Mike Gilmore

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Mike Gilmore

Domestic abuse charity calls for faster prosecutionsGetty ImagesNext Link says says lengthy delays in investigations and court cases can act as a deterrent for victimsA domestic abuse charity has called for the criminal justice system to process cases more quickly. Bristol based non-profit, Next Link, says lengthy delays in investigations and court cases could act as a deterrent for victims in pursuing a prosecution.

4 weeks ago | bbc.com | Mike Gilmore

Rise in number of van-dwellers concerns residentsMike GilmoreBBC Radio Bristol speaks to residents and those living in vans. Hundreds of people attended a community meeting to voice their opposition to a city's van-dweller policy. Bristol City Council estimates there are up to 680 vehicles being lived in across the city, with about 60 of those parked up around the picturesque Clifton Downs.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Mike Gilmore

Couple's love of seaside town spans 55 yearsTrevor ShermanTrevor and Sue Sherman have celebrated their anniversary in Weston-super-Mare every year for 55 yearsA couple have returned to the seaside town where they went on their honeymoon for the 55th time since their wedding. Sue and Trevor Sherman, who live in Northamptonshire, have visited Weston-super-Mare every year since their marriage on March 14, 1970.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Mike Gilmore |Leigh Boobyer

New banking hub opens in town hit by closuresMike Gilmore & Leigh BoobyerBBC News, West of EnglandBBCHardik Pandya said the hub operates as different banks on different daysA new banking hub has opened in a Somerset town in an effort to replace the bank branches that have been closed down in recent years. Branches of NatWest, Lloyds, HSBC and Barclays have all closed in Keynsham and the town's last remaining bank, Halifax, is set to shut in May.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Mike Gilmore

Incentives to boost support for low traffic schemeMike GilmoreSarah TurnnidgeAlex SeabrookThe East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood Scheme has proved controversial A city council is offering residents living within a controversial low traffic neighbourhood scheme a package of travel offers "to help them adapt" to the changes. A trial of the East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood scheme was due to start in December, but due to protests it has still only been partially been installed.