The Downs

• News / The Downs

  Calls to close road through the Downs to stop joyriders

  Residents are concerned about rising problematic driving on the historic green space

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• Reviews / Forwards 2025

  Review: Forwards 2025, Sunday – ‘Emotional rapport between stage and crowd’

  Day two of Bristol's festival of future-facing music and thinking on the Downs

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• News / Nordic Walking

  Nordic Walking: Why the Finnish-born exercise has grown in popularity

  The sticks aren't just for those who need a little help

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• News / arson

  Caravan reduced to ashes after arson attack

  The fire started late on Saturday night

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• Things To Do / Bristol

  23 things to do in Bristol this week, August 18-24 2025

  Highlights include jazz parties in the streets, a beer trail and Forwards Festival

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• News / Bristol Pride

  In photos: Bristol Pride 2025

  This year's Main Stage headliner was Allie X

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• News / Forwards 2025

  FORWARDS release full lineup

  A new dance tent joins the usual mix of live acts, local artists and thought-provoking talks

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• Music / News

  Guerilla gig drops into secret location

  A grassroots full power rock and roll gig is coming to an undisclosed spot in Bristol today

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