May 2009 News Archive

Edinburgh B&B: Government funding for Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival
Visitors planning a stay in an Edinburgh B&B in the first week of August could plan a trip to the 2009 Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival, which is receiving government funding..............more

Added On 29th May 2009

Cumbria B&B: Olympic champion opens Lake District leisure pool
People staying at a variety of Cumbria B&Bs may have caught a glimpse of former Olympic swimming champion Adrian Moorhouse when he opened a new pool this week..............more

Added On 29th May 2009

Cumbria B&B: Tourists catch sight of baby pygmy marmosets
People planning a stay in a Cumbria B&B could choose to view a pair of baby pygmy marmosets at Lakes Aquarium in the Lake District..............more

Added On 28th May 2009

Blackpool B&B: Elvis event comes to Blackpool
People staying at a Blackpool B&B during August may be interested to visit the Ultimate Elvis Experience, being held at the Queens Hotel Blackpool..............more

Added On 28th May 2009

Cumbria B&B: Bird watchers look out for osprey chicks
Bird-watching enthusiasts planning a stay in a Cumbria B&B could find they have an opportunity to catch a glimpse of two osprey chicks at Bassenthwaite in the Lake District..............more

Added On 27th May 2009

Blackpool B&B: Alice Hawkins work on display in Blackpool
In news that may be of interest to people planning a stay in a Blackpool B&B, Alice Hawkins is having a collection of her work displayed in a local gallery..............more

Added On 27th May 2009

Cumbria B&B: Lowca holiday park development to start soon
A £90 million holiday park may be of interest to visitors planning a stay in a Cumbria B&B when development begins in the next few months..............more

Added On 26th May 2009

Blackpool B&B: New developments planned for Blackpool seafront
A series of new hotels and developments could soon complement the existing range of Blackpool B&Bs, following the approval of a £14 million project..............more

Added On 26th May 2009

Edinburgh B&B: City streets to close for marathon and bike events
Guests planning to stay at an Edinburgh B&B may be pleased to read that the city's streets are to be closed to traffic later this month for a marathon and cycle race event. .............more

Added On 23rd May 2009

Edinburgh B&B: Ant and Dec to speak at Edinburgh television festival
People staying at the many Edinburgh B&Bs may be interested to read that television presenters Ant and Dec have agreed to make an appearance at the city's TV festival..............more

Added On 22nd May 2009

Blackpool B&B: Playing the right tune at the Tower Ballroom
Guests staying at the many fantastic Blackpool B&Bs will soon be able to experience a night at the Tower Ballroom celebrating all things associated with organ music..............more

Added On 22nd May 2009

Devon B&B: Celebrate north Devon and help charity at the same time
Families staying at the many Devon B&Bs this weekend can enjoy a wide variety of events aimed at raising money for charity. .............more

Added On 21st May 2009

Cumbria B&B: Eddie Stobart lorries promote Cumbria to the world
People considering a stay at a Cumbria B&B may have been further swayed by a fleet of Eddie Stobart lorries sent out to promote the county..............more

Added On 21st May 2009

Blackpool B&B: New wave sculpture unveiled in the resort
People staying at the numerous Blackpool B&Bs will soon be able to view a fantastic new sculpture in the resort after it was officially unveiled to dignitaries..............more

Added On 21st May 2009

Edinburgh B&B: Edinburgh Indian takeaway given major award
Food-loving guests staying at the many Edinburgh B&Bs may be pleased to read that one of the city's Indian takeaways has won a major award. .............more

Added On 20th May 2009

Blackpool B&B: Ricky Gervais adds extra date to his Blackpool run
Comedy-loving guests planning to stay at a Blackpool B&B may be pleased to read that leading performer Ricky Gervais has added another date to his planned Blackpool shows. .............more

Added On 20th May 2009

Edinburgh B&B: New penguin arrivals at Edinburgh zoo
Guests staying at the many Edinburgh B&Bs may be interested to read that there have been some new penguin arrivals at Edinburgh Zoo. .............more

Added On 19th May 2009

Blackpool B&B: Pride festival attracts record numbers
People staying at the many Blackpool B&Bs last weekend (May 16th and 17th) most likely enjoyed the numerous events staged for the Blackpool Pride celebrations. .............more

Added On 19th May 2009

Cumbria B&B: Museum's new location to boost the county's tourism
People staying at the many Cumbria B&Bs may be interested to read that a museum's new location could be set to boost tourism in the region..............more

Added On 18th May 2009

Blackpool B&B: Life's a Cabaret in the resort
Guests staying at the many fantastic Blackpool B&Bs can now experience a performance of the classic show Cabaret..............more

Added On 18th May 2009

Edinburgh B&B: Scotch Whisky tour opens in the Scottish capital
Guests staying at the many Edinburgh B&Bs can now enjoy a brand new Scotch whisky tour which has opened in the city..............more

Added On 17th May 2009

Blackpool B&B: Ambitious outdoor show coming to the resort
Guests planning to stay at a Blackpool B&B may be interested to read that an innovative outdoor dance event is coming to the town. .............more

Added On 16th May 2009

Cornwall B&B: Paul Weller announces charity gig at the Eden Project
People planning to stay at a Cornwall B&B may be interested to read that music legend Paul Weller is to play a show at the Eden Project in aid of charity..............more

Added On 15th May 2009

Cumbria B&B: Major cleanup prepares Lake Windermere for summer season
Anyone planning to stay at a Cumbria B&B this summer will surely be pleased to read that a major cleanup operation has been underway at Lake Windermere. .............more

Added On 15th May 2009

Blackpool B&B: New campaign launched to attract French visitors to Blackpool
A new campaign has been launched to encourage more French people to visit Blackpool and its many fantastic B&Bs. .............more

