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News / Politics

Labour accuse Greens of major U-turn over council houses ‘fire sale’

Barry Parsons has admitted an officers' report to a meeting was "insufficient"

News / redcliffe

Redcliffe Bascule Bridge lifts during testing of new systems

It's a rare occurrence nowadays

News / Bristol Zoo Project

Endangered animal born at Bristol Zoo Project

The animal is the same height as a cereal box or a piece of A4 paper

News / Bristol Zoo Gardens

Security stepped up at former zoo after becoming target for break-ins

The old Clifton site still houses some animals

News / Politics

Children growing up in care to be protected from discrimination in jobs and housing

A new rule proposed by Bristol City Council will clamp down on discrimination

News / clevedon

New plaque in memory of Liam Payne unveiled at Clevedon Pier

The heartfelt gesture commemorates the singer's passing

News / Transport

Major improvements proposed for Railway Path

Twenty permanent CCTV cameras could be added to a section of the Bristol & Bath Railway Path

News / in photos

In photos: Bedminster Winter Lantern Parade 2025

Saturday saw the triumphant return of the much-loved community event

News / protest

Hundreds march for women’s rights

Bristol was one of 22 cities which saw protestors march for women's rights on Saturday

News / East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood

Frustration as liveable neighbourhood trial stalls

The trial has been “forced to pause” due to protesters blocking contractors

News / Transport

New train station next to future Bristol Arena to open in 2026

North Filton will initially only be served by an hourly service

News / Shops

Much-loved shop to close

After six years, this women-owned business will soon shut its doors for good

News / Politics

Proposed increase to Clean Air Zone charge ‘a herd of cash cows’

Motorists could be charged more to enter the zone under city council plans to balance its budget

News / Long Ashton

Controversial technology campus approved in green belt

"Bristol gets the jobs, Weston gets the money and Long Ashton gets the hassle"

News / libraries

Permanent closures of some libraries in Bristol seem inevitable

Plans unveiled to halve the service's current £4.7m budget would have left as few as seven branches

News / books

Good Literary Agency to close

The Kingswood-based company was founded in 2018

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