The current view of Bristol Cathedral from the corner of the Floating Harbour by the Arnolfini over the roof of the V-Shed.(Image: Conversation PR)Plans for a rooftop bar in the Harbourside have been approved unanimously by Bristol city councillors Councillors decided this would be minimal and that not only could people get a better sight just yards away from one small section in front of the Arnolfini on Narrow Quay where it would be partially blocked Cllr Fabian Breckels (Labour St George Troopers Hill) told the meeting: “It’s an excellent idea “The impact on the views of the cathedral is minimal – it’s a view from one spot Sign up to receive daily news updates and breaking news alerts straight to your inbox for free here “It’s going to be a fantastic place for a summer drink or a bite to eat.” Westbury-on-Trym & Henleaze) said: “I find some of Historic England’s reasoning a bit inconsistent because they were quite happy to put a tower block in between Christmas Steps and Totterdown houses and spoil that view “It’s a view [of the cathedral] that you have to be over a certain height to see anyway and you can just walk a little way and see a better view “It will be a great addition to the Harbourside and boost the economy Cotham) said: “I was slightly concerned at the idea that public benefit could simply be economic growth and that would be enough to overcome the heritage objection “That was not a precedent I would be happy to set and I want to make very clear that my support for this scheme applies largely to the fact that this is a nighttime economy venue and the nighttime economy is in very serious trouble “All members of this committee will remember occasions where we were desperately trying to refuse something in order to save a pub that we believed was viable but where there were huge arguments to say that it wasn’t Bishopsworth) said: “Back at the agenda meeting a couple of weeks ago it looked as if officers were minded to recommend refusal “That perplexed me and I thought it was really odd “My memory went back several years ago to when members overturned at committee the proposed recommendation for refusal and approved the Bristol Arc which was the glazed canister which would be viewing the Harbourside “We deemed the alleged heritage harm to be utterly bogus and minimal if it existed “If Bristolians and visitors could view the surrounding heritage assets from this roof terrace Windmill Hill) said: “This would benefit the business community whether or not it actually benefits the public is not really likely because you have to buy a drink or a meal to gain those views from the rooftop.” She asked whether the committee could add a condition so that access could be free to everyone Bristol City Council deputy head of planning Jonathan Dymond the benefits did not have to be visible or accessible to the public to be classed as genuine public benefits He said: “Frankly the job of the hospitality sector is difficult enough without Nimbys turning up on a roof terrace and sitting there gassing and not buying a drink.” Ward Cllr Patrick McAllister (Green Hotwells & Harbourside) said: “Members will be aware of how the nighttime and leisure economy in our city is struggling “Creating a destination venue like the V-Shed can only be to the benefit of this vitally important social and economic sector “It will be a landmark that attracts people to our waterfront spending in the local economy and meeting a latent demand that is clearly evident from the public support for the proposal “Opening up the rooftop to public access would create new views of several Bristol heritage assets and points of interest from a far superior vantage point than ground level.” Thirty residents wrote in support of the application There were also objections from Historic England and the council’s conservation and urban design officers while the authority’s economic development and sustainability teams were in support Just our brilliant content presented in the best way possible Get your free one-month trial by visiting the 'Premium' tab on the BristolLive app now (auto renews annually at £19.99) A man in his 50s died outside a Lidl supermarket in Bishopsworth, Bristol, following a major emergency response. The incident occurred on Friday, January 24, prompting the deployment of multiple emergency units including an air ambulance and hazardous area response team. Despite the efforts of medical teams at the scene, the man was pronounced dead at the location on Whitchurch Lane. The man's family have been informed of his death. The man was pronounced dead at the location on Whitchurch Lane A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: "At 11.20am on Friday 24 January we were made aware of a medical incident outside a store in Whitchurch Lane in Bishopsworth." "Sadly a man in his 50s was pronounced deceased at the scene, despite the efforts of medics," the spokesperson added. The police confirmed the death is not being treated as suspicious. The police spokesperson said their thoughts are with the man's family. A spokesperson for the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) detailed the extensive emergency response to the incident. "We were called at 11.14hrs on Friday 24 January to an incident In Bishopsworth, Bristol," the SWASFT spokesperson said. The ambulance service deployed multiple units to the scene, including a double-crewed land ambulance, an air ambulance, and a rapid response vehicle. A first responder and the hazardous area response team were also sent to the location. The store was shut for the rest of the day, before reopening as normal the following day. Co-op’s store in Fleet, Hampshire, re-opened today (Friday, 14 March) following a major makeover which has been described as creating a ‘fresh and more spacious’ new look and feel. With the Bishopsworth Road store in Bedminster Down (Bristol) relaunching on Thursday (13 March). Both stores act as a fulfilment hub for the convenience retailer’s leading quick-commerce service, with orders picked fresh in the local store and delivered quickly and conveniently in the community. They also both benefit from new refrigeration to reduce energy consumption, and offer soft plastic recycling. Added services include a cash machine providing access to cash in their communities, payment services via PayPoint, Costa Coffee Express and, parcel collections and returns. Both stores are around 2,000sq ft, and support around 27 local jobs across the two sites. Supporting UK farmers all of Co-op’s fresh meat – including in its ready meals, pies and sandwiches – is 100% British. Member prices create additional value for Co-op’s member-owners, with personalised offers for Co-op members and lower prices on the products shoppers buy most. Roshan Sharma, Co-op’s Fleet store Mmanager, said: “The whole team is delighted to relaunch Fleet’s Co-op – it has been totally transformed with a more spacious look and added services to serve the community.” Matthew Berryman, Co-op’s Bishopsworth Road store manager, added: “We pride ourselves on being able to deliver the quality, choice and value which can be enjoyed by everyone, and really look forward to welcoming our members and customers back into their new-look Co-op store following the extensive refit programme. We’re here to contribute to local life and conveniently serve and support our community.” At the start of the year Co-op revealed that up to 80 Co-op stores across the UK would undergo major refurbishment in 2025, in addition to the convenience retailer’s ambitions for convenience growth and to open an additional 75 new shops this year across both its own estate and Franchise operation. 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The death is not being treated as suspicious A file has been prepared for the coroner and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death will be investigated A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: "At 11.20am on Friday 24 January we were made aware of a medical incident outside a store in Whitchurch Lane in Bishopsworth Sadly a man in his 50s was pronounced deceased at the scene "The man's family have been informed and our thoughts are with them A file has been prepared for the coroner." A spokesperson for the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) said: “We were called at 11:14hrs on Friday 24 January to an incident In Bishopsworth, Bristol. We sent one double-crewed land ambulance, an air ambulance, a rapid response vehicle, a first responder and the hazardous area response team to the scene.” The store employs 16 people and will now include an enhanced range of fresh produce, a Costa Coffee express machine, a focus on food-to-go and meal deals, Fairtrade products, and an in-store bakery. Parcel collection and return services available through Amazon will also feature. The store, on Bishopsworth Road, is also now a ‘fulfillment hub’ for Co-op’s ‘quick commerce service’, with online home delivery available through Deliveroo and Uber Eats. The new store