Bristol faces a housing crisis as 16,000 homes with planning permission sit idle, raising concerns among city leaders about the lack of progress. Thousands of Bristol Homes with Planning Consent Remain Unbuilt Amid Housing Crisis Bristol: It turns out that around 16,000 homes in Bristol have planning permission but haven’t been built. This news came…
Councils are ramping up efforts to tackle the surge in illegal vapes, with thousands confiscated in recent years. Thousands of Illegal Vapes Seized as Problem Snowballing in Bristol and Beyond Bristol: Thousands of illegal vapes are being seized. Councils are on a mission to tackle this growing issue. E-cigarettes are often non-compliant for various reasons.…
Bristol is taking a big step to protect care-experienced youth from job and housing discrimination, aiming for fair treatment and support. Bristol’s Care Leavers to Receive Job and Housing Protections Against Discrimination Bristol: The city is making waves with a new rule. It aims to protect those who grew up in care from discrimination in…
A Bristol park will honor Eddie King, a teen fatally stabbed, with a name change to keep his memory alive for family and friends. Bristol Park Renamed in Memory of Teen Stabbed to Death in Tragic Incident Bristol: A park in Bristol is getting a new name. It’s in memory of Eddie King, a young…
A major bridge in Bristol is closed for three weeks for essential work and staff training, affecting all road users and pedestrians. Key Bridge Near Bristol City Centre Closes for Three-Week Project Starting Today Bristol: A key bridge has shut down for some important work. The Redcliffe Bascule Bridge, right by Queen Square, closed this…
The family of Eli Sharabi wants to break the tragic news of his wife and daughters’ deaths themselves, fearing it will crush him if he hears it from others. Family of Brit Held by Hamas Wishes to Deliver Heartbreaking News Themselves Bristol: Eli Sharabi’s family is in a tough spot. They want to be the…
Bristol has made the list of cities with above-average salaries, showcasing a significant pay gap across the UK. Bristol Recognized for Above Average Salaries in New Report Highlighting Pay Disparities Bristol: It’s great news for the city! Bristol has been named one of the few places in the UK with above-average salaries. This report really…
Three Christian schools in Bristol have voted against extra funding for kids with additional needs, sparking a debate on education support. Bristol Christian Schools Reject Extra Funding for Children with Additional Needs Bristol: Three Christian schools in Bristol have made a surprising choice. They voted against extra funding for kids with additional needs. This decision…
Bristol is gearing up for several roadwork projects this week. Here’s what you need to know to avoid delays. Bristol Roadwork Schemes Starting This Week You Should Know About Bristol: This week, several roadwork projects are kicking off. Some will be quick, while others will take longer. You might want to plan your routes carefully.…
Campaigners warn that closing three museums will devastate Bristol’s cultural scene and impact local artists. Bristol Council’s Plan to Close Museums Sparks Outcry Over Cultural Loss Bristol: The city council is facing backlash over plans to close three museums. Campaigners say this will wipe out the local culture. They’re really worried about the impact on…