by Dawn Robinson-Walsh | Oct 28, 2023 | Society, Tourism
More facts and figures from the last census (2021) via the Office for National Statistics (ONS), this time on empty and second homes in England and Wales. No surprises that the South West had the highest percentage of dwellings that were second homes with no usual...
by Dawn Robinson-Walsh | Sep 4, 2023 | Tourism, Weather
Summer has arrived. Today in Bude, the weather is forecast to reach 27-28 degrees which is hot, hot, hot, especially between the hours of 1-5 pm. Netweather says the wind will make the temperatures feel higher, more like the low thirties. Do enjoy the sun but be fully...
by Dawn Robinson-Walsh | Sep 3, 2023 | Bude, Emergency services, Tourism
Around Bude, Crackington Haven and Northcott RNLI lifeguard service ends today so you will need to look to other lifeguarded beaches. Widemouth Bay: Easter School Holidays 01-16 AprilWeekend 22-23 AprilDaily 29 April-24 SeptemberWeekends and Bank...
by Dawn Robinson-Walsh | Sep 1, 2023 | Bude, Business, Cornwall, Devon, Tourism
Tourist numbers have been down this summer in both Devon and Cornwall, with estimated figures varying between 10-20%. Visitors are also thought to be spending less, meaning that businesses will be relying more than ever on local trade. Bad weather has not helped but...
by Dawn Robinson-Walsh | Aug 31, 2023 | Tourism, Travel
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock Sara Drake, Cardiff University and Carmela Bosangit, Cardiff University The summer of 2023 started well for airlines, after a tumultuous few years following COVID lockdowns in most countries. Passenger numbers were up 30%...
by Dawn Robinson-Walsh | Aug 23, 2023 | Councils, Tourism
From April 2023, new eligibility rules for business rates apply to self-catering properties in England and Wales. If you don’t meet these rules your property will become eligible for paying Council Tax. The rules will be used in assessments from 1 April 2023. The...
