North Somerset Council has warned that council tax will almost certainly need to rise above the usual government cap next year to protect essential local services amid unprecedented financial pressure. At a Cabinet meeting, Council Leader Cllr Mike Bell outlined the stark reality facing the authority, driven by historically low council tax levels, long-term reductions
Veröffentlicht am 12.12.2025 um 10:00:30 Uhr
- Kategorie: North Somerset News
- Autor: Directlocalbristol.co.uk
Local vets urge pet owners to keep festive treats out of reach and act fast if accidents happen Local veterinary professionals are urging dog owners to take extra care this Christmas, warning that chocolate and raisins — common ingredients in festive treats — are highly toxic to dogs. Every year, thousands of dogs across the
Veröffentlicht am 10.12.2025 um 15:52:39 Uhr
- Kategorie: Lifestyle news
- Autor: Directlocalbristol.co.uk
Crematorium manager Shaun Chapman-Young will get to tick off a lifelong bucket list item next year when gets to run the London Marathon. Shaun, manager of Westerleigh Cemetery & Crematorium just outside Bristol, says that the world-famous run will be one of the biggest challenges of his life. He knows he will
Veröffentlicht am 08.12.2025 um 12:39:39 Uhr
- Kategorie: Bristol News
- Autor: Directlocalbristol.co.uk
Air Ambulances UK held its 2025 Awards of Excellence on Wednesday 3 December Celebrating the people and projects that go above and beyond to support lifesaving air ambulance services across the country. Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) was honoured to be named a finalist in five categories, securing one win and receiving three highly
Veröffentlicht am 05.12.2025 um 10:57:30 Uhr
- Kategorie: Bristol News
- Autor: Directlocalbristol.co.uk
The Bristol-based children’s hospice-at-home charity Jessie May, has amplified the voices of local families at Westminster after taking part in a national lobby day on 18 November 2025. The event, hosted by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Children Who Need Palliative Care and coordinated by Together for Short Lives, brought MPs, peers, and
Veröffentlicht am 04.12.2025 um 09:42:17 Uhr
- Kategorie: charity news
- Autor: Directlocalbristol.co.uk
One of Bristol’s key cultural collectives, The Invisible Circus, is staging a creative comeback in the city. Announcing an artist residency at The Prospect Building. Known for immersive, site-specific spectacles that blur the boundaries between theatre, circus and protest, the Invisible Circus will now co-produce shows alongside one of Bristol’s most exciting cultural spaces, located
Veröffentlicht am 03.12.2025 um 11:41:06 Uhr
- Kategorie: What's on
- Autor: Directlocalbristol.co.uk
BANK Bristol will welcome Whyte’s Restaurant to Totterdown on Thursday 11 December, for a one-night collision of live-fire cooking, big-flavour and no-rules plates. The latest stop on Whyte Rushen and Livi Akers’ worldwide tour - now making its way across Britain following a series of 20 international pop ups over 6 months - this one-off
Veröffentlicht am 02.12.2025 um 11:12:56 Uhr
- Kategorie: Food & drink
- Autor: Directlocalbristol.co.uk
December in and around Bristol is full of magical light trails, joyful music, family adventures and atmospheric historic celebrations. Whether you’re seeking a cosy carol sing-along, a dazzling drone show or a festive day out with the kids, the region offers something for everyone. Here’s what’s on this December, arranged in date order to help
Veröffentlicht am 01.12.2025 um 12:09:25 Uhr
- Kategorie: What's on
- Autor: Directlocalbristol.co.uk
Pet owners in the Southwest now have access to a revolutionary new heart surgery for dogs that could add years to their lives. Local animal hospital Bristol Vet Specialists (BVS) has become one of the first centres in Europe to offer Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (TEER) – a cutting-edge procedure giving hope to thousands of dogs
Veröffentlicht am 29.11.2025 um 10:12:43 Uhr
- Kategorie: Lifestyle news
- Autor: Directlocalbristol.co.uk
Hopes of Bristol hoteliers that the Autumn budget wouldn’t adversely affect a promising end to 2025 have been dashed by a higher-than-expected wage increase for the under-21s. While Chancellor Rachel Reeves did announce lower business tax rates for many retail, hospitality and leisure properties, there was no trace of the VAT reduction that the hospitality
Veröffentlicht am 27.11.2025 um 18:30:53 Uhr
- Kategorie: Business News
- Autor: Directlocalbristol.co.uk
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