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A theatremaker who specialises in turning Bristol’s true stories into theatre on the streets has been shortlisted for a Visit England award
Theatremaker shortlisted for Visit England's Tourism Superstar award
Sheila Hannon specialises in turning Bristol's true stories into theatre on the streets
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February 12, 2026 at 7:55 AM
A theatremaker who specialises in turning Bristol’s true stories into theatre on the streets has been shortlisted for a Visit England award
A historic building is being brought back to life by a team who promise their latest bar will be "a place of chaos"
New owners for historic former stock exchange building
It is being brought back to life by a team who have opened more new pubs and bars than any other group in the city in recent years
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February 12, 2026 at 6:55 AM
A historic building is being brought back to life by a team who promise their latest bar will be "a place of chaos"
Filming for a Cadbury advert has been spotted on Bristol’s steepest residential street
Filming for Cadbury advert on Bristol’s steepest residential street
Production crews added a splash of purple to Vale Street
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February 11, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Filming for a Cadbury advert has been spotted on Bristol’s steepest residential street
Ruby Ashbourne Serkis, Gavi Singh Chera and Felicity Kendal feature in the late Tom Stoppard's play
Review: Indian Ink, Theatre Royal Bath – 'Gentle, tender and beautiful, with excellent performances’
Felicity Kendal stars in the first revival of Tom Stoppard’s play in decades
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February 11, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Ruby Ashbourne Serkis, Gavi Singh Chera and Felicity Kendal feature in the late Tom Stoppard's play
A community-owned wind turbine has helped inspire what is being described as the “biggest investment in community energy in British history”
Community wind turbine inspires £1bn government investment in green energy
The government’s new Local Power Plan will invest up to £1bn in locally owned clean energy projects
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February 11, 2026 at 4:54 PM
A community-owned wind turbine has helped inspire what is being described as the “biggest investment in community energy in British history”
Trams (or are they?) could finally be returning to Bristol
Trams could finally return to Bristol
But there are plenty of caveats
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February 11, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Trams (or are they?) could finally be returning to Bristol
Every household in Bristol will be hit by a bill increase for the sixth year running
Council tax bills to rise again
The bills will have increased by this amount for six years
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February 11, 2026 at 6:55 AM
Every household in Bristol will be hit by a bill increase for the sixth year running
After 88 years, the final credits will be rolling tomorrow at the Odeon cinema on Union Street
Final credits get ready to roll at Bristol's 88-year-old cinema
What it was like saying goodbye to one of the city’s historic entertainment landmarks
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February 10, 2026 at 5:58 PM
After 88 years, the final credits will be rolling tomorrow at the Odeon cinema on Union Street
The deputy leader of Bristol City Council says she is "embarrassed, disappointed and frustrated" with the state of the artwork on the Centre
Deputy leader 'embarrassed, disappointed and frustrated' with state of Centre artwork
The 700sq m street-level artwork on the Centre was meant to be "a bold celebration of heritage, identity and unity"
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February 10, 2026 at 4:55 PM
The deputy leader of Bristol City Council says she is "embarrassed, disappointed and frustrated" with the state of the artwork on the Centre
What began as a side project in a garage during the pandemic has since built a loyal following
‘Side project’ kombucha brand eyes major expansion with crowdfunder
The kombucha brand began as a side project in a garage during the pandemic
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February 10, 2026 at 3:55 PM
What began as a side project in a garage during the pandemic has since built a loyal following
A man has died following a collision between a car and pedestrian yesterday afternoon
Pedestrian killed after being hit by driver
The collision occurred on Monday afternoon
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February 10, 2026 at 2:55 PM
A man has died following a collision between a car and pedestrian yesterday afternoon
University support staff are striking over an “insulting” below-inflation pay offer
University of Bristol staff strike over 'insulting' pay offer
The strike follows a below-inflation pay offer of 1.4%
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February 10, 2026 at 1:22 PM
University support staff are striking over an “insulting” below-inflation pay offer
It was inspired by the impact of the 'wardrobe malfunction' that derailed Janet Jackson's career
Review: Nine Sixteenths, Tobacco Factory Theatres – ‘Powerful, clever, funny and fierce’
