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Kids Go Free is coming back again for the Easter school holidays, giving free bus travel for a fortnight to around 150,000 kids aged under 16 across the West. The hugely popular, nationally unique initiative…

‘This is my surrender.’ On the first warm morning of spring, I watched a man stand alone at the edge of the outdoor pool in Clevedon.  He slipped off his shoes, rolled up his trousers,…

Bristol Avon Rivers Trust (BART) have been painting pavements in Bradley Stoke to encourage people to look after their local rivers. Working with award-winning wildlife artist Alicia Hayden, they created temporary pavement murals next to…

The new railway station being built in North Filton has today been officially named: Bristol Brabazon. The new station is one of five already coming down the track in the West. It is set to…

The Brightwell’s much-loved Charity Easter Egg Hunt is back for its 4th year! From Friday 3rd April to Sunday 19th April, families are invited to explore four fun trails across the Bradley Stoke area. Pick…

Claire Hazelgrove, MP for the Filton and Bradley Stoke constituency, welcomed local residents to her latest ‘Pub Politics’ event at Bailey’s Court Inn in Bradley Stoke last Thursday, 12th March. Alongside her regular ‘Coffee with…

Become a Beaver Team Member with 1st Almondsbury Scouts We think you — or someone you know — could be perfect. We’re looking for an enthusiastic, resourceful, energetic leader who loves helping young people thrive.…

In April, local mum, Emily Marsden will run the London Marathon for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), carrying the memory of her daughter, Daisy, with her every step of the way. Emily’s daughter, Daisy, died…

Andy’s Man Club is a nationwide free support group for men, running every Monday from 7pm except bank holidays. In these groups, men can open up about the storms affecting their lives in a safe,…

Exciting things are taking flight at Bailey’s Court Primary School as they prepare to welcome families to Bailey Bird Nursery, a brand-new, school based nursery opening in September 2026. Designed with young children and families…