Blackpool Pleasure Beach opened late for solar eclipse
Pleasure Beach Resort in Blackpool has announced it will remain open until 8pm on 12 August to allow visitors to view “one of the biggest solar eclipses in recent history.”
Eastbourne Council refuses plans for 24-hour bingo hall
Eastbourne Borough Council has rejected plans for a new 24-hour bingo hall in the town centre, after officers reported “significant concerns” over late-night footfall.
World Cup and sunshine gives hospitality sector a timely boost
The UK hospitality sector enjoyed a strong start to summer as warmer weather and the start of the FIFA World Cup encouraged more people to visit pubs, bars and restaurants.
MGD is the tax that could cost Britain its ‘Great Seaside Holiday’
Bacta has warned that increasing Machine Games Duty would threaten the future of Britain’s seaside piers and amusement arcades, putting jobs, regional economies and the appeal of the Great British seaside holiday at risk. Undermining the viability of seaside attractions will signal the end of the hospitality infrastructure that’s been built to sustain the smile economy.
Luxury Leisure submits plans for a new Admiral in Putney
Luxury Leisure has submitted a licensing application to Wandsworth Borough Council for a new 24-hour Admiral AGC in Putney town centre.
Primetime Slots faces familiar language of opposition for Bournemouth AGC plan
Plans submitted by Primetime Slots to open a new AGC in a former Lloyds Bank unit in Bournemouth have been met with familiar objections from local councillors.
“A wonderful journey’: Amanda Fry steps down as company secretary at the Gambling Business Group after 14 years
Amanda Fry is to step down as company secretary for the Gambling Business group as of 10 July, bringing to a close 14 years service with the organisation as it undertakes a major expansion to “build on the success” of recent campaigns.
UK jobs fall to a five year low
The Office for National Statistics has reported that the number of job vacancies in the UK has dropped to its lowest level since 2021, despite the employment market remaining “broadly stable.”
Haven to expand JD Wetherspoon partnership to cover “most of our parks”
Haven has announced it will significantly expand its partnership with JD Wetherspoon after witnessing huge demand for the nine pubs established at its parks since January 2024.
Butlin’s raises £4,500 for GOSH with Rhinestone Redcoat auction
Butlin’s has raised £4,500 for the Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity by auctioning its Rhinestone Redcoat, created to mark the holiday park company’s 90th anniversary this year.