City of Bristol | News, Comment & Features

News / SEND

Bristol headteachers say SEND parents ‘feel like schools don’t want their children’

The demand for SEND support for early years has doubled over the past five years

News / Politics

Rees shortlisted for world’s best mayor award

The awards honours mayors who have served "with integrity, courage and imagination"

News / Roots Allotments

Council decision on controversial allotment outside Bristol deferred

North Somerset Council has ordered Roots Allotments to provide more information about the site

News / Strike

Senior doctors begin 48-hour strike over pay

It is the first time consultants have taken part in strike action since 2012

News / Housing

Row over mobility scooters and e-bikes in tower blocks

Residents are concerned over the potentially flammable batteries

News / ss Great Britain

Smoking cake helps celebrate SS Great Britain’s 180th birthday

The SS Great Britain and the Great British Bake Off joined forces

News / western slopes

Plans refused for 144 homes on south Bristol wildlife haven

Developers have been trying to get permission to build on the site for more than half a century

News / buses

Darren Jones: Buses less reliable since First promised improvements

The results of a citizen science project also revealed how prevalent ghost buses are

News / COVID-19

Bristol’s Covid vaccine team praised for ‘phenomenal’ effort

The programme has won an award for “improving health outcomes for minority ethnic communities”

News / Transport

Residents of major rat-run show support for liveable neighbourhood plans

The council is planning to close off many roads in St George, Barton Hill and Redfield to cars

News / cycling

Bristol named as one of UK’s most cycle-friendly cities

To determine the best cities, Saga created an index to score locations based on a variety of factors

News / St Philips

Design competition launched for 100 per cent affordable housing scheme

Housing association Brighter Places have launched the contest with Bristol Housing Festival

News / Strike

Junior doctors march through Bristol to fight for 35% pay rise

The day marked the end of a five-day-long strike - the longest in NHS history

News / Health

‘Steady fall’ in Bristol patients able to access an NHS dentist

The shortage has sparked concern among local councillors and calls for action

News / Property

Converted garage in Easton goes on market for nearly £200k

The property has nearly half of the recommended floor space for new builds

News / PRIOR SHOP

Shop owner launches petition to ‘save Bristol’s independents’

Prior is facing closure after Bristol City Council voted to remove a key relief for small businesses

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