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History lovers and people curious about Dorset's past are invited behind the scenes at Dorset History Centre this September as part of Heritage Week.
The Booksellers Association has welcomed Hollyhocks, a new independent romance bookshop opening in Cirencester, the Capital of the Cotswolds, on Saturday 8th August.
Archaeologists have uncovered a rare and intricate polychrome mosaic within the remains of a Roman villa sitting beneath Devon farmland.
A final-year illustration student is blending her British Indian heritage and fascination with Indian symbols with one of science fiction's most famous stories, The War of the Worlds, as she competes for a digital publishing commission.
Young people in care from Cornwall have created a new poster aimed at helping their peers and teachers understand what it’s like to be in the care system.
From Tuesday 21st July until Tuesday 4th August, Durlston Country Park will be hosting an exploration of colour through Shelley Perry’s ‘Colour and Coast’ exhibition, in their Fine Foundation Gallery. Painting with her hands, local artist Shelley creates Dorset coastal scenes alongside colour studies inviting viewers to consider colour as both subject and landscape. The exhibition will be open daily from 10.30am – 4.30pm and is free to enter.
The Booksellers Association is celebrating the successful first week of Whyte Books, the new independent bookshop in Wilton, Wiltshire.
Temperance House in Wraxall officially opened its doors to guests, businesses and members of the local community with a vibrant inaugural Summer Party celebrating the transformation of the historic Grade II listed building into a unique business retreat and meeting destination.
Bristol’s hoteliers say this summer is looking a bit brighter for their businesses but a cut in VAT for the hospitality sector will provide a firmer foundation on which to build.
Taylor Swift is only the latest in a long line of celebrities using Intellectual Property (IP) to protect their personal brands, according to a leading lawyer.
A beautiful new rose has been launched by garden experts Thompson & Morgan, named in honour of actress, presenter and passionate gardener Caroline Quentin, and in support of Bristol charity St Peter’s Hospice.
Sports organisations need to begin preparing now for new legislation aimed at stamping out the touting and unauthorised reselling of tickets, according to national law firm Clarke Willmott.
Failing to consider the legal impact of one partner stepping back from work to raise children could cost couples dearly if the relationship breaks down.
When singer Emma Louise Richards first sang for residents at Holsworthy’s Deer Park Nursing Home they were so enthused by her music they made the staff promise to have her back again, and now she’s a firm favourite.
A Bristol-based brother and sister’s business reunion heralds the start of an exciting new chapter for a popular city bar and live music venue.
The team behind the highly anticipated Timber Yard student accommodation development has announced that acclaimed Bristol artist Richt will be creating a series of bold and inspiring artworks across the site, transforming the development into a vibrant cultural landmark for students.
Dorset History Centre has received initial support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for its ‘Past Lives, Future Proofed’ project.
From being a presenter on CBBC to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro as an expedition doctor, Dr Daniel Olaiya has had a varied career since graduating in Medicine from the University of Exeter.
