Oxfordshire B&Bs will once more be able to visit a popular Oxford pub as it is set to be rebuilt following a devastating fire last year.

The Perch in Binsey caught fire on May 8th after a chimney flue malfunctioned and turned the thatched roof into an inferno.

Around 80 fire-fighters struggled to save the 17th century public house, which had previously experienced a blaze almost thirty years ago.

The roof was destroyed and the interior suffered heavy damage but work to restore the building to its former glory started in January.

Johnny Mignon, the pub manager, told thisisoxfordshire.co.uk that he hoped to open the venue at the start of July.

"Once the thatching has been completed, we will focus more on the pub's interior but I am confident that the work will be finished on schedule."

"It's beautiful weather at the moment, so all the staff are looking forward to having the pub open again at the centre of the village," he added.

Mr Mignon plans to run a fete on July 20th to celebrate the pub's re-opening, which will no doubt prove a major attraction for people staying at an Oxfordshire B&B.
]]> Blackpool B&B will be happy to hear that Blackpool Airport is due for major investment after it was bought by a private company.

Balfour Beatty has acquired the airport for £14 million and could now invest millions more in enhancing the complex.

The construction corporation also owns Exeter International Airport where passenger numbers have risen from 300,000 to one million since the takeover.

Around £6 million has already been earmarked to improve Blackpool Airport taxiways and local regeneration officials are hoping that this is just a taste of things to come.

Doug Garrett, chief executive of a Blackpool regeneration company, told the Blackpool Gazette that the sale was "good news" for the resort.

"Balfour Beatty has deeper pockets than the previous owners and operational experience of handling airports."

"We want to be able to stable more aircraft at Blackpool and that will help with the development of more routes," he added.

It is now hoped that more airlines will choose to fly into Blackpool, bringing more visitors to the many fantastic Blackpool B&Bs.
]]> Cornwall B&B and recently had an unexpected new arrival.

A grey seal pub with a snowy white coat was recently brought in, despite the birthing season generally finishing in January.

Staff at the sanctuary named the animal April and administered treatment for a minor lung infection.

Tamara Cooper, animal care supervisor, told the BBC that the pup was a bit underweight when it was first brought in but that April is now looking much healthier

She also warned the public against disturbing pups, as there can be occasions when the mothers are away feeding and will eventually return to their off-spring.

"The public should keep a safe distance and observe for a while before making any action, and always call for expert advice," she added.

Based around the beautiful Helford estuary, the National Seal Sanctuary has become a key attraction for guests staying at a Cornwall B&B.
]]> Edinburgh B&B will have a more environmentally friendly way to travel out of the city as a new 'green' bus route is set to launch.

Stagecoach is to launch Scotland's first ever carbon-neutral bus service to run in addition to its current climate change plan which includes using five per cent biodiesel across the fleet.

The carbon neutral service will cover journeys between Fife and Edinburgh and include destinations such as Edinburgh Airport, Glenrothes and the Gyle shopping centre.

Collaboration with charity Global Trees will see 140,000 trees planted in what could save 21,500 tonnes of CO2 emissions from the fleet.

Brian Souter, Stagecoach chief executive, said that this is an exciting initiative which is "setting the standard" for greener bus travel.

"There is an increasing awareness about the impact of people's behaviour on the environment."

"We hope this innovative project will promote intelligent car-use, encourage more people to get on board public transport and help protect the planet," he added.

The conifer, Broadleaf and woodland trees will be planted in estates on the Buccleuch Woodlands, which is in the south of Scotland.
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Blackpool-based entertainment producer Duggie Chapman presents an all-star variety show featuring music, comedy and magic.

Matinee Music Hall will run every Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon at the Winter Gardens Pavilion Theatre until the end of July.

Versatile musician Gordon Cree will perform both as a vocalist and playing a percussion instrument called the Marimba.

Cree is part of a cast of Blackpool-born entertainers, including comic Duggie Clark and musician Peter Lindup who will also host the show.

Soprano Beryl Johnson will also perform along with local magician Mark Raffles and they will all be backed by the Steve Clark band.

Both young and old guests at a Blackpool B&B will no doubt find something to love at the Matinee Music Hall show.
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The event takes place at the now iconic bio-domes near St Austell situated close to the surfing resort of Newquay.

Eden's visitors centre was opened in May 2000, followed by the opening of the full-site a year later.

The venue has hosted various arts events, including Live 8 Africa Calling, and now the Eden Sessions returns for 2008.

Jack White's side project The Raconteurs will perform on June 29th, preceded by celebrated British rock group The Verve on June 27th.

Also performing will be Leeds band the Kaiser Chiefs and singer-songwriter KT Tunstall.

Previously, the likes of Pulp, Jose Gonzalez, Muse and Goldfrapp have all performed in what has become a popular attraction for people staying at a Cornwall B&B.

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