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November 7, 2026

Pero’s Bridge collapsed late on Saturday night

Bristol

Pero’s Bridge collapses into harbour

Hopes to fix crossing by the spring thrown into doubt

Andrew Lynch

November 1, 2026, 10:49 pm

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Kiosk faces closure as harbour rent reviews called 'on track' https://t.co/hx7sXN4sZ8
— Joanna Booth (@stillawake) November 7, 2026
Bristol City Council knew Pero’s Bridge needed major work on its lifting system months before it failed, a council report published on Friday shows. 🧵 pic.twitter.com/Uv8c9cTqyy
— Joanna Booth (@stillawake) November 7, 2026
I went to a talk on homelessness on Thursday night. Bristol city council leader Tony Dyer spoke quite sensibly. Was applauded. He did not mention this. I'm shocked, I tell you.https://t.co/MXS3qkGoDU pic.twitter.com/6AkQYnTuKo
— Andrew Lynch (@andrewtlynch) November 1, 2026
All we need now. pic.twitter.com/1SROhJVDoq
— Teejay (@MrUnrevealed) October 30, 2026
"Our [WECA] Mayor has ambitious priorities.. We are looking for an exceptional Chief of Staff who can help turn those ambitions, and the opportunities of devolution into meaningful regional impacthttps://t.co/2jG6dyFk6B
Posted: 21 Oct 2026
Closing: 29 Oct 2026@stillawake
Hmm ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/Op2T1vADbN
— Suzanne Audrey (@AudreySuzanne) October 24, 2026
"We are looking at a potential revolution in our fiscal constitution. The decisions made at this week’s budget will affect millions of us. So why the almost complete lack of media focus?" says @PJTheEconomist. They'll be happy at @WestofEnglandCA. No hard questions, please! pic.twitter.com/O5Ir5pRpb0
— Andrew Lynch (@andrewtlynch) October 26, 2026
The enshittification of #Bristol in pictures….
https://t.co/zA0D6zlys0
— Andrew Lynch (@andrewtlynch) October 24, 2026

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Pero’s Bridge collapses into harbour

Weca audit unable to pass accounts after no-shows

Kevin Guy fumbles freebie register over Bath Rugby

Planes, car parks and shops: airport’s bonanza

Controversial planning boss Simone Wilding quits

Weca snubs more scrutiny, axes political audit chair

We the Furious(from the socials)