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News / Bedminster Down

Historic pub could be turned into seven new homes and micro-pub

The King's Head, which dates back to the mid-17th century, shut at the end of 2024

News / protest

Hundreds march through Bristol to remember Nakba

One man was arrested for supporting proscribed terrorist organisation Palestine Action

News / Transport

GWR to be renationalised by end of 2026

GWR is currently part of FirstGroup but will be renationalised on December 13

News / Transport

Motorway viaduct repairs to last six years and cost up to £450m

Speed limits will be reduced to 30mph while the works take place

News / Crime

Murder investigation launched following death of Tony Clemmings

His family have released a tribute calling him “a lovely man”

News / Nighttime Economy

Councillors vote to reinstate nighttime economy adviser role

The decision to scrap the role was widely condemned

News / Housing

‘We’ve not got one room that hasn’t been damaged’

Residents near a building site say it's left cracks, dropped floors and popped tiles in their homes

News / charity

Young Bristol becomes Balloon Fiesta’s charity partner

"The partnership will allow us to open doors for young people"

News / Crime

Family pays tribute to ‘devoted and loving mother’ killed in explosion

The family said she "brought warmth, kindness, and strength into the lives of countless people"

News / Crime

Death of man found on roof garden treated as suspicious

A member of the public discovered his body on Tuesday

News / Vassall Centre

Charity postpones plans to redevelop community centre into ‘vibrant’ hub

'We want to ensure the Vassall Centre is a welcoming place for future generations'

News / Ben Trowell

Gaza flotilla activist recounts ‘torture’ by Israeli forces

Now home, Ben Trowell details experiences of "psychological torture" and physical abuse by the IDF

News / Politics

North Somerset to rectify decade-long ‘mistake’ and join WECA

If councillors decide not to join, government "could nonetheless choose to enforce membership"

News / Avon Valley Railway

Heritage railway launches £150,000 fundraising appeal

Avon Valley Railway is now welcoming in donations to support its vital role for the local economy

News / Van Dwellers

Van dwellers unable to live on more roads around Downs

The council says they will take action when there is "a negative impact" on the local community

News / Transport

Residents split on benefits of liveable neighbourhood

Survey results show widely differing views on the South Bristol Liveable Neighbourhoods

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