City of Bristol | News, Comment & Features

News / Weather

Firefighters use hoses to cool down overheating bridge

The roadway of Plimsoll Bridge expanded in the warm temperatures meaning that it was unable to swing

News / Harbourside

‘Landmark transformation’ of unique building to start soon

Developers promise "a best-in-class workplace and cultural destination" at Canons Wharf

News / easton

Two women seriously injured after car crashes into shop

One of the women was described as having potentially life-threatening injuries

News / Bristol airport

Airport’s expansion plans ‘show no consideration’ to residents

Bristol Airport is trying to get planning permission to expand to 100,000 flights per year

News / BBC Radio Bristol

Tributes paid to ‘kind’ and ‘amazing’ presenter Emma Britton

Former BBC Radio Bristol breakfast show host Emma has died aged 52

News / bowls

Date set for reopening of bowls club and ‘community hub’

Alongside restoring the two greens, plans include adding a sauna, a yoga studio and a bar

News / eastville

New ‘civic landmark’ minaret planned for mosque

Plans have been submitted for the Shah Jalal Jame Mosque on Stapleton Road

News / East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood

Protesters halt East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood works

Contractors were attempting to install a bus gate in Barton Hill

News / reuse

Community-driven lending library of household items marks five years

Nearly 20,000 household items have been loaned during the past five years

News / Transport

Sparke Evans Park Bridge finally reopens after repairs

The bridge which opened in 1933 had been closed for repairs since October 2023

News / Bristol

1% of Britons think Bristol should be Britain’s second city

An ancient debate has been settled once and for all: what is the UK's second city?

News / Crime

Two arrested on suspicion of assault

A police cordon remained in place at 11.30 on Friday

News / Politics

Carla Denyer to take leave of absence for burnout

The MP for Bristol Central hopes her openness will be able to help other people

News / business rates

Business rates rise ‘stands to finally put many out of business completely’

Bristol MP Carla Denyer says small businesses need government support to survive

News / bristol balloon fiesta

First special shapes revealed for Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2026

Some 20 special shapes will be among more than 120 hot air balloons taking part

News / radio

Joe Sims wins ARIAS award for BBC Radio Bristol breakfast show

"What we try and foster is this big beautiful digital breakfast table"

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