Part of a historic pier in a UK seaside city has collapsed after being battered by "ferocious weather and sea conditions" during Storm Bram . West Hoe Pier in Plymouth , a Grade-II listed structure that dates back over 100 years, sustained major damage amid bad weather on Tuesday, according to the local council. Officials said the eastern section of the structure had been undergoing strengthening work since the autumn, before turbulent waves forced it to cave in this week.

The Devon port city recorded wind gusts of up to 60mph on Tuesday, with locals afraid that forecasts of further disruption could worsen its condition in the coming days. A spokesperson for Plymouth City Council said: "Part of the West Hoe Pier collapsed as Storm Bram brought huge waves to batter Plymouth's waterfr

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