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So there was a big water fight in Bristol… As posted yesterday the good folks at Bristol Smile Instigation Collective organised one of Bristol’s first giant water fights in Millennium Square. Well it all kicked off tonight in the an absolutely-aquatastic event. Luckily the fantastic Colin Moody was there to capture the entire thing from his powerful instagram. 1. […]

3,000 people set to soak Millennium Square Organised by the amazing people at the Bristol Smile Instigation Collective, over 3,000 people are currently set to attend a super fun happy water fight in Millennium Square tomorrow. “Once we’ve prettied the place up, get ready for an awesome water fight! Bring rubber rings, water balloons, arm bands, water […]

Brilliant shots of Bristol Self taught photographer Jim Cossey is absolutely brilliant, taking unique photos of Bristol that have even made the front cover of the Visit Bristol Guide 2015. We caught up with Jim about his photography, a little bit about Bristol and to check out 10 of his best Bristol photos. On photography:  Before […]

Alright Me Babbers? Terry the Odd Job Man is Bristol’s no. 1 handyman and Bristolian language teacher. From teaching American’s how to speak Bristolian to asking passing women back for a cider and a massarge, we take a look at Terry the Odd Job Man’s best videos. 1. Terry teaches Americans to speak Bristolian in New […]

Bristol’s Bingo Wings Stuck for something to do this Thursday? Well why not play Bingo Wings, the tastiest, most Bristolian game of Bristol Bingo you’ll ever play. With a mountain of chicken wings and over 50 brilliant Bristol phrases with a Bristolian bingo caller calling them out for you to cross off – call it, Bristol […]

The Fifth Wall  Originally formed as a bespoke art and design company, The Fifth Wall was created by three Bristol friends James, Will and Bob just over a year a half ago. Since then they have been building up their art collective and are delighted to now provide a platform for emerging artists and photographers […]

It’s not all just people drinking. Long neglected, the Bearpit has had a serious injection of funding over the last couple of years to begin slowly rejuvenating. The Bearpit Improvement Group are attempting to turn an area which people traditionally dreaded walking through, for fear of its Frosty Jacks wielding reprobates, into a fruit consuming, morris […]

Kongs of Kings Street Kongs of Kings Street combines beer, food, table tennis, foosball and retro arcade machines to create a unique experience that’s unmatched anywhere in Bristol. Where else can you sink a Sierra Nevada, set the high score on Donkey Kong, stop for some halloumi chips before blade battling in a game of table tennis? […]

Kings of Bristol cider Located just off of Kings Street and created from a beautifully converted Dutch barge, The Apple has to be visited if you fancy one of best ciders in Bristol. Although if you’re after a black on black (blackthorn and blackcurrant) you’ll be sorely disappointed. We caught up with Rory Wills of The Apple […]

Are these the smallest double yellow lines in the UK? Part of the Residents’ Parking Zone in Clifton East, these double yellow lines on Leigh Road are amazingly less than a metre long.  Bristol City Council defended the tiny lines and released this statement: “We are ensuring residents with driveways and garages have enough space to […]

Bristol’s best flashmobs. Once an institution of YouTube, flashmobs have died down a bit now. There’s been many throughout the years in Bristol, with a lot you’ve probably never seen before. We take a look at 6 of the best. 1. Flashmob in Bristol IKEA. 3,000 people descended upon Ikea for a random 5 minute […]

St Paul’s Carnival Delayed Usually held in the first weekend of July, Bristol’s St Paul’s Carnival has sadly been delayed until at least September. The new organisers released this statement:  “Due to circumstances beyond our control it is with regret that we have had to make the decision to postpone the main Carnival day until September. This […]

‘I Just Adore Bristol’ Who says developing buildings needs to look ugly? New apartments that are currently being developed by Urban & Civic on Bristol’s floating harbour have got an amazing new twist. “Bridget” is the face of Bridge Quay who’s welcoming people travelling to and from the centre of Bristol with the amazing message, ‘I Just […]

More amazing Bristol photos A member of the outstanding Bristol Arts Collective, Neil is phenomenal, taking beautiful shots of Bristol’s unique landscape. We spoke to Neil about Bristol and took a look at 10 of his best Bristol photos. On Bristol “I’m an amateur photographer born and bred in Bristol. Living on and around the Harbourside […]

Bristol newspapers from 1701 to 2015. Before the ‘Bristol Post’ there was the ‘Bristol Post Boy’, first published by William Bonney. Bristol’s newspaper history is a confusing mess of different papers, lots of them publishing for less than a year before discontinuing, or alternatively changing into a multitude of ridiculous names such as ‘The Horfield & Bishopston […]

