RERichard Edwards

1. Article · Sep 1, 2026 · Richard Edwards

   Scarborough B&B boss fears 'uneven playing field' tourist tax (opens the original)

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   A Scarborough bed and breakfast owner has said businesses like his will face an "uneven playing field" if a so-called tourist tax is introduced in North Yorkshire but not in neighbouring East Yorkshire. A consultation on plans for a visitor levy closed in February and legislation is expected to be brought forward later this year. James Rusden, who runs Scarborough's Toulson Court B&B, said if the levy was not England-wide, cost-of-living pressures would mean some visitors would instead go where

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2. Article · Jul 25, 2026 · Richard Edwards

   'Most people are lovely, but we do get irresponsible visitors' (opens the original)

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   "We want people to come and enjoy the Dales - it's the most beautiful place - but please just be respectful and stick to the rules of the Yorkshire Dales National Park", says Lisa Bowerman, one of the business owners and community leaders in North Yorkshire's two national parks who have called on tourists to act responsibly while visiting during the summer holidays. High up between Wharfedale and Nidderdale, Bowerman and her team are making final preparations for a busy summer holiday season at

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