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Bristol Old Vic Young Company 30^th Birthday Celebration highlights life-changing impact of arts as the Theatre outlines plans for the future of its work with young people.

Three more installations for the 2025 edition of Bristol Light Festival, which will run from Friday 31 January to Sunday 9 February 2025, have been announced.

West Country coach tour operator Bakers Dolphin has invested £1 million in two new luxury gold coaches, enabling them to offer hundreds of extra holidays in 2026.

Two weeks, five stages, one incredible community: Wristbands offering prizes, Pride Day Fast Track entry, afterparty and VIP access as well as complimentary travel to and from the festival are now on sale.

RG Live presents the return of the celebrated Varna International Ballet and Orchestra to the UK following a breathtaking debut tour in 2023. 

Hippodrome employees Jo Snow and Steve Jones will be running the London Marathon in 2025 to raise money for Children's Hospice South-West and spread awareness.

The result was announced at a ceremony in London on 4 November, with the Berkeley Suites team accepting the award. 

The result was announced at a ceremony in London on 4 November, with the Berkeley Suites team accepting the award. 

The Key Café opens in Bristol, collaborating with artisanal suppliers to create opportunities for prison leavers.

Historic England is today unveiling a national blue plaque to honour the inspirational actor Cary Grant, a working-class boy from Bristol who became one of the brightest movie stars Hollywood has ever known.  

Ahead of the hotly anticipated character trail next summer, The Grand Appeal and Aardman have revealed the first four sculptures as part of the upcoming trail to support Bristol Children’s Hospital.

With magical theatre, miles of Christmas markets, light trails and events, plus a festive drone show and an exclusive Wallace & Gromit Christmas experience, Bristol is the perfect place to celebrate – a place where everyone’s welcome!