Setback for new pier plans

Multi-million pound proposals for a new pier at Felixstowe in the UK have suffered a setback because of the costs of the marine works.

Pier owner Stan Threadwell, who is securing private funding for the development, is now looking at a phased project and hopes to start work before the end of next year.

Pier Amusements wants to demolish the current pier and replace it with a new two-storey seaside entertainment complex, part of which would go out over the sea.