On 23 June, an emergency unfolded in the heart of Stokes Croft, Bristol. An area long known for its creative energy, independent spirit, and a touch of urban edge. This time, however, it was no mural or pop-up gallery grabbing the spotlight. Instead, it was the sight of emergency lights flickering against a backdrop of…
Walking through Bedminster any weekday evening, you can hear it: the noise bubbling out of a much-loved youth centre. Basketballs thumping, snippets of laughter, and music floating out from a side hall. It’s hard to picture that place silent, its doors locked and lights off. Yet, right now, that outcome is staring everyone in the…
Getting through airport security is nobody’s idea of fun. For frequent flyers, new tech like biometric gates brings both curiosity and a bit of apprehension, so it’s not every day Bristol Airport rolls out something as substantial as facial recognition at the departure gates. Here’s what’s happening, how it works, and what it really means…
If you regularly travel through South Bristol, you’ll have noticed things are looking a little different on the A4 Bath Road near Brislington. As of 23 June 2025, major roadworks have started in earnest, bringing with them an all-too-familiar sight: long queues of idling vehicles, a symphony of horns, and plenty of frustrated faces peering…
Excitement is building across Bristol as Eastville Park gears up for a substantial transformation, thanks to a confirmed £2.1 million urban improvement scheme. Bristol City Council has officially greenlit this investment, aiming not just to give the park a facelift but to make it a more welcoming, accessible, and vibrant space for everyone who relies…
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…
