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News / Gaol Ferry Bridge

Gaol Ferry Bridge so fragile ‘it could have broken in next storm’

The footbridge has been closed for repairs since August

News / Central Library

Tories table motion opposing Central Library’s ‘eviction’

Bristol Central Library could move to another “central location” due to cuts

News / cycling

Council bosses were warned against scrapping cycle lane

Bristol City Council revealed controversial plans to remove the cycle lane in summer

News / Temple Quarter

New plans revealed for site opposite Temple Meads after public consultation

The new plans include a reduction in the height of the proposed flats and a new cycle path

News / KNowle West

Cyclist breaks collarbone after flipping off bike due to metre-wide pothole

A number of safety concerns have been raised about the dangerous road

News / Jacob's Wells Baths

Campaigners hope former baths can be brought back into community use

Community campaigners fear that Bristol City Council will sell the historic building to developers

News / Homes

Former police station still with cells for sale as family home

The building on Brandon Hill dates from 1836

News / Housing

Calls for Bristol to bring in rent controls amid ‘unaffordable’ housing costs

The cost of privately renting in the city has increased by more than 50 per cent over the 10 years

News / acorn

Housing union aims to make Bristol the UK’s first ‘bid-free’ city

Acorn is already securing pledges from Bristol letting agents

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News / schools

Bristol teacher dies in tragic climbing accident on Ben Nevis

"Mark will be deeply missed by us all as he has had such a positive impact on the lives of so many"

News / Bristol Royal Infirmary

NHS England to consider case for new A&E site

If approved, the development could be completed by 2029

News / bristol city council

Thousands sign petition asking council to stop building on green spaces

Petitioners say new developments “fly in the face” of the council's promise to protect green spaces

News / Crime

‘Alarming’ rise in violence in city centre

The police data was from December 8-20

News / Transport

New railway station to be built on site of old railway station

The proposed new station at Ashley Down is part of a wider MetroWest 2 project

News / Bristol Magistrates Court

Woman denies fraud over Colston statue protest fundraisers

Xahra Saleem, 22, entered two not guilty pleas to two charges of fraud

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