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Zoo acts to prevent great ape escape
A TREE on Gorilla Island at Bristol Zoo Gardens has had to be felled after fears that it could fall and provide the apes with...
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Rare opportunity to see inside the Clifton Club
THE doors of one of Clifton’s most prestigious buildings have been open to the public for the first time. Number 22 The Mall is...
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Generous donations save Bristol Improv Theatre
A theatre group in Clifton that had been at risk of closure is embarking on its autumn programme. Bristol Improv Theatre was saved after a...
Lifestyle
Clifton Down Growing Space takes root
The go-ahead has been given by Bristol City Council for a little-used car park at Clifton Down to be turned into a gardening centre. Up...
Lifestyle
Campaigners’ challenge stalls Zoo’s homes plans
PLANS to build nearly 200 homes on the former Bristol Zoo site in Clifton are on hold because of a legal challenge. Campaigners from Save...
Lifestyle
Avon Gorge and Downs Wildlife Project sees increased interest from young...
A community learning and engagement programme that raises awareness of the importance of the Avon Gorge and Downs, is to expand its services after a...
Lifestyle
Mini-allotment scheme gets under way
Plans have been revealed for a mini-allotment scheme on land behind Clifton Down shopping centre. It will consist of up to 46 raised-bed...
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Shops undergo colourful renaissance
STREET art has transformed empty shop fronts in Queen’s Road this summer. An event called Renaissance Paint Jam took place in July, inspired by Bristol’s...
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Nurseries struggle to recruit staff
A CLIFTON nursery boss has spoken out over the struggle to recruit staff. Samantha Packer, director of the Daisychain Nursery, told a meeting of Bristol...
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International T20 tickets go on sale this month
Gloucestershire Cricket will host two major international matches in the 2025 season as Bristol is selected to host both Men’s and Women’s T20 games. An...
Sports
Peter takes the helm
PETER Matthews has been been appointed chair of Gloucestershire County Cricket Club. Peter is a life member and has supported the club for more than...
Sports
Volunteers at heart of club’s success
Successful sports clubs depend upon the contribution of volunteers. It is well known that performance on the pitch at all levels and the atmosphere off...
Sports
Silver medals and golden Gromits!
The excitement of the Olympics has been brought home to Westbury on Trym with glorious silver medals around the necks of Izzy Thorpe and Kate...
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Opinion
August 2024: Letters to the editor
Readers’ thoughts on the Downs We are Clifton residents and use the Downs regularly. I write in particular on behalf of my late mother who...
Opinion
April 2024: Opinion
Our money could be better spent To my utter astonishment and concern I understand that £600,000 funded by the West of England Mayor is to...
Opinion
November 2023: Letters
No representation without consultation I read with interest, the news section of your October edition, headed “Permanent ban on traffic moves a step closer.” ...