A Bristol art project has captured this amazing space trip on video A weather balloon launched from Yate Common after a 10 year arts project called ‘A Decade with Mars’, has arrived back from space. Amazingly, a camera on the balloon has captured not just Bristol from the air, but Bristol from space. The balloon eventually came […]

There was a time when one of Bristol’s eye sores was actually pretty cool. You know that ‘lovely’ car park in the centre of town? There was a time when this ‘multi deck garage’ was actually the first of it’s kind in the country. This amazing classic video of Bristol from British Pathé, shows the Bristol […]

10 amazing Bristol pictures Welcome to the unique world of Hannahbella photography. Hannah brings a brilliant style of traditional photography mixed with composite images. We spoke to her about Bristol and took a look at 10 of the best Bristol pictures from Hannahbella photography. On Bristol: “I am Based in greenbank, Easton, but have lived in Bristol for 12 years and […]

Stop Everything, UKIP do porn! Bristol Stockwood’s UKIP candidate and vice chairman of the party in Bristol, John Langley has admitted he’s a porn star veteran. Mr. Langley aka. ‘Johnny Rockard’ was happy to confirmed he’s appeared and produced loads of X-rated films, including classics such as: “A Fistful of Scholars”- Controversially Shot on University campus’ and ‘The […]

We asked Bristol to caption this glorious photo of George Ferguson Caption competition. pic.twitter.com/ePyH31YXAw — Best of Bristol (@BristolBestof) April 6, 2015 Our top ten responses are in: 10) Terry Nimash: “Are you banksy?” 9) @Bn9Plumber:  “I don’t know what you’re looking at Mr, who’s green trousers are you wearing?” 8) Devesh Parekh: “Woman hears something on the grapevine.” 7) Geoff […]

Find out who your candidates for MP are in the Bristol West election In the run up to the election we’ll be writing about the various Bristol constituencies to give you a flavour of the candidates running in your area. Bristol West is one of the most interesting constituencies across the UK and let alone Bristol. It […]

This video of Bristol during World War 2 is unbelievable An amazing video showing Bristol during WW2. A lot of old Bristol was destroyed during the war and never looked the same again, If you want more amazing Bristol videos head over to Best of Bristol videos.

Avon and Somerset Police did a 24 hour tweetathon showing some of the most ridiculous 999 calls that they get. 1. Watch out for the magic fog! A recent call recieved from a female stating there was a ‘wisp’ in her house, which is apparently a sort of magic fog. #ASP24 — ASPoliceLIVE (@ASPoliceLIVE) March […]

Left Bank in Bristol has ridiculous toilet graffiti. It really does. If you’ve never taken a journey into the toilets in Stokes Croft’s Left Bank then you’re really missing out on the best of Bristol’s toilet graffiti. Let’s begin that journey. 1. As you open the door you’re greeted by the unhappy Left Bank tribal […]

How much does Bristol like its bus service? After last year’s day rider rise from £4 to £4.40, Bristol First Bus service managed to inspire an unbelivable amount of social media raff. Currently there’s a Facebook group called “First Bus Is Not A Public Service – It’s A Disgrace.” with a staggering 1024 members, and you […]

Things ain’t wot they used t’be in Bristol An amazing video showing the best of Bristol from the 1920s and onwards. If you want more amazing Bristol videos head over to Best of Bristol videos.

Josie Gibson’s Bristolian Accent Will Never Get Old. Probably the best comment by anyone in a Big Brother series. If you want more amazing Bristol videos head over to Best of Bristol videos.

Think You’re A Proper Bristolian Do You? Fancy yourself a real Bristolian? Then you better take this best of Bristol quiz and find out. https://www.playbuzz.com/bestofbristol10/how-bristolian-are-you

270ft Rope Swing From Clifton Suspension Bridge Video 7 years ago, 3 Welsh guys drove in a van to Bristol to organise a highly ill-advised and also illegal jump off of the Clifton Suspension Bridge using a 270ft rope swing. The post rope swing reaction of the wet suited main offender was instinctively euphoric. The 3 of them speed away […]

“Why is that bridge so misty?” Fresh from creating other foggy wonders in Tokyo, San Francisco and New York City, Japanese artist Fujiko Nakaya has created a fog bridge at the Harbourside in an attempt to get visitors to ‘have a ponder’ about climate change. Bristolians took to instagram & Twitter to show their support for the […]