Bristol ideas

Film / News
Documentary explores class, prejudice and pride in south Bristol estate
'Normal for Hartcliffe' uses local voices to give an insight into life in the post-war suburb
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News / culture
Sadness as leading cultural organisation announces closure after 30 years
Its projects have seen more than £130m invested in Bristol
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News / Housing
Former cabinet member calls for boundary expansion to help solve housing crisis
Paul Smith admits his idea "will be both controversial and strongly opposed"
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News / Bristol ideas
Festival of Economics to return for 2023
The event brings people together to discuss challenges to the economy and some of the solutions
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News / Economics
Festival of Economics in full swing
There are a number of talks around the city which you can attend
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Books / Festivals
Inaugural Working-Class Writers Festival to take place in Bristol
Inaugural festival gathers writers from across the UK for many events as part of Bristol Ideas
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Poetry / Caleb Parkin
Bristol City Poet launches debut collection
Caleb Parkin talks inspiration, celebration and the eco-poetry of This Fruiting Body
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