has extended opening hours too, and will be open from 6am to 11pm every day. New refrigeration units and self-scan tills have also been installed. The store will also be a location for soft plastic recycling. “The whole team is delighted to relaunch Bedminster Down’s Co-op,” said store manager Matthew Berryman. “We pride ourselves on being able to deliver the quality, choice, added services and value which can be enjoyed by everyone, and really look forward to welcoming our members and customers back into their new-look Co-op store. We’re here to contribute to local life and conveniently serve and support our community,” he added. A number of banks are offering bonuses just for switching(Image: John Keeble/Getty Images)Four Bristol branches are among 136 being closed by Lloyds Banking Group It announced the cost-cutting exercise yesterday The closure plan comes weeks after Lloyds made a change to allow customers of Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to any of its brands for in-person banking. It said that all workers at the affected branches will be offered jobs elsewhere in the company. The closure plan will bring the Lloyds brand down to 386 branches, Halifax down to 281 branches and Bank of Scotland to 90 branches once completed. Lloyds said the decision was down to customers shifting away from banking in person to using mobile services. Transactions across these branches fell by an average of 48% over the past five years as customers used its app more for payments, Lloyds said. A spokeswoman for the business said: “Over 20 million customers are using our apps for on-demand access to their money and customers have more choice and flexibility than ever for their day-to-day banking. “Alongside our apps, customers can also use telephone banking, visit a community banker or use any Halifax, Lloyds or Bank of Scotland branch, giving access to many more branches. Customers can also do their everyday banking at over 11,000 branches of the Post Office or in a Banking Hub.” next to the Cater Business Park(Image: Google Maps)A shopworker in Bristol was taken to hospital after two teenagers smashed a bottle of wine on his head when he tried to stop them stealing it The member of staff at the Lidl store in South Bristol suffered a head injury and needed hospital treatment for cuts and continued to be closed and cordoned off for all of Tuesday morning Police are appealing for witnesses to what happened and said two other people were also trying to steal from the store at the same time Read next: A38 in Bedminster to finally reopen this week Read more: Police warning after teens smash windows at special school with hockey sticks The incident happened at around 8.25pm on Monday evening, August 5, at the branch of Lidl next to the Cater Business Park on Whitchurch Lane between Bishopsworth and Hartcliffe "It's understood the staff member had challenged two teenagers - a male and a female - who were attempting to steal wine," a spokesperson for Avon and Somerset police said store security prevented a slightly older couple from stealing steaks Enquiries at the scene continue this morning The injured man needed hospital treatment for a laceration to their head from a bottle Thankfully he was discharged following treatment The route will connect St Anne's with areas of Brislington, and end in Bishopsworth(Image: Bristol City Council)Councillors for Brislington East have said the returning 36 bus route will serve 'many of Bristol's most deprived areas' which runs between St Anne's and Bishopsworth was originally cut by First Bus after being deemed 'unprofitable' Buses in Bristol are privatised which means they need to make a profit to run thanks to funding collected through the Bristol Clean Air Zone The two councillors had been campaigning for the bus to be returned to link people in and around Brislington with healthcare services and libraries they told residents that the route serves 'many of Bristol's most deprived areas' The 36 will go between St Anne's and Bishopsworth It's route was outlined in the Facebook post from the councillors: They explained that their could be further funding for more routes, but that there isn't a clear picture on how that would work yet. "The government has allocated new Bus Grant money for 2025/6 but as yet we don’t know how much Bristol will receive." The post outlined. "However, Tim recently spoke to First Bus about trying to co-ordinate the night time X39 and the No 1 between Bristol Temple Meads and Arnos Court so that they don’t both come at the same time and then leave you with 30 minutes’ wait for the next one!". The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today we couldn't find that page";var n=e.querySelector("h2");return n&&n.remove(),{staticContent:e,title:t}},d=function(e){var t=document.createElement("button");return t.innerText=e,t.classList.add("error-page-button"),t},f=function(e){var t=document.createElement("div");t.id="recirculation-404",t.classList.add("brand-hint-bg");var n="\n \n \n Tick here if you would like us to send you the author’s response BISHOPSWORTH ROAD - BEDMINSTER DOWN - NORTHBOUND - BRISTOL Accident cleared on Bishopsworth Road Northbound from Ilchester Road to A38 Bridgwater Road Bedminster Down Road junction is fully reopened following the earlier RTC which closed parts of the junction Bishopsworth Road Northbound blocked due to accident from Ilchester Road to A38 Bridgwater Road 20 MAR 2025BookmarkBedminster Down Rd (Image: Google)A rush hour crash at a busy junction in Bristol caused delays this afternoon There was heavy traffic at the junction of Bishopsworth Road and Bedminster Down Road following the crash TravelWest has told drivers to expect delays following the crash with Bedminster Down Road southbound to Bridgwater Road blocked/closed Bishopsworth Road northbound to Bedminster Down Road blocked/closed reports: "Bishopsworth Road northbound blocked due to accident from Ilchester Road to A38 Bridgwater Road A MAN has died at a Lidl supermarket following a serious medical incident Cops and paramedics rushed to the scene at the store in Bishopsworth, Bristol The man's family have been informed and his death is not being treated as suspicious A file has been prepared for the coroner and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death will be launched A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: "At 11.20am on Friday 24 January we were made aware of a medical incident outside a store in Whitchurch Lane in Bishopsworth "A file has been prepared for the coroner." A spokesperson for the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) added: “We were called at 11:14hrs on Friday 24 January to an incident In Bishopsworth a first responder and the hazardous area response team to the scene.” For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ will be reconfigured to support the growing levels of traffic The Lime Kiln scheme, which is being funded by the UK Government’s Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP), has a provisional start date of spring 2025. The scheme aims to improve the travelling experience for all road users including pedestrians, cyclists and bus passengers heading into the future The original proposal, which went into a consultation which lasted six weeks in February and March, included a new bus lane on Colliters Way (southbound). The bus lane was scrapped following feedback from the public and additional modelling work cycling and wheeling crossing facilities including on the eastern arm of Colliters Way and vital work to improve drainage in the area to alleviate surface water Access to the local farm will also be improved The changes will form part of the wider improvement of infrastructure needed to support additional traffic in light of the new Banwell Bypass. An increased traffic capacity was also needed as future housing developments are built and the expansion of Bristol Airport takes place Further details of the works will be shared at a later date will be revealed closer to the spring 2025 start date and when required Councillor Hannah Young, Executive Member for Highways and Transport at North Somerset Council said: “I am very pleased to say that the Lime Kiln roundabout scheme of improvements will now be going ahead living and working in North Somerset it’s really important that we make changes to the road infrastructure in this location to cope with the increase in all forms of traffic “Thank you to everyone who took the time to give feedback on our initial proposals – your insights have played a vital role in the scheme’s evolution I realise that the disruption of roadworks can be very frustrating so we’ve recently reviewed how we can learn from previous road schemes to make sure we are doing everything within our powers to minimise the impact in this location Lime Kiln will form an important part of our wider vision for delivering the vital infrastructure needed to support our communities today and tomorrow.” was still widely praised by the education