Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare on fire

[FourArms]

What a shame right at the start of the holiday season. We were only on it a few weeks ago and they were doing loads of work ready for the summer.

BBC story here

[DustyTV]

I'm watching it on the news now, it's awful isn't it. Just completely gone. such a sad shame.

[Slouchy]

Oh, what a shame. Piers are vulnerable ti fire aren't they?

As an aside, do you think the local reporter Nigel Dando is related to Jill Dando? She came from Weston, didn't she?

[Cies]

What a shame.

And after a complete revamp so recently.

[southeastastra]

blimey how awful, just seen it on tv, very sad

[tortoiseSHELL]

It's quite shocking isn't it! I was going to take the kids to Weston over the holiday - I hope they can salvage something of the season (though obviously not on the pier).

[bubblerock]

Very sad, we used to go there when I was young. Feel sorry for all the people who worked there, just gearing up for the summer season

[BabieWabbit]

It's so awful It was only last week that I was there...

[tiredemma]

Nigel Dando is the brother of Jill Dando.

[Wolfgirl]

Yes, I was there last weekend with my family and step-son etc. we all had our bag of 2ps and had real fun. LO's had some rides outside....

Can't believe it. Its just so sad!

[beansprout]

The BBC reporter covering this is awful. If he uses the phrase "up in smoke" one more time....!