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Hippodrome employees Jo Snow and Steve Jones will be running the London Marathon in 2025 to raise money for Children's Hospice South-West and spread awareness.

The result was announced at a ceremony in London on 4 November, with the Berkeley Suites team accepting the award. 

The result was announced at a ceremony in London on 4 November, with the Berkeley Suites team accepting the award. 

The Key Café opens in Bristol, collaborating with artisanal suppliers to create opportunities for prison leavers.

Historic England is today unveiling a national blue plaque to honour the inspirational actor Cary Grant, a working-class boy from Bristol who became one of the brightest movie stars Hollywood has ever known.  

Ahead of the hotly anticipated character trail next summer, The Grand Appeal and Aardman have revealed the first four sculptures as part of the upcoming trail to support Bristol Children’s Hospital.

With magical theatre, miles of Christmas markets, light trails and events, plus a festive drone show and an exclusive Wallace & Gromit Christmas experience, Bristol is the perfect place to celebrate – a place where everyone’s welcome! 

In Broadmead, Sparks Bristol have been untangling fairy lights and dusting off baubles to transform the former Marks and Spencers building into a winter wonderland.

Totterdown-based neighbourhood restaurant, BANK has been selected by The Good Food Guide as one of the 50 best places for a Sunday roast in Britain this year.

Bristol City Centre Business Improvement District (BID), Bristol Legacy Foundation and Bristol City Council have announced a new public art project as part of the revitalisation of the Centre Promenade.

New-for-2024 ‘Elfie’ competition announced with £500 Love Bristol Gift Card on offer as prize

Continuing Bristol Old Vic's commitment to championing new writing, the theatre today announced Artistic Director Nancy Medina will direct a second original production for Spring/Summer 2025.