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Miniature railway opening date postponed

The railway, originally planned for Easter, will now open in July.

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Reform and Greens aim high in volatile mayoral contests

Smaller parties are looking to cause an upset in mayoral contests in Hull and the West of England.

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Fact-checking the West of England mayoral election

From new hospitals to scrapping bus lanes, do the candidates' pledges stand up to scrutiny?

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Dance festival blocked as music 'form of torture'

The council said it was given noise level readings "scribbled on pieces of paper" in 2024.

One of the new goalposts in place on a green space in Charfield. Pictured on a sunny day, with housing in the background, surrounded by a brick wall.

Anger over removal order for community goalposts

Villagers in Charfield were told new goalposts, donated by the local community, were "flytipping".

Some of Bristol distinctive multi-coloured Victorian-era houses arranged in terraced streets in Totterdown are viewed from the air.

Weca mayoral elections: What you need to know

People will select the new mayor of the West of England Combined Authority on 1 May.

A head and shoulders image of Conservative Weca candidate, Steve Smith. He is wearing a dark grey jacket and pale shirt which is open at the neck

Weca mayoral elections: Steve Smith

Steve Smith is the Conservative candidate for the West of England Combined Authority election.

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Weca mayoral elections: Ian Scott

Ian Scott is an independent candidate for the West of England Combined Authority election.

Mary Page wearing a purple top and black cardigan. In the background is a train coming into the station platform where she is standing.

Weca mayoral elections: Mary Page

Mary Page is the Green Party candidate for the West of England Combined Authority election.