Bristol's burglary hotspots to get walkabout visits »
A series of Safer Bristol ‘walkabouts’ are taking place in Bristol’s burglary hotspots as part of an ongoing drive to reduce break-ins in the areas. Redland and neighbouring Cotham, Bishopston, Montpelier and Ashley Down, is a priority area as it accounts for 20 percent of the burglaries in Bristol but has just 10 percent of [...]
Council gives advice to students »
The new academic year should mean meeting new friends, learning new skills and experiencing a new city. Unfortunately it can also mean break-ins, accidents and inconvenience for local communities.
More than 13,000 students will be starting their first year studies in Bristol this September. Safer Bristol, the partnership of public agencies working together to make the [...]
Arscott and Robinson start for Bristol Rugby »
Lee Robinson and Tom Arscott are included amongst the starting XV to take on Bedford at Goldington Road this Saturday, KO 15.00.
Hoping to make it four wins in a row, Paul Hull has named a strong line-up to face top of the table Bedford, who have yet to concede a try in the 2009/10 Championship.
Off [...]
Stapleton Road to host "biggest street fair" »
Local people and businesses around Stapleton Road, Easton will join together on Saturday, 3 October, to celebrate all that’s good about their neighbourhood. The fair is free and is one of Bristol’s biggest street parties.
The day is open to all and promises a host of fun, including: two stages with live music and performances; stalls; [...]
Dawkins lecture at Bristol Festival of Ideas "sold out" »
Explore-At-Bristol has sold out of tickets in record time after announcing that they will be hosting a lecture by one of Britain’s leading scientists, Richard Dawkins.
375 tickets were sold out in two days, the fastest selling event Explore-At-Bristol has ever had.
Richard Dawkins will be giving a lunch-time lecture on the evidence for evolution as part [...]
Special food advice for Bristol elderly »
Older people using the city council’s day services are getting special advice and support to help them avoid food poisoning at home.
The city council’s Food Safety team will visit older people at two day centres and provide them with useful advice, information leaflets and easy-to-read fridge thermometers.
Remix wants to inspire kids about music »
Young people in Bristol, aged seven to 11 are invited to ‘get inspired’ about music this Saturday, September 26 by signing up for a five-week music-making course at Colston Hall.
Remix, Bristol’s Youth Music Action Zone, is running the course alongside Sing Up! – the government’s national singing programme. Both schemes are aimed at getting young [...]
Minister to visit Bristol’s Newest Academy »
Vernon Coaker MP (pictured), the Minister of State for Schools and Learners will be in Bristol on Wednesday 23rd September where he will be visiting Bristol Metropolitan Academy to meet with its new Principal Stephen Taylor. The Bristol Metropolitan Academy opened this September, replacing Bristol Metropolitan College, the new school built under the Building Schools [...]
Bristol Schools celebrate Ugandan landmark »
The 200th Ugandan teacher to visit a Bristol school as part of a long-running exchange programme will arrive in the city next week.
A group of 32 teachers and headteachers from Masindi in Uganda will be coming to Bristol, visiting classrooms, meeting parents and governors, and talking to children and young people about life in Africa.
Colston Hall celebrates refurb with free show »
Everyone is invited to join in celebrations marking the official, grand opening of Colston Hall’s shiny new foyer building this Friday. The opening promises a spectacular evening of free indoor and outdoor music starring some of Bristol’s best artists.
The event, which kick starts a 10-day celebration at the hall called ‘All About The Music’, has [...]
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