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News / Asher Craig

Former deputy mayor to lead ’empowering’ social enterprise

Asher Craig takes up her new role with over 30 years of experience in the sector

News / planning

Government rejects requests to take planning department out of special measures

The department was placed "under designation" in March 2024

News / religion

Grand Iftar to return to Bristol Cathedral

This year's theme for inter-faith Grand Iftar event is ‘Belonging and Togetherness'

News / Events

Pecha Kucha Night returns with fresh offerings

The upcoming Pecha Kucha Night will focus on the theme of “chaos"

News / Transport

Prince Street Bridge could finally be closed to cars

The busy bridge would be reserved for people walking, cycling or wheeling only under new proposals

News / Politics

More money to be spent on tackling street litter and flytipping

Council leader Tony Dyer said that the services will be prioritised following public feedback

News / NHS

Starmer visits Bristol for first time as prime minister

The prime minister was shown around a state-of-the-art diagnostic facility in north Bristol

News / Politics

Labour ask for Bristol’s public toilets to be reopened

New toilets will be able to be paid for by reducing the number of paid extra roles for councillors

News / Crime

Shoppers attacked with ‘chilli spray’

Ten people complained of stinging eyes and skin after the incident

News / Tourism

Lib Dems want to introduce ‘tourist tax’ on visitors to Bristol

The idea of a tourist tax for Bristol has previously been heavily criticised by industry leaders

News / anchor square

Bristol’s first upside-down house opens its doors

Prepare to be discombobulated

News / Van Dwellers

Caravan fire prompts debate about future of van dwellers

Residents and mobile home dwellers have raised concerns around lack of facilities and safety

News / Politics

10,000 signatures for petition opposing monthly bin collection

The petition was launched by Tom Renhard, leader of the Labour group at Bristol City Council

News / Politics

Former Bristol West MP becomes Baroness Debbonaire of De Beauvoir Town in the London Borough of Hackney

Baroness Debbonaire will be joining ex-Bristol mayor Lord Rees in the House of Lords

News / charity

Bristol man’s daring feat for cerebral palsy awareness

Ash Jenkins who suffers from cerebral palsy to swim a three-mile stretch for charity

News / Henbury

Double decker bus given new lease of life as classroom

The 12-tonne vehicle once travelled the length and breadth of the West Country

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