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Over 100 new trees planted at Bristol woodland
Over 100 new trees have been planted at Bristol Memorial Woodlands, near Thornbury, as the latest phase in the creation of the 100-acre site is completed.
Hoteliers want show of support ahead of General Election
Hoteliers in Bristol say politicians who want their votes in next month’s General Election need to show significant more support for the hospitality sector.
Residents relive their youth at Devon County Show
Residents from a specialist dementia care home in Wellington have been reliving happy days from their youth at last weekend’s Devon County Show at the Westpoint Arena and Showground in Clyst St Mary near Exeter.
Natural Academy unveils inspiration behind this year's Chelsea Flower Show design
A Bristol-based not-for-profit has unveiled the inspiration behind its latest RHS Chelsea Flower Show entry, after taking home a silver medal at last year’s event.
Bakers Dolphin unveils magical winter offerings with new festive tours
Bakers Dolphin, the South West's premier coach travel company, has announced a spectacular line-up of tours for the festive season, in the UK and beyond.
Woofstock - the dog-friendly music festival - celebrates tenth year
Woofstock UK - the UK’s only award-winning, two-night/three-day dog-and-family-friendly music festival - is back and bigger than ever, celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2024.
Bristol Old Vic announces cast for "A Child of Science" world premiere
Bristol Old Vic has announced the full cast for their world premiere production of Gareth Farr’s new play A Child of Science, telling the pioneering story of Robert Edwards, Patrick Steptoe and Jean Purdy’s creation of IVF, and the army of women whose bravery helped them achieve the impossible.
Special offer provides food for thought for Bristol students
Hundreds of Bristol students have the chance to snap up a fantastic free meal at a new city centre Chinese restaurant.
Small is Beautiful - Dorset’s smallest museum gets a makeover
Over the past year, a volunteer team has been working hard to redisplay Dorset’s smallest museum, the Corfe Castle Town Trust Museum at Corfe Castle, in Purbeck.
Newquay Harbour Festival 2023
On Saturday 16th September from 10 am until late, the bustling Newquay Harbour will celebrate all it has to offer with the inaugural Newquay Harbour Festival.
Leading light in British video art stages major exhibition in Bath
Roseberry Road Studios, the newest exhibition space in Bath, is to host a major retrospective in October featuring past and new works from one of the UK's foremost video artists compiled over 50 years of continuous practice in the moving image.
Bristol Business wins 2023 British Firework Championships
A specialist firework company from Bristol has taken home the top prize at the prestigious British Firework Championships 2023.
Major boost for History Centre’s Thomas Hardy project fundraiser
Dorset History Centre, the county’s archive service has been awarded a £35,000 grant by the Archives Revealed programme at The National Archives.
CoppaFeel’s Cornish Hilly Hundred is back and celebrating its tenth birthday
After a four-year hiatus, the epic two-day cycling challenge, Hilly Hundred is back with a bang for its tenth birthday. This September (Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd), participants will yet again don their fabulously fancy-dress costumes to brave the elements and take on the gruelling hills of Cornwall in aid of breast cancer education charity, CoppaFeel!
The Cotswold Cup at Pontispool: unaffiliated horse trials on September 9th and 10th
Mark your calendars as The Cotswold Cup is coming to Pontispool on September 9th and 10th.
Newquay BID collabs with Boardmasters to bring festival footfall, opportunities and profit to local businesses
A brand-new collaboration between Newquay Business Improvement (BID)’s Love Newquay and Boardmasters will see additional exposure for 16 local businesses via their inclusion on the popular Boardmasters festival app.
Focusing on people at DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol City Centre
Three members of staff who have each given more than 30 years’ service to the DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol City Centre have been recognised for their commitment.
St Austell community event celebrates town centre improvements
The St Austell community came together at the town’s annual Garden Festival on Last weekend (Saturday June 24) to celebrate the landmark completion of St Austell’s Townscape Heritage Scheme – a five-year project to reimagine the town for the benefit of residents, visitors and the local economy.
Chelsea win for South West not-for-profit
A Bristol-based not-for-profit social enterprise won a silver medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show for its garden focussing on mind, body and nature.