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News / Politics
Polanski reported to police for sharing ‘inciteful’ photo on social media
The photo features the name "Nigel" and a drawing of a guillotine
News / Vehicle dwellers
1 in 6 pitches at ‘meanwhile sites’ remain empty
The meanwhile sites were introduced as part of a new vehicle dweller policy by the council
News / Politics
Zack Polanski treated like rock star at rave-style ‘Green Party party’
The event aimed to bring the fun to politics and raise money for the party
News / Housing
What do Burnham’s VAT cuts mean for Bristol?
Households across the area could save millions of pounds after the cuts are implemented in October

Highlights

News / trains
Work begins on train track between Portishead and Bristol
The line will connect to two new stations near the city
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News / Education
Pupil referral unit gets best South West Ofsted report four years after being ‘inadequate’
It was previously described as having "regular potential for violence"
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Features / Politics
The Bristol Houses of Parliament plan that predates No10 North
The long-ago hope that Bristol could welcome the Houses of Parliament has reared its head once more
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News / fire
High-rise residents evacuated and treated after fire in flats
A large number of emergency services vehicles were on the scene
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People / My Bristol Favourites
My Bristol Favourites: David Savage
David Savage is the owner of Black City Records on Trenchard Street
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News / bingo
Plans for new bingo hall approved unanimously
The new bingo hall will be built on an empty brownfield site
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News

News / Politics
Polanski reported to police for sharing ‘inciteful’ photo on social media
The photo features the name "Nigel" and a drawing of a guillotine
Read more
News / Vehicle dwellers
1 in 6 pitches at ‘meanwhile sites’ remain empty
The meanwhile sites were introduced as part of a new vehicle dweller policy by the council
Read more
News / Politics
Zack Polanski treated like rock star at rave-style ‘Green Party party’
The event aimed to bring the fun to politics and raise money for the party
Read more
News / Housing
What do Burnham’s VAT cuts mean for Bristol?
Households across the area could save millions of pounds after the cuts are implemented in October
Read more
News / trains
Work begins on train track between Portishead and Bristol
The line will connect to two new stations near the city
Read more
News / Education
Pupil referral unit gets best South West Ofsted report four years after being ‘inadequate’
It was previously described as having "regular potential for violence"
Read more
News / fire
High-rise residents evacuated and treated after fire in flats
A large number of emergency services vehicles were on the scene
Read more
News / bingo
Plans for new bingo hall approved unanimously
The new bingo hall will be built on an empty brownfield site
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News / save Redfield cinema
Campaign to save historic cinema fails
The historic venue still has its original art deco features
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News / fraud
Warning issued against ‘increasingly convincing’ impersonation scams
The police said reports of these scams had increased considerably
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People

People / My Bristol Favourites
My Bristol Favourites: David Savage
David Savage is the owner of Black City Records on Trenchard Street
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People / My Bristol Favourites
My Bristol Favourites: Patrick Welsh
Patrick Welsh is a 35mm and digital projectionist at Watershed
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People / My Bristol Favourites
My Bristol Favourites: Mabe Chauca
Mabe Chauca is the Editor of the upcoming Bristol24/7 Student Guide
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People / My Bristol Favourites
My Bristol Favourites: Great
Great is a creative director, producer, musician and the founder of Afro Revolution
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People / My Bristol Favourites
My Bristol Favourites: Mel Bound
This Woman Runs founder Mel Bound was recently awarded an OBE in the king's birthday honours list
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People / My Bristol Favourites
My Bristol Favourites: Bolarinwa
Bolarinwa is a Nigerian-born visual artist
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People / My Bristol Favourites
My Bristol Favourites: Kele Alexander
Migrateful chef Kele Alexander grew up in Trinidad and Tobago before moving to Bristol
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People / My Bristol Favourites
My Bristol Favourites: Tez Kirby
Tez Kirby is taking part in a 24-hour charity challenge combining running and table tennis
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People / My Bristol Favourites
My Bristol Favourites: Romana Testasecca
Personal trainer Romana Testasecca grew up in Rome before moving to Bristol
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People / My Bristol Favourites
My Bristol Favourites: Karen Johnson
Bristol24/7 reporter Karen Johnson is also the Editor of the EatDrink24/7 guide
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Features

Features / Politics
The Bristol Houses of Parliament plan that predates No10 North
The long-ago hope that Bristol could welcome the Houses of Parliament has reared its head once more
Read more
Features / Education
The rise of multi-academy trusts
The growth of MATs is controversial, with some questioning if the model deprives schools of power
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Features / death
‘Death conversations are coming for everyone’
Meet Bristol's death doula, Ruby Love
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Features / Ashton Court Mansion
Ashton Court Mansion: from dereliction to restoration
Bristol Historic Buildings Trust hope to bring the mansion back to life
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News / Advertising Feature
Love Summer
Your guide to summertime activities in and around the city
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Features / Advertising Feature
Why Residents Double Check Online Claims
Advertising Feature
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Features / southmead
Residents say illegal e-bikes are a major issue
“People are frightened,” says one local as concern grows over the impact of Sur-Ron-style bikes
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Features / 10 Questions
10 Questions: Helen Godwin – ‘We’ve had too many years of this region not having a true champion as our regional mayor’
The mayor of the West England answers questions from our readers
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Features / Advertising Feature
Bingo Finds a New Place in Bristol’s Social Life
Advertising Feature
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Features / community centres
Under new ownership, a treasured community space faces the future
A complete transformation is planned for the historic site
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LGBT

LGBT / Transgender
Pride and courage: Michael Dillon’s enduring trans legacy
Michael Dillon's life is a journey filled with unexpected twists, existentialism and spirituality
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LGBT / LGBTQ+
Lady Shaka brings queer Pasifika to Bristol
Lady Shaka is a DJ and multidisciplinary artist from Aotearoa
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LGBT / Drag
Drag Race UK winner Danny Beard brings tour to Bristol
'Straight Expectations' sees Danny performing live vocals alongside a five-piece band
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News / LGBT Bristol
Pride Day party to platform Bristol’s alternative communities
B!tch, Please! have been running day parties coinciding with Bristol Pride weekend for eight years
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News / LGBT Bristol
Celebrating Bristol’s LGBTQ+ adopters
'LGBTQ+ adopters are hugely important to adoption and fostering'
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LGBT / Sponsored Feature
Preview: The Palace International Film Festival
Bristol’s LGBTQIA+ film festival is back 8 – 12 September
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LGBT / Bristol Pride
In pictures: Bristolians enjoy new rainbow crossing
People (and pups!) celebrate queer visibility in the city
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News / LGBTQ+
Working to create a Bristol LGBTQ+ Community Hub
Outspace has been in development for over five years
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News / Bristol Pride
Bristol Pride Day and Parade postponed
Delays to restrictions easing have put some Pride events on hold
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