#tourism-impact

#tourism-impact

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Millions of tiny, toxic plastic beads are thought to have escaped into the sea from Eastbourne sewage works in East Sussex about two weeks ago when a screen keeping them in broke. They began to wash up on Camber Sands beach last Thursday, with the situation worsening over the weekend. Environment Agency sources suspect this is one of England's worst ever plastic pollution events, with approximately 10 tonnes of beads spilled:

[Airbnb] turns the village into a ghost town 'off season' and during the high season, all we hear is the rolling wheels of suitcases over the cobblestones.

"The place still continues under the sway of some witching power that holds a spell over the minds of the good people, causing them to walk in a continual reverie. They are given to all kinds of marvelous beliefs, are subject to trances and visions, and frequently see strange sights, and hear music and voices in the air."

The surge in short-term rentals is altering the landscape of quiet neighborhoods, causing disruptions and raising concerns among long-term residents. Local governments, such as the town of Wells, ME, are grappling with the challenge of balancing the economic benefits of tourism with preserving the character and tranquility of residential areas affected by STRs. Maine's approach to regulating STRs primarily occurs at the local level, with varying requirements such as annual permits, adherence to safety standards, and zoning restrictions in different municipalities.

Three sources have confirmed to Guardian Australia that two officers have been killed and another wounded in the shooting at Porepunkah. None were authorised to comment on the incident and only one had been directly briefed on the incident by police. Victoria police has declined to comment on the active incident until it is operationally safe to do so.

"It'd be crazy to try and build a prison out there. Ridiculously expensive, dangerous and also not good for the Bay," Lewis said.

The ambulance service on Ibiza is at risk of collapse due to frequent callouts to clubbers suffering bad experiences with recreational drugs, accounting for one third of emergency calls.

We're new and excited, and the visit of the queen and king left an incredible impact. Their enthusiasm for what we offer is invaluable for us.

Mayo County Council official Tom Gilligan faced backlash for a proposal to boycott holiday-home owners, as community members express concern about the impact on local housing.