Plans for 144 homes at South Bristol wildlife haven on dangerously steep hill are rejected
Developers’ proposals to build the new houses and apartments on the Western Slopes in Knowle West have been refused over road safety concerns and how steep the hill is
Listen: A Bristol boy’s disabled life by Richard Prior
As part of this series of podcasts about under-represented parts of Bristol’s history, this is Richard's story of living with hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy, a condition that causes degenerative muscle weakness.
Judge orders Bristol City Council to disclose secret report after freedom of information battle
A Green councillor has accused the council of being scared of scrutiny after trying for 18 months to get hold of a feasibility report into the idea of a workplace parking levy.
Council to consult more on East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood scheme after backlash
The traffic restriction trial will now be introduced over winter rather than in the autumn, following accusations of inadequate consultation by some locals.
Listen: A short history of Purple Penguin, the record shop at the heart of the Bristol Sound
As part of this series of podcasts about underrepresented parts of Bristol’s history, the tale of the Purple Penguin record shop is one of community, creativity and underground culture.
St Paul’s campaigners continue battle to bring dental care back to closed practice
Surgery shut its doors in June leaving thousands without NHS dental care, but group are hopeful that local health bosses are willing to work in partnership with them to find a solution.
Campaigners renew calls for metro mayor to bring struggling buses back into public hands
A new petition has been launched urging Dan Norris to formally investigate franchising the West of England’s bus services that are currently run for profit.
South Bristol shopping centre will be knocked down after planning councillors’ shock U-turn
Opposition councillors slammed a decision to redevelop the Broadwalk Shopping Centre after a developer said it could deliver extra affordable homes there – although no promises were made.
Listen: Love Her – how Weekenders made space for women’s music
As part of this series of podcasts about underrepresented parts of Bristol’s history, this is a homage to Weekenders, a women's music night that started in the late 90s.
VIDEO: Jeremy Corbyn on local news, media ownership and politics for the many
We caught up with the ex-Labour leader at June's Bristol Transformed festival, to discuss his Peace & Justice Project’s local news initiative and whether making jam is, in fact, political.
