Walking past the old Bristol Zoo Gardens just last week, I couldn’t help but reflect on what that place has meant to locals. My childhood memories of clutching my dad’s hand beside the gorilla enclosure mingle now with headlines surrounding the site’s transformation. The excitement of the original announcement. Promising a world-class conservation hub at…
There’s something truly special about seeing Ashton Court’s historic grounds transformed into a sea of wagging tails and smiling faces. Today, Bristol cemented its reputation as a city of dog lovers and compassionate neighbours with the largest dog walking fundraiser of the year. The turnout was nothing short of remarkable, and it’s no exaggeration to…
Fox Cubs with Mange Raise Alarms for Residents and Pet Owners in North Bristol It’s not every summer that a neighbourhood stroll in North Bristol sparks public health discussions, but that’s exactly the reality for residents of Henleaze and Horfield this July. In recent days, multiple sightings of fox cubs suffering from mange in local…
Major Proposal: Car Ban on Baldwin Street Bristol City Council is taking a bold step to address air pollution in the city centre. The latest proposal, announced in July 2025, seeks to introduce a near-total car ban along Baldwin Street. Right in the heart of Bristol’s busy business and leisure district. For those who rely…
When I first heard the news of the explosion in Yate, my heart dropped. Not just as a professional who’s spent years reporting on safety incidents around Bristol, but as someone who’s seen the real-life impact such events have on families and neighbourhoods. Now, with official confirmation that a domestic gas leak was to blame,…
Rarely do ordinary afternoons in Bristol become etched in memory quite as deeply as they do when an emergency strikes. News broke this afternoon of a significant house fire on Southmead Road, and the ripple effects have swiftly moved through the tight-knit local community and well beyond. With every new detail emerging in real time,…
A sense of unease swept across central Bristol today after a man was hospitalised following a stabbing in the vibrant, yet often debated, Stokes Croft area. As someone who has lived in this part of the city, I know the particular energy this neighbourhood carries. Cafés humming late into the night, colourful graffiti, and a…
Stricter enforcement has taken centre stage across Bristol this week as the city intensifies its Clean Air Zone (CAZ) crackdown. From July 15 onward, local authorities have begun issuing higher fines, with a clear intent: drive genuine air quality improvements throughout central Bristol. For anyone regularly behind the wheel in the city. Or those coming…
There’s no denying the buzz in the air at Bristol Temple Meads today. After years of plans, consultations, and the all-too-familiar sight of scaffolding hugging the historic station, the much-anticipated new platform is now a reality. This development signals genuine momentum in Bristol’s ongoing efforts to modernise its rail infrastructure, promising to shave precious minutes…
Early this morning, the usually industrious Avonmouth port area of Bristol was rocked by a significant warehouse fire, a situation that’s sent shockwaves through businesses, residents, and anyone with ties to this part of the city. While I do not work as a firefighter myself, I’ve spent the past several years working in logistics and…
