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Britain’s kitchens have been spoiled for choice for decades but industry experts say there could be a costly price to pay for eating whatever we want, whenever we want it.

This Halloween, the Upside Down House invites families, friends, couples, and content creators to enjoy a unique and fun experience where seasonal magic meets creativity.

With Sheema Mukherjee and Raoul Neumann banging out the carols; stories from Tim Ralphs, Ben Haggarty and Steph Brittain; disorders of service, chaotic sing-alongs, and Christmas tree shrines - this is the Crick Crack Club Christmas Carol Show!

Plans to extend the m1 metrobus route in south Bristol have been approved by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority. Almost £3.6 million will be invested by the authority to enable the bus route to be extended.

Over 1200 young people aged 7-21 were directly involved in environmental projects in schools and communities across the city and beyond as part of the Earth Day Heroes project, and 7685 were impacted, from Bristol to Bangladesh! 

New digital platform connects local entrants with screen industry opportunities, events and resources

We take a look at press and media coverage for Bristol, from September 2025.

The much-loved Gromit Unleashed 3 sculptures went under the hammer in a spectacular charity auction at the Gromit Unleashed Pavilion, Cribbs Mall, Bristol.

Pieminister’s kicking off Autumn by launching their riff on a Wigan Kebab or Pie Barm. 

After the roaring success of two quarter-final and both semi-final matches of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 being hosted at Ashton Gate Stadium, Visit West - the Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) for Bristol, Bath and the wider region - is reporting a boost to the visitor sector. 

Totterdown-based neighbourhood restaurant, BANK Bristol has revealed a new-look menu this week, marking the most significant step change at the site since executive chef and co-owner, Jack Briggs-Horan first introduced his fire-cooking concept in 2023.

Bristol has unveiled a spectacular new mural on Park Street, adding a must-see attraction to the city’s world-renowned street art scene.