2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (499+ words) Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole risks losing out under the proposed visitor tax, its council leader said. Councillor Millie Earl has said BCP was a "real risk" of missing out because the Government has not approved its devolution deal. She said:…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (168+ words) Flights have been delayed and cancelled in Bournemouth following an air traffic control glitch. Delays and cancellations affected some passengers travelling through Bournemouth Airport this week, following issues with the National Air Traffic Services (NATS) system. The air traffic control…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (134+ words) Michael Portillo is set to perform at Poole's Lighthouse this autumn. The former MP and Cabinet member will share stories from his life on Saturday, November 14, as part of his UK tour. Mr Portillo, known for his work both in…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (462+ words) Businesses have said the move would directly hit holidaymakers (Alamy/PA) Plans to give England’s mayors the power to impose tourist taxes will be “hugely damaging” and hit British holidaymakers hard, hotel and tourism firms have warned. Premier Inn owner…...

3+ day, 3+ min ago   (595+ words) Angela Rayner will meet with mayors in No 10 North before further details of the policy are announced (Jack Taylor/PA) Plans to give England’s mayors the power to introduce a tourist tax will be set out on Thursday. The levy…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (601+ words) The owner of Primark has announced plans to launch home delivery in Great Britain in a bid to bolster the retailer’s online offering. Associated British Foods (ABF), which also runs large food, sugar and agriculture operations, said it had bought…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (779+ words) Holidaymakers across England face a new tax on overnight stays under Government plans to give mayors greater economic power in their regions. Local leaders will set the fee as a percentage of the cost of accommodation, rather than a flat…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (568+ words) The John Lewis Partnership has seen half-year losses more than double amid tougher trading and said it remained cautious over the final six months. The employee-owned group, which owns the department store chain and Waitrose supermarkets, reported losses before tax…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (599+ words) Flight disruption that caused chaos for hundreds of thousands of passengers has eased, as airports said their operations have returned to normal. A technical issue at National Air Traffic Services (Nats) caused more than 2,000 flights arriving or departing the UK…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (576+ words) A “flirty” former PE teacher who “exploited her position” has been convicted of having sexual relationships with three of her students. Bronwen James, 30, was found guilty of three counts of sexual activity with a 16-year-old schoolboy at Bitterne Park School in…...