City of Bristol | News, Comment & Features

News / Bristol Charity Advent Calendar 2023

Bristol charity advent calendar 2023, Day 2: Frank Water

Frank Water has launched a Big Give Christmas Appeal to bring safe water to people across the world

News / Square Food Foundation

Charity launches ambitious fundraising target to tackle food insecurity

Square Food Foundation hopes to raise £28,400 in a week

News / Membership

Win fish and chips at Noah’s, free doughnuts from Pinkmans and more: December member perks

Bristol24/7 members get rewarded with freebies, competitions and discounts every month. Join for £5!

News / Politics

‘Difficult decisions ahead’ to find £3m in order to keep Council Tax Reduction Scheme

"There are no efficiencies to make and no fat to trim," says deputy mayor Craif Cheney

News / Bristol Charity Advent Calendar 2023

Bristol charity advent calendar 2023, Day 3: Refugee Women of Bristol

The only multi-ethnic, multi-faith organisation that targets the needs of refugee women in Bristol

News / Politics

Environmental activist Danica Priest to stand as councillor

The well-known campaigner has been announced as a Green Party candidate for Filwood

News / Bristol Beacon

Day of celebration as Bristol Beacon reopens to the public

The building's doors have at long last been opened following a £132m transformation

News / Arts funding

14 cultural organisations across Bristol could no longer receive council funding

The funding decision will be made at a meeting of Bristol City Council's cabinet on December 5

News / Yew Tree Farm

Cemetery given permission to expand onto Bristol’s last working farm

Yew Tree Farm's future remains uncertain, says farmer Catherine Withers

News / Food poverty

Schools ‘fourth emergency service’ for families in need

Teachers are providing essential supplies for pupils facing food poverty

Travel / Christmas gift guide

Unwrap local delights with top picks for unique Christmas gifts from Bristol businesses

Shop local and gift Bristol this Christmas

News / floating harbour

Mystery as narrowboat sinks suddenly in docks

The boat is believed to have only just been bought by new owners

News / sustrans

Barriers to transport ‘leaving young people behind’

Report highlights how young people are missing out on opportunities

News / Crime

Teen jailed for attempted motorbike robbery

The incident caused widespread outrage after a video was shared on social media

News / Clean Air Zone

Looking back at the Clean Air Zone one year on

The council is expected to have raised over £9m since the scheme launched a year ago

News / Barton House

Evacuated Barton House residents told they must continue to pay rent

Green Party leader Carla Denyer has called for a rent pause

News

Select Your Membership

Are you sure you want to downgrade?