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Former restaurant returns as mobile food truck Former brick and mortar restaurant has returned their roots, albeit in a bright orange van

The former restaurateurs have reignited their passion for Punjabi cuisine with their latest venture

200 free pastel de natas on offer at new plant-based restaurant Plant-based iterations of octopus, steaks and scallops are some dishes on the new restaurant's menu

A former plant-based Portuguese market stall has found a permanent home in Bristol

Dot To Dot drops first wave of acts for 2026 The multi-venue festival has shared the first 30 artists to appear in 2026

The "genre-defiant" day festival has shared its first 30 acts for next year's line-up

Bristol Charity Advent Calendar 2025, Day 9: Child.org The charity raises funds in Bristol and beyond to support pregnant women and their babies in Kenya

Founded in 2019, the charity has since supported over 10,000 pregnant women across cities in Kenya

Massive angel descends on cafe in time for tea Locals in Sea Mills gather to celebrate Christmas in their own unique style

Hundreds of people flocked to see the switch on of the latest addition to the area's Christmas celebrations

South West’s only lapidary club faces risk of closure The volunteers at a Bristol-based recreational club are hoping for a Christmas miracle

The recreational club based in Bristol has a 55-year-old legacy

Henrik Dahle charts his year of climbing trees, completing his crowdfunder 12 years late The project involved 80 co-climbers, 10 countries, and was 15 years in the making.

Henrik Dahle's project began up a tree in Victoria Park in 2010

Poco's new winter menu was the perfect hybrid of English traditional cuisine and tapas dining
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Queen visits Bristol sets of BAFTA-winning television series The Queen's visit comes after the production team's collaboration with The King's Foundation

Queen Camilla visited the sets of a hit series filming for its second season in Bristol

The Mount Without provides the ethereal backdrop for a festive night of storytelling and singing

24 things to do in Bristol this week, December 8-14 2025 Highlights this week include jazz in a loft, a feminist play and a boat parade

This week's highlights include jazz in a loft, a feminist play and a boat parade

'I see patriotism as about welcoming places and welcoming people' Glenn Vowles believes patriotism should be more tied to experiences than symbols

Glenn Vowles believes that patriotism should focus on "the varied blend that is ‘the English’" rather than flags

Exploring the impact of the East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood A project aims to engage “communities that feel left behind” by the controversial scheme

A project aims to engage “communities that feel left behind” by a controversial transport scheme

State-of-the-art youth centre marks milestone The youth zone will support thousands of young people

The landmark development hopes to transform opportunities for thousands of young people when it opens next year

Bicycle touring the beautiful Balkans Join Betty Woolerton on her slow journey through southeast Europe on two wheels

A pedal-powered adventure through the beautiful Balkans, from the mountains of Montenegro to misty North Macedonia

World-renowned Bristol photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73 Parr was known for his fly-on-the-wall and often provocative pictures of British life

Documentary photographer, photojournalist and photobook collector Martin Parr has died at the age of 73

My Bristol Favourites: Dan Ross Dan Ross is the co-founder of the award-winning bookshop Storysmith

Bookshop owner Dan Ross chooses favourites including a woodland, a museum and a cinema

Bristol Charity Advent Calendar 2025, day 7: Bristol After Stroke Enabling stroke-affected people to adjust to new circumstances and rebuild their lives

The Whitchurch-based charity strives to rebuild the lives of stroke-affected people

'Children in the care system need our support' Shona Jemphrey says more funding is needed for children in the care system

Shona Jemphrey highlights the urgent need for increased funding to prevent lasting harm to Bristol's most vulnerable children and families

This pub officially pours Bristol’s best Guinness The Irish-owned boozer is known for its live folk nights and community feel

A pub has received national recognition from Guinness for its perfect pours

Lantern parade makes joyous return to BS5 Hundreds flocked to the annual event which was this year themed around urban wildlife

Scores of people flocked to a lantern parade which filled the streets with light, music and creativity

Families left ‘stranded’ at Bristol Airport by rogue parking operators A police crackdown targeting unofficial airport parking sites has been carried out

Reports of abandoned customers and damaged vehicles with unexplained mileage sparked a police crackdown on rogue parking operators around the airport

New release: Louis Alberry's album is 'cryptic and confessional' The album has been released on Cuculi Records on December 5

Alt-folk guitarist Alberry is known for fronting Bristol psych bands

Citywide sauna trail coming soon to Bristol Bristol Sauna Trail invites the "sauna-curious" to explore up to a dozen saunas in one day

A new trail hopes to welcome people into the burgeoning sauna scene in Bristol

Bristol Charity Advent Calendar, day 6: The Key Charity The charity works closely with people who have lived experiences of the justice system

The Key works with former prisoners to support their transition back into working life

'The Factory Foundation is dedicated to supporting people and projects in south Bristol' Grants will be awarded on a quarterly basis to four different categories

The freehold of the Tobacco Factory building and its rental income will eventually be transferred to the Factory Foundation "to secure its future and purpose forever", says George Ferguson

Three assaulted in Bristol park attacks The three incidents are all being linked to the same suspects

Police are investigating three assault reports which they believe are linked to the same suspects

Bristol festivals win big at UK awards Bristol event creators took home multiple titles from the ceremony held on December 2

Taking home multiple crowns, Bristol cemented its reputation as the beating heart of UK festival culture

Beyond the Fringe Bristol promoter Jon Taylor reflects on his long years bringing great jazz to the city as he prepares to step back and call it a day.

Bristol promoter Jon Taylor reflects on his long years bringing great jazz to the city as he prepares to step back and call it a day

Support urged for hunger strikers Seven people have so far refused food for up to four weeks and are demanding that Israeli weapons firm Elbit Systems shuts its UK sites

Signs and artwork have appeared across Bristol in support of prisoners currently on a hunger strike