watchdog and received a rating of "good" The ‘Good’ rating is a downgrade from the ‘Outstanding’ rating received in the previous inspection back in December 2012 the inspection framework has changed and therefore the change in grading reflects the new standards which educational establishments must adhere to The primary school has 469 pupils on the school roll and teaches children from the ages of three to eleven as it includes a nursery. The school - which was inspected in June this year - had its pupils praised for being “active and responsible citizens who support the community” in the recent Ofsted inspection READ MORE: Primary school on outskirts of Bristol celebrates 100 per cent pass rate in reading SATs READ MORE: Academy with more than 2,000 pupils downgraded by Ofsted following inspection was appointed in September 2023 and was widely praised alongside pupils and staff by Ofsted Ofsted gave particular praise for the school’s response to “below-average results” in reading and mathematics SATs in 2023 where the quality of education has “improved significantly” since Mr Stannard’s appointment Ofsted said: “The new headteacher has brought a fresh eye to the curriculum enabling staff to build on existing strengths Changes have been made to the curriculum and to how it is taught “Pupils demonstrate the school values of resilience They know and understand the school rules of ‘be friendly and respectful “Pupils are active and responsible citizens who support the community Pupils host and attend the café church service at the local church raise money for charity or write to the prime minister to raise concerns about fair trade Pupils describe their school as a place where everyone is welcome.” Pupils told inspectors that they enjoy the vast array of activities on offer at the school the leadership opportunities including helping within the playground as well as the trips and residential visits which “bring learning to life” Staff are also on hand to stamp out bullying at a very early stage Looking for Bristol Parenting top stories in one place? Sign up for our newsletter here St Peter’s Primary was also praised for an “ambitious and well-sequenced” curriculum which allows pupils to establish firm foundations in learning to develop throughout their time at the school Ofsted added: “The impact of the well-taught curriculum has been significant Pupils produce a range of high-quality work.” Despite having an above-average proportion of special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) pupils staff are able to adapt the curriculum to ensure that SEND pupils receive the same education as their peers This means that the skills of each pupil are well developed during their time at the school some subjects are less developed and some pupils end up with gaps in their knowledge Pupils struggle to “connect new content with what has come before” Support is given to pupils and their families through the use of ‘windmill’ and ‘lighthouse’ teams which has also ensured that persistent absences have greatly declined and attendance has increased across all groups of pupils Reading is a top priority at the school which makes pupils develop a love of reading Staff told Ofsted that they appreciated Mr Stannard’s methodology in introducing positive changes at St Peter’s Primary Ofsted said: “Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school and the education that their children receive.” The Western Slopes are a green lung between Knowle West and Hartcliffe Way(Image: Google Maps)Ahead of the 2024 general election we’ve taken a closer look at all the constituencies in our area Bristol South has been a stronghold for Labour since the 1930s and is also one of the seats least affected by the boundary changes which have seen the electoral map of the West of England redrawn in time for the July 4 election Sitting Labour MP Karin Smyth is standing again to represent Bristol South a constituency she has represented since 2015 The only boundary that has moved this time around is to shift a large part of Knowle either side of the Wells Road into Bristol East instead so now only the Filwood council ward part of Knowle West is still in Bristol South The list of Labour MPs who’ve represented Bristol South is long-remembered in the constituency They tend to get elected and stay for years Bristol South has had just four different MPs since 1945 - an astonishing 79 years William Wilkins was the Labour MP here from 1945 to 1970 Michael Cocks was elected from 1970 to 1987 went from the tabloids’ ‘Red Dawn’ figure to a key player in the New Labour Government’s Treasury Karin Smyth has been the MP for nine years now The candidates at this election are: Jai Breitnauer (Green) South Bristol is unusual in that it has elected local councillors from all four parties back in May but it would be a huge shock if there was anything other than a Labour victory in this Labour stronghold Around one in four people in the constituency live in social housing there are some parts which are among the most socio-economically deprived areas in the country The NHS, welfare, transport and education are key issues in South Bristol - like the inequalities which see life expectancy ten years shorter in some areas of the constituency compared to in Bristol Central, or which see less than ten per cent of school leavers go on to university, while 100 per cent of 18-year-olds do in Clifton got into politics in part sparked by the long-running special education needs scandal in Bristol - she has children with special needs The Greens will be hoping some of the ‘Green surge’ which saw them take effective control of City Hall in May will improve on their fourth-place position in 2019 particularly in the older Victorian streets of Southville Liz studied at Bristol UWE and going on to work as a swimming teacher in local leisure centres before working with charities and becoming a dedicated campaigner for a life-saving drug for children with Cystic Fibrosis “My priorities are protecting our wonderful green spaces and investing in our health services throughout the community,” she said proper road resurfacing and ‘keeping Bristol as the best city to live she got involved in the campaign sparked by the killing of Max Dixon and Mason Rist in Knowle West arranging for Max’s mum Leanne and other campaigners to lobby the Conservative Government minister in Westminster Andrew Brown was elected for Hengrove and Whitchurch in 2021(Image: Supplied)‌A familiar face in South Bristol politics - Andrew has been a Lib Dem councillor in Hengrove Park and Whitchurch for three years “Andrew is standing for a fair deal for the South of Bristol - after years of having a Conservative government nationally but a Labour MP and a Labour Council locally people here know that this part of the city is being left behind with health services stretched to breaking point and a lack of investment in local public transport and our environment,” a Lib Dem spokesperson said Andrew will work to tackle these issues so as to make a real difference to the lives of Bristol South constituents as well as seeking to address national policy issues such as the need for urgent action on Climate Change the SDP candidate in the Bristol South constituency at the 2024 General Election(Image: Neil Norton) Neil describes himself as a Brummie born-and-bred. He lived in Weston-super-Mare for 11 years and moved to Hengrove in Bristol South a year ago. He stood for the SDP in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park - and was beaten by Andrew Brown - and stood for parliament in North Somerset in 2015 and 2019 “As a local resident based in Hengrove; this is an area that has been neglected by both the local council and government I will represent the local community and listen to residents concerns,” he said deprivation and sadly in recent over-development of alleged “affordable” housing The state of Bedminster High Street is unbelievable The local Green councillors have let their area become a glorified building site by building ridiculous student housing developments and turning buildings into HMOs often attracting undesirable people Considering there are numerous homeless people and families in the city; why are students top priority These are only temporary residents and will bring little to local communities,” he added Karin Smyth MP at the launch event of TBY2 the new facility at the Bottle Yard in Hengrove Karin Smyth worked for the NHS before becoming Labour MP for South Bristol in 2015 where each one of us has equality of opportunity to fulfill our potential supported by each other and by a democratic accountable and responsive state,” she said “Bristol South is one of the most economically deprived constituencies in the country with some parts in the 10% most deprived nationally my political passion to fight on behalf of the people of Bristol South and build the fairer society I want to see for myself and my family “Before becoming an MP I worked in the NHS as a manager, most recently for the NHS