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In light of rising COVID-19 infection rates in Bristol, the local authority has added new ways for residents to access asymptomatic community testing.
A report just published by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) revealing a tripling of birth rates for IVF babies in the past 30 years and a huge increase in the number of single women, lesbian couples and women over 40 having more IVF, has been welcomed by a leading Bristol-based fertility expert.
Bristol’s celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of the Atlantic Charter next month have taken on a new significance following the weekend’s G7 summit in Cornwall.
Hoteliers in Bristol claim the next three months will be a ‘game changer’ for the hospitality industry in the UK as businesses struggle to find the number of staff they need.
A Bristol funeral directors has issued a plea to the Government to lift social distancing measures for funerals as of 21 June so that grieving families don’t have to choose between loved ones to invite.
Bristol is to host celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of the Atlantic Charter on the July weekend previously reserved for Bristol Harbour Festival.
Dedicated to engaging young people with nature in the wild whilst understanding how to be careful and respectful, international wildlife charity Born Free has extended its new Youth Filmmaker & Photographer of the Year competition deadline to the end of half-term.
Over many years there has been a growing number of incidents around water safety relating to jet skis and small motorised boats at both Studland Bay and Swanage Bay. Last year, the problem was exacerbated as there was an increase in “staycation” visitor numbers, with more people bringing or hiring jet skis and boats.
Bookings for coach holidays are soaring in the Southwest as people look for an alternative to overseas and cruise holidays.
Bristol’s high streets are at the forefront of a new campaign to support the business sector’s recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, which gets under way next week.
A very special 81st birthday surprise brought tears of delight to the eyes of Sylvia Butcher, a resident at a dementia care home in Wellington, with a personalised birthday message from her long-time hero, singer Daniel O’Donnell.
A new documentary series shows the mystery, beauty and history of Cornwall’s stunning maritime churches.
Hotels in Bristol are making final preparations for re-opening their doors on 17 May but say there’s still some a long way to go before business is anything like back to normal.
Three new directors have been appointed at the Bristol and West of England China Bureau.
The Westerleigh Group will be honouring pandemic hero Captain Sir Tom Moore by raising money in his memory on what would have been his 101st birthday on 30 April.
One of the flagship events in Bristol’s calendar has been postponed for a second successive year because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
