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Student bedsits scheme turned down
Controversial plans to turn a former care home into 126 student bedsits have been refused at the second time of asking. Bristol city councillors voted by...
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Plaque commemorates Martin Parr
Documentary photographer and photo-journalist Martin Parr, who died last year aged 73, is to be commemorated by a plaque to be fixed to the exterior...
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Lifestyle
Back to last century – or the one before? I’ll drink to that!
The average price for a pint in Bristol is £6. Combined with Bristol recently being labelled as being the most expensive city to rent in...
Environment
The Bristol communities proving environmental action starts close to home
Every community project starts somewhere. With a conversation. A cup of tea. A few people asking, “What if we tried this?” Or simply noticing what...
Lifestyle
Renting law is changing on 1st May – find out what it means for you
Tenants and landlords in Bristol are being advised to find out what a landmark new law that comes into effect on 1 May means for them. The...
Lifestyle
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...
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Strength in depth pays off for Clifton
Clifton’s October league visit to Bournville saw them deliver a spectacular performance by running in ten tries. The game was played in ideal conditions which...
Sports
Clifton make a winning start to season
With a batch of new signings Clifton Rugby Club made an encouraging start to the new campaign with an impressive performance away to Cinderford in...
Sports
Clifton well prepared for 26-27 season
Clifton’s preseason fixtures were based around inclusion within a group of clubs including themselves, Aberavon, London Welsh, and the Rams from Reading. The only home...
Sports
Clifton freshen up for new season
The first opportunity for supporters to see the Clifton 2026-27 squad in action will be on Saturday August 22 from 13.30 when London Welsh RFC ...
Opinion News
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...