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Illegal tobacco, THC vapes and cannabis seized in Bedminster
The operation forms part of ongoing work to tackle organised crime, anti-social behaviour and street-level drug dealing
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West of England supports Better Transport Week
The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (WECA) – alongside partners Great Western Railway (GWR) and Network Rail – have proudly supported Better Transport Week with a visit to Ashley Down, the West's newest train station, and the soon to be opened Eastern Entrance of Bristol Temple Meads.
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Police won’t support proposed 20mph on Lansdown Road in Bath
The council says the reduction from 30mph would be appropriate as Lansdown Road is residential.
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Bath & North East Somerset secures funding to extend Park & Ride evening services
Residents and visitors in Bath & North East Somerset can benefit from improved evening travel, as the council has successfully secured funding from the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (WECA) to continue extending Park & Ride bus services later into the evening.
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New bus services to launch across the region
New bus services will be launching in July across the West of England, connecting even more communities in the region.
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New footbridge installed at Bristol Brabazon station
A major milestone has been reached with the installation of the accessible footbridge at the new Bristol Brabazon railway station on the former Filton Airfield site.
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Broadmead lighting, sails structure and food kiosks to be removed ahead of junction transformation
Preparatory work will take place this June on and around Union Street’s junction with The Haymarket and The Horsefair, including removing the Bristol Shopping Quarter sails, to make way for the area to be remodelled.
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Drug-driver jailed for fatal crash killing cyclist
Daniel Booth, pictured, was 16 times over the drug-drive limit when the Mercedes he was driving collided with a cyclist in South Gloucestershire.
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Bristol data tools risked wrongly flagging victims and suspects, Children’s Commissioner ‘deeply concerned’
Bristol City Council data tools used to predict risk of child exploitation may have wrongly identified individuals, the Cable learns, raising concerns about possible historic harm caused before they were quietly decommissioned. The post Bristol data tools risked wrongly flagging victims and suspects, Children’s Commissioner ‘deeply concerned’ appeared first on The Bristol Cable.
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Bath welcomes first electric buses and first repowers in the West of England
The next phase of bus electrification in the West of England was unveiled this week with the region’s first repowered vehicles from First Bus.
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Consultation opens on Keynsham bus gate which is already in use
Keynsham Town Council strongly supports the proposed bus gate, and said it is already in place.
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Cycling and walking boom with £4.5bn for thousands of new routes and safer crossings
More than half of short journeys in towns and cities will be walked, wheeled or cycled by 2035 under new national targets announced by the Department for Transport. The new Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy sets a national target for people to hit the pavement or pedals for 55% of short trips in towns and for 60% of children aged 5 to 16 to travel actively to school by the same year.
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Bath set for road and travel improvements
Essential work to fix roads and improve walking, wheeling and cycling routes across Bath city centre is being carried out from the end of May onwards.
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Daily direct services between Bristol, Bath and Oxford return after 23-year absence
Direct services between Bristol Temple Meads, Bath Spa and Oxford will run every two hours from today (Monday), providing daily links between the three destinations for the first time in more than 20 years.
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Two new School Streets set to start in Bath
Pupils will have a safer, healthier start and end to their day thanks to two new school streets being introduced by Bath & North East Somerset Council.
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Two new School Streets set to start in Bath
Pupils will have a safer, healthier start and end to their day thanks to two new school streets being introduced by Bath & North East Somerset Council.
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Two new School Streets set to start in Bath
Pupils will have a safer, healthier start and end to their day thanks to two new school streets being introduced by Bath & North East Somerset Council.
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What's it like to rent in England's most expensive city?
Tenants in Bristol say they spend nearly half their wages on rent as costs reshape everyday life.
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Free school summer holidays bus travel scheme boosts young people, research finds
Free bus travel during the school summer holidays helped children and young people in Bristol travel more independently and spend more time with friends and family, new research led by University of Bristol has found. It also enabled them to take part in activities and access opportunities that may otherwise have been unavailable to them.
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Four convicted of grooming and raping teenage girl in Bristol
Three men and one 17-year-old boy were found guilty by a jury at Bristol Crown Court on Friday 26 June.
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Lives at risk if crumbling New Cut river walls aren't repaired, report warns
Bristol City Council needs to find £50m over five years
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Bath set for road and travel improvements
Essential work to fix roads and improve walking, wheeling and cycling routes across Bath city centre is being carried out from the end of May onwards.
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Bath set for road and travel improvements
Essential work to fix roads and improve walking, wheeling and cycling routes across Bath city centre is being carried out from the end of May onwards.
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New transport hub opens in Pill’s precinct
A new transport hub in the heart of Pill has officially opened, providing improved facilities for residents, visitors and local businesses.
