Bristol Residents Oppose Plan for 132 Student Flats
A row has erupted in Bristol over plans to convert the former St Joseph's care home into 132 student flats, with locals saying the city is becoming 'a university with a city attached.'
A row has erupted in Bristol over plans to convert the former St Joseph's care home into 132 student flats, with locals saying the city is becoming 'a university with a city attached.'
A Bristol woman's row with a neighbour over driveway parking without a dropped kerb highlights legal confusion under the Highways Act 1980, affecting many UK drivers.
UK pub group Life And Soul Pubs Ltd, operator of The Waldegrave in Somerset, has entered Creditor's Voluntary Liquidation amid rising costs in the hospitality sector.
A £50m motorway junction near Bristol remains closed more than six years after completion, forcing trucks onto smaller roads and baffling local workers.
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RecommendedBristol Airport has been ranked as the UK's most expensive, with drop-off charges at £8.50 and seven-day parking costing £110, according to a study by idealo.
An NHS nurse saved nearly £800 on family days out over two years using a public sector membership scheme, with discounts on attractions, cinema, and more.
The Competition Appeal Tribunal has dismissed Bristol Airport's appeal against Welsh Government plans to provide £205m in subsidies to Cardiff Airport, citing no breach of state aid rules.
A family's first Ryanair flight turned into a nightmare with delays, drunk passengers, no water, and an emergency landing in Lisbon, arriving six hours late.
Three Afghan nationals allegedly raped a 17-year-old girl in Bristol before fleeing to France. They were found in Calais and returned to the UK for trial.
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RecommendedEvelyn Ballentyne testified in Bristol crown court that she found her four-week-old son Atticus floppy and grey after his father allegedly shook him violently, causing fatal brain damage.
Fiona Hodge, 69, was sentenced to 12 months in prison for causing the death of Donna Crossman, 53, by careless driving after hitting her on a flyover in Bristol in June 2024.
A mother described finding her four-week-old baby limp and grey after his father allegedly shook him, leading to fatal brain injuries. The trial continues.
A mother screamed after finding her four-week-old son 'limp and grey' following an alleged shaking by his father, who had drunk nine pints of beer. The baby later died.
Tony Bartlett denies murder and manslaughter of his four-week-old son Atticus, who died after being allegedly violently shaken while his father had drunk nine pints of beer.
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RecommendedA mother broke down in court recounting finding her four-week-old son limp and grey. The father, Tony Bartlett, denies murder and manslaughter charges after allegedly shaking the baby.
Caroline Eshghi, 58, suffered horrific abuse as a child, but her mother served only 8 months. She is petitioning for retrospective sentencing changes for historic child abuse crimes.
Georgie Smith, 18, died after prison staff failed to answer his cell bell while watching TV. A jury found neglect contributed to his death at HMP Bristol.
The M5 motorway near Bristol Airport is closed in both directions due to a police incident, causing delays of over 65 minutes. Drivers are advised to find alternative routes.
Caroline Eshghi, abused as a child, is outraged that her mother served just eight months for horrific crimes. She is petitioning for retrospective sentencing changes for historical child abuse cases.
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RecommendedGaie Delap, 79, jailed for M25 protest, sues Ministry of Justice after being sent back to prison due to lack of a suitable wrist tag.
Four Palestine Action activists who caused £1.2m damage at an Elbit factory were jailed for a total of over 26 years. The judge called the raid an act of terrorism.
A teenage girl told police four Afghan nationals raped her after being groomed on Snapchat and taken to a Bristol home, a court heard. The trial continues.
A 17-year-old girl testified in court that she was sexually assaulted by three men and a teenage boy, all from Afghanistan, at a Bristol house in November.
Enjoy the BBC's Race Across the World without leaving the UK. A live experience in Bristol offers puzzles, budget management, and real-time competition. Book now!
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RecommendedAn original Mr Blobby costume from the 90s TV show Noel's House Party is up for auction, expected to sell for thousands. It's one of three originals used in stunts and theme parks.
Readers share innovative ways to run book groups without mandatory reading, from themed selections to interpretive dance and cheese tastings.
Bristol's SS Great Britain site is renamed Bristol Dockyards, with a museum revamp focusing on inclusivity and community stories, dropping the Brunel name.
Bristol City Council removed a wooden fence that blocked a house window after online mockery. The fence was replaced with black railings for safety reasons.
Bristol City Council has removed a 'ridiculous' fence that stood inches from a house's main window, blocking sunlight and views. It was replaced with black metal railings after public outcry.
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RecommendedBrunel's SS Great Britain rebrands as Bristol Dockyards, citing diversity. Critics slam 'woke' move, but CEO defends inclusive vision.