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Bristol hoteliers are urging holidaymakers to avoid airport misery by sticking to staycations this summer and giving their businesses a post-pandemic boost.

Westonbirt, The National Arboretum currently cares for over 100 threatened tree species and their latest edition of ‘The Little Book of Disappearing Trees’ is now available to purchase.

A breakthrough business conference is challenging corporates and start-ups to redefine the way the UK lives and works, putting sustainability and mental and physical health at its heart.

In the summers of 2017 and 2019, artist Tom Hunter set up a makeshift photo booth at Glastonbury festival.

Bristol Old Vic’s Ferment to triple commissioning budget for new work as part of a revamped commitment to freelance and independent artists across the South West.  

Minister for Small Business, Consumers and Labour Markets, Paul Scully MP, met with businesses from across the Western Gateway on Thursday to discuss how the area is working to reach Net Zero and create economic growth.

The popular detective series was filmed at The Bottle Yard Studios and on location in Bath, Bristol and the wider West Country region last year.
 

Paul Scully, Minister for Small Business visited Bristol on Thursday 16 June to hear more about the challenges faced by local business and the work taking place to support them.

The popular family-friendly festival returns to Gloucestershire 16 – 17 July with entertainment, live music, outdoor activities and fun for all ages.

Two high-profile loans from the British Museum will go on display at M Shed this summer, encouraging conversation and reflection on migration.

Families can now find free and paid for school holiday activities via the new Your Holiday Hub (YHH) website launched today (15 June).

To mark Clean Air Day (16 June), Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees, has announced a raft of free sustainable travel initiatives, including free bus tickets and e-bike trials.