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Wales Online
26-06-2025
- Wales Online
Tonnes of love locks to be removed from bridge
Tonnes of love locks to be removed from bridge Hundreds of locks are set to be removed as they have gotten too heavy (Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service ) Three tonnes of padlocks attached to a footbridge in the city centre of Bristol are due to be removed. The "love locks" are put on Pero's Bridge by couples as a romantic way of symbolising their attachment, with the keys often thrown into the water below. Bristol City Council is concerned that the locks, estimated to weigh three tonnes, have become too heavy. They will be taken off the bridge at some point in the next few weeks, before the upcoming Harbour Festival on July 18–20, and potentially placed on a structure nearby. Until the removal, the council will not lift the bridge for boats to pass through, due to the weight of the locks. An update on the removal plan was given to councillors on the harbour committee on Tuesday, June 24. (Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service ) Patsy Mellor, director of management of place, said: "We have got a 'no lift' notice on Pero's Bridge due to the weight of the locks. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here "It's three tonnes, the estimated weight of the locks. The team is working on a solution where we can place the locks in a nearby structure of some sort. They have to be removed before the Harbour Festival, so it'll happen quite quickly." Article continues below Pero's Bridge links Queen Square and Millennium Square, and was named after Pero Jones who was enslaved and lived in Bristol in the 18th century. The pedestrian bridge was opened in 1999. In 2023 a campaign was launched to remove the locks, which jar with the name commemorating a slave. A decade ago the council removed most of the padlocks from the bridge, but people attached new ones and the bridge was again covered within a few years. Article continues below The practice of attaching a padlock to a bridge is common in many cities across the world, despite the corrosion the metal can cause and harm to aquatic life from throwing metal keys into the river. Other cities have also removed padlocks from bridges and tried to prevent the practice, like in Dublin on the Ha'penny Bridge over the River Liffey, for example.
BBC News
26-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Hundreds of 'love locks' to be removed from Pero's Bridge
Padlocks left on a city centre footbridge as a romantic gesture are to be removed due to fears they are too is estimated the so-called love locks on Pero's Bridge in Bristol weigh up to three tonnes, the Local Democracy Reporting Service City Council has said it will remove the padlocks before Bristol Harbour Festival, which is due to take place in mid-July."The team is working on a solution where we can place the locks in a nearby structure of some sort," said the council's management of place director Patsy Mellor. Ms Mellor explained a 'no lift' notice has been issued for Pero's Bridge due to the weight of the locks. It means the council will not raise the bridge to enable boats to pass through. The council cleared the bridge of padlocks about a decade ago, but people attached new ones and it was covered again within a few years. Pero's Bridge opened in 1999 and links Queen Square and Millennium Square. It was named after Pero Jones, who was enslaved in Bristol in the 18th 2023, campaigners launched a bid to remove the locks, saying they jarred with the name commemorating a slave.
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bristol in Pictures: The Manics rock the Beacon
Twice this week Bristol Rovers have been supported by about 9,000 fans at the Mem. Sadly it didn't help them on the pitch with two disastrous defeats. Elsewhere in the city, the next generation of musicians have been showcasing their talent at the Bristol Beacon, while a popular bakery chain was effectively handed over to its staff to run. Special masses were celebrated at Easter, and flags were flying proudly to celebrate St George's Day. Packed out: The Bristol Beacon was jumping on Saturday night as Welsh indie rockers the Manic Street Preachers took to the stage. Stepping forward: A new permanent audio trail is being launched to tell the stories of the Christmas Steps in the city centre. Performers from the Invisible Circus will be returning to bring the tales to life on 3 May from 19:30 BST. Keep the brolly handy: Easter Monday didn't bring much in the way of sunshine to Bristol, whereas the forecast for this coming week is a bit more promising. Ones to watch: The Bristol Beacon Next Level showcase saw multiple young artists performing at the end of a writing, production and rehearsal camp. The group will now be supported by Big Team & Bristol Beacon over the next 18 months to help them take the next steps in their musical careers. Blessed: Clifton Cathedral was packed for the annual Chrism Mass, where the oil of the sick and the oil of catechumens were blessed by Bishop Bosco ahead of being used throughout the diocese in the coming year. Back at the Gate: Fans made their way to Ashton Gate on Sunday to watch Bristol City Women's FC take on Sunderland. Locks of love: Pero's Bridge over the harbour is weighed down by many hundreds of padlocks, which often bear the initials of couples as a way of showing their affection for each other. The bridge is named after slave Pero Jones, who lived in the city. 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BBC News
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Bristol in Pictures: Rovers, St George's Day and rising stars
Twice this week Bristol Rovers have been supported by about 9,000 fans at the Mem. Sadly it didn't help them on the pitch with two disastrous in the city, the next generation of musicians have been showcasing their talent at the Bristol Beacon, while a popular bakery chain was effectively handed over to its staff to masses were celebrated at Easter, and flags were flying proudly to celebrate St George's Day. Ones to watch: The Bristol Beacon Next Level showcase saw multiple young artists performing at the end of a writing, production and rehearsal camp. The group will now be supported by Big Team & Bristol Beacon over the next 18 months to help them take the next steps in their musical careers. Stepping forward: A new permanent audio trail is being launched to tell the stories of the Christmas Steps in the city centre. Performers from the Invisible Circus will be returning to bring the tales to life on 3 May from 19:30 BST. Keep the brolly handy: Easter Monday didn't bring much in the way of sunshine to Bristol, whereas the forecast for this coming week is a bit more promising. Blessed: Clifton Cathedral was packed for the annual Chrism Mass, where the oil of the sick and the oil of catechumens were blessed by Bishop Bosco ahead of being used throughout the diocese in the coming year. Locks of love: Pero's Bridge over the harbour is weighed down by many hundreds of padlocks, which often bear the initials of couples as a way of showing their affection for each other. The bridge is named after slave Pero Jones, who lived in the city. Rising to the top: Parsons Bakery, which began in Clevedon in 1926, has moved to an employee ownership meaning the family business, which has branches all over the West, is now effectively owned by its 400 staff. Flying the flag: In the week of St George's Day, you can rely on the Three Lions pub on West Street to show a bit of patriotism. Play on: Cricket fans were back at the Seat Unique Stadium in Bristol to watch Gloucestershire take on Leicestershire this weekend. Top deck: Sometimes the best way to see the murals of Stokes Croft is from the seats at the front of the 75 or 76 bus (other buses are available). Never forget: An exhibition highlighting the impact of the ongoing war in Ukraine is on in the city centre. Erased from the Face of the Earth can be seen at the M Shed until 20 July. Taking over: Adam Flint has been named as the new chair of the Bristol Hoteliers Association. Mr Flint, general manager of the DoubleTree by Hilton in the city centre, has taken over from Raphael Herzog. All in a good cause: Law firm Burges Salmon transformed its Bristol HQ into a fine dining venue to raise more than £10,000 for various charities, helped by celebrated chef Josh Eggleton MBE.
