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Bristol police in new raid on Stokes Croft squat

New Stokes Croft

Following a fresh night of trouble in Stokes Croft, and as the eyes of the country were on the Royal Wedding, police in Bristol have moved in to raid a squat in Cheltenham Road.

New night of violence in Stokes Croft

Stokes Croft

Fifteen people have been arrested after fresh violence in the Stokes Croft area of Bristol last night with police saying they expect to make more arrests in the coming days.

Bristol businesses outline election manifesto for councils

Bristol businesses have developed a manifesto for change – a direct call to action to the city council following the elections next week.

Video: Thangam Debbonaire, Labour candidate for Ashley ward

Yuliya Yegorova meets the Labour candidate for Ashley ward, Thangam Debbonaire, who outlines what the important issues are for her as the election approaches.

Video: Waliur Rahman, Lib Dem candidate for Ashley ward

Yuliya Yegorova spends a day with Ashley ward Liberal Democrat candidate Waliur Rahman, finding out why he believes he can take up the mantle of being Bristol’s youngest councillor.

Thangam Debbonaire, Labour: My views on the riots in Stokes Croft

There is a responsibility on the agents of the state to set an example. Tooling up armed police in the back streets of St Paul’s is not the sort of example I am looking for.

What’s Hot in Bristol: Our top 10 guide to the bank holiday weekend

White out: Freemantle Square in Cotham is a picture postcard after the heavy snow on Tuesday night

Our new regular what’s on column, every Friday morning, provided by What’s Hot in Bristol — our top 10 guide to what’s hot in the city this weekend, from music, to film, to clubs and comedy. Enjoy your bank holiday weekend!

Bristol business profile: Most electricians ‘not qualified’ to re-wire your home

Optus Electrical

You live and learn. Pricing of jobs is a classic thing many start-ups get wrong, I know I did. Under-pricing to win work is just not worth it, and it’s bad for the industry

Hip Shapes and Bristol Fashion: How to keep cool and professional in the summer office

HipShapes

When the weather’s gorgeous and the sun’s shining, it can be difficult not to head to work looking like you’re off for the weekend. So, how do you pull together a look that’s both comfortable in the warm and stuffy office, but that keeps you looking and feeling cool?

He Said She Said: After all the recent activity, perhaps I should stop trying so hard

He Said She Said

Later that evening I caught him stealing a glance at me. I wanted to pinch myself to check I wasn’t dreaming. I left that night with a bit of a spring in my step until I realised I had no way of getting in touch with him again.

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