Anger at ‘plain ridiculous’ rise in Bristol bus fares
There has been an angry reaction to the news that First Bus is to raise fares in the city, with local politicians describing the prices as “plain ridiculous”.
There has been an angry reaction to the news that First Bus is to raise fares in the city, with local politicians describing the prices as “plain ridiculous”.
A London-style Oyster Card system of paying for bus fares in advance will expand across Bristol from August after a successful trial.
Bristol East MP Kerry McCarthy has urged the Coalition government to protect funding set aside to build nearly one thousand council homes in the city.
An event held in Kingswood by Avon Fire & Rescue Service (AFRS) has found eight out of ten child car seats were not fitted properly or had faults.
Bristol Airport bosses are confident they can build a “world-class” airport, after North Somerset Council gave its blessing to their development plans yesterday.
The new man in charge of Bristol City Council’s transport brief has said he will look to expand 20mph zones, after the first pilot project came into force on Friday.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following the fatal crash on the M4 during yesterday morning’s rush hour.
North Somerset Council officers are recommending approval for Bristol Airport’s £150million expansion, in advance of the key meeting to decide on the plans next Monday.
The M4 motorway westbound between junctions 18 and 19 has been temporarily closed following a multi-vehicle crash at about 8am.
Flights to and from Bristol Airport have been suspended once again due to the Iceland volcano ash cloud, a statement on the airport website says.
