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News / Stoke Lodge

Hundreds of objections to plans for CCTV towers on disputed green space

The first proposal to install cameras on Stoke Lodge was rejected in January

News / charity

Pop-up cafe celebrates ‘power of kindness and connection’

The "Hope Cafe" forms part of Bristol’s response to A Million Acts of Hope Week of Action

News / Crime

Neo-Nazi teenager sentenced to 19 years in prison for attempted murder

18-year-old Alina Burns attacked a stranger from behind with an axe

News / Politics

‘We’re not trying to appear cosy – it’s a collegiate relationship’

WECA mayor Helen Godwin has appointed Bristol City Council leader Tony Dyer as her deputy

News / floating harbour

Redshank named one of UK’s flagships of the year

Redshank is now flying a special pennant from its masthead to mark the prestigious accolade

News / East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood

Vandalism of liveable neighbourhood signage ‘will not be tolerated’

Bus gate signage has been spray painted and a planter set on fire

News / Politics

Hazelgrove supports Starmer and says Labour needs to ‘crack on’

The MP for Filton & Bradley Stoke says Labour cannot afford to have "internal chaos"

News / Crime

Spate of break-ins continues

Another independent cafe in Bristol has been targeted

News / Politics

Yassin Mohamud becomes lord mayor of Bristol

Green Party councillor Yassin Mohamud says the ceremonial role is "greatest privilege of my life"

News / gloucester road

Plans altered again for long-vacant building

Wetherspoons was previously granted permission to open a pub on the site

News / Politics

Labour mayor appoints Green as deputy

It is unusual for regional mayors and deputy mayors to be from different parties

News / st Pauls carnival

‘Incredibly difficult decision’ taken to cancel St Paul’s Carnival 2026

"This is not the end of Carnival. It is a necessary reset to help ensure its long-term future."

News / Housing

Record-breaking number of new affordable homes built in Bristol

More than 680 affordable homes were delivered across Bristol in the 2025/26 financial year

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

News / University of Bristol

Main building works at Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus complete

The 38,000 sq m building will provide study spaces and workshops for university students

News / Transport

Bristol infrastructure set for £21m investment

From fixing potholes to repairing bridges

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