Added On 15th May 2009

Edinburgh B&B: Ghost hunting festival now underway in Edinburgh
Adventurous people staying at an Edinburgh B&B can now experience a festival of ghost hunting in the Scottish capital. .............more

Added On 14th May 2009

Blackpool B&B: Stephen Tompkinson praises the Blackpool Grand Theatre
Actor Stephen Tompkinson has praised the Blackpool Grand as "one of the most beautiful theatres in the world", according to reports. .............more

Added On 14th May 2009

Devon B&B: Have a night at the museum in Devon
Guests staying at a Devon B&B this weekend can look forward to finding out what goes on at night in one of the county's museums. .............more

Added On 13th May 2009

Growing online interest in Cornwall B&Bs
Online interest from people wanting to stay at the many fantastic Cornwall B&Bs has been growing considerably in 2009, new research reveals. .............more

Added On 13th May 2009

Blackpool B&B: Indian restaurant plans birth celebrations
Food-loving guests staying at a Blackpool B&B are now able to participate in celebrations to mark the second birthday of a leading Indian restaurant in the resort. .............more

Added On 13th May 2009

Blackpool B&B: Ricky Gervais to perform in the resort
Comedy-loving guests planning to stay at a Blackpool B&B may be pleased to read that leading performer Ricky Gervais will return to the resort later this year. .............more

Added On 12th May 2009

Devon B&B: Horticultural show to go ahead in Devon
Nature-loving guests staying at a Devon B&B will soon be able to experience a fantastic horticultural show in the county. .............more

Added On 12th May 2009

Devon B&B: Lord of the Rings lecture to go ahead in the county
Entertainment-loving guests staying at a Devon B&B may be interested to read that a lecture devoted to The Lord of the Rings will soon go ahead in the county. .............more

Added On 11th May 2009

Cumbria B&B: Couples prefer Cumbria for a holiday
Cumbria with its many fantastic B&Bs has been voted in the top ten most favoured places for couples to take a holiday. .............more

Added On 11th May 2009

Oxfordshire B&B: Major Oxfordshire arts festival gets underway
People staying at the many wonderful Oxfordshire B&Bs are now able to enjoy an innovative new arts festival in the county. .............more

Added On 10th May 2009

Edinburgh B&B: Excitement grows ahead of the Edinburgh Tattoo
Edinburgh B&B owners are gearing up for a significant boost in visitor numbers for the upcoming Military Tattoo in the city. .............more

Added On 9th May 2009

Cornwall B&B: Cornish beaches receive most Blue Flag awards
People staying at the many Cornwall B&Bs may be pleased to read that eight of the county's beaches have been awarded Blue Flag awards..............more

Added On 8th May 2009

Blackpool B&B: Bob the Builder coming to the resort
Fun-loving guests planning to stay at a Blackpool B&B may be interested to read that children's show Bob the Builder is coming to the resort. .............more

Added On 8th May 2009

Cornwall B&B: Tickets go on sale for Cornwall's Pride extravaganza
Guests planning to stay at a Cornwall B&B during the Gay Pride celebrations may be interested to read that tickets for the evening marquee party have now gone on sale. .............more

Added On 7th May 2009

Edinburgh B&B: Major culture plans being considered for Edinburgh
People staying at an Edinburgh B&B may be interested to read that major new plans are being considered to boost culture in the Scottish capital. .............more

Added On 7th May 2009

Devon B&B: Geri Halliwell enjoys a holiday in Devon
Guests staying at a Devon B&B may have seen former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell who recently enjoyed a holiday in the county. .............more

Added On 6th May 2009

Edinburgh B&B: The Wire creator to deliver masterclass at film festival
Movie-fans planning to stay at an Edinburgh B&B during the coming film festival will pleased to read that The Wire creator David Simon is to give a masterclass..............more

Added On 6th May 2009

Blackpool B&B: Bank holiday weekend further boosts Blackpool tourism
Blackpool B&B owners will most likely have been buoyed after the past bank holiday weekend brought a bumper time for tourism in the resort. .............more

Added On 6th May 2009

Cumbria B&B: Lake District boundary potentially to be extended
People planning a stay at the many wonderful Cumbria B&Bs may be interested to read that the boundaries of the Lake District could soon be extended under a new government scheme..............more

Added On 5th May 2009

Cumbria B&B: Get on your bike in the county
People planning to stay at a Cumbria B&B may be interested to read that a leading expert has advised visitors and residents to get on their bikes in the county. .............more

Added On 5th May 2009

Blackpool B&B: New giant seesaw planned for the resort
Guests staying at Blackpool B&B may be interested to read that a giant new seesaw attraction is planned for the resort's promenade..............more

Added On 5th May 2009

Edinburgh B&B: Vampires and Bengali cinema for the Edinburgh Film Festival
Visitors planning to stay at an Edinburgh B&Bs during the coming film festival may be pleased to read that vampires and Bengali cinema will be on the line-up. .............more

Added On 3rd May 2009

Cornwall B&B: Have a Brief Encounter in the county
Guests staying at a Cornwall B&B will soon be able to experience a new stage performance of acclaimed film Brief Encounter..............more

Added On 2nd May 2009

Devon self-catering park honoured at Enjoy England awards
A Devon self-catering park has celebrated winning a major accolade at VisitEngland's recent Enjoy England awards..............more

Added On 1st May 2009

Edinburgh B&B: New idea to brighten up Edinburgh's shop fronts
Guests staying at the many Edinburgh B&Bs may be interested to read that a new scheme has been launched to brighten up the city's vacant shop fronts. .............more

Added On 1st May 2009

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