Bus Drivers in Somerset Face Potential Strike Over Pay Dispute Monday, August 11, 2025 bus strike somerset bristol pay dispute unite firstwest industrialaction drivers More than 1,000 bus drivers employed by First West of England across Somerset and Bristol are being balloted for strike action, following a rejected pay offer deemed unsatisfactory by the Unite union. The potential industrial … Read More
Why Bristol Airport’s £60m Transport Hub Feels Like a Missed Opportunity Monday, August 11, 2025 bristol airport transport interchange travel accessibility expansion passengerexperience investment infrastructure Having grown up in Barcelona, where underused airports became symbols of economic missteps during Spain’s financial crisis, I approached Bristol Airport’s newly opened £60 million transport hub with a healthy dose of … Read More
I Tried Bristol Airport's £60m New Transport Hub – and It Felt Like a Step Backwards Monday, August 11, 2025 bristol airport transport interchange accessibility infrastructure passengerexperience expansion publictransport toddlerfriendly sport Growing up in Barcelona, I’m no stranger to airport controversies. Spain’s economic crisis in the late 2000s and early 2010s saw many airports built in remote locations that barely saw any use—take Huesca’s airport, which … Read More
Stylish Home with Tower Annexe in Converted Bristol Church Sunday, August 10, 2025 bristol home church conversion tower annexe residence architecture living design Nestled within a beautifully converted church in Bristol, this stylish home offers a unique blend of historic charm and contemporary design. Spanning four floors, the property features a distinctive tower annexe that adds … Read More
Stylish Home Featuring Tower Annexe Within Converted Bristol Church Sunday, August 10, 2025 bristol home tower annexe converted church historic architecture residential fourfloors Nestled in the heart of Bristol, this stunning home occupies a unique position within a converted church, offering a seamless fusion of historic character and contemporary style. Spread across four spacious floors, the … Read More
Experts Stunned as £43K Treasure Found 'Hiding in Plain Sight' in Bristol Home Friday, August 8, 2025 tolkien hobbit firstedition auction bookcollector bristol discovery treasure provenance rarebooks An incredibly rare first edition of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic, The Hobbit, was unexpectedly discovered during a routine house clearance in Bristol, ultimately fetching an impressive £43,000 at auction. The book is one of only … Read More