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News / KNowle West

Charity saved from closure after emergency appeal

It was struggling to stay afloat

News / Housing

Development in south Bristol with no affordable housing set for approval

The applicant says that in order to remain viable, the scheme is unable to provide affordable homes

News / Bristol airport

Anger at Bristol Airport decision to scrap free bus travel for pensioners

“The A1 has become an absolute lifeline for local people"

News / Ambition Lawrence Weston

Work to begin on Bristol wind turbine that will be tallest in England

The community-led project could help address fuel poverty in the area

Other Sport / Bristol Co-operative Gym

A home for Bristol’s only member-owned gym

It’s the only gym of its kind in the UK

News / Zion

Much-loved venue to launch community share offer in bid to secure future

Unless enough funds can be raised, the “vital” south Bristol art space will be lost

News / Crime

Murder investigation launched after woman dies falling from Easton tower block

A 43-year-old man has been arrested

News / Boomtown

Wake the Tiger: ‘somewhere between Mad Max, Willy Wonka and Harry Potter’

Boomtown brings the world's first "amazement park" to Bristol

News / Ukraine

First Ukrainian refugees are welcomed into the city

Families fleeing the war-torn country have begun to arrive in Bristol

News / Marvin Rees

‘Investing in the increased efficiency of the world’s cities is key to our future’

Marvin Rees addressed an international audience at TED2022 in Vancouver

News / St Philips

Plans approved for much-needed secondary school and hundreds of homes

It is the news local parents and politicians have been longing for

News / University of Bristol

Charity founder receives honorary degree with graduating daughter

Dr Sarah Fane is credited with sparking a cricket renaissance in Afghanistan

News / Criminal justice

Tackling disproportionality in the criminal justice system

"Drug policy around stop and search is a racist policy"

News / climate action

‘Scale of challenge is daunting’ – Bristol region approves new climate action plan

The previous version of the strategy was scrapped for lacking ambition

News / Creative Youth Network

Hopes alive for £6.4m youth project in former court building

The decision to block the project was branded “appalling” and “nonsensical”

News / Colston 4

Colston 4 acquittal verdict to be referred to Court of Appeal

The referral cannot overturn the not guilty verdicts

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