City of Bristol | News, Comment & Features

News / Emergency services

Fire breaks out in St Werburgh’s

The cause of the fire was accidental

News / Awards

International accolade for Bristol Nights initiative

The accolade was for Bristol Night's Women's Safety Charter campaign

News / Politics

Former mayor’s inaccessible emails ‘a stain on Bristol’s civic character’

A motion to improve how council keeps documents about key decisions has received unanimous support

News / gambling

Green councillor calls for ‘tighter rules’ on online gambling

In response to his housemate losing his life savings, Ed Fraser says more needs to be done

News / avon and somerset police

Rape survivors ‘will be believed’ says chief constable

The rate of charges has increased from three to eight per cent in three years says Sarah Crew

News / protest

Journalists remember international colleagues killed in Gaza

Members of the National Union of Journalists gathered by the Cascade Steps on Tuesday

News / Aardman Animations

Pokémon & Aardman team up for 2027

Catch em' all in this exciting upcoming collaboration between animation giants

News / Bristol Charity Advent Calendar 2024

Bristol Charity Advent Calendar, day 12: Community of Purpose

Community of Purpose helps young people from disadvantaged backgrounds

News / East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood

Thousands urge council to pause controversial liveable neighbourhood in east Bristol

Several have complained over a perceived lack of consultation

News / Transport

Segregated cycle lane among improvements to Victoria Street starting soon

The work is estimated to cost £5m and take around 15 months to complete

News / protest

Protesters call for Bristol City Council to ‘divest for Palestine’

Members of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign gathered ahead of a full council meeting

News / West of England Combined Authority

Former WECA chief exec warns of legal action against Norris

Patricia Greer has responded to Dan Norris' comments on a BBC politics programme

News / St Nick's Market

Fee hike at St Nick’s could force out popular food stalls

A five per cent hike in fees was approved by councillors on Monday

News / Trees

Fallen tree cleared in park

The large tree fell directly across the main path through the park

News / Bristol Prison

‘Challenging experience’ for inmates at Bristol Prison

The prison remains overcrowded with most prisoners sharing cells originally designed for one person

News / Crime

Sexual assault in park by masked men on mopeds linked to attacks on cyclists

Police say "enquiries are being carried out to identify those responsible to bring them to justice"

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