An 18-year-old crashed his newly purchased BMW into a four-year-old boy, causing serious injuries. He fled the scene but later turned himself in to the police. Teenager Crashes BMW Into Little Boy Just Hours After Buying The Car Bristol: An 18-year-old named James Doherty crashed his BMW into a little boy just hours after buying…
Bristol City Council’s plan for a 400m footpath behind Temple Meads is facing criticism for its soaring costs, now estimated at £10 million, years behind schedule. 400m Footpath Behind Temple Meads Set to Cost £10 Million Amid Controversy Bristol: A new footpath behind Temple Meads is causing quite a stir. The project, called the Harbour…
Oasis Academy Marksbury Road in Bedminster retains its ‘Outstanding’ rating after a recent Ofsted inspection, showcasing effective actions and strong community support. South Bristol Primary School Maintains Outstanding Standards After Ofsted Review Bristol: A primary school in South Bristol has kept its ‘Outstanding’ rating. Oasis Academy Marksbury Road was inspected on December 17 and 18.…
Bristol University has halted forced swim tests on animals after a five-year PETA campaign, marking a significant victory for animal rights advocates. Bristol University Ends Controversial Forced Swim Tests After PETA Campaign Bristol: Bristol University has decided to stop its forced swim tests on animals. This change comes after a long campaign by PETA that…
Bristol’s city centre is set for a major transformation with new homes, shops, and offices after the Galleries shopping centre is demolished Bristol’s Galleries Redevelopment: A Sneak Peek at the New City Centre Vision Bristol: The city is gearing up for a big change. The Galleries shopping centre will be demolished. In its place, there…
Lloyds Banking Group plans to close four branches in Bristol as part of a larger cost-cutting initiative affecting 136 locations across the UK. Lloyds and Halifax to Close Four Branches in Bristol Amid Cost-Cutting Bristol: Lloyds Banking Group is closing four branches in the city. This is part of a plan to shut down 136…
A new engineering hub in Bristol has opened, creating 100 jobs and offering placements for engineering students to support the UK’s nuclear submarine patrols. Bristol Submarine Hub Opens, Creating 100 New Jobs for the Community Bristol: A new engineering hub has opened to support the UK’s nuclear submarines. This hub, called the Submarine Availability Support…
A massive snow bomb is expected to hit the UK on February 9, 2025, bringing heavy snow across a 215-mile area, especially in Bristol and surrounding regions. UK Warned 215-Mile Snow Bomb Approaches and Set to Make Landfall Soon UK: A big snowstorm is on its way. Weather maps show a 215-mile-wide snow bomb hitting…
A Bristol convenience store has lost its alcohol licence after police seized 41 bottles of suspected stolen wine, raising concerns about public safety. Bristol Shop Loses Licence for Selling Suspected Stolen Wine Bristol: A convenience store has lost its licence after police found 41 bottles of wine. They suspected the wine was stolen from local…
A South Gloucestershire councillor has been expelled from Labour after announcing his independent mayoral bid for the West of England Combined Authority election. Labour Expels South Gloucestershire Councillor for Independent WECA Mayor Bid South Gloucestershire: A councillor has been kicked out of the Labour Party after 40 years. Ian Scott announced he would run as…