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Brand new 'eco-friendly' 24-hour McDonald's opens in Emersons Green
McDonald's
The new 74-seater fast food restaurant is creating around 120 new full- and part-time jobs
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Potential new sighting of missing Bristol student Jack O'Sullivan
Hotwells
Jack went missing around the Cumberland Basin in the early hours of Saturday, March 2
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Concerns over four new homes in village north of Bristol as roads ‘can’t cope’ with traffic
South Gloucestershire Council
Councillors claimed residents would inevitably drive everywhere, given the few amenities in the village
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Bristol's floating nightclub that's still going strong after decades
Bristol Nostalgia
Did you know there's a hidden Banksy at Thekla?
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Two Pro-Palestine protests to take place at the weekend
Israel-Hamas war
Both are calling for an end to the conflict in Gaza
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Man dies in head-on crash between BMW and Vauxhall Astra
Traffic & Travel
The collision took place on the A361 in East Cranmore at around 6.40pm on Wednesday, April 17, and involved a white BMW 1 Series and a green Vauxhall Astra travelling towards each other on the main road
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Hidden history of Bristol's feared institutions to be told at festival
Events
They were names to strike fear into the hearts of generations of Bristolians - from Mason's Madhouse and the Eastville Workhouse to Glenside and the Bedminster Union
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Plans for another huge student development set to be approved next week
Planning
It will be the final decision made before the election and the end of Bristol's elected mayor position
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Bristol fish and chip restaurant dubbed one of the best in the UK
Eating Out in Bristol
The beloved chippy has attracted rave reviews since opening
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Man jailed for shining laser at aircraft carrying more than 200 passengers
Airbus
Plane was on its way to Bristol Airport when it was targeted
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Fire-damaged bakery repairs in latest Bristol plans
Planning
This week’s round-up of notable planning applications submitted to the city council
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Stolen bikes 'top priority' for police after spate of thefts in single area
Crime
Police have also issued advice for bike and motorbike owners to try and prevent thefts
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Hundreds of new Bristol homes to be ready for 2025 on historic site
Redcliffe
It will finish off what started as the biggest single development site of the 2010s site in Bristol
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Much-loved Bristol adventure playground has been closed all year with no explanation
Things to do in Bristol
The playground has struggled to remain open permanently over the last 12 months
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Bristol ARC battles surge in abandoned animals
Bristol Live
Two litters of kittens and a fox are the latest additions
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Huge tree falls and crashes through caravan at holiday park
Weather
Strong winds blew down a tree which crashed through the master bedroom of the static caravan.
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Teenager discovers new kind of dinosaur in Bristol Channel
University of Bristol
Ruby Reynolds was just 11 when she found the first piece of a giant ichthyosaur that has now been confirmed as a new species
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Mayor's final speech event at Bristol Beacon cost taxpayers £5K
Politics
The Mayor of Bristol talked about his eight years leading the city with the TV historian at Bristol Beacon in March
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Bristol winemaker goes from allotment vineyard to Aldi shelves
TV
James Bayliss-Smith’s spritzes can now be bought at the discounter
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Bristol's first German Doner Kebab restaurant - opening date confirmed
Eating Out in Bristol
It is coming to Cabot Circus
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How Bristol City Council's political makeup could change after local elections
Local Elections
Power could be more evenly spread among different political parties in City Hall
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Man jailed for shining laser at plane with 200 people on board
Bristol News
In two separate incidents, Andrew Wilson shone a laser at a helicopter flying over Yeovil and a plane that was on its descent to Bristol Airport
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Baby girl in critical condition after being attacked by family dog
Hospitals
The child, who is under two, was badly bitten inside her home in Cheltenham on Sunday, April 14
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Man who dumped building waste near Bristol beauty spot caught out by receipt
Courts
Shane Parker was found guilty of fly-tipping and other waste related offences at Bristol Magistrates Court this week. It related to a fly-tip discovered in Hanham in September last year
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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
EducationSome teachers to get £6,000 pay rise from September, Department for Education announcesThe 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
Aldi 'do not eat' warning over popular food item as police launch investigation
Aldi
The recall was triggered by concerns that the product could possibly contain metal
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
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
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
EducationSome teachers to get £6,000 pay rise from September, Department for Education announcesThe 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
Aldi 'do not eat' warning over popular food item as police launch investigation
Aldi
The recall was triggered by concerns that the product could possibly contain metal