Bristol Clinical Commissioning Group. The NHS is my passion, and I am proud to be Labour's Shadow Health minister,” she added. Richard Visick, the Reform UK candidate in the Bristol South constituency at the 2024 General Election(Image: Richard Visick) Most people’s reactions to Richard Visick’s name on the ballot paper focussed on the fact it said he lived in Gibraltar. On the Reform UK website, he said he is now a non-practising lawyer, but had worked as a ‘consultant solicitor’ for a leading Bristol-based law firm for nearly ten years. “My legal expertise and hands on experience of the ups and downs of business will help me to boost new business in Bristol South and help those in my constituency fight back against bureaucracy,” he said. “I would like to see the constituents of Bristol South being able to influence immigration policy and immigrant hotels in their area. “I have a keen interest in healthcare. I have purchased and managed residential care homes, including mental health care & invested in medical technology companies. My experience in this sector will help me to improve local healthcare services in Bristol South. I would also advocate for including alternative and complementary healing methods alongside NHS services,” he added. Elly-Jayne Cox has been jailed(Image: Avon and Somerset Police)A woman has been jailed for her role in the far-right riot in Bristol assaulted a police horse and spat at officers during the evening of violence on Saturday She pleaded guilty to violent disorder and was jailed for 26 months at Bristol Crown Court The court heard how she used "vile language" throughout the riot also launched objects into crowds of people at Castle Park Her offending was captured in footage taken during the disorder Judge Hart said she “will never understand” why she behaved as she did She added that Cox showed “extreme violent behaviour” towards police officers and members of the public Detective Chief Inspector Tom Herbert said: “The behaviour and actions of Cox on that day were truly disgusting and completely intolerable “She was front and centre of the disgraceful violence and disorder throughout the evening and has rightly been handed a lengthy prison sentence as a result “She is the 28th person to be sentenced for their involvement in the shameful scenes we saw that day and most of those have received custodial sentences.” For the full list of far-right protesters jailed, arrested, or wanted by police after the Castle Park riot, click here. Avon and Somerset Police have launched an urgent public appeal to find him Officers say Norcott has links to the Hartcliffe Bishopsworth and Withywood areas of Bristol Police have released a picture of him to help the public identify him Former Horfield church earmarked for new homes could be yours for £100,000 Bristol garden centre for sale for £5m Avon and Somerset Police said: "If you see Norcott We are appealing for the public's help to locate wanted 44-year-old Mark Norcott. He has links to the Hartcliffe, Bishopsworth and Withywood areas of Bristol.If you see him, or know of his whereabouts, call us on 5224057875. pic.twitter.com/xbNR8bHYni There have been reports of an unpleasant smell across South BristolMystery surrounds the source of a ‘gas cloud’ which sparked a series of complaints and reports from people across a large area of South Bristol on Monday evening (November 11) People from Ashton Gate and Ashton Vale to Bedminster Down Bishopsworth and Highridge reported a sulphurous ‘eggy’ smell lingering in the air from around 7pm which manage the gas supply infrastructure in Bristol said it received ‘multiple’ calls from people reporting the smell of gas and engineers were dispatched to scour the area looking for the source But the source was not found by the experts who reassured people it wasn’t a gas leak from the pipes and there was no danger to the public A spokesperson for Wales and West Utilities said the engineers in the area reported that it was likely to be what they call a ‘gas cloud’, where the smells from industrial processes, or waste treatment areas, build up in still weather conditions and drift around a wider area. There are a number of present day industrial and waste sites, and historic landfill sites on the south western edge of Bristol that it is believed could be the source of the smell. “Yesterday (November 11), we received several calls reporting a smell of gas in the BS3 area of South Bristol,” a spokesperson said. “Our engineers visited affected areas and carried out all our necessary safety checks, but there were no readings of gas in the air and this smell has not been caused by a leak from our gas network. "However, if anyone ever smells gas, thinks they have a gas leak, or suspects carbon monoxide poisoning, they should call us on 0800 111 999. Trained colleagues will take their call, give them advice, and our engineers will be there to help, day or night,” he added. Police and paramedics rushed to the incident(Image: Google Maps)One person has been taken to hospital after an emergency service response in Bishopsworth. Eyewitnesses reported Queens Road was 'completely blocked' by police cars and ambulances for several hours on Thursday afternoon (January 25).. Police and paramedics were called to Queens Road at around 5.25pm to a concern for welfare incident. A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police told BristolLive one person was taken to hospital. Emergency services were at the scene until around 8.40pm, when police officers left. One eyewitness reported on social media: "No access to top of Queens Road, completely blocked off lots of police cars and ambulances." A police spokesperson said: "We were called shortly before 5.25pm yesterday evening to a concern for welfare incident in Queens Road in the Bishopsworth area of Bristol. "Police officers and paramedics attended and one person was taken to hospital. Officers left the scene at 8.40pm." which could become an off-licence open seven days a week the applicant seeks permission for ‘sale of alcohol’ from Monday to Sunday between 6am and midnight The largely residential location of the Post Office has seen hundreds of signatures being added to petition forms at local businesses Ang Huygens from Cafe Ang said: “Everyone is in an uproar about it and loads of people are signing the petition Read next: Henleaze neighbours 'appalled' by plan to build house on green space Read next: Ashton Gate Sporting Quarter: Council tells waste firm 'see you in court' in row over noise “Everyone is thinking it will be taken on as a Post Office and will be wound down to an off-licence,” she said adding that there is already a convenience store used by local residents said: “I have lived here for 44 years and it is a quiet road so we just cannot see it is viable and there is already a convenience store down the road I don’t understand why a liquor licence or being open from 6am to midnight?” she said She predicted that the only foot traffic would be from two secondary schools in the area and people going to and from work She said: “Replacing our local Post Office with an extended-hours convenience store offering alcoholic beverages until late at night is a recipe for turning the heart of our village into a magnet for uncontrolled litter Bishopsworth Conservative councillor Richard Eddy added: “The heart of Bishopsworth village is overwhelmingly residential and the loss of a much-valued community Post Office with access to cash changing facilities for those without convenient banking branch membership “While councillor Kevin Quartley and I support local retail businesses offering a diversity of is services offering off-sale booze until midnight every day is utterly excessive and it is likely to lead to more noise This controversial licensing application is completely abhorrent,” he said urging residents to have their say before public consultation closes on October 17 Any member of the public wishing to comment on the licence application can email: licensingonline@Bristol.gov.uk with reference to Premises Application 23/04456/PRGRT. The Tythings pub in Bishopsworth(Image: The Tythings)It was a community pub with a bad reputation but after looking almost certain to be closed down knocked down and become the latest piece of Bristol’s history turned into a block of flats this landmark pub in Bishopsworth has not only risen but is now thriving with a growing reputation for decent food The Tythings stands on the inside of one of South Bristol’s many forks in the road as the paths out of the city and up towards the Dundry Slopes fan out and divide Take the right fork at Bishopsworth’s old swimming pool and you’ll soon be faced with another fork with the left road taking you on to Withywood and up Dundry Hill and the right taking you out of the city across Highridge Common an imposing Victorian pub that is further evidence of Bishopsworth’s previous life as a Somerset village outside the city of Bristol Read next: One of Bristol's newest pubs might just be the 'coolest' the