It’s a show that explores Janet Jackson’s 2004 Superbowl ‘wardrobe malfunction’ and its aftermath
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February 10, 2026 at 11:55 AM
It was inspired by the impact of the 'wardrobe malfunction' that derailed Janet Jackson's career
This week's highlights include a major comedy fundraiser, a 'galentine's' silent disco and more
25 things to do in Bristol this week, February 9-15 2026
Highlights this week include a major comedy fundraiser, a 'galentine's' silent disco and more
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February 9, 2026 at 8:55 AM
This week's highlights include a major comedy fundraiser, a 'galentine's' silent disco and more
The filmmaker explores the themes of identity and heritage with her second documentary
Filmmaker returns with documentary on ancestry and shared heritage
The Rwandan-born creative is continuing the personal storytelling journey with her latest project
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February 9, 2026 at 7:55 AM
The filmmaker explores the themes of identity and heritage with her second documentary
A sexual health project based in Easton is leading a citywide push for people to get tested for National HIV Testing Week
Changing how African and Caribbean communities talk about HIV
A sexual health charity is encouraging HIV testing during National HIV Testing Week
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February 9, 2026 at 6:55 AM
A sexual health project based in Easton is leading a citywide push for people to get tested for National HIV Testing Week
Around 170 people turned out for a community walk today across a threatened green space in south Bristol
Residents rally to save green space from development
The walk brought together campaigners young and old to show their support for Brislington Meadows
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February 8, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Around 170 people turned out for a community walk today across a threatened green space in south Bristol
More than £450,000 is going to be spent on a section of the Bristol & Bath Railway Path in a bid to improve safety and accessibility
£450k upgrade set for popular cycle path
Improvements to the well-used commuter route include CCTV cameras and more lighting
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February 8, 2026 at 4:55 PM
More than £450,000 is going to be spent on a section of the Bristol & Bath Railway Path in a bid to improve safety and accessibility
A Bristol coffee brand has secured a multimillion-pound investment
Coffee brand secures major investment from firm founded by Innocent Drinks founders
Firm founded by the founders of Innocent backed a Bristol coffee brand in a mutimillion pound deal
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February 8, 2026 at 11:55 AM
A Bristol coffee brand has secured a multimillion-pound investment
The sound of leather on willow is strong at Bristol's only specialist cricket shop
Shop of the week: Six Sixes, Kingswood
The sound of leather on willow is strong at Bristol's only specialist cricket shop
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February 8, 2026 at 8:55 AM
The sound of leather on willow is strong at Bristol's only specialist cricket shop
Full Court Press co-owner Rosy Smith chooses favourites including a bakery, a park and a road
My Bristol Favourites: Rosy Smith
Rosy Smith is co-owner and cafe manager of Full Court Press coffee shop which will soon be opening a second site
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February 8, 2026 at 7:55 AM
Full Court Press co-owner Rosy Smith chooses favourites including a bakery, a park and a road
Bristol's flagship concert hall has launched of a new set of free teaching resources in a bid to improve declining music education provision in schools
Free lessons aim to bring music back to classrooms
A music charity has developed a suite of 216 free digital lessons to be used across the country
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February 8, 2026 at 6:55 AM
Bristol's flagship concert hall has launched of a new set of free teaching resources in a bid to improve declining music education provision in schools
Kurdish families, friends and allies gathered in our city this afternoon in a display of resistance and visibility
Kurdish community in Bristol demands justice and freedom
“We are a vibrant, loving community and recognition matters”
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February 7, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Kurdish families, friends and allies gathered in our city this afternoon in a display of resistance and visibility
The founder of a new wellbeing space in south Bristol says saunas should not be a luxury
New sauna to open at community farm
The wood-fired sauna aims to provide a peaceful escape from the bustle of city life
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February 7, 2026 at 11:55 AM
The founder of a new wellbeing space in south Bristol says saunas should not be a luxury
The four offenders were trialled in Bristol Crown court today
Four sentenced in assisting the murders of Max and Mason
11 people have now been sentenced in connection with the deaths
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February 6, 2026 at 1:47 PM
The four offenders were trialled in Bristol Crown court today