Residents near Hengrove are upset about Goram Homes’ plans. They cite overlooking, size, and damaged hedges. Bristol Residents Angered by Goram Homes Hengrove Development People near the Hengrove development are upset. New homes will overlook and be too close to them. Cutting hedges sent debris into their gardens. Wells Road residents have argued with Goram…
Two individuals were apprehended following a reported suspicious incident at a Bristol primary school. Two Arrested After Suspicious Incident at Bristol Primary School Hey, guess what happened in Bristol today. Forensic officers went to Whitehall Primary School. Someone broke into the school grounds, it seems. A person saw someone acting weird near the school around…
Bristol Lib Dems suggest a visitor tax to fund cultural heritage and sustain tourism, mirroring Manchester’s initiative. Lib Dems Propose Tourist Tax for Bristol to Boost City Funds Bristol councillors will meet next week. They plan to agree on the budget for the year. The Green Party suggests cuts of about £43 million and they…
Drivers fined on St John’s Lane after speed plummets, locals celebrate, yet many still face problems. Locals Approve 20mph Limit After Many Fined on St John’s Lane Locals like the lower speed limit on a road. Many drivers received fines after the limit changed. Safety has been a problem on St John’s Lane. Drivers complain…
Bristol’s Prince Street Bridge might shut to vehicles as part of a Harbourside plan with a watersports center and ferry. Prince Street Bridge Could Close to Cars in Harbourside Overhaul Bristol’s Prince Street Bridge might shut to cars. The bridge is near M Shed and Arnolfini. It could only be for walkers, cyclists, and wheelchairs.…
Bristol Cathedral will host a Grand Iftar on March 13th, fostering community and interfaith dialogue. All are welcome. Bristol Cathedral to Host Grand Iftar Celebrating Community Togetherness A big Muslim celebration happens next month. It’s at Bristol Cathedral, a Church of England building, and is called a Grand Iftar. Muslims break their Ramadan fast at…
Three Bristol bookshops are finalists for the prestigious British Book Awards 2025 Bookshop of the Year. Bristol Bookshops in the Running for Bookshop of the Year Award Three Bristol shops could become Bookshop of the Year. They are finalists in the British Book Awards 2025. This year, organizers received a record 72 entries. Finalists come…
Plans for offices and an urban park at the Distillery site aim to boost Bristol’s economy and provide modern workspace. City Centre Site Revival: Offices and Urban Park Proposed Near Temple Way They plan new buildings near Temple Way in Bristol’s city center. Two office buildings and a park are planned for an empty site…
Bristol Airport’s expansion project to handle 15M passengers faces criticism over climate change and environmental impact, with some supporting and opposing. Airport Expansion Faces Criticism Over Climate Change Inaction Bristol Airport wants to grow, with plans to expand by 2040, aiming to handle 15 million passengers yearly, up from the current 10.5 million. This project…
Prime Minister praises family’s bleed kit campaign after Bristol teen’s fatal stabbing, offering govt collaboration on knife crime. PM Lauds Family of Bristol Stabbing Victim for Bleed Kit Drive A teen named Darrian Williams died in Bristol a year ago after being stabbed in Rawnsley Park on February 14, 2024. Two other teens were convicted…