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David Prince

Reporter · GB

Indexed articles, last 90 days
5
Latest publication
Sep 15, 2026
Outlet visibility, for Somersetlive
Top 500K sites
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Jul 13, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 15, 2026 · David Prince

    'Many fell in to the harbour waters before and nothing was done' (opens the original)

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    Bristol Live readers have been responding to reports that a safety assessment of Bristol's harbourside has pinpointed three sites where improved barriers might help prevent people from falling into the water. The assessment was launched following the death of PC Rehaan Akhtar who drowned during a night out last November and whose tragic case sparked a petition that gathered over 1,700 signatures. Preliminary site inspections revealed "opportunities for early improvements," with Mud Dock, Redclif

  2. Article · Aug 29, 2026 · David Prince

    Powers on overriding planning decisions prompts call to 'scrap metro mayors' (opens the original)

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    Bristol Live readers have expressed firm opinions about new powers that enable mayors to overturn local council decisions on significant planning applications, a move that has attracted criticism. Prime Minister Andy Burnham revealed that mayors, including the West of England's Helen Godwin, would be permitted to 'call-in' decisions and overturn them to accelerate development. They could even approve permission in advance, so developers wouldn't need to submit applications for consent at all. Th

  3. Article · Jul 30, 2026 · David Prince

    Outrage as £23m Portway works bring months of nightly closures (opens the original)

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    Bristol Live readers have been voicing their views on the announcement of additional roadworks and lane restrictions on major Bristol routes, including the Portway. Discussion centred on round-the-clock bus lanes, prolonged construction projects, and questions over how the council oversees contractors and budgets. Several called for alternative scheduling to minimise disruption, while others highlighted smaller yet pressing repairs needed across the city. The Portway faces nightly closures throu

  4. Article · Jul 23, 2026 · David Prince

    Bristol MP Darren Jones axing divides 'change in PM brings a change in cabinet' (opens the original)

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    Bristol Live readers have been voicing their opinions on the governmental reshuffle and Darren Jones's removal from his position. Readers expressed strong views about its implications and who stands to gain. Some identified a broader transfer of power and resources, while others concentrated on party politics and individual track records. Bristol MP and chief secretary Darren Jones has been removed from the Cabinet as incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham set about relegating several close associ

  5. Article · Jul 13, 2026 · David Prince

    £19k deputy mayor salary slammed 'money for old rope' (opens the original)

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    Bristol Live readers have been responding to the coverage of the deputy mayor's £19,000 salary, with numerous people questioning value for money and how the position functions in reality. Multiple comments centred on audits, documentation, and whether remuneration should reflect the actual time spent deputising. The £19,300 salary for the West of England Combined Authority's deputy mayor has come under fire after it was revealed they failed to deputise on a single occasion last year. A Freedom o

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