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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
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Scaled-down Thornbury Health Centre revival leaves councillors 'perturbed'
Politics
The proposed redevelopment of the former hospital has suffered 30 years of setbacks
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WECA poaches Bristol City Council top boss with £19K pay hike
Politics
Stephen Peacock will become the new chief executive of the combined authority on £205K a year
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Socialists standing in Bristol local elections say main parties are ‘voice of big business’
Local Elections
The Trade Union and Socialist Coalition has a pledge to refuse to make any budget cuts to public services
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Holiday destinations that could fine you up to €2,000 for vaping - including Spain
Travel
Brits who vape and plan on heading to Spain, Turkey, Portugal, Italy, France, Greece, USA and Australia this year are being warned
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Ryanair denial as British Airways found to be cheaper on some routes
British Airways
Consumer champions say you should not always assume budget airlines like Ryanair, Jet2, easyJet and Wizz Air are cheapest
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Reduced South Gloucestershire bin collections prompt 'foul smells and health crisis' warning
South Gloucestershire
There are calls for the "short-sighted" decision to be scrapped
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DWP rule that stops parents claiming benefits will stay, says PM
UK & World News
Rishi Sunak has said the Government will not be scrapping the rule that restricts how much money parents can claim
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DWP PIP payments could be stopped for more than one million people
DWP
The UK Government is considering stopping Personal Independence Payments (PIP) for more than one million people with mental health conditions and replacing them with talking therapies
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Bid to protect South Bristol wetland that’s a haven for wildlife and migratory birds
South Bristol
Just under 19 acres of the Ashton Vale fields are protected as a village green, meaning the land cannot be built on
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DWP plan 'to change' PIP benefit after Prime Minister comments causes concern
Labour Party
Rishi Sunak spoke about his worries about Pip “being misused” sparking fears in one woman with cerebral palsy that it could 'increase hatred towards disabled people'
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WASPI campaigners fury as compensation delayed again as Parliament postpones bill
DWP
The proposed legislation was first presented by SNP MP Alan Brown and has cross-party support including MPs from the Consevatives, Labour and the Liberal Democrats
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Planning enforcement in Bristol has almost no staff to investigate cases
Bristol City Council
The Government placed the city council's failing department into special measures last month
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Rishi Sunak announces major changes to DWP and benefits system
UK & World News
He said it was about “eligibility, about who should be entitled to support and what kind of supports best matches their needs”
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Kebab van owner wins licence despite 'breakfast competition' fears
South Gloucestershire
South Gloucestershire Council approved the application at a licensing hearing
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Bristol MP thanks NHS as she shares cancer diagnosis
NHS
Karin Smyth has undergone two operations and is recovering at home
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GPs may lose power to give sick notes to force millions back to work
UK & World News
Since 2020, the number of people out of work due to long-term sickness has risen significantly, reaching a record high of 2.8 million people
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New Jamaican restaurant opening at Bristol’s Harbourside this summer
Eating Out in Bristol
A few neighbours living nearby had raised concerns about noise, but didn't attend a licensing hearing
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Farm shop owner denies villagers' 'mini-Glastonbury lies and rumours' as booze and live music licence granted
South Gloucestershire Council
South Gloucestershire councillors approved a premises licence despite fears the venue will hold raves and become 'mini-Glastonbury'
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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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WASPI campaign's DWP compensation fight is far from over as MP backs calls
DWP
The WASPI campaign has been fighting for compensation for women who were affected by changes to the state pension age - and the battle is far from over
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Warning as Brits not aware of big change to enter EU countries in six months
European Union
Concerns have been raised that people have no idea of a massive post Brexit change which could lead to delays at airports
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DWP accused of 'threatening' carers for 'honest mistakes'
Labour Party
If individuals earn more than the £151 weekly pay limit, even as marginally as 1p more, they must refund the entire week's carer's allowance
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Tory MP loses whip over allegations he misused funds to pay 'bad people'
Conservative Party
Mark Menzies is alleged to have used thousands of pounds given by donors to fund medical expenses
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