city has to offer Read more: The traditional South Bristol pub that's more popular than ever with the modern feel of a much newer pub - its spruced up floorboards hefty iron log burners in the fireplaces and warm decor gives the feel of something you might find up Gloucester Road or North Street rather than a traditional South Bristol pub And it’s gaining a growing reputation for the food starting with a mixture of small plates that could serve as starters or as a tapas-style combination meal The pizzas are a thing of beauty but the main courses show off the range on offer - a curry The pub recently expanded its opening hours to go to a noon opening time seven days a week and that’s further evidence of the popularity of its lunches and daytime food offering - there’s a decent range of sandwiches and salads including a fish finger sandwich that is a real treat The pub has successfully managed to establish itself as a family-friendly one thanks in part to the principle that most of the things on the main menus can come in kids portions - something not every pub has grasped the concept of The Tythings pub in Bishopsworth has a growing reputation for great traditional food(Image: The Tythings)So this could be one of those family-friendly lounge-style bar/restaurants in a market town with a heavy emphasis on decent meals throughout the day and evening but The Tythings is also big enough to be other things too showcases some of the city’s best singers and covers bands with live music that could be anything from a rock band blasting out The Killers or singer leading a classic singalong to something a bit different with a country and western band It’s quite the turnaround from the dark days of the pub’s previous life the pub was shut down by its owners Star Pubs and Bars in 2018 after a series of incidents and remained closed for more than 18 months They spent north of half a million pounds completely transforming the pub, creating a new undercover outside dining area, turning the inside from the kind of pub you might turn right around and walk straight back out of, into one where people bring three generations of their family for a birthday meal. Manager Sarah took over and the pub reopened as The Tythings in November 2019 to quite a stir in South Bristol. But after a busy Christmas, just as the new pub was beginning to get back on its feet, Covid hit, and the rest of 2020, and pretty much a lot of 2021 was a write-off. Since then, The Tythings has gradually emerged and established itself as one of the places to go for a good family meal in South Bristol. in Bishopsworth (Image: Google Maps)There are delays due to a 'traffic problem' in Bishopsworth this afternoon (February 13) The number 75 First West of England bus service is being diverted as a result of the congestion The incident has reportedly taken place on Highbridge Road There is traffic both ways from Cutler Road to Church Road First West of England said that the 75 service is being diverted via King George Road Queens Road and then Grange Road before returning to the regular route They have apologised for any inconvenience caused READ MORE: Bristol city centre coffee shop taken over by film crews Inrix says: "Delays due to traffic problem on Highridge Road in both directions from Cutler Road to Church Road. Diversion - bus 75 via King George Rd, Queens Rd and Grange Road." This is a live blog. Scroll down for updates. Inrix reports: "Traffic returned to normal on Highridge Road in both directions from Cutler Road to Church Road." Comments19:06KEY EVENTTraffic 'back to normal'Traffic monitoring website Inrix says: "Traffic returned to normal on Highridge Road in both directions from Cutler Road to Church Road." Comments18:26Toby CoddDelays remain on Highbridge RoadThe latest log from Inrix says: "Delays due to traffic problem on Highridge Road in both directions from Cutler Road to Church Road. Diversion - bus 75 via King George Rd, Queens Rd and Grange Road." "The road is currently closed at the junction with Cutler Road." Comments17:16Toby CoddBus diverted SERVICE UPDATE - 75Our 75 service is currently diverting due to an incident on Church Road/Bishopsworth Services.We're diverting via King George Rd, Queens Rd and then Grange Rd before continuing the regular route.We do apologise for any disruption caused by this. Comments17:16Toby CoddInrix latestInrix says: "Delays due to traffic problem on Highridge Road in both directions from Cutler Road to Church Road. "Diversion - bus 75 via King George Rd, Queens Rd and Grange Road." A Bristol family's home, partially destroyed by a double-decker even though their Christmas plans have been dashed The Rich's were all in their house in Bishopsworth when a First West of England bus crashed into the side of the property just before 10pm on Thursday night (16 December) who lives with his parents at the two-storey home was just about to sleep when he was disturbed by the collision and then my mum just said: 'a bus has just gone in the side of the house.'" "Tried to get what we could out - all the clothes I'm wearing now are still and we just tried to get out the house as quick as possible," he added was in the front room with his wife and two dogs when the bus partially destroyed the room next door He described the moments after the horrifying crash as "utter chaos" and we heard a large bang that we thought was like an empty lorry banging "We didn't know if it was a gas explosion A plume of dust coming through the front door and people shouting and we still didn't know what had happened He was just shouting at me: 'A bus has hit your house!' Utter chaos." Hear Hayden describe the moment the bus hit his home 'We're alive and with not a scratch - somebody up there is looking after us' Despite the enormous amount of damage to the front of the property luckily none of the Rich family or their two dogs were hurt The family is grateful to have emerged unscathed and feels fortunate that the crash was not worse Joshua said: "I'm lucky because the house could have collapsed it was really scary and I'm lucky to be alive and I'm just happy that we're all still here." and I think somebody 'up there' is looking after us "You've got to be positive with this negative "I think we're lucky to be here so there are other people in worse situations and this is rebuildable," he added the family will not be able to host their 19 relatives for Christmas as planned Hayden said his brother will play host to the family festivities while he and his wife and son will stay at his mother's house has estimated that work to fix their home will take between three and six months His son also believes that the front of the building will have to be taken down and rebuilt from scratch The damage is all the more painful given the family only moved in one year ago and were just completing a £20,000 kitchen refurbishment But Hayden has said the crash has now left their new kitchen "slightly askew" Emotional moment Royal Navy ship returns to Plymouth for final time He adds that the insurance company have been supporting the family Heydon said: "I've spoken to the insurance company they're all on board and they've been brilliant this morning.. we'll get it secured and then get it rebuilt" His message following the crash is simple: "We're a positive people so keep positive I think that's the way to go forward." Avon and Somerset Police are investigating the crash which saw a VW Golf collide with a number 75 bus that then hit the house The driver of the Golf fled the scene before officers arrived Anyone who witnessed the crash or saw the driver of the Golf is being urged to contact the force by calling 101 and quoting reference number 5222299943 Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know… 9 MAY 2024Bookmark15-year-old Ruby was last seen in Bedminster Down on Wednesday May 8 (Image: Avon and Somerset Police)Police are asking members of the public to call 999 if they see a teenage girl who has been reported missing from South Bristol was last seen at about 12.20pm in Bedminster Down on Wednesday black gilet-style jacket and black and white trainers She has links to the South Bristol and Bishopsworth area Anyone who sees Ruby is asked to call Avon and Somerset Police on 999 and quote reference number 5224117973 Please call 101 if you have any other information We will bring you more updates in the blog below as we get them The first open day took place yesterday (Friday) and more will descend on the city today Introduction talks and taster sessions started at 9.30am and are due to end mid-afternoon Woodland Road and Priory Road will be closed to general traffic to allow a shuttle bus services to operate There will be a one-way system in place from St Michael’s Hill turning right onto Woodland Road and exiting at Tyndall’s Park Road Read more: Weekend of protests in Bristol city centre - updates The First Bus service 72 will divert via Queens Avenue Elmdale Road and Tyndall’s Park Road in both directions Buses will stop at the bus stops on diversion