Mark Taylor | BristolWorld

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Mark has written features and news stories for regional and national newspapers and magazines for the past 25 years. He specialises in food and drink, and is an enthusiastic champion of local restaurants and pubs

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Matt Knight of John Wood’s Cycle Repair Centre on Hanham High Street

We visit Hanham High Street, where there’s a strong independent spirit

The railway station at Pill, which closed to passenger trains in 1964

The Bristol railway station set to reopen after more than 60 years

11 fascinating photos of how Bristol looked back in the 1970s

12 photos showing how Bristol city centre changed over the years

11 of the best beer gardens in Bristol for the sunny bank holiday

The Duke of Cornwall in Pill looks across the River Avon

The village pub near Bristol with great river views and cheap cider

The village of Pill is located on the south bank of the River Avon

We visit a time warp village near Bristol with real community spirit

Friends and family of 15-year-old Freddie Dixon have launched a crowdfunder

Bristol footballer, 15, fighting cancer receives ‘amazing’ response

10 Bristol pubs that make a great pub crawl of the medieval Old City

The new Thornbury Lounge will serve an all-day menu including the signature breakfasts

Bristol’s Loungers to open first cafe/bar in Thornbury

Swoon will open its second Bristol site in Wapping Wharf in June

Bristol favourites Swoon to open new gelato shop at Wapping Wharf

10 great places for outdoor eating in Bristol this Bank Holiday

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta returns for its 45th anniversary in August (photo: Paul Box)

Shuttle buses return to Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

Top 10 garden centres in the Bristol area, according to Google reviews

Lewis Capaldi plays low-key Bristol show before Glastonbury festival

Lewis Capaldi is joined by a fan to perform the song Someone You Loved at Bristol Marble Factory

Lewis Capaldi invites fan to sing with him on stage at Bristol gig

A large police cordon is in place in Knowle West

Melvin Square: Huge police cordon in centre of Knowle West

Weston-super-Mare has changed somewhat over the decades - and is set to change again with the award of new funding

We visit the seaside resort drawing in visitors from around the world

14 places on the ultimate pub crawl down Gloucester Road in Bristol

The 17th century George Inn at Abbots Leigh

The dog-friendly pub near Bristol where the cheapest pint is now £5.20

The king prawn pizza at B Block

We tried the restaurant near Bristol serving the best pizzas for miles

Severn Beach

We visit the Bristol resort once called ‘the Blackpool of the West’

Inside The 49p Shop in Brislington, which sells thousands of items

Aladdin’s Cave for bargain hunters where items are priced from 49p

The monopoly board you’ve all been really waiting for.....

The Bristol Monopoly Pub Crawl - cheapest to swankiest boozers

The cheapest fish and chip shops in Bristol according to our readers

The Cossham Inn in Kingswood has closed just 18 months after reopening under new management

Bristol pub closes down suddenly just 18 months after relaunch

The Ship Inn in Keynsham

The oldest pub in Keynsham closes its doors suddenly

Gallagher Retail Park at Longwell Green

Car park firm hits back at claims of ‘disgusting’ fines at retail park

Greystoke Gardens in Southmead, Bristol

Police issue update after ‘suspicious’ death of woman in Southmead

A firefighter checking the building after the fire in East Street

Firefighters rush to Bedminster blaze in the early hours

10 fascinating photos showing how Henbury has changed over the decades

8 amazing photos of Stockwood and how it has changed over the years

B&Q - a woman was fined for returning to the car park at a Bristol store

‘I went to Bristol B&Q for a £2 paintbrush and got a £60 parking fine’

The damage caused by a fire in Sunnydene in Brislington

Neighbours rush to help family of six in suspected arson attack

8 incredible photos that show Bristol buses over the decades

Star Wars fans turn out in force at Retro Bristol store in Brislington

The Talbot pub in Mells dates from the 15th century

Village less than an hour from Bristol named as one of Britain’s best

Imperial Retail Park in Hartcliffe

Three teenagers arrested after knifepoint motorbike robbery in Bristol

8 fascinating photos of how Bedminster has changed over the decades

The double beef burger and chips on the menu at Beeses

We visit the riverside bar that’s still the best-kept Bristol secret

8 incredible old photos of St Nicks Market in Bristol over the years

The 8 things you can buy for 49p or less at Bristol’s cheapest shop

Police would like to speak to this man after an incident at OMG club

Police appeal after man assaulted on dancefloor of Bristol nightclub

10 amazing old photos showing Bristol Harbourside over the years

Bristol Cocktail Weekend early bird tickets are on sale now

Bristol Cocktail Weekend: venues taking part and how to get tickets

Project leader Jenny Foster inside Sparks, which opens in the old M&S store this weekend

Meet the woman breathing new life into the old M&S in Bristol