Leisure Business News - At the height of the pandemic, many Hackney drivers, who are self employed, were unable to continue trading as fare bookings plummeted to an all time low. Now, there is a sudden surge in bookings since the shops have reopened, with operators reporting bookings up to 60 higher than pre-covid.

Leisure Business News - One of Blyth s major historical assets has been given blue plaque status by its Town Council. Blyth Battery is a World War One coastal artillery battery that was built in 1916 and served in both the First World War and World War 2.

Leisure Business News - Two of the fitness industry s leading influencers and two local mixed martial arts MMA fighters are the latest star names to be added to next month s FIT XPO in Liverpool.

Leisure Business News - To many people, the best Christmas songs were written and performed in the 1970 s.

Leisure Business News - The government has listed which countries are safe for international summer over the coming months, with only 12 locations listed on the green list . For many, it seems, the hopes for an international holiday this summer are on pause.

Leisure Business News - Voted for by industry peers, The Hotel Catey Awards known as the Oscars of the hospitality industry are the only truly independent awards to recognise outstanding contributions to the industry. The Vicarage, Cranage and The Bridge, Prestbury are both nominated for Hotel Restaurant Team of the Year.

Leisure Business News - The organiser of Indoor Funfair is giving 1000 tickets to Everton in the Community and the LFC Foundation for a special session when it returns to the city in August. The two charities are offering the tickets to families they support after what has been a challenging time.

Leisure Business News - Avid reader Lou Pearson has a stressful job, working and training high-level executives in the forces. She has recently discovered a release in poetry and one poet is fast becoming her favourite. Tolu A.

Leisure Business News - With only 50 days to go until Christmas, most shops are in the full swing of festive season as are garden centres. Transformed into festive spectaculars every year, many garden centres become lavishly decorated winter wonderlands where children of all ages can meet and chat with Father Christmas.