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News / planning application

Decision due soon on plans to build hundreds of flats on old industrial site

In 2022 planning permission was granted for 371 homes, offices, restaurants and cafes

News / Housing

South West leads country with highest rise in private rental costs

People in Bristol spend almost half of their income on rent

News / pero's bridge

Pero’s Bridge padlocks could be transformed into artwork

The bridge has an estimated three tonnes of 'love locks' which prevent it from lifting

News / avonmouth

Developers in council row offer choice of six more affordable homes or costly appeal

The number of affordable homes was once 66

News / Swimming

Head of Bristol University Medical School to swim cross-continents

The 6.5km swim will see cut through the waves of the Bosphorus Strait

News / Transport

New lift could finally provide step-free access for station

Network Rail have submitted plans to Bristol City Council for the project

News / Dementia

Bristol to host Memory Walk

The walk will raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society

News / city of sanctuary

Anti-migrant group targets school for City of Sanctuary links

The school's headteacher said the school "is proud to be part of Bristol's welcoming community"

News / pero's bridge

Love locks being removed from Pero’s Bridge

Three tonnes of locks are estimated to be attached to the bridge

News / Temple Quay

Cheesegrater bridge closes for three weeks

The three-week closure is to allow for essential maintenance and strengthening works

News / arson

Caravan reduced to ashes after arson attack

The fire started late on Saturday night

News / Crime

Two arrested after assault in park

A stretch of the park was temporarily closed but is now open as usual

News / South Asian Heritage Month

Bristol unites to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month

The event at the M Shed was free and open to all

News / armed forces

Renewed covenant hopes to eliminate ‘disadvantages’ faced by armed forces community

The covenant was approved in a full council meeting in July

News / India

Bristol’s Indian community celebrates country’s independence day

The Indian flag waved outside City Hall and in Bradley Stoke on Friday morning

News / charities

Charity accuses council of ‘blocking access’ to relief rate

The council maintain that the charity is eligible for an 80 per cent relief instead of 100 per cent

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