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Bristol balloonist Lee Hooper turns childhood dream into global 'Fly Alien' brand
Lee Hooper, who grew up attending the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, has realised his ambition of creating his own special-shape hot…
Bristol council scheme helps bring 180 empty shops back into use
Bristol City Council has provided over £1 million in grants to small businesses and charities to cover the costs of moving into vacant high…
Bristol City players visit Children’s Hospice South West for annual Giving Back Day
Players and staff from Bristol City spent time at the Children’s Hospice South West in Charlton Farm as part of the club's annual Giving Ba…
Bristol athlete Ben Jefferies receives late call-up to England Commonwealth Games team
After original team member Charlie Dobson withdrew due to injury, 26-year-old Bristol & West AC runner Ben Jefferies has been selected for …
Bristol gymnast Shantae-Eve Amankwaah wins bronze in Commonwealth Games floor final
Bristol Hawks gymnast Shantae-Eve Amankwaah has secured a bronze medal in the floor exercise at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. After …
Bristol's Lansdown Park Academy earns top Ofsted rating four years after being judged inadequate
Lansdown Park Academy in Stockwood has received the highest possible rating of 'exceptional' in four areas, becoming the first school in Br…
Refurbished vending machine brings local art to Bristol's Watershed
The Supamatic project is repurposing old vending machines to sell work from Bristol artists and makers, starting with a new installation at…
Hartcliffe pupils who campaigned for free bus travel meet the Prime Minister
After pupils at Hareclive Primary School launched a campaign in 2019 to secure free bus travel for children, their efforts have helped shap…
Work begins on 1,435-home development at Hengrove Park in South Bristol
Construction has started on a new suburb at the former Whitchurch Airport site, with half of the 1,435 planned homes designated as affordab…
Planning permission granted for new Club 3000 bingo hall in South Bristol
Following the closure of the Broadwalk Shopping Centre venue, Bristol City Council has approved plans for a new bingo hall on Hartcliffe Wa…
Bristol's first splash pad opens at Hengrove Park
A new splash pad has opened at Hengrove Park, providing a dedicated space for families to cool off during the summer months. The facility w…
Bristol man graduates as a registered nurse at 64
John Adesoye has qualified as a registered nurse at Southmead Hospital after completing a degree apprenticeship at the age of 64. Having tr…