‘This house became the gate to hell’: Bristol modern slavery victims tell of horrific abuse as ringleaders are jailed
Maros Tancos and Joanna Gomulska’s sentencing brings an end to a case charities say highlights the need to address immigration system failures that stop survivors coming forward.
Bristol trial tackling drink spiking is hailed a nationwide success
A pilot project in Bristol has seen reports of drink spiking cases skyrocket – meaning the recent awareness campaign might have made people feel more able to speak out.
Campaigners welcome plans to ban no-fault evictions but warn renters may still need more protection
Government white paper finally delivers on promise to end no-fault evictions that can see tenants kicked out with two months' notice – but appears to leave loopholes landlords can exploit.
Drop-off in donations as media loses interest in Ukraine crisis, Bristol aid organisation says
From Bristol, With Love for Ukraine says if they don’t see an upturn in donations soon they will no longer be able to send regular shipments of humanitarian aid.
Bristol Airport expansion case highlights loopholes in national climate policy, say campaigners
Lawyers bringing the anti-expansion case to the High Court want to emphasise that no one is considering the cumulative impact of regional airport expansions.
The Bristol Rovers Women's team are riding a wave of increased interest in the women's game, playing in front of crowds of well over 2,000 in Bristol's Memorial Stadium.
Council’s chosen firm for decarbonising the energy network sued in similar US deal
The company was sued for $2.2 million, but even though the case was thrown out due to a technicality, concerns are being raised about financial risks to the council.
Imperial Apartments landlord misled council over tiny flats used to house homeless families
Council will continue to offer households with children places at controversial Hengrove office block conversion, after review finds it suitable 'for many' families but concludes improvements are needed.
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