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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.

Five new flavour-packed dishes have launched onto the menu, created to bring guests warmth and comfort in the colder months

“Our Common Ground” by artist Oshii transforms Centre Promenade into a bold celebration of heritage, identity and unity

Holiday Inn Bristol City Centre owned by the Eclipse Hotels Group, has unveiled its newly refurbished guest floors and meeting spaces, offering a fresh, contemporary design. 

Bristol farm-to-table restaurant Wilsons will be one of a handful of restaurants followed in Apple TV+’s new eight-part documentary series, Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars, premiering on Friday 10th October.

This October, Mollie’s is turning up the fright factor with two spine-tingling Drive-In Movie Nights in Bristol, alongside diner specials and discounted stays.

To mark 85 years since the devastating Filton Blitz, Aerospace Bristol is unveiling a refurbished wartime pillbox.