Outcry over Unlicensed 420 'Rave with Cannabis' Event at Castle Park Tuesday, April 22, 2025 bristol event 420 cannabis castle park residents noise complaints rave police Bristolians have expressed their frustration over a recent 420 event that took place at Castle Park this past weekend. The globally recognized date for cannabis celebration and protests against its prohibition drew thousands … Read More
Understanding the New Voting System for West of England Metro Mayor Election Tuesday, April 22, 2025 west england metro mayor election voting system bristol bath north east somerset south gloucestershire combined authority transport investment labour government english devolution supplementary vote first past the post general elections polls statistician election forecast elections act 2022 photo id voter authority certificate Residents of Bristol, Bath, North East Somerset, and South Gloucestershire are gearing up for the May 1 election to select the next West of England Metro Mayor. What sets this election apart is the introduction of a different … Read More
Candidates Clash Over Tourist Tax and Housing at WECA Mayor Hustings Monday, April 21, 2025 weca mayor candidates clash tourism tax housing hustings election debate housing crisis short-term lets regulation airbnb tax hotels bristol infrastructure connectivity regional plan constituent councils private equity economic growth The candidates vying to be the next West of England Metro Mayor engaged in a lively debate over the implementation of a tourist tax and housing issues at a recent hustings event in Bath. With the election scheduled for May 1 … Read More
Bristol's The Bottle Yard Studios Shortlisted for Studio of the Year at Cannes Saturday, April 19, 2025 bristol cannes studio sustainable innovation nomination production cannes film festival awards international spotlight The Bottle Yard Studios in Bristol has been named a finalist for Studio of the Year at the Global Production Awards, held at the Cannes Film Festival. The Studio’s solar-powered facility and impressive portfolio of … Read More
Bristol's Bottle Yard Studios Shortlisted for Studio of the Year Award at Cannes Saturday, April 19, 2025 bristol cannes sustainability productions award film television studio cannes film festival bristol city council The Bottle Yard Studios, situated in Bristol, has secured a coveted spot on the shortlist for Studio of the Year at the esteemed Global Production Awards. With a commitment to sustainable initiatives and an impressive … Read More
Somerset Cafes Shine as Top Museum Cafes in the UK Saturday, April 19, 2025 somerset cafes museum uk guardian top museum cafés taunton watchet bath bristol dorset v&a london mediterranean georgian city Three Somerset cafes have received accolades from The Guardian, as they were named among the top museum cafés in the UK. The Courtyard Cafe in Taunton, East Quay Kitchen in Watchet, and the Garden Cafe in Bath were … Read More