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News / protest

Protest held against Trump’s state visit to UK

The small protest was organised by members of Stop the War Coalition and Stand up to Racism

News / roadworks

Council ‘should do roadworks in-house’

Calls come after a five-month wait for painting white lines

News / Crime

Nine-year-girl shot by airgun in racially aggravated assault

Police describe the attack as a "deeply troubling incident"

News / flags

‘Welcome to our community’ – community group’s response to ‘divisive’ flags

“We wanted to send a message of community cohesion and reassurance”

News / South Bristol

Toddler bitten by dog in park

The one-year-old had to be treated for bruising and puncture wounds to the arm

News / libraries

Libraries continue to be a political football

Almost 5,000 people have signed a petition saying that "Bristol's libraries are under threat again"

News / redevelopment

‘Eyesore’ former pub to be turned into nursing home

The historic building has lain unused and increasingly dilapidated for over a decade

News / Politics

WECA exit payments ‘completely shocking waste of public money’

The excessive exit payments have been called "a public scandal"

News / downs

Fees for fitness coaches on Downs discussed in secret

Members of the public were kicked out of the committee that runs the Downs

News / cycling

‘Absolutely horrendous’ bike lane to get upgraded

Cycling there currently can feel dangerous and precarious next to fast cars and lorries

News / Van Dwellers

Labour refutes council claims on Fishponds van dwellers

“Parsons clearly hasn’t been to Hillfields recently”, say the councillors for Hillfieds

News / fishponds

‘Illegal’ gym causing despair for residents

The "premium gym for the community" has been accused of operating without planning permission

News / Stoke Lodge

Campaigners claim ‘multiple errors of law’ in Stoke Lodge judgement

The saga of Stoke Lodge is far from being over

News / Housing

New policy could improve social housing allocation in Bristol

Councillors will discuss the proposed policy changes in a committee meeting on Thursday

News / Health

New diagnostic testing for memory loss arrives in Bristol

The test is currently available in one clinic in Southmead

News / buses

Bus drivers begin strike action in Bristol

Hundreds of bus drivers in Bristol are striking until Friday over a pay dispute

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