City of Bristol | News, Comment & Features

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

News / Politics

North Somerset to rectify decade-long ‘mistake’ and join WECA

If councillors decide not to join, government "could nonetheless choose to enforce membership"

News / Avon Valley Railway

Heritage railway launches £150,000 fundraising appeal

Avon Valley Railway is now welcoming in donations to support its vital role for the local economy

News / Van Dwellers

Van dwellers unable to live on more roads around Downs

The council says they will take action when there is "a negative impact" on the local community

News / Transport

Residents split on benefits of liveable neighbourhood

Survey results show widely differing views on the South Bristol Liveable Neighbourhoods

News / city centre

Body found on roof garden of block of flats

The man’s death is currently being treated as suspicious

News / mural

Youth voices of south Bristol captured in new mural

The mural was created by the renowned street artist Kid Crayon with contributions from young people

News / Crime

Woman killed in blast after ex-partner ‘forced entry’ with explosive device

Her death has officially been recorded as a homicide, police have revealed

News / parks

Charging for activities such as choirs in parks ‘doing real harm’

Hundreds of people are urging Bristol City Council to consider changes to new parks licences

News / Frenchay

Neighbours allowed back into homes after house explosion

The cordon has now been lifted on Sterncourt Road in Frenchay

News / Politics

Legal challenge facing East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood if trial made permanent

Campaigners say the scheme discriminates against disabled people

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