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The film, which documents the 'joyous' creative campaign to clean up the Avon, has been seen by nearly 5,000 people around the world
Grassroots River Avon documentary announces online premiere
The film, described as 'joyous' by the Guardian, has already been seen by 5,000 people globally
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February 14, 2026 at 8:55 AM
The film, which documents the 'joyous' creative campaign to clean up the Avon, has been seen by nearly 5,000 people around the world
The eight gorillas have been living in the Clifton zoo site since it's closure to the public in 2022
Bristol Zoo's gorillas arrive in new home
The gorillas are now settling into their new enclosure
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February 14, 2026 at 7:55 AM
The eight gorillas have been living in the Clifton zoo site since it's closure to the public in 2022
How a group of Bristol parents started an international movement for children's freedom
How Bristol parents started an international movement for children's freedom
Playing Out is "going home for tea" at the end of March
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February 14, 2026 at 6:55 AM
How a group of Bristol parents started an international movement for children's freedom
The council have confirmed a council tax increase as part of their annual budget meeting
Council's annual budget approved
Leader of the council Tony Dyer says council tax is a "broken system"
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February 13, 2026 at 4:55 PM
The council have confirmed a council tax increase as part of their annual budget meeting
From props to puppets, visitors can hunt for a series of miniature surprises from the award-winning studio’s archives
Aardman treasures hidden throughout Bristol Museum
From props to puppets, visitors can hunt for a series of miniature surprises from the studio’s archives
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February 13, 2026 at 3:55 PM
From props to puppets, visitors can hunt for a series of miniature surprises from the award-winning studio’s archives
The venue will host a clutch of choreographers, dancers, visual artists, circus and cabaret performers
Impermanence announces a brand new festival of dance
This Body // 1 takes place from February 25-March 8
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February 13, 2026 at 2:55 PM
The venue will host a clutch of choreographers, dancers, visual artists, circus and cabaret performers
Ramona Eve and Jesse Warby's Valentine’s-themed exhibition has opened in a cafe and roastery
Bringing art into everyday spaces
Ramona Eve and Jesse Warby's new Valentine’s-themed exhibition has opened in a cafe and roastery
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February 13, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Ramona Eve and Jesse Warby's Valentine’s-themed exhibition has opened in a cafe and roastery
The Queen has paid a visit to Portishead to learn about Avon and Somerset Police’s work tackling domestic abuse and sexual violence
Royal visit to Portishead
Queen Camilla heard about our police force's work tackling domestic abuse
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February 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM
The Queen has paid a visit to Portishead to learn about Avon and Somerset Police’s work tackling domestic abuse and sexual violence
"We must demand trams for Bristol, not a bus-based solution," says Martin Booth
'We must demand trams for Bristol, not a bus-based solution'
We can't just tinker around the edges if we want to solve our city's transport woes, says Bristol24/7 Editor Martin Booth
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February 12, 2026 at 9:55 AM
"We must demand trams for Bristol, not a bus-based solution," says Martin Booth
Bristol's most luxurious ever cinema is opening today - and it even contains beds
Bristol's most luxurious cinema ever gets ready to open
Odeon Luxe will be home to Bristol’s first IMAX screen since 2007 and even contains beds in some other screens
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February 12, 2026 at 8:55 AM
Bristol's most luxurious ever cinema is opening today - and it even contains beds
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