City of Bristol | News, Comment & Features

News / floating harbour

New Year’s Day swim to take place in docks for first time

Traditions have to start somewhere

News / Carol Vorderman

Cultural luminary given honorary doctorate

Carol Vorderman who have lived in Bristol for 20 years is one of the most popular TV personalities

News / Turbo Island

Application submitted for Turbo Island to get ‘village green’ status

It's a final throw of the dice by campaigners who want Turbo Island to remain undeveloped

News / Trees

Notices pinned on trees in Centre due to be felled

Five London plane trees planted in 2020 have outgrown their planters

News / bristol city council

Inquiry demanded into council’s Stepping Up programme

Concerns have been raised about links between the former deputy mayor and a council programme

News / Cabot Circus

ODEON to open at Cabot Circus

Finally replacing the abandoned Cinema De Lux one year after its closure

News / bristol city council

‘Firesale’ of council-owned buildings mysteriously delayed

Properties include an eyesore covered in scaffolding that has shut a bus lane

News / protest

ACORN return to bailiffs to protest ‘harassment and intimidation’

The group's previous visit descended into a physical altercation

News / Bristol airport

Bristol Airport reveals plans to increase passengers to 15m per year

The airport's masterplan to 2040 could also see a larger terminal building and new long-haul flights

News / protest

Pro-Palestine protesters march down Park Street

Sunday saw the latest in a series of pro-Palestinian protests in the city

News / saffron records

Black music creators invited to apply to Saffron’s 2025 Emerging Artist Programme

Saffron is a non-profit focussed on advancing gender equality in music

News / police

Police car involved in early morning crash

A witness said the police car "ploughed into" a van

News / Christmas

Giant Elf on the Shelf comes to Bristol during run-up to Christmas

"The Scout Elf's return brings new activities and adventures to iconic spots"

News / Cary Grant

New plaque remembers Cary Grant’s happiest childhood home

The Historic England blue plaque was unveiled by the minister for creative industries, Chris Bryant

News / bristol zoo

Legal fight continues to prevent zoo auction taking place

Bristol Zoological Society say defending legal challenges diverts funds away from conservation work

News / Gromit Unleashed

First sculptures unveiled for Gromit Unleashed 3

The new trail promises to "bring the glamour of the silver screen" to the streets of Bristol

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