gentrification

Two older women enjoy ice cream and sausage and mash together, at the table of a cafe.

Photography

Photo essay: The oldest town in Bristol

Photographer Pitlad takes to the streets of Bedminster to document the changing faces of the neighbourhood

Turbo Island: Bristol’s very own ‘Love Island’

Turbo Island got tarmacked, was there a better alternative?

City

Bedminster’s East Street is changing, but who will benefit?

A cluster of high rises is being built on Bristol’s second-biggest high street. Opinion is split on whether the development will bring new life to the stricken area, or be the final nail in its coffin.

housing Bristol

Some locals are financially benefiting from gentrification in St Pauls. But at a cost.

City

Ravers rejoice as Blue Mountain re-opens pending major development

Bristol City Council to look into buying Hamilton House

Social enterprise Coexist were evicted in December, but this could be a lifeline for the Stokes Croft hub.

A passionate appeal to save one of the few working class pubs in Easton

Recently given a new lease of life under new management, this old school boozer could be the latest victim of gentrification.

Photoessay: Coexist’s last 48 hours at Hamilton House

We documented Coexist's last 48 hours at Hamilton House. The social enterprise is leaving after 10 years at the Stokes Croft cultural hub.

Revealed: Blue Mountain bought by tax haven student flat developers

Another sign of gentrification as the second Stokes Croft club announces closure in as many months.

BREAKING: Artist exodus from Hamilton House as Coexist resist eviction

Coexist were given 24 hours notice to leave on Monday but say they are going to hang on for another month.

Hamilton House: Temporary replacement for Coexist confirmed

As Coexist say they are now under threat of closure, the new manager has been targeted by campaigners.