Cost of living

Are you fed up of ever-rising electricity bills? New solar panel tech could be the solution you’ve been looking for.

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Best home energy efficient lighting: eco-friendly low-cost bulbs

Best home energy efficient lighting: eco-friendly low-cost bulbs

These are the lowest earning neighbourhoods in South Gloucestershire based on household earnings.

South Gloucestershire’s poorest neighbourhoods based on average income

These are the 10 richest neighbourhoods in South Gloucestershire based on average household income.

South Gloucestershire’s richest neighbourhoods based on average income

These are the neighbourhoods with the lowest household earnings in Bristol, according to the ONS.

Bristol’s 10 poorest neighbourhoods based on average income

Martin Lewis has given an update to households still waiting to receive a cost of living payment (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis reveals the best charities for help with overcoming debt

Martin Lewis with the TV Expert award in the winners' room at the National Television Awards 2022 at OVO Arena Wembley on October 13, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Martin Lewis reveals how to cut the cost of train tickets

Arnside Road in Southmead has new flower beds and benches

We discover the buzzing hub of Southmead

Data from the Census 2021 has revealed the five most deprived areas across Bristol.

The five most deprived areas in Bristol, according to the Census 2021

Consumers are being urged to watch out for energy-draining ‘vampire’ appliances this Halloween

Watch out for energy-draining ‘vampire’ appliances this Halloween

Gaol Ferry Steps at Wapping Wharf was almost deserted when we visited on Saturday lunchtime

We visit Wapping Wharf where footfall is down since the bridge closure

The DWP has revealed when the second cost of living payment will land in Bristol bank accounts.

DWP reveals date second cost of living payment will arrive for Bristol

Bristol’s water supplier Bristol Water has been given the go ahead to charge customers more - here’s why.

Eleven water companies fined - is Bristol on the list?

City Hall at College Green, Bristol.

Bristol City Council energy bills more than double

Renters line up outside City Hall to hand in personal testimonies about their renting experiences in Bristol

Rats, mould and unsafe gas boilers - Bristol renters speak out

St Werburghs City Farm is crowdfunding to raise money for the winter

St Werburghs City Farm launches crowdfunder to keep ‘vital’ services

Bristol Don’t Pay is demanding action to help those impacted by a rise in energy prices

Support growing in Bristol for energy bill campaigners Don’t Pay

A garden cabin in the Cotham/Kingsdown area is being rented out for £800 plus bills

Renters’ fury over garden cabin rent - with landlord access required

Emma Murray, manager of Bristol North West Foodbank in Avonmouth

Food bank warns of drop off in donations amid dramatic spike in demand

Simon Shilton says some of his staff have had to rely on foodbanks.

Bristol firefighters relying on foodbanks in cost of living crisis

Energy bill discount scheme 2022: Who in Bristol is eligible for new £400 fuel rebate & how to receive it?

Energy bill discount scheme 2022: Who in Bristol is eligible?

How to get the cost of living payment in Bristol 2022?

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A new £13.5m animal ‘mega-hospital' has opened in Bristol

First look at huge new £13.5m animal 'mega-hospital' in Bristol

We visit the farm shop cafe in a picturesque village near Bristol

Police would like to speak to this man after the incident in Redfield

Police release CCTV image after sexual assault in Bristol