Bristol, United Kingdom Travel News

Traders in Staple Hill have launched a petition after HSBC announced plans to close its branch in Broad Street.

The University of the West of England will award the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Arts to Carolyn Hassan in recognition of her outstanding contribution, in her role as Director of the Knowle West Media Centre, to community cohesion, social justice and support for schools and colleges in the local community.

If you're looking for ways to get into the holiday season but also break out of the yuletide rut, we've got you covered.

A number of First bus services will be diverted in Bristol as a result of the Remembrance Day services.

For most people unlocking a door or buttoning a shirt are simple, everyday tasks.

Bristol has been promised a light show to remember this Christmas. After a disappointing display in Broadmead last year all the stops have been pulled out to put on a glittering show that will light up all the main shopping areas and the harbourside.

A firm has suspended its parking fines at a Bristol car park because the rules are too confusing for customers.

The city council has defended proposals to close help centres across Bristol, denying they are driven by cutting costs and staff.

Sheila Hayward talks to Gerry Brooke about her recently published grandmother's life story - Harriet's Family.

Actors from popular Bristol drama Skins unveiled a mural in Stokes Croft to encourage young people to get tested for a sexually transmitted infection.

Advenurous types swapped travel tales with Charley Boorman at a Bristol book signing.

Most polar explorers are Sir Ranulph Fiennes types - aristocratic men with chiselled jaws and steely eyes.

Bristol Saracens battled back from trailing 17-5 10 minutes before the break to pile up 34 points without reply and ease past Old Richians 39-17 in front of visiting RFU chief executive Francis Baron to reach the Gloucestershire area semi-finals of the Senior Vase.

Online Bristol consumer Barry Richards went shopping for a new TV with his young son, only to be shown pornography.

Bristol traffic is thundering past as Sarah Cox and Hilary Light stand outside the St Mary Redcliffe Sixth Form College building.

Children and staff at St Mary Redcliffe Primary School were in the pink on the last day before the half-term holiday.

A Bristol company with more than 40 years' combined experience of organising tours, conferences and incentive travel abroad appears to have ceased trading.

Premium store Harvey Nichols is to open a new temporary festive food shop in Quaker's Friars early next month.

BRISTOL: Volunteer minibus drivers are required for day trips and other local events at Bristol Dial-a-Ride. Full training provided and volunteer expenses paid.

Parents in north west Bristol have seen their dream of a new secondary school move a small step closer.