West of England politicians protected by heightened security after mayor chased into lift Wednesday, April 1, 2026 westofengland helengodwin acorn weca security protest politics safety bristol activism A meeting of the West of England’s political leaders on Friday was heavily guarded after protestors pursued Mayor Helen Godwin through her offices earlier in the week. On Monday, March 23, Mayor Godwin was chased by activists … Read More
Mayor Urged to Oppose Controversial Bristol Airport Expansion Tuesday, March 31, 2026 bristol airport expansion campaigners planning infrastructure climate transportation weca opposition sport Campaigners are urging the West of England Mayor to oppose Bristol Airport’s plans to expand its capacity to 15 million passengers per year. The airport has applied for permission to increase annual flights to 100,000, but … Read More
Two Men Charged Following Seizure of Hundreds of Suspected Drug Wraps in Weston-super-Mare Tuesday, March 24, 2026 drugs weston-super-mare avonsomersetpolice heroin crackcocaine drugseizure court criminalproperty possession bristol Two men have been charged after police discovered hundreds of suspected drug wraps during an operation in the seaside town of Weston-super-Mare. On Wednesday, March 18, Avon and Somerset Police found approximately 350 wraps … Read More
Why Bristol Deserves More Love: Discovering the Westcountry's Underappreciated Gem Saturday, March 21, 2026 bristol westcountry history architecture art culture travel uk cities heritage The Westcountry of England is filled with captivating cities, each steeped in its own unique heritage and personality. Among them, Bristol stands out as a dynamic and evolving city that often remains in the shadow of its more … Read More
Rediscovering Bristol: The Westcountry Gem That Deserves More Spotlight Saturday, March 21, 2026 bristol westcountry history culture architecture art nightlife heritage travel community Britain is home to many captivating cities, each with its own unique character shaped by history, community, and landscape. Among these, Bristol stands out as a city with a rebellious spirit and fascinating heritage, yet it … Read More
I Love the Westcountry, But Bristol Deserves More Attention Saturday, March 21, 2026 bristol westcountry history architecture art bathstone culture nightlife heritage rebellion Britain is home to many remarkable cities, each with its unique identity shaped by history, people, and landscape. Among them, Bristol stands out as a vibrant city with a compelling story, yet it frequently remains in the … Read More