Comment

Comment and blogs from great Bristol writers


Bristol can’t afford to ignore impact of bedroom tax

The government's controversial 'bedroom tax' has been back on the Bristol agenda this week. It's about time, says Alex Turner (Read more...)

How bikes are delivering solution to Bristol’s crowded streets

Jon Usher discovers how West Country invention, Cycles Maximus, can deliver goods around the city and take away thousands of polluting vehicle miles (Read more...)

Great to see region’s hidden gems get their moment in the sun

Institute of Directors awards show off the breadth of entrepreneurial talent that exists across the South West, writes Karen White (Read more...)

Bristol link with Beira: If only the Mem could be as vibrant as this!

In the second part of his diary from Bristol twin city of Beira, Mozambique, Steve Strong relates his noisy first impressions (Read more...)

Implication of Centre for Social Justice report is that a handful of single mothers are somehow at fault for all crime and deprivation, writes Tony Dyer (Read more...)

Jon Usher discovers how West Country invention, Cycles Maximus, can deliver goods around the city and take away thousands of polluting vehicle miles (Read more...)

Neighbourhood Forums and Partnerships say they want more influence. This seems the ideal first major project for them, writes cabinet member Gus Hoyt (Read more...)

Institute of Directors awards show off the breadth of entrepreneurial talent that exists across the South West, writes Karen White (Read more...)

Play bingo online and walk away with free groceries for a year

This is the new promotional offer rolled out by one of the most popular online bingo websites, Tasty» (Read more...)


As world leaders prepare to gather for the G8 summit in Northern Ireland, one in eight of the world’s people do not have enough to eat, writes Roger James (Read more...)

Hannah Durrant tells how she has become a real part of French community thanks to volunteering at the nearby ‘Café Associatif’ (Read more...)

IoD report, launched in Parliament, also shows that Asia has moved ahead of North America as a destination for UK exports, writes Tom McCarthy (Read more...)

The government's controversial 'bedroom tax' has been back on the Bristol agenda this week. It's about time, says Alex Turner (Read more...)

Sign up for the Bristol24-7 newsletter

By signing up, you will receive access to news and special offers

It's quick and easy to join... just fill in the form below. Thank you!

Your Name*

Your Email*

Your Postcode area (BS1, BS2 etc)*

What are you most interested in? (You can choose more than one!)*
What's On Food and Drink Business Motoring Travel Special offers 

Bristol247 newsletter