The Latest Breaking News from West of England

Bristol's buses face 'toxic mix of challenges' as public meeting planned to discuss crisis

"I understand local people are feeling frustrated and disheartened"

Bristol Post · Sep 5, 2022

First Bus apologises for service disruptions due to 'driver shortages'

First Bus has issued an apology for the ongoing disruptions to its bus routes in Bristol and the west of England

Bristol Post · Aug 31, 2022

Bus services 'still face axe' despite £130m Government U-turn

West of England metro mayor Dan Norris is warning the extra funding won't solve the driver shortage

Bristol Post · Aug 23, 2022

Metro mayor fails in bid urging Avon pension fund to stop investing in fossil fuels

Two council leaders left the room at a crucial moment meaning no vote on divestment could take place

Bristol Post · Jul 4, 2022

Metro Mayor Dan Norris says climate activists are right after campaigners hijacked M32 billboard

The XR group said the buses are in a "dire state"

Bristol Post · Jul 1, 2022

Collapsed west of England housing plan is 'lost opportunity to shape region's future'

Regional masterplan would have held huge sway over where new major housing developments are built

Bristol Post · Jun 29, 2022

Planners are failing businesses and communities in the West of England

"Thinking strategically has become more vital than ever because of the urgency of tackling climate change"

Birmingham Post · Jun 7, 2022

Cost of living crisis: Metro Mayor Dan Norris says government is in 'utter chaos' ahead of windfall tax vote

The plans would hand the hardest-hit households in the West of England £600 - but Conservative MPs are being ordered to vote against a windfall tax on oil and gas companies

Bristol Post · May 17, 2022

Bristol region housing masterplan collapses amid huge row - what it means for city's future

Metro mayor accused of "falsely" claiming South Gloucestershire Council leader "walked out" of talks

Bristol Post · May 12, 2022

Watchdog launches probe into West of England Combined Authority amid 'strained' political relationships

The effective use of taxpayers' money in the region has been questioned

Birmingham Post · May 3, 2022