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Latest poll gives Labour lead ahead of mayoral election

Labour's Helen Godwin is on 23 per cent followed by the Conservatives' Steve Smith with 21 per cent

News / protest

Bristol protester jumps barriers at London Marathon

He was one of two to take action at the 45th edition of the London Marathon

News / Politics

Natalie Bennett visits Bristol to support Green mayoral candidate Mary Page

Baroness Bennett was leader of the Green Party from 2012 to 2016

News / Development

Homes England faces opposition over plans to build housing on ‘vital’ green space

The plan has been widely criticised by many since April 2023

News / fundraiser

Rave for Bristol chef’s urgent life-saving treatment

The chef and co-owner Gorilla Thai met with an accident in March

News / protest

Disabled people gather in hundreds to fight government cuts

The protest started soon after the trans rally

News / protest

Hundreds in Bristol back city’s trans community once more

People of all ages, sex and abilities came out to show solidarity

News / Transport

Enforcement cameras to stop drivers going down shopping street

East Street in Bedminster is designated as a 'pedestrian-cycle zone'

News / Politics

Poll puts Greens narrowly ahead of Labour in WECA mayoral race

The YouGov poll has Mary Page currently polling at 27 per cent of the vote

News / Keir Starmer

Defence spending ‘needs to be translated into well-paid jobs’ says Starmer on visit to Bristol

Keir Starmer thanked apprentices at Rolls-Royce on Thursday for their work

News / Politics

Banks holds bazooka and downs tequila on campaign trail

The businessman is the Reform candidate in the West of England mayoral election

News / protest

Protest at Ashton Gate as stadium hosts defence expo

Protesters said that many companies taking part in the event contribute to the "genocide" in Gaza

News / Politics

Mayoral candidates pledge to support region’s voluntary sector

"It was a fantastic event showcasing the unified voice of the community sector"

News / schools

Merged multi-academy trust could oversee 16 primary and 4 secondary schools

"The exciting proposal aims to harness the collective strengths of our schools"

News / Politics

Financial Times columnist predicts Lib Dem win in WECA election

"We should not expect a close result," says Stephen Bush in his Inside Politics newsletter

News / St George's Day

Celebrating St George’s Day in Bristol

St George's Day is "our day, let's celebrate it"

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