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News / charity

New charity partnership to boost employability for adults with learning disabilities

Props has joined forces with Bristol Charities

News / Frenchay

Outpouring of support for ‘heroic’ mum killed in explosion

Thousands has been raised for the family of Joanne Shaw in the wake of her tragic death

News / Crime

Man due in court charged with murder of Tony Clemmings

Tony was found dead in a roof garden in Redcliffe

News / protest

Day of action against government plans to restrict legal rights of children with SEND

"Bristol never shies away from tackling social injustice and that is what we are doing here today"

News / Bedminster Down

Historic pub could be turned into seven new homes and micro-pub

The King's Head, which dates back to the mid-17th century, shut at the end of 2024

News / protest

Hundreds march through Bristol to remember Nakba

One man was arrested for supporting proscribed terrorist organisation Palestine Action

News / Transport

GWR to be renationalised by end of 2026

GWR is currently part of FirstGroup but will be renationalised on December 13

News / Transport

Motorway viaduct repairs to last six years and cost up to £450m

Speed limits will be reduced to 30mph while the works take place

News / Crime

Murder investigation launched following death of Tony Clemmings

His family have released a tribute calling him “a lovely man”

News / Nighttime Economy

Councillors vote to reinstate nighttime economy adviser role

The decision to scrap the role was widely condemned

News / Housing

‘We’ve not got one room that hasn’t been damaged’

Residents near a building site say it's left cracks, dropped floors and popped tiles in their homes

News / charity

Young Bristol becomes Balloon Fiesta’s charity partner

"The partnership will allow us to open doors for young people"

News / Crime

Family pays tribute to ‘devoted and loving mother’ killed in explosion

The family said she "brought warmth, kindness, and strength into the lives of countless people"

News / Crime

Death of man found on roof garden treated as suspicious

A member of the public discovered his body on Tuesday

News / Vassall Centre

Charity postpones plans to redevelop community centre into ‘vibrant’ hub

'We want to ensure the Vassall Centre is a welcoming place for future generations'

News / Ben Trowell

Gaza flotilla activist recounts ‘torture’ by Israeli forces

Now home, Ben Trowell details experiences of "psychological torture" and physical abuse by the IDF

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