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South West Water customers speak out over increase

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Erin Black |Alex Green |Kirk England

Disgruntled South West Water (SWW) customers have been speaking out after the utility company announced average customer bills for this year would go up by 28%. The increase followed the news the £50 government contribution towards SWW customers' bills had also been removed. Christine from Plymouth said she felt "very angry" her bill had increased because she did not have a water meter, despite being told she was not eligible for one.
SWW customers 'struggling' to meet rise in water bills

1 week ago | bbc.com | Kirk England

Kirk EnglandEnvironment and tourism correspondent, BBC South WestSome South West Water (SWW) customers have said they are angry and concerned at water bill rises that came into force at the beginning of April. Chris Dealy from Cornwall said his annual bill had increased from £400 to £623.
Looe in Cornwall sees tourism surge thanks to Beyond Paradise

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Kirk England

Image caption, Ben Palmer described the impact of Beyond Paradise as "fantastic" BBC South West tourism correspondentBusinesses in a Cornwall town have said tourism and revenue have both increased due to BBC drama Beyond Paradise. The programme, now in its third series, is filmed in Cornwall and Devon, with the Cornish town of Looe setting the scene for the fictional Devon town of Shipton Abbott.
Plans under way for wild beaver release in Cornwall says trust

1 month ago | bbc.com | Kirk England

'Nature is on its knees and beavers can help'Kirk EnglandBBC South West environment and tourism correspondentJ YarrowThe south west of England has been at the forefront of the movement to reintroduce beavers back into the wildMore beavers could be released into the wild in the south west of England "within a year" as part of plans to improve nature, according to a wildlife trust.
'Pretty strong' half term for Devon and Cornwall's attractions

2 months ago | bbc.com | Kirk England

'Pretty strong' half term for region's attractionsKirk EnglandBBC South West environment and tourism correspondentThe Donkey SanctuaryThe Donkey Sanctuary said the start of half term had been "really encouraging", with more visitors to the charity's HQ in Sidmouth Visitor attractions across Devon and Cornwall said they have had a 'pretty strong' half term, with numbers up on last year.
February half term 'really important' for South West tourism

2 months ago | bbc.com | Kirk England

February half term 'really important' for tourism Kirk EnglandEnvironment and tourism correspondent, BBC South WestBBCJames Hull, general manager at Kents Cavern in Torquay said half term was "huge" for the attractionFebruary half term is "really important" to the South West's tourism industry, according to the boss of one Devon attraction. "Around 5% of our business will come in this one week," said James Hull, general manager of prehistoric caves Kents Cavern in Torquay.
Devon and Cornwall push for more international tourists

2 months ago | bbc.com | Kirk England

Bid to attract international visitors to regionKirk EnglandBBC South West environment and tourism correspondentBBCTravel agents Akiko Fujiseki and Aya Fujihara spent three days touring Devon and CornwallIt is hoped visitor numbers to Devon and Cornwall from Japan could rise after a promotional tour of the two counties by tour operators from the east Asian country. The whistle-stop tour was arranged by Visit Britain and took in sights including St Michael's Mount, St Ives and Dartmoor.
Mission to save willow tit from extinction

2 months ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Kirk England

Work is under way in Cornwall to help save a native bird which nature experts have described as "dangerously close to extinction". The county is one of the last areas in southern England which still has willow tits, according to Natural England (NE). As part of the project, areas of Goss Moor in mid Cornwall are being managed to create habitat where it is easier for the birds to forage.
Struggling tourism industry 'keen to bounce back'

Jan 15, 2025 | yahoo.com | Kirk England

Cornwall's struggling tourism industry is "keen to bounce back" after a tough year in 2024, the head of its tourism board has said. It comes amid a two-day tourism summit in Truro organised by Visit Cornwall.
Market traders 'need footfall after storm closure'

Dec 9, 2024 | yahoo.com | Kirk England |Erin Black

Traders and stall holders in Devon and Cornwall have said business is down after many were forced to close over the weekend because of Storm Darragh. The Festive Weekend in Falmouth was cancelled and Exeter Cathedral's Christmas Market was closed on Saturday because of the high winds and rain. Christmas is a key time for businesses, with many hoping to make up for lost turnover in the next few weeks.