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Bristol24/7 @bristol247.bsky.social · 4h

A group gathered near College Green to honour those who lost their lives in two years of active conflict

Hundreds gather for peace vigil

The group gathered to pay their respects to those who lost their lives

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Bristol24/7 @bristol247.bsky.social · 9h

There is a 'Black Out' night tomorrow, with a post-show Q&A hosted by Travis Alabanza

Review: Main Character Energy, The Weston Studio, Bristol Old Vic – ‘Wilkey has the audience fully behind her and leaves bathed in applause'

The show is written and performed by Temi Wilkey

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Bristol24/7 @bristol247.bsky.social · 9h

Plans have been put forward for a 28-storey tower that will be used as student accommodation

Plans submitted for ‘statement’ 600-bed student accommodation

It will be built on an "underused" space in front of a car park

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Bristol24/7 @bristol247.bsky.social · 11h

Every bag of potatoes sold through the scheme will help tackle holiday hunger

World-renowned chef joins forces to tackle holiday hunger

"Potatoes with Purpose" aims to help children facing holiday hunger

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Bristol24/7 @bristol247.bsky.social · 11h

A Bristol brewery that is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year has been purchased by a rapidly growing bar and music venue group

Rapidly expanding bar group buys brewery

World Famous Dive Bars are the new owners of Good Chemistry

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Bristol24/7 @bristol247.bsky.social · 13h

There will be artists, makers and creatives opening their doors across three floors

Centrespace Open Studios returns along with the illustrators’ exhibition ‘We’re Here Now’

There will be artist studios and workshop spaces open across three floors of the building

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Bristol24/7 @bristol247.bsky.social · 14h

Drizzle has opened on one of Bristol's most picturesque thoroughfares

New cafe and bakery opens for business

Drizzle specialises in coffee and cakes made by owner Francesca

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Bristol24/7 @bristol247.bsky.social · 2d

As an immigrant, Bristol24/7 reporter Karen Johnson fears she might have to give up her journalism dreams due to strict rules around jobs and immigrants

'I do not feel fully welcomed by the government'

Karen Johnson fears she might have to give up her journalism dreams due to strict immigration rules

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Bristol24/7 @bristol247.bsky.social · 2d

The sentimental padlocks could be melted down or sold off as scrap

'Love locks' on city centre bridge could be sold for scrap metal

The locks could be sold to later fund commemorative artwork

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Bristol24/7 @bristol247.bsky.social · 2d

A dynamic event showcased climate action projects created by and for Disabled people including a podcast, transport toolkit, sustainable energy plans and food growing activities

Climate and Disability project lays out pathway to inclusion

It was a celebration of climate action plans work created by and for Disabled people

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Bristol24/7 @bristol247.bsky.social · 2d

The annual Books on Photography festival includes a book fair, artist talks and book signings and a number of one-off events

Books on Photography festival weekend returns to Paintworks

BOP is a valuable platform for photobook publishers, artists and enthusiasts

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Bristol24/7 @bristol247.bsky.social · 2d

An illuminated sculpture of the Sun is on display in Bristol for the first time

Illuminated sculpture of Sun on display at Bristol Cathedral

Helios by Luke Jerram at Bristol Cathedral is presented as part of BFT+, a festival of technology, creativity and culture

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Bristol24/7 @bristol247.bsky.social · 2d

A Bristol company whose self-cleaning filter for homes and factories stops harmful microplastics from entering our rivers, oceans and water supplies has been nominated for the Earthshot Prize