07/08/2014
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Eastbourne Pier Could Reopen By Christmas
Eastbourne Pier could reopen by Christmas, the pier's general manager has said.
Part of the 144-year-old, Grade II-listed, structure was badly damaged in a fire on 30 July.
Operators of the pier have said that if structural engineers give the go-ahead, work will begin on restoring the destroyed parts of the pier, which could be reopened again by Christmas.
GCC Criticised For Palestinian Flag Move
Glasgow City Council's plan to raise a Palestinian flag over the city chambers has been described as the "worst kind of gesture politics".
Lord Provost Sadie Docherty has said that the raising of the flag was to show solidarity with those affected by the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
However, the move has been criticised by the Glasgow Jewish Representative Council, which said it had been "angered and hurt" by the proposal.
President of the group, Paul Morron, said: "Flying the flag... does nothing to alleviate the suffering on either side of the conflict, nor does it bring peace closer by one single minute."
March 2015 For Richard III Reburial
Leicester Cathedral has set 26 March 2015 as the reburial date for the remains of Richard III.
The original grave had been discovered under a Leicester council car park in 2012, after being lost for many years.
To mark the reburial, a week-long series of events will see the king's coffin travel from Bosworth, where he died in battle, to the city where he was first buried.
(MH/JP)
Eastbourne Pier could reopen by Christmas, the pier's general manager has said.
Part of the 144-year-old, Grade II-listed, structure was badly damaged in a fire on 30 July.
Operators of the pier have said that if structural engineers give the go-ahead, work will begin on restoring the destroyed parts of the pier, which could be reopened again by Christmas.
GCC Criticised For Palestinian Flag Move
Glasgow City Council's plan to raise a Palestinian flag over the city chambers has been described as the "worst kind of gesture politics".
Lord Provost Sadie Docherty has said that the raising of the flag was to show solidarity with those affected by the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
However, the move has been criticised by the Glasgow Jewish Representative Council, which said it had been "angered and hurt" by the proposal.
President of the group, Paul Morron, said: "Flying the flag... does nothing to alleviate the suffering on either side of the conflict, nor does it bring peace closer by one single minute."
March 2015 For Richard III Reburial
Leicester Cathedral has set 26 March 2015 as the reburial date for the remains of Richard III.
The original grave had been discovered under a Leicester council car park in 2012, after being lost for many years.
To mark the reburial, a week-long series of events will see the king's coffin travel from Bosworth, where he died in battle, to the city where he was first buried.
(MH/JP)
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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.
15 August 2012
Eritrea's Olympic Flag Carrier Flees To Seek Asylum
Weynay Ghebresilasie, Olympic flag carrier for Eritarea, has become the first athlete to publicly claim asylum in the wake of the games.
Eritrea's Olympic Flag Carrier Flees To Seek Asylum
Weynay Ghebresilasie, Olympic flag carrier for Eritarea, has become the first athlete to publicly claim asylum in the wake of the games.
19 September 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.
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.
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.
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.
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