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Power already knows the truth
Don't bother trying to correct arrogant politicians who don't listen
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Bristol news of the week: Temple Quarter Partnership and student housing
The big Bristol story in the news last week was the signing of the Bristol Temple Quarter LLP on March 25, 2024. Some were simply publication of the…
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Israeli military links to money in Bristol
Will the blood ever come off those stained hands?
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From local to national, Bristol in the news
Van dwellers, a bitten finger, and a possible Green MP
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March 2024

Bristol in the news over the weekend
Desert Island Disks with Alice Roberts, anatomist and biological anthropologist, author and broadcaster, and Professor of Public Engagement in Science…
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How to assess public private partnerships
Look if you like but you will have to City Leap
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January 2024

Second jobs now allowed for WECA employees?
Dan Norris, metro mayor for the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) has announced he’ll be putting himself forward to become an MP. He told…
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Fujitsu: Bristol's digital transformation partner signed up by chief executive
The chief executive of Bristol, Stephen Peacock, took the decision to partner with Fujitsu for the city’s digital transformation project, value up to…
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Rees for sale: You pays your money and you take your chance
With just weeks left until Marvin Rees has to take his Man in the Arena poster down from his wall, his services have been listed as for sale. His…
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Bristol Waste directors living it up, now company investigated for fraud
After six months of pursuing a freedom of information request, Bristol Waste had to finally hand over their managing director expenses. The receipts…
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Asher Craig to write memoir
Asher Craig aka Jennifer May Craig, the cabinet member for education at Bristol City Council has announced she’ll be publishing her memoirs later on…
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October 2023

Bristol boy placed in caravan 200 miles away as Bristol City Council ignored complaints
A 13-year old boy was placed in a caravan 200 miles from his home in Bristol after being told to leave a privately run children’s home. His grandmother…
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