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Bristol Walk Fest returns with new city-wide walking route
To celebrate the launch of the festival, Bristol City Council, alongside festival partners Go Jauntly and with support from the local Ramblers and Bristol Walking Alliance, has unveiled the Bristol Ring, a new 33‑mile walking route across the city.
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Launch of Blue Badge parking survey
People who use a Blue Badge are being invited to share their thoughts on what it is like to travel and park across the city.
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Winterfield Park, Paulton
<span>Winterfield Park, Paulton </span> <span><span lang typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>Anonymous</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-06-14T09:03:54+01:00" title="Sunday, June 14, 2026 - 09:03">Sun, 06/14/2026 - 09:03</time> </span> <div class="govuk-body split"> <div>Category </div> <div>Temporary Traffic Regulation Order</div> </div> <div class="govuk-body split"> <div>Date published</div> <div><time datetime="2026-06-11T12:00:00Z">11 June 2026</time> </div> </div> <div class="govuk-body legislation split"> <div>TTRO restriction type</div> <div> <div>Temporary prohibition of use by vehicles</div> </div> </div> <div><p class="text-align-justify"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-size:16.0pt;">Notice is given that Bath and North East Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regu
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25-003 (FAIR ASH, B3114 BRISTOL ROAD, STRATFORD LANE, WEST HARPTREE VILLAGE)
<span>25-003 (FAIR ASH, B3114 BRISTOL ROAD, STRATFORD LANE, WEST HARPTREE VILLAGE)</span> <span><span lang typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>Anonymous</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-06-18T08:34:05+01:00" title="Thursday, June 18, 2026 - 08:34">Thu, 06/18/2026 - 08:34</time> </span> <div> <div>Category </div> <div><a href="https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/taxonomy/term/2781" hreflang="en">Permanent Traffic Regulation Order</a></div> </div> <div> <div>Date published</div> <div><time datetime="2026-06-18T12:00:00Z">Thu, 06/18/2026 - 12:00</time> </div> </div> <div> <div>Legislation</div> <div> <div><a href="https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/taxonomy/term/2790" hreflang="en">Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984</a></div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Related document </div> <div> <div> <h3 class="file file--mime-application-pdf file--ap
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Sparke Evans Park Bridge reopens with new accessible ramp
Sparke Evans Park Bridge reopened to the public once again on Friday 22 May, following a major refurbishment and improvement works, restoring this vital crossing over the River Avon.
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(26-030) (A37 PENSFORD HILL & NEW ROAD, PENSFORD)
<span>(26-030) (A37 PENSFORD HILL & NEW ROAD, PENSFORD)</span> <span><span lang typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>Anonymous</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-06-25T09:26:47+01:00" title="Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 09:26">Thu, 06/25/2026 - 09:26</time> </span> <div> <div>Category </div> <div><a href="https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/taxonomy/term/2781" hreflang="en">Permanent Traffic Regulation Order</a></div> </div> <div> <div>Date published</div> <div><time datetime="2026-06-25T12:00:00Z">Thu, 06/25/2026 - 12:00</time> </div> </div> <div> <div>Legislation</div> <div> <div><a href="https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/taxonomy/term/2790" hreflang="en">Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984</a></div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Related document </div> <div> <div> <h3 class="file file--mime-application-pdf file--application-pdf"><a href=
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Bath welcomes first electric buses and first repowers in the West of England
The next phase of bus electrification in the West of England was unveiled this week with the region’s first repowered vehicles from First Bus.
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Man jailed for multiple sex offences against children
Xung Luong, from London, has been jailed for eight years after committing the acts between 2014-2021.
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Behind The Nomination: Chloe Hope
Chloe’s journey into policing started long before her first day on the job.
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Planning to propose this Valentine’s Day? Come along to our wedding venue open day
Anyone interested in planning a wedding, civil partnership, baby naming or renewal of vows is invited to come along to our Poole Court Open Day in Yate on 11 February, between 10am and 3pm. Poole Court is a delightful historic Victorian mansion located near the town centre in Yate, South Gloucestershire and is ideal for: […]
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Dott launches new WEST SummerPass and Free Sunday Unlocks promo
Dott today announced the launch of a new special pass (the “WEST SummerPass”) and a “Free unlocks” promo on Sundays to make shared micro mobility even more accessible for residents of the West of England.
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Over 40s in South Gloucestershire encouraged to have their NHS Health Check
Anyone in South Gloucestershire who has received an invite from their GP to attend a NHS Health Check is encouraged to go for their free assessment. The NHS Health Check programme, commissioned by South Gloucestershire Council, is part of a world leading initiative provided by local GP practices. The programme’s objective is to facilitate early […]