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With shutters down and signage removed, there is little left of the “legendary” shop deeply respected by the skateboarding community in our city and beyond
‘Legendary’ Bristol skate shop closes its doors after almost 30 years
The store was deeply respected by the skateboarding community in the city and beyond
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November 11, 2025 at 10:07 AM
With shutters down and signage removed, there is little left of the “legendary” shop deeply respected by the skateboarding community in our city and beyond
The infamous balloon festival returns to Ashton Court Estate, with a new deal securing the event "for the foreseeable future"
Bristol Balloon Fiesta dates announced as support secured
The festival has been secured at Ashton Court Estate for the "foreseeable future"
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November 8, 2025 at 8:55 AM
The infamous balloon festival returns to Ashton Court Estate, with a new deal securing the event "for the foreseeable future"
Councillor Lorraine Francis argues we need to address the root causes of inequality and historical injustice in our city
'It is the greed of a privileged few, not immigration, that is Britain’s problem'
Lorraine Francis urges Bristol to continue to face up to historical hard truths
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November 8, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Councillor Lorraine Francis argues we need to address the root causes of inequality and historical injustice in our city
A project seeks to tell the “hidden” stories of Avonmouth in the second half of the 20th century via a resident-led community archive
The archive telling Avonmouth’s forgotten tale
“There's no other industry like docking. It's one big family, we will look after our own”
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November 8, 2025 at 6:55 AM
A project seeks to tell the “hidden” stories of Avonmouth in the second half of the 20th century via a resident-led community archive
Bristol24/7 is working to celebrate the people and groups that make our city's communities so special
Meet the categories: Bristol's community legends
We want to hear who you think makes our city's communities shine
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November 7, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Bristol24/7 is working to celebrate the people and groups that make our city's communities so special
Is this the cheapest pub in Bristol?
A-Z Bristol Pub Crawl: The Little Grosvenor, Bedminster
A close-knit community pub where one can get a beer for £2
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November 7, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Is this the cheapest pub in Bristol?
Spicy beef rotis and chicken satay bowls are some specialities of a new Thai restaurant coming to Bristol
Restaurant with 'plates of big Thai flavours' coming to Bristol
They previously traded at the Harbourside Market
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November 7, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Spicy beef rotis and chicken satay bowls are some specialities of a new Thai restaurant coming to Bristol
Bristol City Council has issued a statement to clarify who will and won’t be targeted by bailiffs
Council insists bailiffs will still be used to collect debt
Bristol City Council has issued a statement to clarify who will and won’t be targeted by bailiffs
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November 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Bristol City Council has issued a statement to clarify who will and won’t be targeted by bailiffs
Bristol crime author Bryan J Mason is now set to release the second in his black comedy crime trilogy
Bryan J Mason returns to Belfast for the second in his black comedy crime trilogy
‘Dead On’ will be released in November, following 2024’s ‘An Old Tin Can’
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November 7, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Bristol crime author Bryan J Mason is now set to release the second in his black comedy crime trilogy
The Buddhist scholar will be running a talk and q&a session in Stokes Croft
Former Dalai Lama translator to visit Bristol
The scholar will deliver a talk and Q&A session
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November 7, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The Buddhist scholar will be running a talk and q&a session in Stokes Croft
There will be dance performances, cabaret specials and monthly lunches for the over 60s
Impermanence announces busy winter schedule at The Mount Without
There are dance shows as well as regular social clubs for people over 60
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November 7, 2025 at 12:55 PM
There will be dance performances, cabaret specials and monthly lunches for the over 60s
A new Sri Lankan restaurant is opening soon
Family bringing ‘a feast of Sri Lankan dishes’ to Bristol
It's time for a much-loved street food business to open their first restaurant
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November 7, 2025 at 11:55 AM
A new Sri Lankan restaurant is opening soon
Chosen by over 60 food and drink experts for this year's EatDrink24/7, these are Bristol's best restaurants. Have we missed any?
Bristol's best restaurants
Chosen by over 60 food and drink experts for EatDrink24/7 2025
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November 7, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Chosen by over 60 food and drink experts for this year's EatDrink24/7, these are Bristol's best restaurants. Have we missed any?
