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the BookCellar opens at 100 Stokes Croft
The BookCellar, a new independent bookshop and wine bar, opens at 10 am on Friday 8th May at 100 Stokes Croft, Bristol. Founded by husband and wife team, Tom and Claire Bartley, the BookCellar builds on the city’s strong indie bookselling scene with a place people can stay a bit longer to enjoy their book with a glass of wine, beer, or hot drink.
New resources support individuals and families with end-of-life planning and bereavement
Two informative booklets have been developed in partnership with North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT), Gentle Dusk and Bristol Memorial Woodland Trust to support individuals and families navigating end-of-life decisions and bereavement by offering clear, compassionate guidance at some of life’s most challenging moments.
Independent bookshops selected as regional and country finalists for The British Book Awards 2026 Independent Bookshop of the Year
The British Book Awards 2026 Independent Bookshop of the Year Award, sponsored by book wholesaler Gardners, celebrates stores that are at the centre of local communities, bringing passion and knowledge to the shop floor.
Win cinema tickets, day trips and free pasties with Cornwall Libraries’ new loyalty card
Cornwall’s library users will be in with a chance of winning prizes such as cinema tickets, pasties and day trips as part of a new loyalty scheme.
New street art mural on display at Cabot Circus to mark Bristol's best in travel accolade by Lonely Planet
The legendary ‘Bristol Croc’ has been spotted once again – this time on a street art mural at Cabot Circus!
What To Do When Someone Dies: New resources aimed at helping grieving loved ones
Two Bristol-based organisations have come together to create new resources aimed at helping people know what to do when someone dies.
Bristol Teen Book Award 2026: Local Schools Invited to Attend Award Ceremony
The Bristol Teen Book Award (BTBA) returns in 2026, with local schools invited to attend the Award Ceremony on Thursday 12 February 2026 at Redland Green School, Bristol.
Local projects receive boost from council partnership
Dorset Council and Heidelberg Materials work together to make a difference across the county and in local communities.
The Booksellers Association Welcomes Lost in the Reads Opening in Kingswood
The Booksellers Association has welcomed Lost in the Reads, a new independent bookshop and community space opening in the Kings Chase Shopping Centre in Kingswood, Bristol.
"From Crisis to Compassion": New Booklets Launched to Support End-of-Life Planning and Bereavement
When health psychologist Mireille Hayden’s partner Colin was suddenly diagnosed with leukaemia, her world changed overnight. Now, after a whirlwind treatment journey and recovery, Mireille has channelled that experience into two powerful new resources to help others facing death - whether their own or someone they love.
“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 is only UK city named one of the top 50 destinations in Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2026
Bristol is the only UK city to be named by Lonely Planet as one of the top destinations in the world to visit in 2026, thanks to its incredible street art.
Treasure trove of Devon history set to be unearthed in new book
One of Devon’s last great untapped sources of history will reveal some of its best-kept secrets with the publication of a new book this week.
National project launched to rediscover Henry VIII’s long-forgotten ‘Tudor Domesday Book’
A nationwide survey commissioned by Henry VIII on the property and wealth of 16th century England and Wales is to be made publicly accessible for the first time.
Blood pressure monitors available to borrow from all libraries in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
Blood pressure monitors are now available to borrow free of charge from all libraries across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Cornish Assembly and controls on second homes among the priorities in new manifesto for Cornwall
A Cornish Assembly, strict action on Cornwall’s housing crisis, and official recognition of Cornish people’s ethnic minority status are among the key priorities that have been identified by residents in a new manifesto.
“Buzzard man” Robin celebrated in new book
A book chronicling the sketches and observations of ornithologist Robin Prytherch, who studied the habits of buzzards in the Gordano Valley, North Somerset has just been published.
Enterprise Mobility and National Literacy Trust donate over 750 books to children across Bristol
Enterprise Mobility and the National Literacy Trust launch their third year of partnership by donating 765 books to children at 12 schools in Bristol. This donation is part of a larger initiative distributing 25,000 books across the UK.
Matthew event in Winterbourne
On 25 May in the Winterbourne Medieval Barn, Clive Burlton will tell the story of the modern Matthew - a representation of the medieval Matthew that was sailed across the North Atlantic by John Cabot in 1497.