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Forgotten games Bristol kids used to play before iPads and Playstations
Bristol Nostalgia
Eugene Byrne recalls some of the games we used to play in the streets and school playground, and finds some are still alive and well, but others are being forgotten.
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Old pictures of Staple Hill in decades past including lost shops like Somerfield
Bristol Nostalgia
Newer residents might not recognise some of these sights, including the old Somerfield supermarket and Page Park before its transformation
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Unearthed photos reveal rare scenes behind locked doors at Bristol Prison
Bristol Nostalgia
Images show how prisoners on a day release project in the 1950s were eased back into everyday life on the outside
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Forgotten photos will take you back to Bristol in the year 2002
Bristol Nostalgia
Snapshots of a memorable year from the World Cup to Queen's Golden Jubilee
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Legacy of Bristol's Black ward sister who fought against racial discrimination
Black History Month
Princess Campbell played a key role in setting up Bristol’s first Black housing association in 1985
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The historic Bristol building that people crowded the street to see when it opened
Bristol Nostalgia
It is still considered one of the Old City's most striking buildings, though many people walk past without knowing its history
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Take our Ultimate Bristol in the 90s quiz to see how well you remember the greatest decade
Spice Girls
From missed shops, to the biggest news stories of the decade, it was only 30 years ago but how well do you really remember the 1990s in Bristol?
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Salvage Hunter Drew Pritchard says 'I cannot believe what I'm looking at' after rare find
TV
"Everything is special about them, every single inch"
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Quiz: How well do you remember these 90s shops from Bristol's high streets?
Bristol Nostalgia
So many shops have been lost from our high streets over the past 10 years, but how many of our favourite retailers can you really remember
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Black History Month 2023: Celebrating the achievements of Black women in Bristol
Black History Month
Bristol is well known as a city rich in Black culture and heritage, with a history of social activism
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How Bristol used to party at the long lost Ashton Court Festival in unearthed photos
Bristol Nostalgia
Spot yourself, your friends and some great Bristol acts on stage in these nostalgic images from the 1990s and 2000s
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Temple Quay photos show how Bristol business district has changed
Bristol Nostalgia
Part of it used to be a car park
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Quiz: How well do you know Bristol from 2003
Bristol Live
A lot has changed since 2003, how well do you remember Bristol back then?
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Bristol's long-lost seaside resort that was once teeming with day trippers
Bristol Nostalgia
There was a dodgem track, fairground attractions and even a pool with diving boards
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Journey back to the 1980s with amazing unearthed photos of Bristol Temple Meads railway station
Bristol Nostalgia
Incredible images filed away for decades show former British Rail worker's nostalgic scenes of yesterday
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Unearthed photos of Bristol Zoo bring back long forgotten times
Bristol Nostalgia
It's a year since Bristol Zoo closed
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Quiz: How well do you know Bristol's past from our archive pictures?
Cabot Circus
This is a real toughie, with some pictures going back more than 50 years
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The gruesome mystery of a Bristol murder and a book bound in killer's skin
Bristol Nostalgia
John Horwood was the first man executed at Bristol Gaol - but his descendants believe he may have been innocent
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Remains of Bristol Castle given new protection after Historic England review
Bristol City Centre
The castle ruins in Castle Park have been designated a scheduled monument, while another section has been reclassified to Grade II listing
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Revisit 1980s glory days of popular Bristol market before IKEA arrived
Bristol Nostalgia
Unearthed photos show what a buzzing shopping destination Eastville Market used to be
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Inside eerie abandoned pub and popular soft play park near Bristol Airport
Bristol Nostalgia
Secret urban explorer’s images show the sad state of once thriving inn and children’s fun zone that shut seven years ago
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Inside little-known caves and deep freshwater lake hidden under Bristol suburb
Bristol Nostalgia
The magnificent - but treacherous - prehistoric chambers were forgotten for more than a century
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The gruesome past of former Bristol prison which is now a plush housing complex
Bristol Nostalgia
Thousands perished behind the walls now leading to one of Bristol's 'coolest' neighbourhoods
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The lost Bristol shop that was meant to be the 'jewel in Broadmead's crown'
Bristol Nostalgia
Millions of pounds was spent on the upmarket store, which included a restaurant-bar, beauty studio and a men's hairdressing salon. People were also very excited about the escalators
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Black FridayMartin Lewis issues warning to anyone using air fryers instead of ovensThe Money Saving Expert has been asked about the kitchen appliance switch a number of times, particularly as many have invested in Ninja and Tower air fryers during the Black Friday sales
A432 named as Bristol’s most traffic-clogged major road
Traffic & Travel
This was followed by the A38 and A37
DWP to change PIP assessments in crackdown on benefit cheats
DWP
The Department for Work and Pensions is planning to change the way people are assessed for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) in a bid to root out benefit cheats
How transport and getting around Bristol could change from next month
Local Elections
Voters will head to the polls on Thursday, May 2, with transport being a key issue for many
Deer return to National Trust park for first time in years after cull
Animals
The previous herd had to be culled due to high levels of bovine tuberculosis back in 2021, as the disease was severely impacting the health and welfare of the animals
HealthExpert has three grim health reasons never to go barefoot around pool on holidayHe has warned about viruses, infections and more
Some teachers to get £6,000 pay rise from September, Department for Education announces
Education
The government announced the bonus for some working in core subjects like maths, construction and engineering, as well as early years education
Morrisons issues important message to shop and café users
Morrisons
The supermarket chain is offering shoppers the chance to earn 100 More Cards points when they dine at one of its 396 cafes and 19 Brew Bars
Doctor issues weight loss hair and skin 'seek help' warning
Health
Weight loss can have effects on the body that some might not consider
Queen's favourite takeaway she'd send footman out to collect
The Queen
The Queen might have dined on some of the finest food in the world - but she was still partial to the occasional takeaway, and would send a footman to collect it
Black FridayMartin Lewis issues warning to anyone using air fryers instead of ovensThe Money Saving Expert has been asked about the kitchen appliance switch a number of times, particularly as many have invested in Ninja and Tower air fryers during the Black Friday sales
A432 named as Bristol’s most traffic-clogged major road
Traffic & Travel
This was followed by the A38 and A37
DWP to change PIP assessments in crackdown on benefit cheats
DWP
The Department for Work and Pensions is planning to change the way people are assessed for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) in a bid to root out benefit cheats
How transport and getting around Bristol could change from next month
Local Elections
Voters will head to the polls on Thursday, May 2, with transport being a key issue for many
Deer return to National Trust park for first time in years after cull
Animals
The previous herd had to be culled due to high levels of bovine tuberculosis back in 2021, as the disease was severely impacting the health and welfare of the animals
HealthExpert has three grim health reasons never to go barefoot around pool on holidayHe has warned about viruses, infections and more
Former footballer opens cupping salon in Easton
Easton
He quit his job seven months ago to open the shop on Stapleton Road
I tested Shark, Lakeland and Russell Hobbs steam mops - the best is now £50 off
Reach Review
Writer Narin Flanders compares three top spec steam mops and chooses her favourite features from each- one wins by far and a one off deal couldn't be more perfectly timed
Some teachers to get £6,000 pay rise from September, Department for Education announces
Education
The government announced the bonus for some working in core subjects like maths, construction and engineering, as well as early years education
Morrisons issues important message to shop and café users
Morrisons
The supermarket chain is offering shoppers the chance to earn 100 More Cards points when they dine at one of its 396 cafes and 19 Brew Bars