downs

• News / Plastic

  Festival litters Downs with ‘huge amounts’ of plastic waste

  The weekend event failed to clear cable ties, metal screws and spikes that could endanger wildlife

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• News / charity

  In photos: Race For Life Pretty Muddy 2024

  Raising money for life-saving cancer research

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• News / downs

  Evicting caravans from Downs was ‘extraordinary waste of taxpayer money’

  The damage caused to the Downs, as well as Horfield Common and Eastville Park, was extensive

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• News / coronavirus

  Kites flown to remember loved ones lost to Covid

  The specially made kites featuring black and white photos was part of a memorial event

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• News / downs

  Colourful kites flown in solidarity with Gaza

  "A beautiful and symbolic act of unity and solidarity"

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• News / Development

  Plans for ‘luxury’ retirement scheme recommended for refusal

  Developers want to build 116 ‘extra care’ homes on the site of a former school

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• News / Bristol Pride

  Headliner announced for Bristol Pride 2023

  The LGBTQ+ celebration will take place on July 8

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• News / Westbury park

  ‘Disappointing’ revised plans for north Bristol retirement village

  The £85m proposals see a site near the Downs transformed into 116 homes

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