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News / Crime

Man remains in custody following incident in south Bristol

More than 60 homes were evacuated following reports of "potentially explosive items"

News / Business

Metro mayor announces new business advisory board

The new board was announced on Wednesday

News / Primary Schools

Multiple primary schools could close as per council’s draft strategy

The draft report recommends the reduction of forms of entry in schools across the city

News / Cladding

Council tenants to wait years before cladding is replaced

An update was given to councillors on the housing policy committee on Friday

News / Ashton Vale

Man arrested after concerns of ‘potentially explosive items’

Nearby homes have been evacuated with residents taking shelter at a community centre

News / railways

Historic railway cutting to let

The cutting leads to a 260-metre long tunnel that once linked Temple Meads to Bathurst Basin

News / UWE Bristol

‘Inspirational’ Angellica Bell awarded honorary degree

The UWE alumna was conferred with the achievement on Monday

News / Council Housing

‘Challenging to maintain’ council-owned homes could soon be sold off

Bristol City Council currently owns more than 27,000 homes across the city

News / Barton House

Inquiry into how tower block of council flats was evacuated

Around 400 tenants living in Barton House were told to leave their homes in November 2023

News / Crime

Man who took body parts in suitcases to Suspension Bridge found guilty of murder

Yostin Mosquera has been convicted of the murder of Paul Longworth and Albert Alfonso

News / bottle yard studios

Film and TV studios to no longer be sold

"We entered into this process with the objective of securing a sustainable future"

News / Health

NHS launches new campaign in the South West

Almost 20 per cent of people in Bristol say they lead inactive lives

News / Creative Industries

Creative industries report highlights ‘invisible doors’

"We have created a suffering mentality within the arts"

News / in photos

In photos: Bristol Harbour Festival 2025

Thousands attended this year's Harbour Festival

News / We The Curious

ACORN take over science centre in demonstration

'Free entry today courtesy of ACORN'

News / protest

17 people arrested at Palestine Action protest in Bristol

Palestine Action is now a proscribed terrorist organisation

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