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February 2, 2017

The Snow Queen - Bristol Old Vic - photo Mark Douet

Theatre and music across the West this Christmas

December 12, 2016

Traditional fair brightens December

Christmas Fair lights up Wrington

December 9, 2016

turnip-prize-winner

Plumskey wins pole position in Turnip Prize 2016

December 5, 2016

Changes to your local library proposed

Your local library: changes considered by North Somerset Council

December 2, 2016

Mendip council plans new affordable homes

More than 50 new affordable homes to be built across Mendip

December 2, 2016

Many roads have reopened and roads are passable with care - watch out for surface water

Roads affected by heavy rain

November 22, 2016

A scene from The Woman In Black by Susan Hill @ Fortune Theatre. Directed by Robin Herford
(Taken 26-07-16)
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West End horror comes to Bath

November 18, 2016

Launch of the first Ryanair flight from Bristol to Bucharest.
Bristol Airport Director of Aviation Pete Downes (L) with Dr Razvan Constantinescu, Honorary Consul of Romania in Bristol.
Photo by Dan Regan
09/11/2016

Bristol Airport gets new destination and £20m carpark upgrade

November 18, 2016

PLACES

Egyptian tales for teenagers at Bristol's Museum

Half term antics

October 19, 2016

Celebrate the Day of the Dead, and join in Halloween festivities around the Mendips

Week of horror: 13 scary goings on over Half Term

October 19, 2016

Relaxed coffee and pastries & informal tips from expert Stefan Marjoram

What’s on the first weekend of October?

September 26, 2016

Craig gets funky in the Valley

Funk & food in the Valley: Craig Charles Video

September 4, 2016

Dazzling Doreen Doreen at Friday's Valley Fest

Friday night live at Valley Fest: Doreen Doreen video

September 3, 2016

Enjoy outdoor theatre on the lawn

Go around the world with outdoor theatre at Wells

August 10, 2016

Phill Jupitus as Nick Bottom (courtesy of Nobby Clarke)

A Midsummer Night’s Dream: review

August 10, 2016

New for 2016 - moon glow at the Bristol Balloon fiesta

New moon glow added to attractions at Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

August 8, 2016

Roam around the Mendips this summer and enjoy a well-deserved break

What’s on for children this summer around the Mendips?

July 22, 2016

FOOD & DRINK

Enjoy some simpler pleasures this Christmas

How to have a magical Christmas without breaking the bank

December 14, 2016

Cocoa-y chocolate brownies celebrating chocolate week

Chocolate Brownie recipe

October 9, 2016

Make your own seasonal harvest supper with simple ingredients

British Food Fortnight: Harvest Supper

September 26, 2016

Andy and James at Axbridge Farmers' Market

British Food Fortnight: Somerset Charcuterie

September 26, 2016

Pizza topped with trio of flavours (l-r) somerset coppa, cheddar, draycott blue

Recipe: Mendip pizza

September 26, 2016

Amelia, Luke and Josh on a build day back in August - Chicken Shed launches in early October

Chew Valley chef & farmer open two Bristol venues

September 23, 2016

Chew Valley hosts Valley Fest in September

Summer’s not over…Valley Fest is yet to come

August 24, 2016

Wine named after Rose Watts wins prestigious award

Wine dedicated to North Somerset mother wins award

August 24, 2016

Explore the Mendips' cafe and find a sunny spot for a snack

Cafés to chillax in around the Mendips

July 22, 2016