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News / Politics

Dan Norris petition starter ‘will not accept being left voiceless’ as MP declines to resign

Norris was suspended after being arrested on suspicion of serious sex offences, which he denies

News / Clifton

Major fire training exercise being held at former zoo

A "significant presence" of fire engines, emergency service vehicles and personnel is expected

News / cinema

‘Smart Cinema’ researchers study Bristol audiences’ brains

High-tech equipment captures audiences' biometric reactions including heart rate and brain activity

News / radio

Short story on Radio 4 inspired by Horfield Leisure Centre

Lane Seven by Emily Koch will be part of the Short Works slot on May 22

News / Bristol children's hospital

Bristol Children’s Hospital celebrates 25 years

Through its first capital appeal, the Grand Appeal raised £12m of the initial £30m build cost

News / St Werburghs

Warehouse to be replaced with flats

All of the 41 flats in the development are due to be affordable homes

News / bedminster

Planning permission granted for south Bristol’s tallest tower

But the threat of a judicial review hangs over the controversial scheme

News / Development

‘Genuinely exceptional’ tower granted outline planning permission

A 28-storey tower could radically alter the welcome into Bristol from the M32

News / knowle

Bitter dispute ends in permission being granted for 500 new homes

Outline planning permission has been unanimously granted for 500 new homes

News / Whitchurch

New ‘meanwhile site’ to be created on former sports centre

Sixty pitches for van dwellers will be created on land in south Bristol

News / bristol city council

Council female staff earn £1.27 less per hour than men

A new report reveals gender, race and sexuality pay gaps at Bristol City Council

News / Crime

Driver found guilty of killing Take That fan walking to Ashton Gate

The jury rejected the defence's case that the driver suffered a seizure

News / Bristol Nights

Cutting nighttime economy project is ‘farce’ and ‘disgrace’

Bristol Nights is a major project to support everyone who works and enjoys the city from 6pm to 6am

News / Development

Threat of judicial review if planning permission granted for controversial development

The development off Princess Street would include south Bristol's tallest building

News / 4/20 Day

Cat and mouse game between sound systems and police on 420 Day

Avon & Somerset Constabulary had promised "an increased and highly-visible policing presence"

News / closure

Bristol Blue Glass announces permanent closure

Bristol Blue Glass' closure marks the end of a chapter in Bristol’s artistic and industrial heritage

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