Lighthouses4 days agoSummer tours back at storm-hit pier after repairsMany volunteer tour guides say they have a "personal connection" to the pier.4 days ago26 Jan 2026Storm-damaged pier closed to the publicPort of Tyne is waiting until it is safe to carry out a full assessment of the South Shields pier.26 Jan 202625 Jan 2026Inside the new high-tech ship looking after Scotland's lighthousesThe NLV Pole Star will maintain buoys, support lighthouse operations and carry out survey work around Scotland and the Isle of Man.25 Jan 20265 Jan 2026Plans to replace electrics in lighthouse cottageNorth Tyneside Council wants to repair electrics in the keeper's house on St Mary's Island.5 Jan 202611 Dec 2025Pressure mounts to save Victorian lighthousesSurveys find conservationists have between three and five years before the structures collapse.11 Dec 202528 Oct 2025Plans explored to rebuild island causewayNorth Tyneside Council says it is "exploring options" to rebuild the ageing St Mary's causeway.28 Oct 20252 Sep 2025Lifesaving charity to feature in new TV show The documentary features volunteers at BARB Search and Rescue and Harbour Master, Captain Jessica Tyson.2 Sep 202528 Aug 2025Woman visits pier her great-grandfather builtVictoria Wake flies from California to see the pier and lighthouse Henry Hay Wake created in 1903.28 Aug 202528 Jul 2025Lighthouse needs keepers with 'head for heights'Yorkshire Wildlife Trust says it is looking for people to share the history of Spurn to visitors.28 Jul 2025...