Stories from people and places in and around Bristol.
Radio Bristol,·55 episodes
The Bristol comedian stars in the new series of ‘Alma’s Not Normal’ on BBC 2 & iPlayer
07 Oct 2024,·14 mins
Meet the Cider makers who still produce it in the old ways.
27 Sep 2024,·4 mins
The history of the factory that made gun turrets and Hotpoint washing machines.
26 Jul 2024,·4 mins
Is Bristol’s biggest hidden gem in Kingswood?
An old building in the town could become a new concert venue and community hub.
28 Jun 2024,·2 mins
Is this Bristol’s worst neighbour?
For three years local musician Pete Dymond recorded full bands in his terraced house.
15 May 2024,·3 mins
Meet the therapy dog helping a Kingswood school
Blossom has been working with the pupils and teachers at Beacon Rise primary school.
19 Apr 2024,·3 mins
“I want a safe space for LGBT+ youth in Kingswood”
Cassandra Eyles is making a safe space for LGBT+ youth.
19 Apr 2024,·4 mins
What is Kingswood’s ‘Library of Things’?
From gazebos to popcorn makers the library of things is helping the people of Kingswood.
18 Apr 2024,·2 mins
Searching for the next Luke Littler in Kingswood
Luke Littler came through a darts organisation based in Kingswood.
The story of a Bristol toilet attendant who saw the shady secrets of the The Downs.
18 Jun 2024,·3 mins
Go inside the Bristol bar whose fittings come from the famous Mauretania cruise liner.
18 Jun 2024,·5 mins
This year is the 200th birthday of the man who created the ‘Plimsoll Line’.
Pete Sprachman from Bristol is one of the UK’s leading neon sign makers.
Tucked away alongside Blaise Museum you can find Blaise Community Garden.
17 Jun 2024,·3 mins
Paul Smith was born and bred in Hartcliffe, he spoke about his book on the suburb.
07 Jun 2024,·5 mins
Weston barber helping clients' mental health
Award winning barber Charlie Venn at ‘Lucky Sevens’ says he’s about more than just a cut.
08 May 2024,·2 mins
Would you pay £40 for fish n chips in Weston?
A couple from Weston-Super-Mare said they had to fork out almost £40 for two portions.
07 May 2024,·3 mins
Weston-Super-Mare trans Woman: coming out at 64
At the age of 64, Nicola from Weston Super Mare came out as a trans woman.
07 May 2024,·5 mins
Weston man builds bomb shelter in his garden
Paul Vincent collects wartime artefacts and keeps them in an original Anderson Shelter.
06 May 2024,·3 mins
Bedminster warehouse where 'Viz' mag was printed
Building on Phillip Street is now home to Bristol’s largest independent artists’ studios.
03 May 2024,·3 mins
The gruesome tale of a lion in a pub garden
A pub in Bedminster was once home to a lion which was involved in a grizzly tale.
02 May 2024,·2 mins,·
Corky my Guide Dog changed my life
Meet Jacqui and her Guide Dog Corky, and the puppy raisers that are changing lives.
25 Apr 2024,·4 mins
Gogglebox star “Bedminster means the world to me”
Marina shares why she loves BS3 and why moving there is the best thing she ever did.
25 Apr 2024,·1 min
The team making world famous balloons in Bedminster
Cameron Balloons have created some of the worlds most iconic balloons.
23 Apr 2024,·3 mins
From Radio Caroline broadcasts to shows by Stormzy, the Thekla has hosted key moments.
01 May 2024,·5 mins
