M5 Traffic Alert as Thousands Flock to Bristol Balloon Fiesta Thursday, August 7, 2025 bristol balloonfiesta m5 traffic congestion nationalhighways travel event hotairballoons festival Bristol is preparing for one of its most anticipated events of the summer, the Bristol Balloon Fiesta, which will take place from Friday, August 8 to Sunday, August 10. With up to 100,000 visitors expected each day, drivers … Read More
Ryanair Flight Diverts to Cardiff After Technical Issue Wednesday, August 6, 2025 ryanair cardiff bristol emergency aviation diversion boeing737 flight dublin airport A Ryanair flight en route to Bristol Airport had to make an unexpected landing at Cardiff Airport due to a technical issue onboard. The Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft departed from Dublin Airport at 3:28 pm on Tuesday, August 5, … Read More
Clevedon School Celebrates New Cohort of Inspirational Teachers Monday, August 4, 2025 education teachers training graduation clevedon futura somerset bristol mentorship schools Dozens of aspiring teachers have officially embarked on their professional journeys after completing a comprehensive two-year training programme with the Futura Learning Partnership. The graduation ceremony, held at Clevedon … Read More
I Tried Sixes Cricket Bar—and One Thing Really Surprised Me Saturday, August 2, 2025 sixes cricket virtualcricket bristol harbourside bar social entertainment food games sport In October 2024, the popular bar chain Sixes opened its first Bristol location on the vibrant Harbourside. But Sixes is much more than just a typical bar experience. If you’ve grown tired of the usual social activities like … Read More
Major Bus Service Changes to Enhance Clarity and Connectivity in Weston-super-Mare Friday, August 1, 2025 weston-super-mare busservices firstbus connectivity timetable publictransport bristol northsomerset sustainability electricbuses sport Significant changes to bus services in Weston-super-Mare and nearby regions will take effect from August 31, aiming to improve route clarity, connectivity, and coverage. FirstBus, in collaboration with North Somerset Council … Read More
Parkinson’s Friends Unite for Charity Walk Supporting Vital Nurse Care Wednesday, July 30, 2025 parkinsons charity walk nurses exercise community bristol fundraising awareness healthcare A close-knit group of friends who met through Parkinson’s-specific exercise classes in Bristol are gearing up to participate in a meaningful charity walk—and they’re encouraging others to join their cause. Jenny, Simon, Greg, … Read More