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£20 a year tax to live near Downs?
A NEW tax has been proposed for people living near the Downs to help pay for maintenance costs. The idea was discussed at a meeting...
Evicting Travellers branded ‘anextraordinary waste of money’
Alex Seabrook reports from the Bristol Downs committee The lord mayor of Bristol has questioned whether a large group of people staying in caravans on...
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Carla Denyer makes history as Bristol’s first Green MP
£20 a year tax to live near Downs?
Evicting Travellers branded ‘anextraordinary waste of money’
‘We need security patrols’
Pub’s getting a £400k makeover
Landlady Fiona calls last orders at The Lion
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Lifestyle News
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...
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...
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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Sports News
Clifton player receives national league recognition
Players and supporters of Clifton Rugby Club are already full of expectations of what the coming 2024-25 season will bring. The 1st team will continue...
Partnership is a win-win
Clifton Rugby Club has always been an inclusive club and welcomed players of all abilities. Many served the club well and are perhaps better remembered...
Clifton end the season in style
Clifton Rugby Club’s final home game of the 2023-24 season was completed in great style with an eight-try, 52 points demolition of close rivals Exeter...
Clifton emerge victorious over Old Reds
The Rugby Football Union’s National 2 West league features local sides Clifton, Dings Crusaders, Old Redclffians and Weston Hornets, who compete against opponents stretching from...
Opinion News
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...
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.” ...
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...