Bristol Now is an independent local news and culture website dedicated to helping people get more out of life in Bristol.

We focus on what’s happening right now across the city — from local news and neighbourhood stories to events, food, culture and practical guides. Our aim is simple: if you live in, work in, or love Bristol, this site should be worth your time.

Bristol is a fast-moving, creative and opinionated city — but it’s not always easy to keep up with what matters.

Bristol Now was created to:

• Highlight stories that affect everyday life in the city
• Make it easier to discover what’s going on this week and beyond
• Celebrate Bristol’s people, places and independent spirit
• Cut through noise and focus on what’s genuinely useful or interesting

We’re not here to chase clicks. We’re here to help you enjoy Bristol more.

Bristol Now focuses on the areas of city life that matter most day to day. Our coverage is organised around four core sections:

Local News – Clear, relevant reporting on what’s happening across Bristol, from council decisions and neighbourhood issues to developments that affect how the city works.

What’s On – Events, festivals, gigs, exhibitions and things worth your time. Whether you’re planning the week ahead or looking for something last minute, this is where to start.

Business – Stories from Bristol’s business community, with a focus on local companies, start-ups, independent retailers and the economic changes shaping the city.

Mobility – Transport and movement around the city, including public transport, cycling, walking, traffic changes and major infrastructure updates — explained in a practical, accessible way.

Coverage will grow over time, shaped by what readers care about most.

Bristol Now is independent and locally focused. That means:

• No national agenda
• No clickbait
• No paid opinions disguised as news

If we run sponsored content in the future, it will always be clearly labelled.

Bristol Now is still growing, and reader input matters.

If you have:

• A story worth telling
• An event people should know about
• Feedback on what we should cover

You can get in touch via the Contact page.

Our goal is simple:
If reading Bristol Now helps you discover something new, avoid missing out, or feel more connected to the city — we’re doing our job.