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The first phase of work to restore Birnbeck Pier was given the green light today (Wednesday 21 August) by North Somerset Council’s Planning and Regulatory Committee.

Mendip Activity Centre has seen a surge in Rock Climbing sales following Team GB's Gold medal win at this year's Olympics on Friday 9 August. 

Valley Fest will be back in 2026 with an even better eleventh festival.

Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, a zoo and conservation charity in North Somerset, have announced an exciting new themed karting attraction right at the heart of the zoo.

‘Whirligig’, Weston-super-Mare’s award-winning festival of international outdoor arts, returns with a continental flourish to the Italian Gardens on 7 and 8 September. 

More than 100,000 people have used Bristol Airport’s bus services in a month for the first time.

Visit West member advertising goes live ahead of busy summer season.

The Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare has announced a recruitment drive to hire 30 new team members immediately as the busy summer season approaches.

Bristol Airport is preparing for the busiest ever Summer holiday getaway with over 1.6 million passengers planning to travel through the Airport during the holiday period (mid July – early September).

Weston College has joined forces with Noah’s Ark amid their 25^th anniversary celebrations to restore a favourite vintage tractor loved by members and visitors of Noah’s Ark.

Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm is celebrating its silver anniversary with a historic offer for visitors to help during the tough current economic climate.  

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