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Mid-18th Century park laid out around Dower House. The park is in a dramatic location on a hill overlooking the city of Bristol and is embellished by monuments and eye-catchers. Now bisected by the M32 motorway. Setting compromised by dense residential development. Park under pressure from heavy and occasionally anti-social use, particularly affecting park structures.

The ghost tale and backstory of the mysterious yellow M32 manor

The pub was included in our list of the pubs on the steepest pub crawl through Bristol

7 more ‘proper’ Bristol pubs make CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2023

Thousands flocked to Severn Beach every year during its heyday - here are 11 postcards sent by happy families.

11 postcards showing families enjoying Severn Beach in its heyday

There are plenty of popular options for house hunters to explore outside of Bristol and these are 10 of the happiest areas.

10 most happiest and in-demand places to live in and around Bristol

Bristol at its best

50 things you need to see and do in Bristol in 2023

Stills from a video of a man being baptised in flood water at a roundabout in Hartcliffe

Study is underway to improve street safety around Bristol

Here are 10 quirky Airbnb spots near Bristol to stay during this Summer

The 10 quirkiest Airbnb stays near Bristol

Located at the base of the Christmas Steps, Chance & Counters is a board game cafe perfect for a date night or group of friends with a few hours to spare. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of games on offer - a number which has steadily risen since its opening in 2016.

Ten Bristol streets with rude or strange names

10 things that make Bristol better than Bath

Surprisingly, this is nothing to do with the delicious cake which goes great with a cup of tea. The road is named after the Battenbergs, descendants of Prince Alexander of Hesse, but was misspelt.

Eight Bristol roads named after famous figures

How life in Bristol looked during the 1930s

Throwback to 2004 Bristol Balloon Fiesta with 19 fabulous pictures

Here are live updates for Friday traffic ahead of the May Bank Holiday Weekend.

M5 southbound traffic updates amidst May Bank Holiday rush

A female cyclist was pushed and ‘kicked repeatedly’ by teens as she tried to cross this bridge in Brislington.

Gang of teens ‘abuse and assault’ cyclist on south Bristol footbridge

Bristol’s 10 neighbourhoods with the fastest rising house prices

Raw sewage was dumped into Bristol’s harbour just 200m away from where the council’s wild swimming pilot will take place.

Study shows sewage pumped into harbour close to swimming pilot zone

Ahead of King Charles III’s coronation, we’ve selected 12 images showing how Bristol celebrated the coronation of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

How Bristol celebrated Queen Elizabeth II’s grand coronation

A man has died following a collision on the M5

Man dies in M5 crash

Three beaches close to Bristol have been included in a ‘most polluted beaches in the UK’ list.

Three beaches less than an hour from Bristol among UK’s most polluted

Live updates as police investigate a double stabbing in Stockwood.

Live Live updates on Stockwood ‘double stabbing’ as police arrest man, 61

A popular Bedminster McDonald’s is one of 57 Bristol restaurants to be given a food hygiene rating this week.

57 Food Hygiene Ratings dished out to Bristol diners

Do you recognise these people?

Child hospitalised after dog attack in busy Bristol park

The SS Great Britain will welcome visitors across the Coronation weekend.

SS Great Britain to serve afternoon tea to celebrate King’s coronation

Home and Away stars Ziggy and Dean will be in Bristol this week.

Stars of Australian show ‘Home and Away’ to appear in Bristol

Marcin Haberski died in a collision on the A38 Bridgwater Road in Barrow Gurney

Family make heartfelt tribute to ‘best dad’ who died in A38 crash

Richard Scott has enlisted medical negligence lawyers after his GP didn’t notice signs of his bowel cancer.

Dad enlists medical negligence lawyers after bowel cancer diagnosis

Here are the cheapest homes on the market in Bristol’s most affordable neighbourhood.

8 cheapest homes in Bristol’s most affordable neighbourhood

The Bristol Animal Rescue Centre has had an influx in dogs arriving over the Easter period. Here are seven currently available for rehoming.

Animal Rescue Centre’s plea to find forever homes for seven dogs

Almost eight sewage spills a day occurred in Bristol last year.

The 10 areas in Bristol with the most sewage pumped into waterways

The Town Hall Rich List has revealed Bristol City Council’s highest earning employees.

These are the highest earners at Bristol City Council

A 75 bus collided into a home in Bishopsworth in December after being hit by a car.

Man jailed for causing bus to crash into family home

A woman has been fined close to £1,500 for dropping a single cigarette in Staple Hill.

Woman fined £1,500 for dropping one cigarette on the floor

The BillyChip project was launched in 2019 after the ambulance driver passed away.

Charity with a touching backstory will partner Great Bristol Run

Grosvenor Hotel

Ten historic Bristol buildings at risk

Arramuxa Lowsley Williams passed away at just 20 at Bristol Royal Infirmary last year.

Some BRI patients granted exemption to Clean Air Zone charges in trial

Plans have been approved to transform Bristol Zoo’s historic Clifton site - here’s everything you need to know.

What is happening with Bristol Zoo’s Clifton site?

The Horseshow pub, in Downend, will close as it undergoes improvements.

Popular Downend pub to temporarily close as it undergoes renovations

There are currently seven plans for tower blocks across Bristol which could potentially change the city’s skyline.

The 10 huge tower blocks that could change Bristol’s skyline forever

There are currently nine pubs, bars and clubs for sale in Bristol - here is the full list with prices.

The 9 pubs and bars up for sale in Bristol - including a Wetherspoon

The A38 has been closed

A38 crash: Bristol traffic news updates as road near airport is closed

Bristol World visited on of the city’s many hidden gems - the University of Bristol’s Botanic Gardens.

Discover the botanic garden that is one of Bristol’s best kept secrets

Here are the 10 most expensive neighbourhoods to live in Bristol according to the ONS.

The most expensive neighbourhoods to live in Bristol

The second eat:Bedminster market was held on April 15 - here are 15 images showcasing the packed festival.

The packed eat:Bedminster festival which shut down East Street

‘Produce from small local suppliers is used in simple yet flavour-packed small plates formed around vegetables. They have a modern, sometimes intriguing style and inventive touches.'

The 19 Bristol restaurants recommended by The Good Food Guide 2023

Here are nine more dogs available for rehoming at the Holly Hedge Animal Sanctuary in Bristol.

Nine dogs looking for their forever homes in Bristol

Here are the 10 cheapest neighbourhoods to buy property in Bristol according to the latest ONS figures.

The 10 cheapest places to buy a home in Bristol