City of Bristol | News, Comment & Features

News / Development

Plans for 350 homes rejected but decision now out of councillors’ hands

Developers have already lodged an appeal after a deadline was missed

News / Politics

Sudan-born councillor says tragedies ‘cannot be exploited to spread hatred’

Mohamed Makawi has responded to the recent events in Belfast which has seen two nights of rioting

News / Transport

Hundreds say street should be pedestrianised

Supporters believe there is a "real opportunity to build on what’s already happening here"

News / ss Great Britain

New name for SS Great Britain site to ‘feel more rooted in Bristol’

The SS Great Britain's rebrand hopes to make the visitor attraction more inclusive

News / Housing

New town could be built between Bristol and Keynsham

Hicks Gate would be a "vibrant, zero-carbon community"

News / Vehicle dwellers

New ‘meanwhile site’ for vehicle dwellers on vacant land

The council is applying to itself for planning permission for the site

News / history

1000-year-old hoard of silver coins to go on display

Valued at £4.3m, the Chew Valley Hoard is the highest value treasure acquisition on record

News / Transport

Princess Victoria Street’s permanent pedestrianisation praised

"This corridor stands as a testament to the power of tactical urbanism"

News / St Mary Redcliffe Church

Vicar scales historic church spire to support solar panel project

Dr Brutus Green coolly climbed to the weather vane at the top of St Mary Redcliffe Church

News / Dentists

1,500 free tooth appointments delivered to children without NHS dentist

Bristol is considered a ‘dental desert’ and faces particular challenges in tooth health

News / Aardman

50p coin commemorates Aardman’s 50th anniversary

"We love to bring pleasure and fun to our audiences, and these fabulous coins surely represent that"

News / cycling

Family cycle loop could spur traffic-calming measures

The bike trail is designed to create a safe space for children to cycle

News / carbon neutral

New interactive exhibit explores carbon-free Bristol

A new partnership hopes to increase awareness about low carbon energy infrastructure in Bristol

News / religion

Sikh community in Bristol ‘pray for love and unity over division and hatred’

Bristol's Sikh community have released a joint statement following the sentencing of Vickrum Digwa

News / downs

MP says there should be no charges for small groups to use Downs

Darren Jones says the new charges and zones are "silly"

News / road safety

Residents demand action on ‘dangerous’ stretch of road

"Being able to come out safely onto the road without so many cars passing would be lovely"

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