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Concerns addressed over arena parking
By Alex Seabrook The boss of the new Bristol arena has responded to fears of potential parking problems by saying extensive plans are in place....
News
Hospital trust to axe hundreds of jobs
By Adams Postans A second major Bristol hospital trust has announced hundreds of jobs will be axed to balance the books following government cuts. North...
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Lifestyle
Landmark Filton flats face demolition with loss of local businesses
Housing Association Bromford has confirmed plans to demolish the four ‘Views’ flats buildings in Filton, including the commercial units below Church View. It is understood...
Lifestyle
HMO numbers in Filton nearly double since 2021 – new rules conside...
The number of ‘large’ HMOs (houses in multiple occupancy) in Filton has nearly doubled since 2021, a rise of 86% – new figures show. A...
Lifestyle
Residents say planned 36-home Filton cul-de-sac on ex-school playing fie...
Local people say a ‘dangerous’ new planned development of 36 homes, on the former Charborough Road School playing field and Filton Park Preschool, will put...
Health
Bowls club facing £18,000+ bill or likely closure
A bowling club in Horfield is facing closure – just two years before its 100th anniversary. Ardagh Bowls Club has operated at its green on...
Health
Transformed leisure centre ready for March full re-opening
The new-look Filton Leisure Centre is now partly open and Filtonvoice can share images of the site’s transformation from rundown, disjointed buildings to a brand...
Lifestyle
Council to continue investigating Millennium Green lighting scheme
Filton town councillors have voted to continue investigations into lighting Millennium Green. The parkland area at the bottom of Elm Park is popular with dog...
Lifestyle
New town on airfield will accommodate 6,500 people
Filton Town Council has been hearing about the latest plans for the redevelopment of Filton Airfield – including 1,700 ‘affordable’ homes and a retirement living...
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Sports News
Sports
Coach delighted at team’s medal haul
By Shane Gibson A local kickboxing team has returned to Bristol with an impressive haul of medals after competing in the Wako Bulgarian European Cup...
Health
Bowls club facing £18,000+ bill or likely closure
A bowling club in Horfield is facing closure – just two years before its 100th anniversary. Ardagh Bowls Club has operated at its green on...
Sports
Golf course seeking to foster community links with new Par 3 course and ...
A new era is set to begin at Filton Golf Club with a Par 3 course set to launch next summer and a driving range...
Local People
After 100 years, rugby club still flying high
By Jane Williams With just over 100 years of history under their belts, the Bristol Aeroplane Company Rugby Football Club is going from strength to...
Opinion News
News
Which party will come out top in South Glos in May elections? Expert giv...
by BBC LDRS team and Filtonvoice The ruling Conservatives running South Gloucestershire Council face a serious fight to stay in power at next May’s local...
Crime
Campaigners call for lights in dark Filton park
By Jane Williams Despite lobbying the council for almost a year, residents who enjoy walking at Millennium Green in Filton are no closer to seeing...
Opinion
My support for new Prime Minister – Filton MP Jack Lopresti
This Autumn I have been focused on some of the key issues for our area, crime and transport. We have also seen the election of...