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Bristol Freighter 170 to undergo restoration at Aerospace Bristol
13+ hour, 58+ min ago (513+ words) A major conservation project is set to restore a historic freighter, believed to be one of the last surviving aircraft of its kind. The Bristol Freighter Type 170 was designed and built in the late 1940s and early 1950s by the Bristol Aeroplane…...
The huge tower blocks set to change Bristol's skyline
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (399+ words) One thing is certain in the immediate future of Bristol. Many, many new homes will be built. The city's huge housing blueprint, called a local plan, cements that fact and sets out where nearly 35, 000 new homes will be built by…...
Sir David Attenborough mural painted in Europe's largest street art festival
3+ week, 18+ hour ago (23+ words) A photo has been turned into a mural near Cabot Circus as part of Bristol's Upfest. Sir David Attenborough mural painted in Bristol...
How the Renters' Rights Act could change renting in Bristol
3+ week, 4+ day ago (925+ words) Bristol is the third most expensive place to rent in the country, according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS). Nearly 125, 000 people in the city rent privately - a quarter of the population, higher than the UK average of 19%. Typical private…...
Bristol Airport wants to expand again - what does it mean?
1+ mon, 13+ hour ago (1432+ words) Plans to expand Bristol Airport are back on the table - promising jobs and new destinations - but raising fresh concerns about noise, traffic and climate impact. Since 2018, the battle between the airport and campaigners has raged on, from the council chamber…...
Pat Lam: Bristol Bears boss unhappy with Newcastle Red Bulls pitch
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (461+ words) Pat Lam is attempting to lead Bristol into the play-offs in successive seasons Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam says he does not like the artificial surfaces being used in the Prem after a bad night for his team…...
Bristol Rovers v Cheltenham Town: League Two stats & head-to-head
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (187+ words) Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Bristol Rovers v Cheltenham Town in League Two. .. Bristol Rovers v Cheltenham Town League Two Scores & Fixtures - Position 4, 5, 6, 7: Promotion Play-off Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change....
The Prem: Bristol Bears thump Gloucester to keep play-off hopes alive
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (825+ words) Fitz Harding (right) scored Bristol's fourth try in the 32nd minute Tries: Marmion, Ravouvou 2, Harding, Penalty try, Jordan, Oghre Cons: Williams 5 Pens: Jordan 2 Tries: Barton, Gwynne Cons: C Atkinson Bristol Bears boosted their Prem play-off hopes with a convincing seven-try win…...
Welsh government wins Cardiff Airport legal battle against Bristol over "200m subsidy
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (500+ words) Bristol Airport has lost a legal battle against its rival aviation hub near Cardiff, over "205m worth of tax payers subsidy from the Welsh government. The Competition Appeal Tribunal rejected a claim that the money for Cardiff Airport in Rhoose was…...
Pat Lam: Bristol must regroup in Prem after cup exit says director of rugby
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (597+ words) Bristol's defeat in France was their third in three weeks in all competitions Pat Lam conceded Bristol have had far from an ideal three weeks as his side fell to another damaging defeat and exited the Champions Cup. The Bears…...