Bristol Zoo boss says ‘we’ve never seen’ a viable alternative plan
The boss of Bristol Zoological Society has defended the decision to close the Zoo and move to an expanded visitor attraction outside the city – and criticised those challenging that…
M48 Severn Bridge night closures to affect traffic until Friday
A carriageway on the M48 Severn Bridge will close for the next four nights this week for bridge maintenance works. Starting tonight (Monday, December 2), and lasting until Friday morning,…
Dangerous trees at two Bristol golf clubs to be axed in latest planning applications
Players and dog-walkers at a Bristol golf club could be ‘injured or possibly killed’ from falling trees and branches, according to new plans recently submitted. Each week Bristol City Council…
POLL OF THE DAY: Should MPs vote to ‘save the family farm’ in crucial Commons challenge? – VOTE NOW
This week, Kemi Badenoch’s Conservatives will force a vote on Labour’s contested plans to force more rural families to pay inheritance tax (IHT). Labour MPs are being urged to scrap…
Homan edges Hasselborg, Mouat tops Jacobs at Kioti National
ST. JOHN’S — Canada’s Rachel Homan defeated Sweden’s Anna Hasselborg 6-5 in the women’s final of the Grand Slam of Curling’s Kioti National on Sunday. The Ottawa skip made a…
Bristol scheme launched in mission to end sexual violence
A Bristol not-for-profit trying to end sexual violence and rape is providing universities in Bristol with thousands of self-testing DNA kits. Enough, which was launched in Bristol just over a…
Raptors takeaways: Tough coaching by Rajakovic, Barnes/Barrett connection and more
The Raptors played a strong game on Sunday and earned a win over the Miami Heat. Against a strong opponent they had to dig deep and win as a team…
Martin says time to ‘get on with the work’ following Ireland’s general election
Micheal Martin has insisted it is time to “get on with the work” after hailing his Fianna Fail party’s performance in Ireland’s general election. Fianna Fail is on course to…
RJ Barrett dominates at home for Raptors
TORONTO – RJ Barrett is putting the cooking in home cooking, dominating play whenever his Toronto Raptors play at Scotiabank Arena. Barrett, from neighbouring Mississauga, Ont., led all scorers with…
Manitoba HIV diagnoses up 130%: HIV program
New HIV diagnoses in Manitoba have increased 130 per cent in two years, according to data from the Manitoba HIV Program. 169 people were diagnosed and referred to the program…