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Call for rethink on bus lanes
Conservative councillors have criticised a plan for a bus lane on the main route into Bristol from Cribbs Causeway and the M5. The new lane...
Former councillor is Tories’ choice
FORMER Bristol city councillor Steve Smith has been named as the Conservatives’ candidate to be the next West of England metro mayor. The former lord...
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Lifestyle News
Gloucester Old Spot wins ‘Pub of the Year’
If you have enjoyed a meal and a pint at the Gloucester Old Spot on Kellaway Avenue recently, you have enjoyed the “great food, great...
How you can live well for longer
Words by Age UK Bristol and Dr Jitka Vseteckova, Ageing Well Expert at The Open University. Over the last 30 years, ageing well research has...
Harbour swims are back
OPEN water swimming has returned to Bristol’s Floating Harbour. The swim sessions, which follow a successful trial last year, are overseen on behalf of the...
A pilgrim’s progress – going solo in Spain
Karen, from Bristol Nordic Walking group, tackles the Camino de Santiago in Spain My idea of a holiday is usually lying on a sunbed, but...
‘Progress made’ on how Bristol’s Downs are run
Progress has been made on how one of Bristol’s largest green spaces is run after heavy criticism over a lack of transparency. Following a survey...
Team behind The Ardagh plans big expansion
Volunteers who run the café and gardens at Horfield Common have announced an ambitious expansion plan. The Ardagh Community Trust took over running the Ardagh...
Shop brings in £635k in 15 years
A Westbury Park shop is celebrating its 15th anniversary – having raised over £635,000 for a local charity. The St Peter’s Hospice store opened on...
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Sports News
From Olympic medal to Red Squirrel Award
Westbury on Trym CE Academy were delighted to welcome former pupil, Izzy Thorpe, back to their school family after she won a silver medal in...
MP honours Olympic star
BRISTOL North West MP Darren Jones joined forced with Olympic silver medallist Izzy Thorpe for a special event entitled Stroke of Inspiration. At the session, the...
Eight-try win boosts Clifton
The mid-October eight-try demolition of Devonport Services provided Clifton rugby with a confidence boost following a couple of results which had not gone their way...
Bristol Arrow Bowling Club presents cheque to Jessie May
Bristol Arrow Bowling Club ended its 130th anniversary season on a high note by presenting a cheque for £1,230 to its charity of the year, Jessie...
Opinion News
October 2023: Opinion
More on-street EV charging needed IN response to the article in the September Bishopston Voice about EV charging at Waitrose, I do support the 90...
May 2023: Letters
Bookshop’s link with Tolkien DID you grow up in Westbury Park? You might just remember the book shop at 12 North View. In the 1950s...
Chandos Road: Time to go for a continental vibe?
People living and working around Chandos Road in Redland will this year be given the chance to shape a new street layout to make it...