Bournemouth Pier unveils summer programme of promotions
Bournemouth Pier operator Adventure Attractions has announced a series of summer promotions to help families make the most of their visit during the peak season.
End of the Pier Show returns to Brighton Palace Pier
The End of the Pier Show will once again entertain visitors to Brighton Palace Pier this summer, following “a hugely successful debut season” last year.
Count Binface pledges to make claw machines “fairer” in Clacton by-election manifesto
Clacton by-election candidate Count Binface has announced his intention to make claw machines “fairer” in his manifesto, ahead of the vote on 13 August.
Club 3000 Bingo unveils a £27 million investment programme across estate
Club 3000 Bingo has announced it will invest £27m across its UK estate over the next 12 months, including the launch of a new £5.5m club in Sunderland and a £13m venue in Bristol, alongside the refurbishment of clubs in Mansfield, Cwmbran, Doncaster and Coatbridge.
Brown Leisure’s Southampton bingo hall closure finalised as lease rescinded
There will be no rising from the ashes for Leo Leisure in Southampton as landlord Questmap Ltd last week confirmed it “has taken possession of the property.”
Think tank calls for hike in MGD for Cat B slots in AGCs, arcades and bingo halls
The Social Market Foundation has called for an increase in MGD on Cat B slots just three months after the Treasury hiked taxes on the industry, in a move criticised by trade bodies as “putting venues and jobs at risk.” However, the widely acknowledged anti-gambling think tank SMF claims more than 40 percent of voters from every major national political party back the increase.
Llandudno Pier welcomes 1,300 visitors as PS Waverley returns for summer sailings
Llandudno Pier welcomed an extra 1,300 visitors last month after the return of PS Waverley, which used the attraction as a setting off point for four days of cruises around North Wales.
Skegness donkeys receive five stars for welfare from local council
East Lindsey District Council has once again awarded the donkeys on Skegness beach a five star welfare rating, following an annual health check by vets and authority officials.
Fuller’s reports 28 percent rise in annual profits
Fuller’s has reported a 28 percent increase in adjusted pre-tax profit for the year ended 28 March 2026, supported by continued growth across its managed and tenanted estates.
Blackpool’s Galleon bar owner to open new arcade in city centre
The owner of Blackpool live music venue Galleon has announced plans to open a new city centre arcade bar, inspired by NQ64 in Manchester’s Northern Quarter.