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News / flooding

Costs rise by £500k for ‘urgent’ repairs to harbour flood defences

The sluice gates at Underfall Yard provide a critical defence from tidal flooding

News / bristol zoo

Campaign groups demand protection for all trees on zoo site

Bristol Zoological Society say at least two new trees will be planted in place of each tree removed

News / parks

Seven Bristol parks to get £1.6m boost to support new housing developments

A new cafe, play area, and improved accessibility facilities are some of the upgrades proposed

News / sustrans

New structures dedicated to local heroes appear on cycle path

The local community voted for their heroes

News / floating harbour

Boaters to seek judicial review for harbour fees hike

It is claimed that new fees could force lots of people to leave their homes or sell their boats

News / Avon and Somerset Constabulary

Avon and Somerset Police ‘requires improvement’ in investigating crime, say inspectors

The police force was graded as “adequate” in protecting vulnerable people and preventing crime

News / Bristol Harbour

Husband and wife take the plunge ahead of harbour swim pilot

A new safe swimming zone is launching on April 29

News / Bristol24/7

Planting trees in Great Avon Wood with Better Business

The Bristol24/7 team and friends spent a day volunteering to restore an important biodiversity site

News / South Bristol

Funding secured for new multi-million pound youth centre

The "world-class" facility is set to open in 2025

News / protest

Schoolchildren stage protest against idling drivers

"We don’t have to have a really dirty school road because it affects our lungs and makes us cough”

News / Western Harbour

Search for architect to draw up £5.6m masterplan for Western Harbour redevelopment

City Hall has admitted it is a "significant amount of money"

News / Liveable Neighbourhoods

Through traffic to be banned in east Bristol ‘liveable neighbourhood’

The experimental trial is expected to launch towards the end of the year

News / schools

New headteacher appointed at troubled Montpelier High School

In January, Ofsted inspectors said that MHS remains inadequate and has "serious weaknesses"

News / Events

Church Road Lantern Parade lights up the streets

Around 5,000 people attended the event

News / cycling

No money available to fix tiny bike lane along busy road

The narrow stretch of pavement is shared by pedestrians and cyclists next to a fast four-lane road

News / hengrove

Goats move onto nature reserve in south Bristol

The four-legged friends have been put there to help it thrive

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