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News / Transport

More than 11,000 penalties issued in e-scooter campaign

The scheme aims to promote safer usage of e-scooters and bikes

News / libraries

Trial could see Bristol libraries open on Sundays

Bristol City Council is hoping to get more people using the library service

News / street party

Much-loved annual event to stop after 14 years

In the end, the street party just got too popular

News / Henleaze

Driver hits zebra crossing and flips car upside-down

The car came to an abrupt halt partly on the pavement

News / Crime

Man hospitalised after early morning attack

Police were called at around 5.30am by paramedics following a report of a man who had been assaulted

News / libraries

Politicians continue to squabble over future of libraries

A council meeting on Friday saw discussions drift back to library closures

News / parks

Council to reduce park licence fees for dog walkers after outcry

A "separate bespoke scheme" is now being planned for commercial dog walkers

News / Crime

‘Remarkable courage’ of Eddie Kinuthia’s family praised as man found guilty of his murder

Zachariah Talbert-Young has been found guilty of murdering 19-year-old Eddie Kinuthia

News / schools

Primary schools’ amalgamation refused by Department for Education

One of Bristol's smallest primary schools could now remain open

News / charities

Bristol actor Gamba Cole helps launch £20,000 charity appeal

The Outlaws actor was inspired to lend a hand after reflecting on his childhood

News / fundraising

Boxing gym hosts charity drive for families facing childhood cancer

The drive will gather resources for families staying in 'Home from Home' locations

News / Transport

Council committed to giving liveable neighbourhood ‘the best chance of success’

The future of the controversial trial scheme will be decided in spring 2026

News / Politics

Former lord mayor resigns from Green group at City Hall

Paula O'Rourke's resignation puts the Greens back to 34 out of 70 seats at City Hall

News / downs

Plans to move vehicle dwellers after sanitation complaints

A detailed complaint raised concerns about areas of the Downs being used as a toilet

News / knife crime

Knife crime figures falling

Avon and Somerset Police attribute the decline to knife crime education

News / parks

Bootcampers oppose ‘unfair’ new fees for classes on Downs

The Downs manager was absent from a council meeting on Monday to discuss the fees

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