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Bristol Zoo Project hosts exhibition to honour legacy of silverback gorilla Jock
Hundreds of visitors gathered at the Bristol Zoo Project to share memories and view artwork commemorating Jock, a silverback gorilla who wa…
Five primary schools selected for Bristol Balloon Fiesta's 2025 tether roadshow
Five schools in and around Bristol have been chosen from over 200 applicants to host special-shaped bulldog balloons Buster and Bella this …
Kingsdown residents campaign to reopen The Green Man pub
A community group has launched a petition to restore The Green Man in Kingsdown after the pub closed its doors in April. Residents are seek…
New £12m Youth Zone opens in South Bristol to support local young people
The 224 South Bristol Youth Zone has officially opened its doors, providing a dedicated space for young people across the area to access ac…
Bristol community walk to celebrate the legacy of the Windrush generation
The annual Windrush Walk will take place in St Pauls this Saturday, travelling from Portland Square to St Agnes Park for an afternoon of mu…
Under-threat bus routes in Bristol and Bath secured until 2029
Metro Mayor Helen Godwin has renewed funding for subsidised bus services across the West of England, ensuring routes into the Chew Valley a…
Bristol Nights campaign wins global award after council reverses decision to scrap it
The Bristol Nights partnership has won a Music Cities Award for its ticket levy project, which aims to raise £1 million annually for the ci…
Bristol-born Alfie Jones joins Canada squad for the 2026 World Cup
After discovering his eligibility through his late grandmother, Bristol-born footballer Alfie Jones has earned a place in the Canada squad …
Bristol-born Katie Swan receives Wimbledon wildcard two years after considering retirement
After a back injury nearly ended her career in 2024, Katie Swan has returned to form by climbing back into the world's top 200. Her wildcar…
Bristol neonatal nurse raises £60,000 for Cots for Tots through knitting stall
Sister Emma Stuart has raised £60,000 for the Cots for Tots charity by running a knitting stall alongside her shifts at St Michael's Hospit…
Southmead Hospital introduces genetic testing to improve stroke treatment
Patients at Southmead Hospital will now be screened for genetic variants that affect how they respond to the common stroke medication clopi…
Children who struggle with reading are more likely to engage when books match their interests
New research from UWE Bristol shows that eight and nine-year-olds who find reading challenging are more likely to pick up a book for pleasu…