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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amelia Neath

MYSTERIOUS: Historic pier to be restored after surprise multi million pound funding | Mind Blowing Facts

Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare has secured more funding to fill a gap in its restoration project - (Getty Images)

The restoration of a historic Grade II* listed pier in Weston-super-Mare has been saved by new funding after the project was almost put in “jeopardy”.

The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded the North Somerset Council £5.5m to save Birnbeck Pier, building on top of the £10m grant it gave in October last year.

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