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The curtain on the 46th Bristol International Balloon Fiesta has officially been raised, with balloons taking off from College Green in the city centre this morning to mark the countdown. 

Popular ITV detective series McDonald & Dodds returns this weekend after filming at The Bottle Yard Studios and on location in Bath & Bristol with assistance from both cities' Film Offices last year.

Bath is in the running for a prestigious national award for being the best small city in the UK, Europe and beyond thanks to its ambitious regeneration and place improvement projects.

Six of Bath’s much-loved parks and Haycombe Cemetery have once again been recognised as among the best green spaces in the country with awards of Green Flags for excellence.

Get ready to elevate your spirits and let your imaginations take flight as the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta announces the awe-inspiring, and nostalgic line-up of special shape hot air balloons due to make an appearance at this year’s event.

Iconic statement light installation to take centre stage from tomorrow as Bristol’s world-class culture, cuisine, events and more turn up the heat for the summer season.

Bath is sizzling this summer with events, festivals and activities for all the family to enjoy. Here's Visit Bath’s round-up of all that’s on in and around Bath over the summer period. 

The new six-part drama filmed on location in South West England with assistance from Bristol and Somerset Film Offices last year, with production based at The Bottle Yard Studios.

Award-winning family attraction, The Grand Pier, is excited to announce its nomination for yet another award. 

Bristol’s Cary Comes Home festival plans to mark the 120^th anniversary of Hollywood star Cary Grant’s birth in the city.

Tickets for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 opening match and final will go on sale from September this year.

All Aboard Watersports, Bristol’s premier charity delivering watersports, has signed a contract with Bristol City Council to deliver Open Water Swimming in Bristol’s Floating Harbour.