It took over a decade for James to tell his family he was gay. Some Irish Travellers never get the chance to.

Market conditions have been killing off small private energy suppliers up and down the country. Bristol Energy is by no means immune and keeps on tapping council tax payers for more money in the wake of huge losses – so is it time the council-owned firm was wound up?

Soaring workloads and the impact of austerity can make a tough job unbearable, say children’s social workers

It appears study drugs aren't uncommon at Bristol University, so what does this say about the stresses of life on campus?

News is so often depresseing and disempowering. But these Bristolians are making a difference across the city.

As shown by the Star and Garter and new venues, Bristol's nightlife is threatened but being forced into revival and rebirth.

Amidst the rubble of war-torn Northern Syria, two Bristolians follow the footsteps of friend Anna Campbell, who was murdered by Turkish forces, to carry on buildinging a democratic, anti-capitalist and feminist society.

The common media portrayal of Hartcliffe as being closer to Baghdad than Bedminster is clearly nonsense. But the issue is raw and touches on deeper questions.

A year since the council cut play services, we visit an adventure playground in Southmead.

Medical professionals have a role to play as advocates for public health, but “system change” is necessary, says MedAct Bristol.

Brazilian couriers say they’re being harassed by Bristol’s self styled moped gangs.

As Bristol experiences 5G mobile phone technology for the first time and conspiracy theories abound, science writer Andy Extance looks at the technologies risks and benefits.