Opinion
The felling of Edward Colston’s statue in Bristol city centre on Sunday has attracted international attention, and debate. For many non-Bristolians – and many Bristolians too – it may be difficult to understand the impassioned feelings behind its removal, as well as why the police tactically – and tactfully – stood by as it happened, […]
Will the beauty of Turbo Island remain? Some people say that you haven’t truly experienced Bristol until you’ve taken part in a Turbo Island rave in the early hours of the weekend. Others might say that Turbo Island is a bit of a problem area on Stokes Croft, with street drinkers and fire a regular […]
The 30 year old Bristolian looking to find love Shahan Miah is a 30-year old man from Bristol, currently living in Fishponds however he grew up in Long Ashton, having previously lived in Horfield, Bedminster & Bradley Stoke. Shahan is like many, in that he has struggled to find love. He’s tried dating apps, speed […]
In response to Bristol 24/7 and Thomas Oxley: ‘Gentrification by Instagram’ First of all I should say to those that do not know me; I was part of the @igersBristol team for two years, so this article really was aimed at a lot of my friends and peers. The reason this article will not be […]
Don’t be a Fucking No Show This is an article I’ve wanted to write for a long time, but the recent chaos that the snow caused in Bristol reminded me to get on with it – as apparently our lives had to stop and we all lost our minds. Restaurant no shows are becoming a […]
I know that this is going to sound slightly ironic when reading this; here we are, yet another non-Bristolian who moved here some years ago and never looked back, raving about why they love this city so much, yadda yadda yadda. But, I’ve not travelled far. I came to Bristol six years ago from the […]
Welcome To Bristol, We’re Happy To Have You Here – As Long As You’re Not A C**t I don’t just love Bristol, I’m literally in love with her – and that’s not me overusing the word “literally” in the West Country way. I’d take Bristol out on a date, treat her right nice, marry her […]
Foodies helping Bristolians eat. There are some amazing Bristol food bloggers who spend their entire lives eat the best places to eat in Bristol so you don’t even have to. Here’s 21 Bristol food blogs you definitely need to check out. 1. A Life Less Organised One of Bristol’s best known foodies, Shonette has an abundance […]
Get the booze soaked out of you on the way home It’s all about a drunk Bristol takeaway. 1. Jason Donervan Probably the most famous of all kebab vans in the south west. If you haven’t taken a visit at least once then you clearly haven’t stumbled around on the triangle after a night out. Address: […]
The best things you notice when moving to Bristol (and three of the worst) Since moving to Bristol from the North towards the end of last year, I’ve been spending my days exploring and getting to know this new city. I’ve still not quite got my head around how to get to Clifton yet, but here’s […]