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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
Downs vans to be moved as site 'used as a toilet'
Bristol City Council says it's moving them as evidence found of it being used as toilet.
27 Nov 2025,2 mins
Expansion plans for Bristol Airport explained
Plans to expand on to common land aren’t going down well with some locals.
18 Nov 2025,4 mins
Storm Claudia brings yellow rain warning
BBC’s West’s Senior Weather Presenter Ian Fergusson looks at what it could mean.
13 Nov 2025,2 mins
The big changes coming to the city centre
BBC Radio Bristol’s Joe Sims looks at major changes to the Horsefair.
30 Oct 2025,4 mins
Part of the M4 closed this weekend
Details on the closure and how to get around it with BBC Radio Bristol’s James Diamond.
22 Oct 2025,1 min
Strikes impact CrossCountry passengers in the West
Rail passengers are being warned of ‘significant disruption’ ahead of strikes.
13 Oct 2025,1 min
What’s happening at Kings Chase Shopping Centre?
£5.5million will be spent on giving it an upgrade.
13 Oct 2025,2 mins