City of Bristol | News, Comment & Features

News / protest

Anti-liveable neighbourhood protesters march from south Bristol to City Hall

It was a precarious walk at times along some dangerously narrow pavements

News / cycling

New segregated cycle lane opens

The new cycle lane links together the Malago Greenway and Filwood Quietway routes

News / all saints church

‘Several potential future uses’ identified for church containing tomb of Edward Colston

All Saints contains the lavish tomb of Edward Colston

News / Development

Green light given to build Bristol’s tallest building

Gateway 2 approval has been granted for the development

News / Palestine Action

Palestine Action activists not guilty of break-in at Filton arms firm

Elbit Systems was targeted in a raid in the early hours of August 6 2024

News / Social Care

Budget cuts planned to day centres for elderly and disabled

The potential changes will be decided in the council's overall budget meeting

News / Transport

Labour planning to block traffic ban on Park Street due to impact on hospitals

Labour councillors say the plans will worsen pollution outside Bristol's hospitals

News / Crime

Seven arrested on suspicion of murder after man’s death

The man in his 40s was found critically injured on Monday evening and sadly died on Tuesday morning

News / Crime

Godwin: ‘We need to redouble our efforts to tackle violence against women and girls’

West of England mayor Helen Godwin responds following the news of the rearrest of her predecessor

News / Transport

Decision due on closing city centre road to cars

The council is planning to stop cars driving down the side street make it more pedestrian-friendly

News / Dan Norris

Dan Norris rearrested over more alleged serious sexual offences

The serving MP and former metro mayor is now accused of rape against a second woman

News / Development

How a 15-minute walk to Temple Meads scuppered plans for hundreds of homes

Plans were vetoed by a planning committee due to the flats being "over-intensive" development

News / Van Dwellers

Van dwellers could move to ‘meanwhile site’ on former railway line

The last train used the line in 1968 and the land has previously been used as a car park

News / Abdul Malik

Mosque chair can resume role following Charity Commission ruling

Abdul Malik had been suspended from Easton Jamia Masjid following a social media post

News / Development

Planning submitted for redevelopment of Brutalist landmark

The Brutalist landmark could be turned into a 12-storey student accommodation block

News / Crime

Police officer charged with indecent image offences

The police constable was suspended following his arrest in May 2025

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