City of Bristol | News, Comment & Features

News / police

Large portion of city centre evacuated due to damaged gas main

Traffic has been severely disrupted

News / Health

Company launches pioneering technology to help gauge breast cancer risk

It urges people to check their breasts once a month and look for changes

News / youth services

State-of-the-art youth centre featuring climbing wall, DJ decks and sports hall opens

Over 1,000 people turned out for the grand opening

News / KNowle West

Flags return to ‘England’s most patriotic street’

There were doubts over whether flags could be flown due to council rules

News / Politics

Thangam Debbonaire in on-air clash with Reform MP over ‘Brown people’ comment

The pair were live on Sky when they had the argument at the Makerfield by-election count

News / parks

Well-used wheel park could close for ‘up to three years’

The facility is a hub for families and skaters in east Bristol

News / art

Tributes paid to Arnolfini co-founder Annabel Rees

The gallery described her as “a highly intelligent, witty, kind woman, deeply immersed in the arts”

News / KNowle West

Tackling loneliness one meal at a time

"We want to reduce stigma and encourage people to support each other"

News / floating harbour

Red Bull mast challenge coming to Bristol

The slippery contest will see 200 people race across a beam suspended above the harbour

News / Housing

Young family face eviction as they fight intentionally homeless ruling

Acorn activists tried to gain entry to a council site on Monday, demanding to meet with a politician

News / virtual reality

Titanic virtual reality experience comes to Bristol

'Titanic: A Voyage Through Time' allows guests to step back in time in a unique way

News / floating harbour

‘Potential for loss of life’ if millions more not spent securing New Cut walls

A total of 67 assets have been rated as being in "a serious or critical condition"

News / Transport

New bus routes and improvements to existing services

"Together we're starting to build the kind of bus network that local people deserve"

News / Turbo Island

Turbo Island owner says site’s descent from ‘nice area’ is ‘piss-take’

A public enquiry has now concluded with a final decision due to be taken in July

News / Regeneration

Vision for waterfront promenade at industrial estate revealed

A new district centre is planned along the canal, with shops, bars and homes

News / Social housing

Refugee social enterprise responds to Farage’s take on social housing

Bristol-founded organisation disputes the claims of Reform leader on social housing

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