Direct Local Bristol

Bristol waste management business Grundon have started operations at their newly completed Waste Transfer Station (WTS) in an industrial estate on the southern edge of central Bristol. ttps://directlocalbristol.co.uk/business-news/bristol-waste-transfer/ #bristolwaste #grundon

Staff from several Bristol hotels took to the city’s streets last weekend to raise money for several charities. directlocalbristol.co.uk/business-news/… #charities #bristohoteliers #directlocal

The Bristol Beacon has been named regional building of the year at the prestigious 2026 RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) South West and Wessex Awards. directlocalbristol.co.uk/bristol-news/b… #bristolbeacon #awards #directlocal

More than 25,000 runners join sold-out AJ Bell Great Bristol Run 2026 directlocalbristol.co.uk/bristol-news/t… #greatbristolrun #bristollife #directlocal

Bristol Harbourside to host free Dott e-bike and scooter experience day directlocalbristol.co.uk/bristol-news/f… #BristolHarbourside #freevent #bristolevening #directlocal

Bristol charity founder to walk 13 miles on charity’s 13th anniversary directlocalbristol.co.uk/charity-news/d… #charity #DementiaActionWeek #directlocal

Children’s hospice at home charity, Jessie May, is inviting the Bristol community to get talking about death, dying, and bereavement during this year’s Dying Matters Awareness Week (4–10 May 2026). directlocalbristol.co.uk/charity-news/d… #jessiemay #DyingMattersAwarenessWeek #Directlocal

Bristol’s nightlife doesn’t have to revolve around crowded bars and expensive drinks. There’s a different side to Bristol evenings —one filled with creativity, community, and completely free experiences. directlocalbristol.co.uk/whats-on/brist… #bristolevening #bristollife #directlocal

New partnership approach strengthens support and opportunities for young people in Bristol city centre directlocalbristol.co.uk/bristol-news/n… #youngpeople #bristolevening #directlocal

Sparks is marking its third anniversary with a free, all-day celebration in the heart of Broadmead next week. directlocalbristol.co.uk/bristol-news/s… #sparksbristol #broadmead #Directlocal

The Bristol Green Group have made several changes to their Committee Chairs on Bristol City Council: directlocalbristol.co.uk/bristol-news/b… #bristolnews #greens #directlocal

The Friends of Clifton Centre and Library (FoCCaL) have announced how the proceeds from this year’s Clifton LitFest are continuing to make a meaningful impact on reading and literacy initiatives across Bristol. directlocalbristol.co.uk/bristol-news/c… #bristolnews #clifton #Directlocal

Blossoming Broadmead sees a month-long programme of events bring Springtime joy to the city centre directlocalbristol.co.uk/whats-on/may-b… #brisrtolevening #bristolnews #directlocal #maybankholiday #bristolbid

A popular Bristol bar enters an exciting new chapter as a brother and sister reunite in business, bringing fresh energy to the city’s live music scene. directlocalbristol.co.uk/food-drink/pop… #bristolbar #TheGallimaufry #bristolevents #directlocal

Two South West-based NHS doctors take on this year’s TCS London Marathon – not only as runners, but also as the founders of the charity they’re raising money for. directlocalbristol.co.uk/charity-news/b… #NHS #doctors #london #marathon #directlocal

Bistol Blue Glass shuts it doors citing the Government's "appalling treatment of small businesses", despite campaign to secure the business new premises. directlocalbristol.co.uk/bristol-news/g… #bristollife #bristolblueglass #directlocal #appallingtreatment #smallbusinesses

Musicians from Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, National Open Youth Orchestra and Paraorchestra celebrate a summer of culture in Bristol . directlocalbristol.co.uk/whats-on/bbc-p… #BristolCulture #LiveMusicBristol #InclusiveArts

Bristol Harbour Festivals interactive family experiences and emerging talent confirmed for Queen Square, with additional artists announced for the Harbour View main stage directlocalbristol.co.uk/bristol-news/b… #BristolHarbourFestival #QueenSquareEvents #BristolFamilies #directlocal

Roll-up, Roll-up! Bristol’s acclaimed contemporary circus school and performance venue have announced their summer season of shows and events! directlocalbristol.co.uk/whats-on/circu… #BristolWhatsOn #BristolEvents #CircusShows #directlocal

On Sunday 3 May 2026, charity volunteer Andrew Gibson will be attempting a 75ft abseil from the roof of Ashton Gate Stadium. directlocalbristol.co.uk/charity-news/a… #AbseilAshtonGate #AndrewGibsonAbseil #BristolCharity AshtonGateChallenge #directlocal