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Will Bristol transit system happen?
West of England Mayor re-ignites debate about mass transit system.
27 Jul 2026,4 mins
How long will this heatwave last?
An Amber warning for heat has been issued as temperatures remain high.
14 Jul 2026,5 mins
Bristol could drop to single A&E
Bristol could have a single 24-hour emergency department within the next decade.
01 Jul 2026,4 mins
Rare red extreme heat warning
Here’s everything you need to know, including expert health advice.
22 Jun 2026,3 mins
M4 Bridge finally open after three years
16,000 vehicles a day used the bridge between Yate and Bristol before it's closure.
19 Jun 2026,4 mins
What is money muling?
There's growing concern that young people are being targeted by criminals.
18 Jun 2026,4 mins
Bristol less affordable than London for renters
Average renters in Bristol spend five and a half months of their annual income on rent.
12 Jun 2026,5 mins
Where you can and can't fly an England flag
Councils around the West have asked residents not to hang flags on public property.
11 Jun 2026,3 mins
The Frenchay explosion: What happened
The details as of Tuesday afternoon following a house explosion on Sunday the 3rd of May.
05 May 2026,2 mins
The Frenchay explosion: What we know
The details as of Tuesday morning following a house explosion on Sunday the 3rd of May.
05 May 2026,6 mins
Where you're most likely to get caught speeding
Police figures show where in Bristol people are caught speeding most often.
30 Apr 2026,5 mins
Are high rises the answer to Bristol's housing crisis?
Plans and work are currently underway to build various tall buildings across the city.
15 Apr 2026,5 mins
Fire and explosions in Speedwell
40 firefighters and eight fire engines attended the scrap yard on Deep Pit Road.
13 Apr 2026,3 mins
The six day doctors’ strike
Resident doctors undertake a six-day strike in a long-running dispute over pay.
07 Apr 2026,7 mins
Arrests made following Bristol shooting
Three people have been arrested after a man was seriously injured during a shooting.
02 Apr 2026,4 mins
Bristol Airport plans for more flights and destinations
Plans have been submitted to expand again after increasing passengers to 12 million.
27 Mar 2026,5 mins
Bristol Harbour deaths lead to safety review
Police officer Rehaan Akhtar's death is one of the tragic cases triggering the review.
24 Mar 2026,3 mins
Where to get the lowest fuel prices
There's a way to find the best fuel prices in your area while the cost of oil rises.
16 Mar 2026,4 mins
14 months of further works and delays on the Portway
Lane closures will be in place but the Portway will remain open.
10 Mar 2026,4 mins
Council tax in North Somerset to rise by 9%
The government gave councillors permission to put council tax up more than normal.
25 Feb 2026,4 mins
The new patient hotel coming to BCH
The multi-million pound facility is for children who need ongoing treatment and therapy.
24 Feb 2026,3 mins
Could trams be coming back to Bristol?
Local leaders have been discussing a ‘vision for the future’.
12 Feb 2026,4 mins
When will water be back on for thousands in Kingswood?
A burst water main cut water to 9,291 houses and shut schools.
06 Feb 2026,4 mins
Burst water main cuts supply and closes schools
Schools are shut in the Kingswood area because of a burst water main on Tenniscourt Road.
06 Feb 2026,4 mins
Storm Chandra brings yellow rain warning.
BBC West weather presenter Ian Fergusson has all the details.
26 Jan 2026,2 mins
Storm Goretti: Yellow warning for snow and ice
BBC Radio Bristol’s Joe Sims looks at what the warning means for Bristol.
08 Jan 2026,4 mins
How storm Goretti could impact Bristol
BBC West’s senior weather presenter Ian Fergusson has the latest.
07 Jan 2026,2 mins
When the M4 is closed this week
The M4 between Bath & Bristol will be shut at certain times this week for Bridge repairs.
05 Jan 2026,1 min
‘Significant’ cultural items stolen in museum raid
More than 600 artefacts of significant cultural value stolen from Bristol Museum archive.
12 Dec 2025,4 mins
Why major road is closed for two weeks
All you need to know about the closure with BBC Radio Bristol’s Roz Hutchings.
01 Dec 2025,1 min