A lighthouse has been damaged and railway lines blocked after the arrival of Storm Babet. Widespread disruption to transport networks and power outages have ...
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The top of the dome was 'forcibly removed' during the bad weather brought about by Storm Babet.
Astonishing pictures show the moment huge 40ft-high waves destroyed a historic lighthouse as Storm Babet batters Britain's coastline.
This is the sad scene up the coast as a North East landmark falls victim to Storm Babet. Winds of more than 50mph are battering Sunderland and the North ...
The lighthouse at South Shields, South Tyneside, has been a local landmark since 1895.
As winds of around 50mph hit coastal areas, the waves proved too strong for South Shields Pier lighthouse.
Pictures show the moment a wave ripped the dome off the lighthouse on the south pier.
The dome of the lighthouse has been knocked off by high waves. A Port of Tyne spokesperson said an assessment by the harbour master "found the top dome of ...
Pictures show the moment a wave ripped the dome off the lighthouse on the south pier.