What’s on Bristol: May bank holiday weekend

Planning to spend the first May bank holiday weekend in Bristol? There are plenty of activities and special offers to please locals and tourists alike.

Planning to spend the first May bank holiday weekend in Bristol? There are plenty of activities and special offers to please locals and tourists alike.

We’ve got an eclectic mix of options for you this week – from animal liberation, to Mayfest, soulful tunes and manic punk energy…

Iron Man 2 is not a movie that will change cinema — it’s a comic-book flick with no pretentions and, taken as such, makes for a rollicking good ride.

Bristol East Labour MP Kerry McCarthy, Gordon Brown’s “Twitter Tsar”, has apologised for revealing a sample of postal votes on the social networking website.

Bristol teenagers have been celebrating after their dreams of film-making success came true at an awards ceremony in London this week.

Bristol comedian Mark Watson went back to his old school yesterday to launch a charity’s campaign to encourage people to sponsor children in the third world.

As leaders prepare for the final TV election debate, small businesses call for parties to clamp down on late payments.

Bristol barbecue fans will get the chance to watch the UK’s top charcoal chefs battle it out to be King of the Grill at an event this summer in the city centre.
If you love shopping, chances are you don’t need much of an excuse to head down to Cabot Circus Bristol for a post-work shopping session.

We’ve been inspired by the sunshine this week. Here we bring you the best summer fashion deals in Bristol… get the look for less!
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