Tourism leaders have warned a ban on taking school children on holiday during term time is costing the region millions of pounds in lost revenue. A survey estimated the cost at £87 million a year.
Tourism leaders have warned a ban on taking school children on holiday during term time is costing the region millions of pounds in lost revenue. A survey estimated the cost at £87 million a year.
A summit is to be held next month try to solve the problem. The tourist industry is calling on the Education Secretary to relax a ruling which means parents face heavy fines for ignoring the ban.
Our Cornwall correspondent Steve Hardy reports.
The creative industries across Bristol and Bath have received £46 million to create 'new experiences and boost productivity.'
A service in Plymouth run by the NSPCC, which helps prevents online child sexual abuse, is expanding.
Bristol Water is urging people to stay safe and not swim in the water at spots like Chew Valley or Cheddar Lake this weekend.