routes They have promised to 'swarm' the city centre and previous protests have seen activists blockade several different streets over the course of an afternoon Earlier today there was a crash in Bishopsworth which happened on Highridge Green around Dancey Mead It was first reported at 6.48am but traffic-monitoring service Inrix reported that it had cleared by 8am An extra 15,000 people are expected to visit Bristol today for the first in-person open days at the University of Bristol since before the pandemic Starting from 9.30am and ending mid-afternoon each day will see scores of talks and demonstrations on everything from computer science to microbiology The university has advised: "Local residents and businesses should expect a busier day in Bristol particularly around the heart of the Clifton Campus: Tyndall Avenue which means there are the usual delays heading in to the city centre around this time There is very slow traffic on the Portway heading in to the centre of Bristol and there is also slow traffic on the M32 inbound Traffic on the A38 in Thornbury has now returned to normal There is a 'traffic problem' on the A38 in Thornbury The 'problem' has happened near Grovesend Road The crash on Highridge Green has now cleared as we'll be bringing you the latest traffic updates as they happen across the rest of the day Police at the scene in Bishpost Avenue last October(Image: James Beck/Freelance)A Bishopsworth man has been cleared of murdering his brother Daniel Millett contacted the 112 emergency number on October 26 last year at 3.45pm and told the operator his younger brother Marc had overdosed on drugs and was "long gone", Bristol Crown Court heard But when police arrived at the flat they shared at Bishport Avenue, Bishopsworth, they found that Marc Millett had sustained a single, fatal stab wound to his heart. Daniel Millett denied being responsible. The 45-year-old, of Cowler Walk in Bishopsworth, denied murder between October 24 and 27 last year. A jury heard 39-year-old Marc was found to have sustained a single stab wound to his chest which punctured his heart and killed him. The court heard there had been incidents involving others and damage reported at the council flat the brothers both used. On one occasion Marc was injured by a machete but refused to make a formal complaint to police. The court heard evidence of how, on that day, Daniel Millett texted his mum Carol and told her his brother must have taken 100 tablets as well as his own methadone, and he couldn't believe it. A post mortem examination revealed Marc suffered a fatal stab to his heart which was 10cm deep and caused "catastrophic" blood loss, mostly internally. Crime scene investigators found spots of blood at the flat. There was also a knife recovered, without DNA. Jurors in the trial, which was subject to stringent two-metre social distancing due to coronavirus pandemic, found Daniel Millett not guilty. 21 Apr 2023A driver who crashed into a double-decker bus causing it to smash into a house has been jailed Last year on December 15, Laurence Salaou, 23, was driving a Volkswagen Golf on Highridge Road in Bishopsworth when he crashed into the bus which caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle The crash caused considerable damage to the property which saw a lot of the brickwork of its facade torn clean off READ MORE: Prolific shoplifter burgled neighbour after being spared jail sentence After he admitted dangerous driving at Bristol Crown Court on Thursday, Salaou was subsequently jailed for 18 months Previously he had admitted a charge of driving while disqualified a charge of causing criminal damage totalling £300,000 was dropped Salaou fled the scene on foot - leaving a large quantity of cash in his vehicle - before the arrival of police officers his Salaou had been seen running a red light and speeding through a 20mph zone before he eventually crashed into the bus The bus driver himself ended up cutting his hand in the crash and a small child onboard ended up being thrown from her seat due to the impact with an estimated £300,000-worth of repairs needed Officers from the force's Operation Remedy team worked hard to carry out CCTV and forensic enquiries using blood from the airbag to identify Salaou as the driver (Image: Avon and Somerset Police)His passenger was also identified and arrested before being released without charge Salou and his passenger left the scene on foot Operation Remedy Insp Steve Davey said: "The manner in which Salaou was driving was dangerous and it's very fortunate that nobody was injured in the collision the incident has left a family displaced and without a home for a number of months as the condition of their home can only be described as unliveable "We hope that this sentence serves as a deterrent to anyone thinking of driving dangerously on our roads and provides justice to those who were on the bus and who own the badly damaged house." If you suspect someone is driving dangerously If it is an emergency and an ongoing matter where there is an immediate threat to life This patch covers a chunk of south Bristol between the A38 and A37 and includes the estates of Withywood schools and leisure facilities to choose from too And the countryside is just a short hop away Highridge and Headley Park was built in the 1930s while Withywood estate and Hartcliffe were begun in the 1950s A small shopping area was built at that time too Imperial Tobacco once had offices and a factory in Hartcliffe Part of the site is now the Imperial Park retail park now called Lakeshore on account of its waterside location The School House and attached school rooms in Church Road were built around 1840 in a Tudor revival style and is also Grade II listed dates from the early 18th century in an early Georgian style and has been converted to flats Withywood Park is a green space with a skateboard / BMX area ball court and play area accessible from Four Acres And in Hartcliffe's Millennium Green is a play area a performance arena and wildlife pond and wetland Running alongside Malago stream is Manor Woods Valley Nature Reserv e It's accessible from St Peter's Rise or Vale Lane in Bishopsworth Merchants Academy has astro turf pitches and a gym open to the public In Hartcliffe is the Imperial retail park and there's another post office at Church Road there's a Morrisons and Co-op off Hareclive Road and an Iceland off Bishport Avenue A number of pubs and takeaways are dotted through the area and for a wider range of sit-down restaurants your best bet is to head north into Bedminster and Southville West and East streets have a fantastic selection Sandwiched between the A38 in the west and the A37 in the east this south Bristol area is also right on the edge of the north Somerset countryside The nearest railway station is just 1.5 miles away at Parson Street which connects direct with Bristol's mainline Temple Meads in one direction and to Taunton in the other For the latest property news, head to the Bristol Post property section pleaded guilty to multiple thefts between July and December last year three of which were in breach of a previously suspended prison sentence Judge Paul Cook handed her a 12-month community order with drug rehabilitation and a £200 fine He told her: "These are all businesses endeavouring to survive When you steal from them you impact these businesses." Read more: Former boxer broke man's jaw with single blow Rhianna Fricker, prosecuting, said Dudbridge stole £100 worth of goods from The Range in Avonmeads, was identified on CCTV and admitted what she had done to police. She also admitted stealing £60 of meat from the Better Food Company, £147 worth of meat and cheese from McColls in Bedminster and a further £113 worth of goods in two more thefts from the Better Food Company The court heard she had 29 previous theft convictions She also had convictions for non-dwelling burglary handling stolen goods and making off without payment said his client relapsed into drug taking after becoming homeless The court heard she was motivated to address her addiction Sign up for our new Bristol's Court Insider newsletter for the latest court and crime news - from arrests to trials and sentencings 30 Sep 2020A man who smashed his way into a skatepark at the start of lockdown and stole thousands of pounds worth of clothes has been jailed after he left a methadone bottle with his name on it in a bag full of stolen meat Jason Parsons left the community of skaters and young people in South Bristol devastated when he broke into the Campus Pool indoor skatepark in Bishopsworth at the depths of the coronavirus lockdown At the time, parents and young people spoke out about how ‘incredibly demoralising’ the crime was It was just one of a series of burglaries committed by the 49-year-old Bristol Crown Court heard how Parsons was eventually caught after he teamed up with Dale Kennedy The pair went into Lidl in Whitchurch Lane, Bishopsworth and started filling up hold-all bags with packs of meat who have been convicted of