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People are moving house because it is getting so hard to park
THE MOST comprehensive survey of public opinion ever undertaken in BS3 has found that the parking situation is so serious that people are moving house to avoid it. .. Read More
MP refuses to back homes plan which includes Whitchurch Lane link
SOUTH Bristol’s Labour MP has taken the unusual step of not backing a major housing bid for government funds – because she thinks it could lead to a controversial new link road leading to Whitchurch Lane. .. Read More
Mayor denies that plans to build on Green Belt at Bishopsworth were hidden
THE CITY council is trying to “rip up the Green Belt and concrete over it by deception” in its latest housing masterplan pinpointing where homes will be built over the next two decades, a leading opposition councillor claims. .. Read More
Pupils at Ilminster Avenue school quiz famous grandmothers Mary and Marina
TWO of the stars of TV’s Gogglebox visited a Knowle primary school to help celebrate their love of reading. .. Read More
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Totterdown students get to quiz Marvin Rees on everything from the environment to the arena
BRISTOL mayor Marvin Rees has faced difficult question from political opponents in the council chamber, in election meetings and on the streets, but rarely has he faced such a searching set of questions as he did at Hillcrest school. .. Read More
Steven Pinker, one of the world's 100 most influential people, spreads his message of science-based hope in Bristol
STEVEN Pinker has been called one of the 100 most influential people on Earth by Time magazine. He’s up there with Stephen Hawking or Carl Sagan – so why haven’t more people heard of him? .. Read More
St Monica's project matches volunteers with older people who lack confidence to get out
“I haven’t been out that late at night for a long long time!” Jeffrey said of his trip to the theatre with ACE Neighbours volunteer Anne. .. Read More
Anti-poo posters are welcomed by residents
PUPILS at two Knowle schools are trying to end the scourge of dog mess on the pavements by encouraging pet owners to behave more responsibly. .. Read More
Hockey international Susannah Townsend and England rugby player Fiona Pocock visit school
GIRLS from Bedminster Down School will trained with two international sportswomen on March 20. .. Read More
Dame Emily Park welcomes volunteer gardeners and fact-finding students to Bedminster
DAME Emily park in Bedminster is to become more wildlife friendly this summer – thanks to a loyal band of volunteers and some help from outside. .. Read More