Features / southmead
Residents say illegal e-bikes are a major issue
“People are frightened,” says one local as concern grows over the impact of Sur-Ron-style bikes
Latest articles from Maelo Manning
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Homes and Gardens / allotments
Award-winning dementia allotment featured in National Garden Scheme
The allotment highlights the power of inclusive gardening
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News / southmead
‘The council are glorifying van-dwelling’
Plans to turn a site into a managed space for people living in vehicles have sparked anger
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News / Health
How robotic-assisted surgery is transforming care at Southmead Hospital
"We've been doing world-first operations in Southmead quietly for nearly two decades"
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Features / mental health
How Southmead is supporting children before they reach crisis point
“One child said the guidance had made them so happy they could fly”
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Features / things you probably didn't know
9 things you probably didn’t know about Southmead
Long before he was world famous, Banksy left his mark on the north Bristol suburb
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Features / Predator Athletics
From Southmead to the world stage
A cheerleading club is showing how the sport is about more than just pom poms and smiles
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Features / diwali
Kicking off Diwali 2025 at the Bristol Beacon
“It’s important for kids to see that these festivals also belong in major spaces"
