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Woman arrested during anti-immigration protest

Only one arrest has been made following a protest in Castle Park

News / protest

Anti-immigration protesters face off against counter-protesters

There were several anti-immigration protests across Britain on Saturday

News / Crime

Gun fired inside house

Police have confirmed a gun was fired in Knowle West on Friday

News / Ukraine

Bristol marks Ukrainian Independence Day

The day marked an important time for celebration and rememberance.

News / Crime

Alleged shooting in south Bristol

Two police forensics vans are parked outside a house

News / AI

Council policies to change following criticism of AI illustration

"The council using AI art to promote drawing and other creative classes is beyond disappointing"

News / bristol city council

Dozens of buildings across Bristol could still have ‘crumbly concrete’

Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete was used to construct many public buildings

News / Van Dwellers

‘Bristol cannot tackle the issue of vehicle dwelling alone’

Bristol City Council has written to two ministers to ask for government help

News / Animals

Police horse Arthur Apples renamed Ashton ahead of World Cup coming to Bristol

Ashton Gate is the host venue for two World Cup quarter finals and both semi-final matches

News / immigration

Council has no plans against use of hotels for asylum seekers

Ahead of a new strategy, the council leader highlights Bristol's commitments as a City of Sanctuary

News / Transport

Riders to be banned from hiring e-scooters if they take passengers

"E-scooters can be a convenient way to travel but must be used legally and responsibly"

News / SEND

Independent inquiry likely to look into council ‘spying’ scandal

A previous 'fact-finding report' found "no evidence that systematic monitoring took place"

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

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