Tourism Tax Push: England may introduce a mayor-set tourist levy on hotel and holiday stays, potentially up to 5% of costs, with no legal cap—hospitality groups warn it could hit visitor numbers. Birds & Garden Rules: The RSPB urges households to stop feeding seeds and peanuts to garden birds until Oct 31, citing trichomonosis risks at feeders (small amounts of suet/fatballs/mealworms still allowed). Prison Overcrowding in Scotland: Inside HMP Barlinnie, Scotland’s largest prison, where facilities are “hanging by a thread” as sex offenders are held far above design capacity. Gaza Tour Fallout: Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour row over Macklemore’s “Free Palestine” remarks escalates as multiple musicians pull out, while protests and venue objections continue. Local Courts & Safety: A Birmingham man admitted strangling and assaulting his girlfriend, with a suspended sentence after guilty pleas. Culture on the Move: Ocean Film Festival World Tour lands in Abingdon on Oct 9, with new ocean-themed shorts touring venues nationwide. Travel & Community: A Welsh tourist claims he was told to “go home” in Catania amid anti-tourist graffiti, while local pubs and walks keep drawing visitors.