It's the last chance to halt a bill that poses a real threat to our green spaces and wildlife, says environment campaigner Danica Priest
'Our government is about to sign a "license to kill" wildlife and no one is talking about it'
Next week MPs are voting on the fate of our protected wildlife and habitats. Lives are on the line so why isn’t this everywhere?
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November 7, 2025 at 8:55 AM
It's the last chance to halt a bill that poses a real threat to our green spaces and wildlife, says environment campaigner Danica Priest
The council is set to roll out licensing fees for commercial activities and businesses using Bristol's parks
Park licence fees to be rolled out despite 'harsh feedback'
The council are in a "discovery phase" to assess the impact of the new fees
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November 7, 2025 at 7:55 AM
The council is set to roll out licensing fees for commercial activities and businesses using Bristol's parks
Artist and grandmother Gaie Delap is a veteran campaigner in Bristol's climate action scene
‘I don’t want to be famous’
Gaie Delap on prison, parole and protest
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November 7, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Artist and grandmother Gaie Delap is a veteran campaigner in Bristol's climate action scene
A councillor has been suspended from his leadership position at a city mosque due to a video he shared on social media two years ago
Councillor suspended from mosque role
Abdul Malik has apologised for sharing the Hamas clip on social media
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November 6, 2025 at 6:55 PM
A councillor has been suspended from his leadership position at a city mosque due to a video he shared on social media two years ago
Older people and individuals living with dementia are marking the launch of their very own beer in collaboration with a local brewing collective
Care home residents celebrate launch of new beer
The residents partnered with Hoppiness Brews and Wiper and True on the special project
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November 6, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Older people and individuals living with dementia are marking the launch of their very own beer in collaboration with a local brewing collective
Work to transform a busy main road in the city centre to make it more friendly for cyclists, pedestrians and bus users will soon begin
Work to install bike paths and bus lanes on main road starting soon
The Temple Way project is expected to take around one year
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November 6, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Work to transform a busy main road in the city centre to make it more friendly for cyclists, pedestrians and bus users will soon begin
Fran Wilson is no stranger to Nevil Road, having played for Gloucestershire from 2022 to 2024
World Cup winner is Glos women’s head coach
The World Cup winner is no stranger to Nevil Road, having played for Shire from 2022 to 2024
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November 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Fran Wilson is no stranger to Nevil Road, having played for Gloucestershire from 2022 to 2024
A celebrated figure in Bristol’s creative sector has been appointed the first-ever patron of We The Curious
Aardman Animations co-founder appointed patron of We The Curious
David Sproxton brings a wealth of experience in the creative sector and sustainability to the role
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November 6, 2025 at 2:04 PM
A celebrated figure in Bristol’s creative sector has been appointed the first-ever patron of We The Curious
Smoky flavours from a Bristol barbecue joint have made their way to the training base of the England rugby team
Bristol street food traders cater for England rugby team
The menu was unsurprisingly protein-heavy - “proper fuel for the squad”
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November 6, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Smoky flavours from a Bristol barbecue joint have made their way to the training base of the England rugby team
The hope is that the venue will continue "shaping the city’s sound" for years to come
‘Historic milestone’ as grassroots venue comes into community ownership
The long term future of the Croft has been secured just months away from its 25th birthday
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November 6, 2025 at 10:31 AM
The hope is that the venue will continue "shaping the city’s sound" for years to come
Plans have been approved for a new multi-storey car park and cycle hub near Temple Meads
Plans for multi-storey car park by Temple Meads approved
The Southern Gateway transport hub will also include a three-storey cycle hub
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November 6, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Plans have been approved for a new multi-storey car park and cycle hub near Temple Meads
A Labour councillor claims that some libraries in Bristol could be under threat from closure
'Closing libraries will only lead to communities paying the price'
Labour councillor Tom Rehnard on the urgent need to safeguard Bristol's libraries for the future
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November 6, 2025 at 8:55 AM
A Labour councillor claims that some libraries in Bristol could be under threat from closure