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News / BBC Radio Bristol

Joe Sims is new BBC Radio Bristol breakfast show presenter

The actor says that it is "an honour and a privilege" to be named as the new host

News / Gympanzees

New leisure centre for disabled children to open near Bristol

The first of its kind centre in the UK plans to open its doors in 2026

News / Education

Merchant Venturers to no longer provide school governors following trust merger

Merchant Venturers will be taking a step back from most of their involvement in children's education

News / Transport

Bristol ranked third worst city in UK to drive in

The only two cities found to be worse than our's were Sheffield and Nottingham

News / Chocolate Path

Access to Chocolate Path still blocked from Vauxhall Bridge

A local councillor says lack of access from the bridge "is a severe health & safety risk"

News / Stoke Lodge Playing Fields

Fence around school playing fields still up despite public right of way

The school said it would not use the playing field while it is open to the public

News / Crews Hole

Community crowdfunder fails in bid to buy woodland

A mystery bidder only known as 'Mrs A' paid £245,000 for Blackswarth Road Wood at auction

News / KNowle West

Mayor responds to calls for church building to become youth club

Local campaigners say a youth service is needed to tackle anti-social behaviour

News / University of Bristol

UK’s most powerful supercomputer coming to Bristol

The University of Bristol will host a new national supercomputer research facility focused on AI

News / Transport

First look at Bristol’s new e-scooters

TIER e-scooters have been launched in Bath ahead of them coming to Bristol

News / Politics

Shadow sports minister Debbonaire admits she has never been to a football match

The Bristol West MP's lack of sports experience has sparked debate

News / Politics

Lord mayor reveals he has been in medically-induced coma

“Rumours of my demise have been greatly exaggerated” says Paul Goggin

News / knowle

Campaigners demand review into Broadwalk shopping centre decision

“It feels like we are on the right side of history.”

News / Photography

The ‘unforgettable enigma’ captured on camera

The stunning shot of the Milky Way has been shortlisted for a prestigious award

News / drones

‘Epic-scale’ drone light show coming to Bristol

'Evolution' has been created by the team behind Eurovision 2023's drone show

News / Education

‘Medieval institution built on human exploitation’ has no place running schools

"To use a well-worn phrase, 'in the name of God, go'," says Christine Townsend

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