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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.

Legendary John Le Carré spy novel, The spy who came in from the cold, will embark on a major UK tour, visiting the Theatre Royal Bath from Tuesday 11 to Saturday 22 August 2026

The region's commitment to new town delivery has been boosted after plans for a new railway at Henbury took a step forward.

Forestry England’s Westonbirt, The National Arboretum is reaching out to people aged 17-25 to join its brand-new Youth Forum.

Longleat in Wiltshire has been named as having been one of the happiest places in the world to be during summer 2025.

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! 

After coming 6th in 2024, Bath has been revealed today as the ‘Best UK City’ in Condé Nast Traveller magazine's 2025 Readers' Choice Awards, beating landmark cities including London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Cambridge and Liverpool to the no. 1 spot. 

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

Find out about the latest businesses to join Visit West as members this summer.

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

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.