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Council tax to rise 4.99 per cent
Bristol city councillors have confirmed a 4.99 per cent council tax rise from April. The Green-led authority’s budget, comprising £634million for day-to-day services and £232million...
Transport
Vote scuppers traffic-ban scheme for Park Street
A PLANNED £15m scheme to ban through traffic from Park Street has been blocked. The proposal from the Green-led administration at Bristol City Council was...
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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...
Lifestyle
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...
Lifestyle
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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Sports
Clifton strive to secure league points
AT the turn of the year and mid season for rugby clubs it was already apparent that in National League One there were already four...
Sports
Clifton proves hotbed of young talent
Over the years Clifton has produced many players who have progressed to play for Premiership clubs and even international teams. Joe Owen, now an established...
Sports
Victory over Dings boosts Clifton
Clifton’s successful four match unbeaten run was brought to an end in early December on a windswept afternoon at Cribbs Causeway by a combination of...
Sports
Clifton find their feet
Newly promoted Clifton experienced a tough baptism to National League One rugby with early season clashes with top teams. However, three successive victories since the...
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Opinion
December 2025: Letters
Waterloo Street is in perilous state I have lived in Waterloo Street since 1992. It is a very narrow one way street with equally narrow...
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.” ...
Opinion
What’s on September 2023
Various days WEST OF ENGLAND BRIDGE CLUB based at RAFA Club, 38 Eastfield, Henleaze. Five sessions every week, catering for different standards. Thursday afternoon is...