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Four matches at Bristol's Ashton Gate Stadium brought £47.7 million into the local economy, the highest total of any host city outside London. Over 92,000 fans from around the world filled hotels, restaurants, and shops while celebrating women's rugby.
One of Bristol's historic Concorde hangars is being transformed into a world-class 20,000-seat entertainment venue opening in 2028. The Aviva Arena will create 2,500 jobs and pump over £1 billion into the local economy while supporting emerging artists.
When Dr. Jiayang Li noticed his 89-year-old mentor losing his balance, he invented a shoe with 253 tiny sensors that could help millions of older adults stay safe and independent. The prototype runs for three months on a single charge and displays real-time walking data on any mobile device.
Students across six Connecticut towns can now apply for a $2,000 scholarship to pursue careers that help the planet. The Bristol Garden Club is investing in the next generation of environmental stewards.
Across the UK, nearly 900 residents bought shares to save Bristol's beloved ferry service from bankruptcy. Now 11,000 community-run businesses are transforming ghost towns into vibrant hubs where neighbors reconnect.
A British artist built a massive musical sculpture using 310 steel pipes that transforms invisible wind into beautiful sound. The Aeolus Wind Pavilion now has a permanent home in Bristol, UK, proving wind energy can create more than just electricity.
Alaska's isolated beluga whales are surviving against the odds by switching partners across breeding seasons, keeping their small population genetically healthy. Scientists spent 13 years unraveling the love lives of 2,000 whales in Bristol Bay.