October 2008 News Archive

Blackpool B&B: Young talent show to go ahead in the resort
Young and talented guests staying at a Blackpool B&B this weekend will be able to make a bid for stardom with a fantastic talent contest in the resort. .............more

Added On 31st Oct 2008

Cornwall B&B: Eddie Izzard at Hfc
Eddie Izzard is to warm up for his forthcoming West End marathon with an intimate performance at the Hall for Cornwall (Hfc) in Truro. .............more

Added On 30th Oct 2008

Cornwall B&B: LA band heads to Godrevy
LA music act The Airborne Toxic Event are due to kick off their UK tour this month with a date at the Sandsifter in Godrevy on November 9th. .............more

Added On 29th Oct 2008

Devon B&B: Restaurant offers squirrel meat to diners
Food loving guests staying at a Devon B&B are now able to experience an unusual meal of grey squirrel meat at a restaurant in the county. .............more

Added On 28th Oct 2008

Strictly Dine and Dance proves a hit in Cumbria
People staying at a Cumbria B&B enjoyed the Strictly Dine and Dance charity event last Friday which featured ten celebrities fighting it out in a dance competition. .............more

Added On 27th Oct 2008

Blackpool B&B: Couple have the first ever Tower wedding
A couple have become the first people ever to get married at the lofty summit at the top of the iconic Blackpool Tower..............more

Added On 27th Oct 2008

Cornwall B&B: Newton Faulkner to play Cornwall gig
Celebrated singer and songwriter Newton Faulkner will play a concert in Cornwall at the start of next year which will prove a real treat for people staying at a Cornwall B&B..............more

Added On 26th Oct 2008

Oxfordshire B&B: Teams to ensure safety during Fireworks night
People staying at an Oxfordshire B&B this November will be pleased to hear that teams will be on hand to ensure fireworks are used safely during bonfire night..............more

Added On 25th Oct 2008

Devon B&B: Exeter gets some musical treats this November
People staying at a Devon B&B will next month be able to experience a variety of musical shows which are due to go ahead in Exeter. .............more

Added On 24th Oct 2008

Cumbria B&B: Excitement grows ahead of the Carlisle Blues Festival
Music loving guests staying at a Cumbria B&B will soon be able to enjoy the incredible Carlisle Blues Festival when it goes ahead in the county..............more

Added On 24th Oct 2008

Blackpool B&B: Solaris Centre goes Fairtrade
Blackpool's eco foundation the Solaris Centre hosts a range of exhibitions for people staying at a Blackpool B&B and this Friday the venue will go completely Fairtrade..............more

Added On 23rd Oct 2008

Devon B&B: Cash boost for Devon seaside resorts
Guests staying at a Devon B&B will be pleased to hear that seaside towns in the county are to receive a cash boost for their ongoing regeneration. .............more

Added On 23rd Oct 2008

Blackpool B&B: Cirque de Glace comes to the resort
Families staying at a Blackpool B&B will soon be able to watch the incredible ice show Cirque de Glace which is to be performed in the resort. .............more

Added On 22nd Oct 2008

Edinburgh B&B: World's largest whisky collection comes to the Scottish capital
The world's largest collection of Scotch whisky has been brought back to the Scottish capital, which will be great news for fans of the drink staying at an Edinburgh B&B..............more

Added On 22nd Oct 2008

Devon B&B: Devon Sea lions wow the art crowd
A wildlife park which is a popular attraction among guests staying at a Devon B&B now has two special new attractions in the form of two artistic sea lions..............more

Added On 21st Oct 2008

Cumbria B&B: Whitehaven shops gear up for Christmas
A campaign has been launched to encourage more people to come to Whitehaven and its many B&Bs to engage in some pre-Christmas shopping..............more

Added On 21st Oct 2008

Cumbrian towns to join Lake's World Heritage bid
Cumbrian towns with their fantastic B&Bs could play an important role in the Lake District's proposal to be awarded World Heritage status, new research has claimed..............more

Added On 20th Oct 2008

Cornwall B&B: Cornwall Film Festival returns in November
Art-loving guests staying at a Cornwall B&B will be pleased to hear that the fantastic Cornwall Film Festival is about to return to the county. .............more

Added On 20th Oct 2008

Edinburgh: Spine tingling treats for this Halloween
People staying at an Edinburgh B&B this Halloween will be well served for spine-tingling attractions in the Scottish Capital. .............more

Added On 19th Oct 2008

Devon B&B: Historic park project gets funding boost
Money from the National Lottery fund has been allocated to the renovation of an historic park in Devon to provide a new attraction for people staying at one of the county's B&Bs..............more

Added On 18th Oct 2008

Cumbria B&B: Cumbria pub scoops top award
A public house near Penrith which is a favourite among guests staying at a Cumbria B&B has been given a prestigious award. .............more

Added On 17th Oct 2008

Improvements planned to Cornish rail track
A multi-million pound refurbishment is planned to improve the rail link between Falmouth and Truro which is often used by people staying at a Cornwall B&B..............more

Added On 17th Oct 2008

Oxfordshire B&B: Brand new sports centre plans afoot
Plans have been proposed for a new sporting complex in Didcot which could provide a fantastic resource for people staying at an Oxfordshire B&B. .............more

Added On 16th Oct 2008

Cumbria B&B: X-Factor duo to perform in the county
Music-loving guests staying at a Cumbria B&B will soon be able to watch a star duo from a previous series of reality pop show the X-Factor. .............more

Added On 16th Oct 2008

Cornwall B&B: Spend a night in a haunted house for Halloween
Adventurous guests staying at a Cornwall B&B this Halloween will be able to get a ghostly, spine-chilling treat in the county..............more

