A bench in Bristol installed facing a brick wall has aroused local curiosity why put it there? BBC West commented that it joined other perversely placed seating: a bench in Shirehampton facing a derelict building and one in Wedmore facing a hedge. Bristol city council explained that when it plants a planned tree, the bench will provide a shady spot to rest on a steep hill, but promised to review the placement.
A painter and decorator suffered fatal head injuries when he fell from a ladder while tying a Union flag to a lamppost, an inquest heard. Paul John Lumber, 61, had gone out near his home in Duckmoor Road in Bristol, to erect flags on lampposts after attending a football match. Avon Coroner's Court was told how neighbours heard a loud bang before discovering Mr Lumber on the ground, with his ladder nearby,
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Bristol thrives with culture - from its rich history and famous architecture to its foodie hubs, shopping spots and cider-sipping boltholes. Go for a long weekend of brunching and lunching, a romantic getaway, or brave it solo with our ultimate travel guide. Here we round up our favourite places to stay, including a Georgian apartment on the renowned Royal York Crescent and a lodge for two in ancient woodland.
