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One of the original metropolitan festivals Dot To Dot is in the running to scoop a trio of major music industry awards. 

Mark your diaries as the Cards for Good Causes pop-up shop will be opening its doors at John Wesley’s New Room on 23rd October!

An independent panel has recognised continued organisational improvement at the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority and, following a Local Government Association (LGA) review which praises recent progress, completed its work.

A celebration of French flavour and festive ease, with delicious, easy-to-cook dishes crafted by Michelin-starred chef Steve Allen using the finest seasonal ingredients

The National Fish & Chip Awards has reached a fork in the road in the Restaurant of the Year category, saying goodbye to half the contenders and announcing the five fantastic fish and chip restaurants continuing on as 2026 competition finalists.

The new cookery school will offer classes taught by refugees and asylum seekers, bringing people together through the power of food. 

The House of Frankenstein in Bath has just added a new treasure to its ever-growing collection, and this one comes straight from the red carpet from the hands of legendary film Director, Guillermo del Toro.

 The three year programme will place culture in the hands of local residents.

Bristol Old Vic has outlined a season of partnerships and visiting work for Spring 2026

A new stage adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s much loved novel Little Women is set to visit Bath as part of a UK tour.

Landmark Talks4Change Summit to bring together Lord Boateng, Lord Marvin Rees and civil rights pioneers - with Martin Luther King III expected to join commemorations in 2027

The South West’s best-tasting festival returns 31 July - 2 August 2026 to Chew Valley Lake with a celebration of music, feasting, fields… and cows!