Lighthouses24 Mar 2026City landmark set for new lights after 11 yearsThe council said Smeaton's Tower's existing lighting system had "reached the end of its life".24 Mar 202613 Mar 2026Green light for new security gates at listed pierPort of Tyne says the new gates are needed to prevent vandalism and increase safety.13 Mar 20267 Mar 2026Lighthouse to celebrate town's high achieversThe Withernsea landmark has been awarded cash for a new exhibition called Stories from the Seaside.7 Mar 202628 Feb 2026Summer tours back at storm-hit pier after repairsMany volunteer tour guides say they have a "personal connection" to the pier.28 Feb 202626 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 2025...
