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Let’s whisper it quietly among ourselves, as local democracy-loving friends, but we all know there are places in the local government landscape where the politics are tribal and staid. Many places are monolithic one-party states where no one else can get a look in. This is not necessarily intended to decry those local leaderships which are all-dominant – they can be successful, pioneering and bold, and they may face challenge from within their group. However, political diversity and a strong element of competition in local politics inherently provide greater scope for fresh thinking and c...

By Martin Booth, Monday Mar 15, 2021 In days gone by, ships sailing up the River Avon towards Bristol would unload their cargo of gunpowder in two sheds built next to the river in Shirehampton. The ammunition was stored here so that it would not accidentally ignite when in Bristol’s docks, with a private home known as the Powder House now within the Grade II-listed late 18th century stone jetty and sheds. Nowadays, most large ships no longer choose to make their way up the Avon. Instead, cargo is unloaded in Avonmouth, where the creation of a freeport – a key platform of WECA mayor Tim Bo...

Loganair boosts UK connectivity with two new routes Primary tabs 9th March 2021 Flights from Teesside to Bristol and the City of Derry to Liverpool will commence in May of this year The UK’s largest regional airline, Loganair has announced two new routes in a bid to boost connectivity within the region. The first new link to launch will be between Teesside International and Bristol, helping to connect the North East and South West of England. This will be the airline’s seventh connection to be implemented at Teesside. Photo Loganair (Johnathan Hinkles)  Following Ryanair’s recent deci...

As schools begin to fully reopen after lockdown, parents and carers across South Gloucestershire are being encouraged to find ‘joy in the…

All change at Temple Meads By Martin Booth, Friday Mar 5, 2021 Ambitions for Bristol Temple Meads to become “a world class rail interchange” for 22m passengers each year are part of new plans published for the future of the railway station and surrounding areas. Stretching from Temple Meads to the Paintworks, the Temple Quarter area, which encompasses much of St Philip’s Marsh, could see up to 10,000 new homes built. The area around the station “will be rejuvenated with housing, shops and hospitality outlets creating a new area of the city where people can live, shop, visit and social...