29 Jul 2010
Celtic Wave scheme seeks 'cruise ambassadors'
Three Welsh port destinations - Anglesey, Milford Haven and Swansea - are looking to recruit new "ambassadors", as part of a wider initiative designed to attract more cruise ship passengers. more

28 Jul 2010
European funding for Norfolk river valley
Norfolk County Council (NCC) and the Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk (KLWN) have received £550,000 of European funding to help restore the Gaywood River Valley. more

28 Jul 2010
Dublin awarded City of Literature status
Dublin, Ireland, has become the world's fourth City of Literature, which is a permanent designation and forms part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network launched in 2004. more

28 Jul 2010
Football centre plans to face judicial review?
Plans for the development of the Football Association's (FA) new multi-million pound National Football Centre near Burton-upon-Trent, could face a judicial review. more

28 Jul 2010
Council plans Westminster play consultation
Westminster City Council (WCC) has confirmed plans to consult with local schools over the future of its play service, which is facing a £350,000 drop in funding over the next year. more

28 Jul 2010
Inquiry to consider Poole town green bid
An independent public inquiry will be held to determine the fate of a bid to have Branksome Recreation Ground in Poole, Dorset, designated as a town green. more

28 Jul 2010
EU investment for Peak District moors
Badly damaged moors within the Peak District and South Pennine moors between Manchester and Sheffield are to receive a makeover thanks to a £5.5m investment by the European Union. more

28 Jul 2010
Conservation boss for national park
Jane Gibson has been appointed as the new director of conservation and planning at the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority. more

28 Jul 2010
Landmark scheme for New Forest
One of Europe's largest agri-environment schemes, designed to restore and enhance internationally-important habitats in the New Forest, has begun. more

28 Jul 2010
Green light for Bath Rugby stand extension
Bath Rugby has been given the green light to increase the capacity of The Rec to 12,300, after the Charity Commission agreed to an extension of the venue's IPL Stand. more

27 Jul 2010
£46m Life Centre will not include ice rink
The £46m Life Centre in Plymouth will now definitely not include an ice rink, contrary to original suggestions, the city council has announced. more

27 Jul 2010
Fourth Glee Club to open in Nottingham
Comic Enterprises, the operator of the Glee Club chain of comedy and music venues, has secured a lease on a venue in Nottingham. more

27 Jul 2010
London 2012 marks two-year countdown
Members of the public have been urged by London 2012 organisers to 'plan their Games' as the countdown until the opening ceremony hit the two-year milestone. more

27 Jul 2010
New €1m campaign to promote Dublin
Irish tourism minister Mary Hanafin has announced the launch of a new €1m campaign, which is designed to attract more visitors to Dublin from the UK market. more

27 Jul 2010
Administrators offload Roar Betting shops
Administrators acting on behalf of London-based bookmaker chain Roar Betting have successfully completed the disposal of the group's 10 retail properties. more

27 Jul 2010
New fully-inclusive play area for Reading
Reading Borough Council (RBC) has unveiled the town's first fully-inclusive play area at Christchurch Meadows, which aims to enable disabled children to take part in physical activity. more

27 Jul 2010
'Glorious' summer drives up Fuller's sales
London-based Fuller, Smith and Turner has reported a 4.1 per cent increase in like-for-like sales across its managed pubs and hotels business during the 16 weeks ending 17 July. more

27 Jul 2010
Oldham Athletic issues agent scam warning
Oldham Athletic Football Club (OAFC) has issued a warning to parents and budding footballers regarding "bogus agents" offering trials with the club in exchange for cash. more

27 Jul 2010
Isles of Scilly visitor experience enhanced
Eight ancient monuments on the Isles of Scilly are the focus of an English Heritage-led scheme, which aims to improve the visitor experience of the historic sites. more

27 Jul 2010
Guildford heritage plans put on display
Guildford Borough Council (GBC) has invited residents to comment on draft plans for a new heritage centre and tourist attraction incorporating the town's museum and castle. more

27 Jul 2010
New equipment for Western Isles facilities
Two leisure centres located on the Outer Hebrides of Scotland are set to benefit from the installation of new cardiovascular equipment under plans announced by the local authority. more

27 Jul 2010
London hoteliers report 'stable recovery'
Hotel operators in London are continuing to outperform their regional counterparts, according to the latest monthly figures released by PKF Hotel Consultancy Services. more

27 Jul 2010
Welsh woodland grants scheme to close
Welsh rural affairs minister Elin Jones has confirmed that a woodland grants scheme administered by Forestry Commission Wales (FCW) is to close on 1 January 2011. more

27 Jul 2010
Bristol City stadium proposals dealt blow
Bristol City Football Club's (BCFC) plans for a new 30,000-seat stadium have been dealt a blow after the local authority refused permission for a supermarket development. more