Family & Kids

The best beaches for winter walks near Bristol

Winter is a great time to wrap up warm and head out for some fresh air

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'Four Seasons is perfectly-pitched and innovative with plenty of fun'

Bristol Old Vic

Short play is on at the Old Vic until January 7

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Two Bristol boys bag dream job as toy testers for Father Christmas

Shopping in Bristol

Ever dreamed of being able to play with all the toys in a store? Well these two lucky children get to do just that

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Fifteen Christmas items Pets At Home vet warns your cats and dogs could die from

UK & World News

Several types of food, decorations and other festive items can be poisonous, cause choking and stomach upset

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New Year's Eve events for Bristol families including a daytime 'midnight countdown'

A countdown to 'midnight' at 12pm instead of 12am? Count us in

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Bristol's new indoor inflatable obstacle course approved for former showroom

Things to do in Bristol

A former car showroom will be transformed into an inflatable obstacle course venue with a cafe and party rooms - set to open in March 2024

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Town an hour from Bristol offering Christmas festivities away from the crowds

Cheltenham offers more than meets the eye

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Experts list nine apps 'spying' on kids the most - including tracking eye movements and location

Parents have been warned by security experts of the apps that are 'spying' on their children, including their photos, eye movements and location

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Village near a National Trust landmark just outside Bristol that offers a quiet Christmas celebration away from the crowds

Things to do in Bristol

Hinton in South Gloucestershire is a quiet village with a day out full of memories

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'Arabian Nights at the Old Vic is visually stunning, funny... an absolute delight'

The Bristol Old Vic’s new show ‘Arabian Nights’ is a charmingly hybrid festive show, part modern retelling of One Thousand and One Nights, part alternative pantomime, and a fizzing modern-day fable about the power of storytelling. Each story is told nightly by newly-wed Scheherazade to her misogynist husband, a cruel king who has been in the habit of locking up all his previous brides immediately after the wedding night to prevent them from cuckolding him.

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Bristol has an 'undersea Christmas grotto' as aquarium hosts first ever event

There'll be Christmas crafts, letters to Santa, photo opportunities and a clownfish in a Santa suit, as well as plenty of gifts on offer

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Mum issues Amazon Christmas shopping warning to parents over 'see-through packaging'

UK & World News

The mum was quick to let other parents know so they could avoid potentially ruining any surprises this Christmas

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Last chance to board Harry Potter train as 'Hogwarts Express' fails safety regulations

Journeys across the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct on the train made famous by Harry Potter may be coming to an end

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Top ways to impress guests this Christmas - including plenty of food, and posh loo roll

And Brits have also shared how they expect their guests to behave - including complimenting the food, and leaving at a reasonable hour

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You can now spend the night at Santa's official Post Office in Finland for free

Airbnb is offering a trip of a lifetime as Santa's Chief Elf lets guests stay in the big man's cabin for three nights

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Giant Elf on the Shelf to appear across Bristol from today for massive hide and seek game

The 15 foot Scout Elf has been named after one of the city's famed civil engineers and will be hiding at secret locations in Bristol in the run-up to Christmas

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New play cafe opens on busy Bristol high street

It offers play sessions, workshops, group sessions, meet-ups, therapy and hot drinks, cake and snacks

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Reader shares why you shouldn't read one popular book to children

The children's classic is generally seen as a morality tale about sharing, but this reader says it is about jealousy, bribery and coercion

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People with naughty kids and pets can now buy 6ft 'half Christmas trees' at Argos

Shoppers have branded the tree 'cat, kid and puppy proof' while still looking 'fabulous' and 'great for small spaces'

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Much-loved Bristol Christmas display with over 50,000 lights returns next week

Brothers Lee and Paul Brailsford have been decorating their mum's house in north Bristol for nearly 30 years

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National Trust Stourhead Christmas Light trail tickets near Bristol selling fast

Christmas at Stourhead returns next Friday, December 1

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Perfect summer holiday destinations from Bristol Airport - and why you should book for 2024 now

From flexible monthly payments to award-winning customer service, booking with Jet2holidays is a fantastic way to get next year’s summer getaway in the diary

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Police descend on soft play as fight breaks out between two mums in front of horrified kids

The West Country soft play was reportedly closed while officers dealt with the incident

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Primary school teacher hits out at parents who expect her to potty train children

She explained that 'slapdash' middle class parents were the worst as they don't have enough time to spend with their children

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What's On Gardening expert shares how to deter rats and mice from your garden with simple hack Rats and mice are not only pests that can harm your garden plants, they can also introduce harmful pathogens to your garden

Much-loved pub near Bristol with 'Britain's best beer garden' is on the market

Pubs and bars in Bristol

It's been described as a "little gem of a pub" and now the search is on for someone to take it over

Uncertainty as Bristol Propyard listed as 'permanently closed' on Google

The venue's website and social media pages also seem to have been deleted

Home Bargains 'gorgeous' £10 outdoor candle makes your garden look 'lush' and keeps flies away

Home Bargains shoppers say they 'need' the gorgeous £10 outdoor candle for their gardens this summer

Britain's Got Talent 'officially hits a new all time low' says fans

Britain's Got Talent

AI was used to make the judges sing The Greatest Showman

Marks & Spencer Shoppers ‘not disappointed’ with Marks and Spencer’s ‘sophisticated’ ballet pumps Costing £35, these pumps could be the perfect smart casual shoe for summer

'Flattering' Primark dresses under £20 that look expensive and go great with a tan

Primark is selling plenty of flattering £20 dresses that look more expensive than they really are and are perfect for summer

Bristol Siren music festival announces Sunday line-up

The multi-day festival at the Amphitheatre also features a headline performance from Sugababes on the Thursday

Children's food festival returning to Bristol with outdoor cinema and live music

It's the first of its kind in the UK

Former footballer opens cupping salon in Easton

He quit his job seven months ago to open the shop on Stapleton Road

Black Friday Martin Lewis issues warning to anyone using air fryers instead of ovens The Money Saving Expert has been asked about the kitchen appliance switch a number of times, particularly as many have invested in Ninja and Tower air fryers during the Black Friday sales

DWP to change PIP assessments in crackdown on benefit cheats

The Department for Work and Pensions is planning to change the way people are assessed for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) in a bid to root out benefit cheats

A432 named as Bristol’s most traffic-clogged major road

Traffic & Travel

This was followed by the A38 and A37

UK tourists ditching Lanzarote and Tenerife after EU rule change

The Canary Islands have been a popular destination for Brits for years, but now UK tourists are said to be 'abandoning' their holiday homes in Lanzarote and Tenerife

How transport and getting around Bristol could change from next month

Local Elections

Voters will head to the polls on Thursday, May 2, with transport being a key issue for many

Real Life 'I lost everything I own after my home burnt down in minutes due to faulty light - I feel helpless and angry'Michelle Lilley's council flat was her 'safe haven'

'Flattering' Primark dresses under £20 that look expensive and go great with a tan

Primark is selling plenty of flattering £20 dresses that look more expensive than they really are and are perfect for summer

Bristol City U21s vs Hull City U21s live: Updates from Ashton Gate

Bristol City FC

Action and reaction as the Young Robins host the Tigers in the Professional Development League 2

Bristol parents unite in campaign to ban smartphone use for under-14s

Thousands of parents have joined the Smartphone Free Childhood group.

Bristol Siren music festival announces Sunday line-up

The multi-day festival at the Amphitheatre also features a headline performance from Sugababes on the Thursday