Plastic pollution is one of those issues that feels like it’s everywhere. Literally. Packaging, bottles, food wrappers: you see all sorts floating in rivers or bobbing along the tide. For a long time, the headlines have been about the scale of the problem and how current recycling methods can’t keep up. When real progress happens,…
Big changes rolled into Clifton Village’s parking scene recently, and plenty of us who live, work, or run businesses in Bristol are starting to feel the fallout. For those who don’t spend every day in Clifton, this isn’t just a local issue. It has the potential to reshape the heart of one of the city’s…
It was an ordinary Monday. Until the commute into Bristol became a test of patience and tenacity for thousands. On June 23, emergency roadworks kicked off on the M32 after survey teams discovered a worrying patch of erosion beneath a key bridge. For many, the shockwaves were immediate: traffic tailbacks stretching far beyond Eastville, frustrated…
Nobody following the Bristol news lately will have missed the storm brewing over the controversial 19-storey development rubber-stamped by Bristol City Council in Southmead. Having lived and worked in the area for several years, I’ve seen firsthand how passionate this community is about its future. This decision didn’t just slip quietly through the cracks; it…
What a week it’s been for anyone with Bristol Airport scribbled on their itinerary. Relentless downpours battered the South West in late June, resulting in flash floods that turned travel plans upside down for thousands. The aftermath has left the airport battling widespread damage, with parts of the terminal, runways, and approach roads all feeling…
Walking down Cotham Hill these days, you can’t help but feel the tension in the air, even between sips of flat white from one of the street’s bustling cafés. The sunny, lively al fresco scene that first popped up during the pandemic brought Bristol a taste of continental living. Now, with Bristol City Council scrutinising…
If you’ve travelled through East Bristol recently, it’s impossible to miss the signs of intense change along Stapleton Road. Residents, commuters, and local businesses aren’t just dealing with a typical traffic hiccup; we’re witnessing a pivotal chapter in Bristol’s evolving relationship with the River Avon. The current closures, though frustrating for many, form a small…
Few things are quite as jarring for regular commuters and adventurous tourists as showing up at Bristol Temple Meads, only to find the grand old station sealed for the night. For the first time in fifteen years, Bristol’s flagship rail hub is set to experience its longest overnight closure for maintenance – a move that’s…
A substantial new proposal is making waves throughout South Bristol right now. The plan to extend the A4 ring road has kicked off a fierce debate about how the city should balance much-needed development with protection of its last remaining greenbelt spaces. These are not just theoretical concerns. People who live in Hengrove, Whitchurch, and…
Change is coming to one of Bristol’s most cherished green spaces. Ashton Court’s deer enclosure is set for a comprehensive overhaul next year, ushering in a new era for wildlife, visitors, and the city’s sustainable ambitions. If you’ve wandered through those sprawling parklands or watched the herds grazing under ancient oaks, you’ll know how special…
