carrying out construction work. It is understood that a 44-year-old man from Cumbria was working on the recently fire-damaged pier when he fell to the beach below on Tuesday afternoon.
Man Dies After Fall From Eastbourne Pier
Essex Police have reported the death of a man who fell from Eastbourne Pier, while carrying out construction work. It is understood that a 44-year-old man from Cumbria was working on the recently fire-damaged pier when he fell to the beach below on Tuesday afternoon.
08 May 2009
Heroic Tyne Firemen Honoured
Two Tyne and Wear firefighters are to be recognised for their bravery at a special ceremony today. Andrew Nelson and Allan Richardson will be presented with the Chief Fire Officer's Commendations for brave and meritorious conduct after saving a man's life. The men took part in a dramatic rescue in the early hours of 4 February.
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