Added On 15th Oct 2008

Blackpool B&B: Any Dream will Do start to perform in the resort
Music-loving guests staying at a Blackpool B&B will soon be able to watch a performance from reality television star Keith Jack when he comes to the resort..............more

Added On 15th Oct 2008

Oxfordshire B&B: Curry chef championships go ahead in the county
A fantastic new competition went underway in Oxfordshire to see who is cooking the best Indian food for people staying at the county's B&Bs..............more

Added On 14th Oct 2008

Cumbria B&B: Cumbria tourism to offer value and quality
People coming to the Lake District and staying at a Cumbria B&B must receive a good quality and value-for-money experience, tourism experts suggest. .............more

Added On 14th Oct 2008

Blackpool B&B: Artist immortalises Blackpool Tower on toast
The Blackpool Tower has long proved a major attraction for guests staying at one of the resort's B&Bs and now an artist has captured the view on a piece of toast. .............more

Added On 13th Oct 2008

Edinburgh B&B: Paolo Nurtini to open Hogmanay
Scottish singer Paolo Nurtini has agreed to open this year's Hogmanay celebrations in Edinburgh which will prove a musical treat for guests staying at one of the city's B&Bs..............more

Added On 13th Oct 2008

Cornwall B&B: Seed gathering party proves a success in the county
Environmentally-conscious guests staying at a Cornwall B&B this weekend attended two National Trust properties in the county for a seed-gathering event..............more

Added On 13th Oct 2008

Cornwall B&B: Ruby Wax to host Cornwall Tourism Award
Cornish tourism officials have secured television star Ruby Wax to present an awards ceremony for the greatest attractions that encourage people to stay at a Cornwall B&B..............more

Added On 11th Oct 2008

Cornwall B&B: Speedway planned to return to Cornwall
Sport-loving people staying at a Cornwall B&B could soon be enjoying high octane speedway competition if new plans are approved. .............more

Added On 10th Oct 2008

Blackpool B&B: Return of the gate to Blackpool lights
Guests staying at a Blackpool B&B are being greeted to the resort by an illuminated gate which has returned after a ten-year absence..............more

Added On 10th Oct 2008

Ambitious Cumbria tourism strategy unveiled
A new strategy has been launched in order to encourage more people to come to Cumbria and stay at its many fantastic B&Bs..............more

Added On 9th Oct 2008

Blackpool B&B: New project to bring historic Blackpool back to life
Guests staying at Blackpool B&B will this weekend be able to take a journey into the history of the resort as a new archive goes on show. .............more

Added On 9th Oct 2008

Oxfordshire B&B: Villandry to open in Bicester
Food loving guests staying at an Oxfordshire B&B will soon be in for a treat as London bar, restaurant and food store Villandry comes to the county. .............more

Added On 8th Oct 2008

Blackpool B&B: Turtles homed in to Blackpool zoo
Animal-loving guests staying at a Blackpool B&B will soon be able to view some southern painted turtles after they were taken in by Blackpool Zoo. .............more

Added On 8th Oct 2008

Edinburgh B&B: Tickets for rugby final selling like hot cakes
Sport-loving guests staying at an Edinburgh B&B are already buying up tickets for next year's rugby cup final to be held in the Scottish capital. .............more

Added On 7th Oct 2008

Devon B&B: Swimming pool planned for Holiday Park
People staying at a Devon B&B next summer could be able to enjoy a fantastic new swimming pool after exciting new plans were approved..............more

Added On 7th Oct 2008

Edinburgh B&B: Spectacular send off planned for the QE2
People staying at an Edinburgh B&B will be able to view a spectacular send off for the iconic ship QE2 as it makes a final voyage along the Forth. .............more

Added On 6th Oct 2008

Blackpool B&B: Friday Fright nights in the resort
Adventurous guests staying at a Blackpool B&B will this month be able to get a spine tingling treat as Friday Fright Nights come to the resort. .............more

Added On 6th Oct 2008

Cornwall B&B: Airline starts flights to Cornwall
Low-cost airline Jet2.com has announced that it is to start flying people to Cornwall in order to stay at one of the county's many B&Bs..............more

Added On 5th Oct 2008

Blackpool B&B: Award winning chef to open restaurant in the Flyde
Food loving guests staying at a Blackpool B&B will soon be able to enjoy a fantastic culinary treat as an award-winning chef moves to the region. .............more

Added On 4th Oct 2008

Devon B&B: Food festival gets underway
A fantastic festival of food is currently underway in Devon which will provide a treat for the taste buds for guests staying at one of the county's B&Bs..............more

Added On 3rd Oct 2008

Lifeguards stay longer for safer swimming in Devon and Cornwall
The RNLI has announced that it is to extend the lifeguard season by six weeks to offer more safe swimming opportunities for people staying at a Devon and Cornwall B&B..............more

Added On 3rd Oct 2008

Oxfordshire B&B: Bike Blenheim Palace proves a huge success
The inaugural Bike Blenheim Palace event proved a real hit among guests staying at an Oxfordshire B&B when it went ahead earlier in the week..............more

Added On 2nd Oct 2008

Blackpool B&B: Wordpool festival gets underway in the resort
Guests staying at a Blackpool B&B will be able to enjoy a week-long festival of literature and poetry which will get underway in the resort..............more

Added On 2nd Oct 2008

Edinburgh B&B: Royal Botanic Garden voted second best in UK
The Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh has been voted as the second best public garden in the UK. .............more

Added On 1st Oct 2008

Devon B&B: Fashion show comes to the county
Fashion-loving guests staying at a Devon B&B will soon be able experience a fantastic charity catwalk show when it comes to the county. .............more

Added On 1st Oct 2008

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