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Knitters from across the UK and beyond have created another stunning set of scenes “The Longest Yarn 2 – Britain at War," which depicts scenes of Britain during wartime.

Pegasus Airlines has announced it is launching a three-times weekly service from Bristol Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport from July 2025. 

Haynes Motor Museum in Somerset has launched a brand-new website, designed to provide a more engaging and intuitive user experience that enhances the way visitors interact with the Museum online.

Haynes Motor Museum is set to reopen one of its most popular exhibitions this week, exploring the history and stories behind Formula One and Williams Racing.

Mendip Basecamp has been announced as a national finalist in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2025, in the coveted category of Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year.

Mendip Adventure is excited to announce that SUP Bristol is now officially part of our family of outdoor activity brands.

Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm has become one of the first zoos in the UK to achieve accreditation by the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) and to be awarded the mark of excellence in animal care, conservation, and education.

Around 300 people took part in a midnight charity run with a difference last week – pacing along an airport runway.

GOOD: Stories in Food is excited to announce the launch of three new public tours, celebrating the finest food and drink of Somerset and Bristol.

Changes to the tariffs for the ‘Drop & Go’ and ‘Short Stay and Pick-Up’ car parks at Bristol Airport will be introduced on Monday 3 March 2025.  

Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm set to provide rescued tiger, Aqua a forever home in Bristol.

The Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare welcomes over 600,000 visitors each year, but maintaining such an iconic structure with a team of 150 staff comes at a substantial expense.