A third charity superstore by St Peter’s Hospice has opened in Bristol.
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Bath residents considering fertility treatment have been invited to attend a free open evening at Sulis Hospital in Peasedown St John for an ‘Expert Insights’ evening on Tuesday 25 November, where the focus will be on helping audience members understand the potential solutions available if they are struggling to conceive.
A new forensic ecology consultancy that will work with police and other agencies in the investigation of crimes and major incidents has been launched by the University of Exeter.
Inspired by a woman who spent her summers in Carcassonne picking grapes and selling fruit at the local market, her son and a group of friends and family have completed a 1400-kilometre charity cycle ride from Oxfordshire to the south of France in her memory.
“No fines. No fuss. Just bring your books back” - that’s the message from Cornwall’s Library Service which is encouraging borrowers to return overdue books.
Maintaining and fixing roads can create carbon emissions, especially when using hot asphalt, that black stuff used to resurface roads.
Dorset residents are reminded to take a few simple steps to reduce the impact of woodburning stoves and open fires on both their health and the environment as the weather turns colder. This call to action follows new research revealing that only 1 in 10 people are aware that domestic burning is a major source of pollution that can seriously harm people’s health.
The independent charity – which looks after Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, and more – will celebrate UK teachers who make history exciting, inclusive and meaningful.
A woman who works at a Plymouth dementia care home delivers not just care but added health benefits and good cheer to residents by taking three little furry companions into work with her for them to pet and love.
Bristol hoteliers have the feel-good factor after their Walk for Wellbeing raised thousands of pounds for the Hospitality Action charity.
Bristol charity St Peter’s Hospice has launched an all-new fundraising event aimed at adrenaline-seekers and nature-lovers alike.
The opening of a new flagship Marks & Spencer store in Bristol city centre is a clear signal that traditional high street retail remains relevant – and can thrive – alongside online shopping across the UK.
A pair of first-time IVF parents from Bristol credit work colleagues who introduced them to a fertility clinic where they got “answers we didn’t know we needed” for the arrival of their baby son.
Cornwall Council is offering residents the chance to hire out its low emission pool cars at weekends.
A popular service to mark All Souls Day will once again take place at Bristol Memorial Woodlands on Sunday 26 October.
This October half-term, from 25 October to 2 November 2025, the Dorset Museum & Art Gallery is inviting families to enjoy a week of spooky fun, creativity, and adventure. With a programme packed full of Halloween-themed trails, crafts, and eerie tales, there’s something for everyone to enjoy—and the best part is that kids go free.