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News / Crime

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman found dead

The woman was found dead at a residential address on Friday

News / railways

Name for new railway station revealed

The station will connect parts of Bristol to the Aviva Arena, London, Cardiff and beyond

News / Crime

Gold coins stolen from cafe

A member of staff suffered cuts and bruises during the incident

News / redcliffe

‘We cannot allow billions to be invested in Temple Quarter while the historic estates next door remain underfunded’

Two councillors are addressing historic funding disparity in their ward

News / floating harbour

£7m to be spent preserving historic harbour infrastructure

"Investing millions of pounds into our harbour is an investment in one of Bristol's greatest assets"

News / Holiday Hunger

School holiday support programme for children in need to return

The scheme provides a safe and welcoming space to children facing hardships when school is closed

News / Bristol Waste

Exodus of top Bristol Waste employees continues

Bristol Waste has parted company with its fifth managing director in less than four years

News / The Sunday Times

‘Colourful Georgian enclave’ in Bristol named among top UK places to live

The area was praised for its mix of convenience and community, plus its leisure centre

News / charities

600-year-old charity unveils £10m plan to tackle inequality across city

One of the objectives is investing in community hubs in some of Bristol’s most deprived areas

News / Bristol Temple Meads

Anger at proposed digital advertising screens for Temple Meads

Campaigners say the 'totems' would add "an unwelcome commercial presence to the space"

News / Palestine

Palestine campaigner found not guilty of expressing terrorist beliefs

The campaigner was arrested following a pro-Palestine demonstration in 2023

News / South Bristol

Man in his 20s sexually assaults schoolgirl

The attack took place on West Town Lane in Brislington

News / planning

Legal challenge to stop plans for 23-storey tower

Residents say their neighbourhood is being “ruined” by the planning system

News / North Street

Driver crashes into parked cars on North Street

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of drug-driving

News / Education

Strike at primary school suspended following ‘improved’ offer

The offer includes a leadership enquiry in response to claims of a "culture of fear"

News / UK City of Culture

Bristol fails in UK City of Culture bid

Our city lost out to the likes of Milton Keynes, Blackpool, Ipswich and Swindon

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