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General view of Turbo Island in Stokes Croft covered in graffiti and a pile of cardboard for a fire in the middle, on a grey and drizzly day. Large street art murals are visible in the background

Village green status could save 'Turbo Island'

The small corner, scene of impromptu parties, could be protected from development if it is granted.

Jeff Lovell wearing a light grey shirt and smiling at the camera. He has short white hair with dark grey patches, and is sitting in front of a white background.

Tributes paid to 'unique' former lord mayor

Jeff Lovell is hailed as the "king of Knowle West" and the "epitome of a nice guy".

Two girls standing in front of a vigil for Max and Mason, where flowers are laid against a railing and a stop knife crime banner

Knife crime up by 400 incidents in one year

A rise in incidents involving knives has resulted in a "tragic loss of young lives", police say.

Huge tree in planter on the side of some steps. The tree has outgrown the planter and roots are coming out of it.

Anger as council decides to fell city centre trees

The trees will be felled in Bristol city centre as part of a revamp.

A stock image of a person sleeping rough in a doorway, they are hidden by their sleeping bag and are surrounded by their belongings in rucksacks

Charity opens accommodation for 30 vulnerable adults

The initiative involves buying flats for some of Bristol's most vulnerable rough sleepers

The image shows an aerial view of Bristol, with the Floating Harbour in the foreground and the Cumberland Basin also visible. The houses and green spaces of Clifton Wood are also visible, as is the River Avon and much of the centre. The image is taken at dusk and many points of light are visible

Anger over potential 'fire sale' of council houses

Two new council housing projects could also be cancelled under Green Party plans.

A planter in the middle of a residential road has a green sign on with pictures of people walking, cycling and scooting which says "road open to."

Liveable neighbourhood trial paused after protests

Bristol City Council says it has been forced to pause the trial for the safety of contractors.

Blaise Castle in Bristol under a blue sunny sky with green grass and trees around it

Museum closures to be included in budget proposal

Closing the museums and changing library services are to be discussed by a city council.

Tents pitched up on the grass in the middle of the Bear Pit roundabout in Bristol

'It's been cold and horrible' say rough sleepers

The number of tents at one Bristol location grows as more people become homeless.