Debate has picked up pace across Bristol, as a new truck driving school proposal for Bristol Business Park meets strong pushback from nearby residents on Paul Street. Those familiar with the normally tranquil neighbourhood will understand why. Change comes with anxiety, especially when it could reshape a peaceful street so close to home. A Closer…
There’s been a distinct buzz. And not the one coming from electric wheels. Across Bristol today as police carried out a focused operation against illegal e-scooter usage. The unmistakable blue lights were seen in several busy parts of the city, from the bustling centre to leafy residential streets, as officers seized 20 e-scooters in a…
Tucked away by Wild Place, just a stone’s throw from Cribbs Causeway, an ambitious transformation is rewriting Bristol’s conservation future one brick at a time. The former Bristol Zoo Gardens. An institution that carried memories for generations. Is steadily morphing into a powerhouse for wildlife protection and research. As of July 2025, progress on the…
Approval for the Avonmouth expansion project has set the stage for a period of significant transformation in Bristol. As someone who’s worked in Bristol’s logistics sector for over a decade, I’ve seen firsthand how pivotal developments like this ripple out. Not just in terms of business, but in shaping the day-to-day reality for local people….
In the heart of Bristol, Stokes Croft is known for its unique character. Vibrant street art, buzzing cafes, independent shops, and a close-knit community vibe. But late last night, those familiar streets echoed a different kind of energy as flashing blue lights washed over the scene of a serious fire that broke out in a…
Anyone heading through central Bristol today couldn’t miss the disruption swirling around Old Market Roundabout. The closure sent ripples. If not outright waves. Through the city’s road network, and dozens of commuters, business owners, and public transit regulars found themselves caught in the thick of it. What Happened at Old Market Roundabout? This morning, word…
If you’ve ever walked through Stokes Croft in central Bristol, you’ll likely have noticed how fiercely protective the community is of its character, diversity, and maybe most importantly, its people. This part of the city is known as much for its expressive street art and bustling nightlife as for its ongoing campaigns for affordable living…
When hospital systems suddenly halt, it’s not just an inconvenience. It’s a full-blown challenge that ripples through every corner of care. Just days ago, on June 23, Southmead Hospital here in Bristol found itself at the epicenter of a sophisticated IT outage, pausing normal operations in a flash and prompting swift, collective action. For anyone…
Anyone connected to Bristol knows Avonmouth Docks isn’t just a patch of cranes and containers tucked by the Severn Estuary. It’s a living, changing part of the city’s pulse. So when the word got out on June 23 that the expansion of these docks had finally been greenlit, tempers and hopes both ran high. I’ve…
Nobody could have missed the energy pulsing through Bristol’s streets on June 23, when protesters gathered in droves, voicing outrage and dismay at the City Council’s decision to clamp down on private e-scooters. The scene wasn’t just a passing disruption. It was a loud, resounding demand: clarity, fairness, and credible answers about the sudden shift…
