JJ Donoghue
Bristol Post
United Kingdom
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Property asking prices in the South West region fall after 'frenzied' period
An expert says the market is "cooling" after a surge in demand → Read More
The men-only festival near Bristol which 'celebrates masculinity'
A men-only festival in the Westcountry is about to enter its fourth year. MenFest takes place an hour's drive away from Bristol, in the Blackdown Hills on the border between Somerset and Devon. The festival's website describes it as "an exploration and a celebration of masculinity" and it's billed as a place where around 300 men go to express themselves and "co-create a safe space and strong… → Read More
Plans for indoor skydiving venue at Cribbs Causeway face uncertain future
A Greggs drive-through will now be built on the land planned for the skydiving venue → Read More
Drivers could be taken to court after 'ignoring' Staple Hill road closure
'Many motorists' were ignoring the closure according to police → Read More
Eurovision 2023 shortlist: Marvin Rees 'very disappointed' after Bristol misses out
Bristol has been left off the final shortlist of possible host cities → Read More
Two nurseries closed temporarily under investigation near Bristol
Ofsted suspends a nursery's registration when 'a child or children may be at risk of harm' → Read More
People urged not to use disposable barbecues amid 'extremely high' fire risk
The hot weather has led to a 'significant' fire risk → Read More
Key road into University of West England campus to face months of roadworks
A key road into the main University of West England campus is set to face months of disruption due to roadworks. Coldharbour Lane, which connects the A4174 to the university's Frenchay campus, is in need of work to improve flood resilience, according to South Gloucestershire Council. The work will start on August 22 and is expected to last around four months until December 19, although the… → Read More
Bristol Animal Rescue Centre issue 'urgent' appeal for public support
Bristol Animal Rescue Centre is appealing for help from the public to replace its veterinary clinic, which offers care to thousands of animals each year. The shelter is the largest and longest-standing in the city, and has been taking in homeless dogs and cats since 1887, reports the Mirror. Its animal care unit opened 25 years ago, but it still has the same X-ray machines, surgical tools and… → Read More
New images revealed for controversial £8m South Bristol youth centre
Details have emerged about the controversial Youth Zone → Read More
Firefighters called after 'disposable barbecue' sparks grass blaze on the Downs
The local MP said it could have been "a lot worse than it was" because of the hot and dry weather → Read More
East Bristol has lost most pharmacies in England since 2016
And there are concerns that more pharmacies could close soon → Read More
Vincenzo's owner suffering 'sleepless nights' and could be left bankrupted amid plans to demolish restaurant
There are plans to build student flats on the site of the long-running restaurant → Read More
Best views from city centre car park floor which could become rooftop bar
A campaign has been started to turn the top floor of the Trenchard Street car park in Bristol city centre into a rooftop bar. A petition has been started by the owner of the Crafty Egg cafe chain, Ben, and he has told BristolLive that he thinks the space would be perfect for a venue offering up beers, street food and entertainment. "There's no better view of Bristol," he said. A spokesperson for… → Read More
Gaol Ferry Bridge closure date finally announced after months of delays
The bridge will close for between six and nine months → Read More
Marks and Spencer bans disposable barbecues in all of its shops
High street retailer Marks & Spencer has announced that it will no longer sell disposable barbeques in any of its stores. The retailer announced the store-wide ban on Twitter, ahead of weather forecasters predicting a heatwave for the UK in the coming days. M&S tweeted: "We'd already stopped selling disposable barbecues near national parks and in London but given the unusually hot and… → Read More
'Life changing' programme for marginalised young people launched by Bristol community worker
'There's nothing like this as a package in the UK that I've seen' → Read More
Man banned from every Sainsbury's store for life claims he did 'nothing wrong'
He has vowed never to return to the supermarket unless he gets an apology → Read More
Trial date set for man charged with Claire Holland's murder
A trial date has been set for the man charged with the murder of missing woman Claire Holland. Claire, from Lawrence Weston, went missing in Bristol's city centre 10 years ago and has not been seen since. Today (August 5) Darren Osment appeared before Bristol Crown Court for the first time charged with killing her, after he was arrested on Tuesday, August 5. The judge set a date of March 13,… → Read More
Plans for rooftop bar on city centre car park 'could be good idea'
Some think it's a good idea but others are worried about losing car parking spaces → Read More