A vertical sliver of light appears behind the tree (upper left) as the resident opens her door to the street. A split second later, the rocket—fired from the right—explodes next to her. See article below.
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Rocket fired along street narrowly misses resident trying to quieten students
31 October 2023
A firework launched along a Cotham street exploded in front of a resident as she came out of her house to try to quieten students...
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UoB revamp strips CLO of powers, drops waste from rulebook (updated)
25 September 2023
University of Bristol has brought in new complaints-handling procedures that strip its community liaison officer of power to issue fines...
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Time to change: Stepping back from role with residents’ groups
25 September 2023
I have stepped back from my role as coordinator of a list of 12 residents’ associations (RAs) that are associated with the Bristol...
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COMMENT: The BSCP – reflections on a flawed ‘partnership’
25 September 2023
In 2021, I circulated an email to all the Residents Associations in areas close to the University of Bristol that I’d come to know...
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Recent Incidents
* Chandos, 1 Nov: Halloween complaints
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* Auburn, 29 Oct: Garden noise at 2am
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* Trelawney, 29 Oct: 'Firework near-miss'
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Articles
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23 October 2023
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UoB complaints data drop, but levels still higher than in past (updated)
25 September 2023
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Temple Meads expansion begs questions on student numbers
9 April 2023
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Vice-Chancellor meets residents’ groups, says she’s listening
9 April 2023
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Groups say ‘civic’ agreement should address student impact
9 April 2023
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UoB's new Vice-Chancellor to meet residents’ groups amid 'civic' push
18 February 2023
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Council guide aims to help landlords tackle noise, anti-social behaviour
18 February 2023
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Reading the runes on noise: Mixed messages in the data
18 August 2022
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Operation Beech noise patrol continues to be well used
17 August 2022
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Operation Beech extended to 30 June
13 February 2022
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