LEADING figures in Bristol have encouraged local residents to get involved with National Science and Engineering Week, which runs this year for a ten day period, from 6-15 March. A range of activities are on offer, with a particular emphasis on encouraging young people to learn more about the opportunities that science and engineering can ...
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An award which was launched to recognise the contribution women make to the communities in which they live and work is celebrating its 10th year. More than 40 nominations have been received by Bristol Women’s Forum for the 2009 Women Who Make a Difference Award which this year also celebrates International Women’s Day. The number ...
Bristol City Council welcomes the £5 million Big Lottery Fund grant to provide young people with their own space and facilities in the city centre. Led by Young Bristol, the ‘MyPlace’ project will use the old Bridewell Police Station to provide a venue with a climbing wall, outdoor ball court and fitness suite, a health ...
NewsThe council is asking for views and comments on its new powers to penalise moving offences in the city’s bus lanes using Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) equipment. Bristol’s buses carry 100,000 people to work every day and the council is keen to see more commuters take up this congestion-busting option, by improving confidence in the ...
NewsA Rapid Transit Route linking Temple Meads in Bristol and Ashton Vale in North Somerset, via Bristol city centre, is the subject of a major scheme bid to government from the West of England Partnership. The route is part of £170 million package of transport improvements planned or already underway across the West of England ...
NewsThe MP for Bristol, Kerry McCarthy MP, has lent their support to Carers UK’s national carers’ rights campaign, urging...
Bristol schools, youth groups & businesses share ideas to realise youth talent A major development is underway in Bristol...
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