Sherborne: Somerset’s Charming Market Town Where Community Triumphs Over Chains Sunday, September 14, 2025 sherborne somerset independents community highstreet tourism localbusiness markettown entrepreneurship lifestyle Nestled on the River Yeo in north-west Dorset, Sherborne is a picturesque market town renowned for its honey-coloured historic buildings and scenic Blackmore Vale surroundings. This charming town has cultivated a vibrant high … Read More
South West Seaside Town Grapples with Addiction Crisis Amidst Tourist Charm Saturday, September 13, 2025 bournemouth addiction rehabilitation druguse homelessness publicsafety boscombe community tourism policing On a bright summer afternoon, Bournemouth’s seafront buzzes with families soaking up the sun, children laughing as they splash in the waves, and elderly residents leisurely sipping tea in vibrant beach huts. This … Read More
Bournemouth Residents Voice Concern Over Drug Addiction and Decline Amid Seaside Charm Saturday, September 13, 2025 bournemouth addiction rehabilitation drugs homelessness community crime tourism dorset publicsafety On a sunlit summer afternoon, Bournemouth’s seafront radiates charm and joy. Families spread out on golden sands, children splash in the waves, and elderly visitors relax with tea in colorful beach huts. This idyllic … Read More
Cotswolds Village Faces Overtourism Crisis Fueled by TikTok Visitors Thursday, September 11, 2025 bourton overtourism cotswolds tourism fasttourism heritage community environment tiktok tourists The charming Cotswold village of Bourton-on-the-Water is struggling to cope with a surge of so-called “hit and run TikTok tourists” who prioritize creating viral content over respecting the village’s heritage, … Read More
Cotswolds Village Faces Crisis as TikTok Tourism Overwhelms Bourton-on-the-Water Thursday, September 11, 2025 bourton overtourism tiktok tourism cotswolds heritage fasttourism community environment conservation The charming Cotswold village of Bourton-on-the-Water, often dubbed the “Venice of the Cotswolds” for its iconic five stone bridges spanning the River Windrush, is facing an overtourism crisis fueled by “hit-and-run TikTok … Read More
Wincanton Racecourse Raises Alarms Over Proposed Increase in Betting Duty Wednesday, September 10, 2025 wincanton horseracing bettingduty gambling treasury economy ukpolitics remotebetting tourism regulation Wincanton Racecourse has voiced serious concerns regarding the Treasury’s proposal to harmonise the Remote Betting and Gaming Duty (RBGD) into a single rate. The Glastonbury and Somerton MP, who recently visited the … Read More