burglary and jailed(Image: Avon and Somerset police handout)They were spotted by a security guard and challenged from Hersey Gardens in Bishopsworth on his bike with the two holdall bags Police had an idea who the other man was when they found an empty bottle of methadone with Jason Parsons’ name on it and Kennedy was jailed for two years and six months Parsons also pleaded guilty to three commercial burglaries that he’d done in the previous weeks including the raid on the Campus Pool skatepark CCTV video of that raid captured Parsons breaking in to the former swimming pool’s shop area and loading up expensive skater fashion clothing into a bag Moment a thief raided the Campus Pool skatepark in Bishopsworth‌He also pleaded guilty to stealing from the Tesco Express in Totterdown in February and the same Lidl on the south Bristol ring road on March 12. Sgt Darrell Boothroyd, from Avon and Somerset police, said his team had worked hard to get the two men jailed. “We have worked hard to bring together the evidence for these cases, which has helped bring about their guilty pleas,” he said. “I would like to commend the security guard and the response teams at Broadbury Road whose swift actions led to the arrests. PC Gale and PC Wilcoxson’s diligent and time consuming investigation was integral in obtaining the sentences for these prolific offenders.,” he added. The Elm Tree was closed down last year after a spate of violence The future of a notorious pub in Bristol which closed last year due to a spate of violence will be outlined at a public meeting But just over a year after boarding up the premises owners Star Pubs & Bars put in an application to have its license reinstated and announced plans to carry out a £478,000 refurbishment with the aim of turning it into a family friendly local At a licensing meeting last month, nearby residents expressed their concerns about the pub's potential reopening fearing the problems it previously suffered from could return Police at the Elm Tree pub The Bristol restaurant with the perfect score from top food criticCouncillor Richard Eddy also said he was opposed to the Queens Road pub having its alcohol licence renewed But representatives from the Edinburgh-based company say they have met with community representatives councillors Richard Eddy and Helen Holland and MP Karin Smyth to listen to their concerns and go through plans with them as well as to reassure them about the management of The Elm Tree Star Pubs & Bars' Business Development Manager said: "It was a very constructive meeting and I believe went some way to allay concerns about the future direction of The Elm Tree which will be completely different to before "We now want to do the same with local residents putting their minds at rest and listening to their views." Star Pubs & Bars will hold the public meeting at the pub at 10.30am on Wednesday where it will 'share its investment plans' for The Elm Tree which are designed to create 'the best family friendly neighbourhood pub in the area' Mr Campbell continued: "At the meeting we’ll provide visuals of the new look and feel of the pub as well as talk through the food the pub’s standards and explain how the pub will be run on a day to day basis to ensure it is a warm welcoming and safe place for the community to come together." appeared at Bristol Magistrates Court on Wednesday (March 6) charged with possession with intent to supply a class A drug – for both cocaine and heroin – and also with the acquisition/use/possession of criminal property Davis entered a guilty plea for all and was remanded into custody and will appear at Bristol Crown Court on Tuesday Hunt entered a not guilty plea for all and was released on court bail pending an appearance at Bristol Crown Court on Wednesday READ MORE: Three teens guilty of killing Bristol boy with 'zombie knife' at house party READ MORE: The unanswered questions as Mikey Roynon's killers are convicted Three other people arrested during the operation, two women aged 36 and 33, and a man aged 25, have since been released under investigation while further enquiries take place. More than 30 officers took part in the raid where the five arrests were made. The Campus Pool skatepark in BishopsworthA Bishopsworth skatepark has landed a licence to serve alcohol despite opponents spreading “unpleasant and nasty lies” The directors of the Campus Pool in Whitchurch Road said a café was always part of their plan for the former swimming pool and selling alcohol would help secure its future they assured neighbours it would not become a pub or nightclub Ward councillor Richard Eddy claimed many of the 18 objections had been “fraudulently or disproportionately produced” after some “rather nasty allegations” and some supporters had been afraid to speak out Andre Seidel, who founded Campus Skateparks as a not-for-profit social enterprise with Tim Nokes, told Bristol City Council’s licensing subcommittee on August 13: “We always envisaged a café being somewhere we’d serve food and beverages The application isn’t to become a pub or nightclub it’s mainly to just serve alcohol alongside the food offer that already exists “This is something customers have been requesting over the last five years It’s not something we’re trying to push through while under lockdown It’s been part of the plan since we opened up the skatepark.” Mr Seidel added: “I understand a lot of the objections are around noise and timing and the misconception we want to become a pub and a late night venue Friday and Saturday to serve alcohol until 11pm but should we have an event it gives us the option to serve alcohol later The last thing we want is a bad relationship with any of our neighbours.” and five years ago it took over the former swimming pool in Bishopsworth It also has turned a former youth centre in Winterbourne into a skatepark Sign up to our daily newsletter using the box at the top of this article, or by clicking here to see all of our newsletters who campaigned to save Bishopsworth Swimming Pool said: “It was always our hope that the site wouldn't remain a derelict white elephant or be converted into flats “A lot of wards have lost services for young people in recent years “Coming out of Covid-19 we need to help organisations to become more financially sustainable “Right from the beginning the local community was at the heart of our plans We’ve ensured there would be no noise or disturbance for local people and their needs would be protected “I’ve had not one noise or parking complaint For news tailored to your local area, powered by In Your Area: “There have been very unpleasant and nasty lies contained in leaflets which have gone round All the objections have been fraudulently or at least disproportionately produced as a result of one or two people who’ve circulated some rather unpleasant allegations “Some residents were afraid to come on video and say they supported the scheme Unanimously voting to granting the licence the panel said: “The skatepark had been a valuable community asset for five years and has operated without any complaints “We recognise the fears of local residents but there’s no evidence of antisocial behaviour of nuisance attributable to these premises “To grant the licence, the premises would be subject to closer scrutiny, thereby affording better protection to the residential amenities of the area. “Should any problems arise there’s always the option of reviewing the licence.” who died in hospital in August of her injuries in a road traffic collision on Anton Bantock Way in Hartcliffe South Bristol(Image: Avon and Somerset police)The family of a woman who died two months after she was hit by a car being driven along the South Bristol ring road have paid tribute to her but said she was ‘tragically taken from us’ The 72-year-old was rushed to hospital in a serious condition with life-threatening injuries READ MORE: A4174 crash: Woman suffers life-threatening injuries after being hit by car Her family have now paid tribute to Carol, who was a much-loved grandmother of two. “Carol was a fantastic wife, mother and nan who was tragically taken from us,” the family said. “She will be sadly missed by her husband Keith, son Wayne, daughter Joanne and grandsons Owen and Louise. This is such a tragic wasted life; she was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed, not only by her family, but by all who knew her,” they added. Police arrested a man in his 30s following the incident, and he was later released under investigation. Police said: “Our thoughts are with her loved ones during this time and they are being supported by a specially-trained family liaison officer.” Cllr Richard Eddy, (Conservative, Bishopsworth)(Image: Bristol City Council)The councillor at the centre of a row over plans to demolish a South Bristol shopping centre has said he has no intention of resigning and hit back at a former mayor of Bristol who called on him to step down Former mayor of Bristol George Ferguson accused the Conservative councillor for Bishopsworth, Richard