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Lulu Guinness, the fashion designer; Mary Keen, the garden designer; interior designers Lady Lansdowne, Emily Todhunter, of Todhunter Earle Design and Emma Burns of Colefax and Fowler are just some of the famous names and leading lights from the worlds of fashion and design to be selling treasured items and rare objects at the inaugural St Andrew’s Church Decorators’ Attic Sale and Auction
“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.
Bristol hoteliers have the feel-good factor after their Walk for Wellbeing raised thousands of pounds for the Hospitality Action charity.
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.
The Booksellers Association has welcomed The Mysterious Bookcase, a new independent bookshop located in the heart of Westbourne Arcade, Bournemouth. The shop will open its doors on Saturday 11th October 2025, coinciding with Bookshop Day, at 6 Westbourne Arcade, in a beautiful Grade II listed building.
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery has launched a community fundraising appeal to secure the future of one of its most remarkable artefacts – the Hayden Princess, a grand 1901 steam traction engine weighing in at an impressive 11 tonnes. The campaign aims to raise £3,500 to fund urgent engine repairs that will keep this much-loved giant steaming for generations to come.
Everyone is invited to celebrate Diwali with fireworks, dancing and delicious food at the University of Exeter.
Bristol Airport celebrated its busiest month ever with more than 1.2 million customers using the Airport in August and many travelling on more fuel efficient and quieter aeroplanes.
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The special connection between Queen Elizabeth II and the University of Exeter is being celebrated as part of a new exhibition to celebrate 70 years since she awarded its Royal Charter.
A special art exhibition will be held at St Peter’s Hospice in Brentry, showcasing inspiring work created by patients and the staff who care for them.
A new discount card scheme has been launched to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families.
The University of Bristol is opening its doors on 20 and 21 September as part of the nationwide Heritage Open Days, offering the public a rare glimpse behind the scenes of some of its most historic and unique spaces.
It was a day of salt air and happy hearts as residents from The Rectory Care Home in Taunton enjoyed a trip to the seaside.
Bristol hoteliers say they already feel like winners weeks before the first ball is kicked in the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup.
Bristol Airport is experiencing its busiest summer ever offering an extensive number of destinations. And in order to facilitate the volume of customers using the Airport during the holiday season, hundreds of new staff have been employed to meet the growing demand for people looking to travel.
Commemoration of the life and death of notorious Devon pirate Tom Crocker who is said to haunt the island’s historic pub, The Pilchard Inn
Bristol hoteliers said thank you to supporters who sponsored the annual Night of the Stars glittering gala in the best way they know – with some hospitality.
