Bristol World Discuss: What is on in the city this week?

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00:00So, as ever, it has been a very busy week in the city of Bristol. So, Adriana, can you

00:05tell me what is our first hot news story in the city this week?

00:09Well, Bristol Pub has launched an urgent appeal to support pensioners after MPs voted to cut

00:16the winter fuel allowance. Sean Donnelly, the landlord of the Free Lines in Bedminster,

00:23started a fundraiser campaign to purchase hot water bottles, blankets and bedding for the

00:30elderly and needy. The fundraiser comes after the Labour Party was accused of punishing pensioners

00:36after MPs voted to cut the allowance for millions across the country early in the week.

00:43Thank you, Adriana. So, we will see how that one pans out over the coming months.

00:48So, shall we move on to our second top news story? Tell me about that.

00:53A popular Bristol pub that dates back to 1752 has been put up for sale. The Winter Bear on

01:00St Michael's Hill in Kingstown was originally a coaching inn some 272 years ago for those

01:07looking to trade from the docks at the bottom of St Michael's Hill. The listing on the pub

01:12follows the sale of the Robin Hood, which is another long-running pub further down the hill.

01:18Thank you, Adriana. So, again, we will see how that one pans out in the future.

01:22Obviously, one that a lot of locals are talking about. So, shall we move on to our

01:27final top news story? Tell me about that. A new independent bakery has opened in South Bristol.

01:35Beverley's Bakery has opened its doors on what was formerly Uppercrust on East Street in

01:42Bedminster between East Street Fruit Market and Hippie Flour Café. The bakery sells products

01:48including cake slices, pastries such as croissants, mini treats and pain au chocolat,

01:55among many others. Ah, so that is a very exciting one.

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