Eddy, of working 'with both the applicants and the Mayor’s office’ over plans to turn the Broadwalk Shopping Centre in Knowle into a 819-flat development called Redcatch Quarter and before a second meeting saw a controversial U-turn to approve the scheme Read next: Jokey emails before 'stitch-up' planning U-turn revealed In response to the Bristol Live report the former mayor of Bristol George Ferguson said: “This is extremely dodgy - breaking the protocol - but seems to have become the norm in Bristol where it appears the chair has been working with both the applicants and the mayor’s offic who in turn are giving direction to officers and committee members “Time to resign before more damage is inflicted on our city!" Mr Ferguson and saying he had done absolutely nothing wrong or improper at all “At the Development Control ‘A’ Committee earlier this year when we determined the Bristol Zoo Gardens planning application he announced that he should know what an ‘establishment stitch-up’ was “His quotes are a matter of public record and the Bristol Post covered them,” he said before adding that - with the Broadwalk Shopping Centre plan council procedures and policies have been followed to the letter here.” Mr Ferguson said: "I feel deeply betrayed by the management and trustees of the zoos who have conspired to dismiss viable alternatives two of which I know have been the subject of pre-planning applications and received positive responses this is a Bristol establishment stitch up — and I should know This is the last chance for Bristol to stick to its ecological principles and put ourselves onto the right side of history," he added Former Mayor of Bristol George Ferguson(Image: BristolLive)Cllr Eddy has also issued a staunch defence of his conduct in the five weeks this summer between the first planning meeting at the end of May which refused permission for the Broadwalk Shopping Centre plan and the second meeting at the start of July The email trail revealed that the developers lobbied both Cllr Eddy and the head of the Mayor’s Office, Kevin Slocombe, hard with regular meetings, and the strategy worked. Cllr Eddy and the three Labour councillors on the committee voted in favour of the plan the second time around and - using Cllr Eddy’s casting vote - it was enough to award permission for the scheme Cllr Eddy said the emails revealing that those meetings happened were nothing unusual, despite campaigners against the Redcatch Quarter scheme, and critics of the planning system in Bristol calling out the way the application was handled by both officers councillors and the Labour Mayor’s administration “I am not surprised this Freedom-of-Information trawl by campaigners revealed no ‘smoking gun’ behind the Broad Walk Shopping Centre determination since councillors made their considered decision purely based on the latest material; planning considerations “It might suit the bizarre conspiracy theories of self-important Green politicians and certain local scheme objectors to invent reasons why the Broadwalk regeneration scheme was approved but Local Government decision-making in this country is generally more pedestrian and less exciting I have a personal policy of agreeing to communicate with applicants who have a planning application scheduled to come to the Development Control Committee since I believe the more one understands an application the better one’s decision-making is Artist's impressions of a proposed new development to replace the Broadwalk Shopping Centre at Knowle(Image: Redcatch Quarter)‌“This is naturally subject to the council’s strict rules regarding non ‘pre-determination’ of any planning application before the committee and I invariably make this abundantly clear in any communication I had more communications with the applicant of the St Christopher’s School site- in Westbury Park- than the developers for the Broadwalk Shopping Centre This was unanimously refused for development at DC ‘AS’ Committee at our last meeting on August 9 2023,” he added The A4174 Anton Bantock Way in Bishopsworth was closed between Queen's Road and Whitchurch Lane and Hareclive Road Traffic monitoring website Inrix says: "Multi-vehicle accident cleared on A4174 Anton Bantock Way in both directions from Lidl to The Queens Head Pub Updates will appear in the live blog below Inrix reports: "Multi-vehicle accident cleared on A4174 Anton Bantock Way in both directions from Lidl to The Queens Head Pub Avon and Somerset Police says: "We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a serious collision in south Bristol this morning (Monday 12 June) "Officers were called at around 5.40am to the scene of a serious collision on the A4174 Anton Bantock Way has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries "One man in his 30s has been arrested in connection with the incident "The road has been closed from the junction of Whitchurch Lane and Hareclive Road to Queen’s Road "Officers would like to hear from anyone who saw the collision or have dashcam doorbell or phone footage which could aid their investigation "If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5223137415, or complete our online appeals form "You can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers." The latest log from Inrix says: "A4174 Anton Bantock Way in both directions closed heavy traffic due to accident from Hareclive Road to Queens Road." Travelwest says people can expect delays on the ring road because of the crash Anton Bantock Way (South Bristol Link Road) by Whitchurch Lane / Hareclive Road is closed in Both directions due to a RTC. Expect Delays. Use alternative Routes if possible. #Bristol #twTraffic JC Avon and Somerset Police has tweeted about the crash advising motorists to avoid the area of the incident We're currently at the scene of a serious road traffic collision in the Hartcliffe area.Road closures are in place on Anton Bantock Way between the junctions of Queen's Road and Whitchurch Lane and on Hareclive Road.Motorists are advised to avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/pPfdvnaamy A post on the traffic monitoring website says: "A4174 Anton Bantock Way in both directions closed when she began as the new headteacher of the new St Peter's Church of England Primary School in Bishopsworth.(Image: Bristol Live/Dan Regan)Tributes have been paid to a popular south Bristol headteacher who has died just six weeks after being diagnosed with cancer Livvy Sinclair-Gieben, whose funeral takes place today, Thursday January 9, was the headteacher of St Peter’s CofE Primary School in Bishopsworth Shocked colleagues, parents, children and the wider community in Bishopsworth have been back at school this week trying to deal with the news having been told just before Christmas about her diagnosis In a heartfelt message to parents breaking the news said Books of Celebration had been set up for parents and pupils to share their memories of Ms Sinclair-Gieben in the school halls and at St Peter’s Church for the wider community They also said staff and pupils would be receiving support from both the council’s education service and from St Peter’s Church and was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer and she was able to hear a recording of the school’s Christmas concert Ms Oliver and Ms Hatchard described their headteacher as ‘the heart and soul’ of St Peter’s Primary School “She has had the most fantastic impact on over 7,000 children who have been a part of the St Peter’s story determined that the children’s time at school was filled with excitement confidence and enthusiasm.” Ms Oliver and Ms Hatchard told parents “We are so lucky to have known her and we are going to miss her very much,” they added “We have set up Books of Celebration where we can all share our memories love and thankfulness for having known Livvy Sinclair Gieben St Peter’s Church and school halls,” they added Ms Sinclair-Gieben was appointed as the school’s very first headteacher when the school was formed in 2009 by the merger of Highridge Infants and Bishopsworth Junior School She began her career in Somerset and back in 2009 told the Bristol Post she was ‘delighted’ to have started as a headteacher at the new school “I am glad I have done it this way,” she said at the time Livvy Sinclair-Gieben with UKLA's Chris Lockwood in 2016 when St Peter's CofE primary school was named the UKLA Literacy School of the Year for 2015-2016(Image: UK Literacy Association)‌ Ofsted said it was ‘improving rapidly’ as a school and in 2016 the school was named ‘Literacy School of the Year’ for the whole of the UK - a remarkable achievement when taking into consideration that the number of pupils eligible for free school meals is double the national average Ms Sinclair-Gieben asked for donations in lieu of flowers at her funeral to be made to the Carpenters Food Bank at the Withywood Centre - either with food or cash donations with a bigger service in the school later this month and a memorial service for families and former pupils invited at a later date