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Pegasus Airlines has announced it is launching a three-times weekly service from Bristol to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, a major hub airport in Turkey, that is used by millions of passengers to explore countries across Europe, Central Asia, North Africa and the Middle East.
The latest glittering gala to recognise and honour Bristol’s hospitality heroes has been hailed as the biggest and best yet by organisers.
New research reveals Flagstones in Dorset dates to 3,200 years BC and sheds new light on the origins of monumental architecture during the Neolithic period
Hoteliers in Bristol say a ‘tourist tax’ could put people off from visiting the city and be a disastrous blow to their businesses.
Bristol’s Chinese community and local businesses joined together to welcome the Year of the Snake at a special New Year banquet.
Much-loved local charity St Peter’s Hospice has launched its second retail ‘Superstore’ with the opening of a new unit in Portishead.
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery has the opportunity to acquire a silver whistle dated to c. 1500 - 1700, likely used by a boatswain or falconer. The item was found in Wootton Fitzpaine and is currently going through the Treasure process.
Residents at Yeovil care home Chestnut Lodge said they felt very honoured to have a visit from the town’s Mayor and Town Crier.
Youngsters from Northgate Primary School in Bridgwater have been working hard to support elderly neighbours at Avalon Nursing Home to create paper lanterns and snakes for Chinese New Year.
Elvis Presley fans living at Yeovil’s specialist dementia nursing home, Chestnut Lodge marked the 90th anniversary of his birthday on 8 January with a day of Elvis-themed fun and games.
Gladiators of Britain will explore the often-overlooked history of gladiatorial contests in Roman Britain.
While the 1960s-80s are hailed as the golden age of vinyl, records are spinning their way back to popularity. Last year alone saw a 10.5% year-on-year rise in vinyl sales in the UK, with 6.7 million discs sold, generating £196 million, according to The Digital Entertainment and Retail Association
