What are this weeks top five news stories? Bristol International balloon fiesta proved a success
It has been a busy week for the city of bristol including the bristol international balloon fiesta and a suspected arson attack at a local sports centre. But what are the top five news stories?
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00:00 Hello, I am Emma May here with your top five news stories in Bristol this week.
00:05 Our first story this week is the 2023 Bristol International Balloon Fiesta proved a massive success.
00:12 This year's festival saw thousands of locals ascend upon Ashton Court Estate to witness many balloon ascents and two evening nightglows.
00:21 This year marked the 41st anniversary of the largest ballooning festival in Europe.
00:27 The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta was founded on the weekend of the 7th to the 9th of September in 1979.
00:35 A small gathering of like-minded balloonists came together to celebrate the first ever Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.
00:42 Our second story this week is a local company, Miner2Major, is helping children through the summer holidays with a series of music and musical theatre courses.
00:53 A recent study by the National Institute of Health has revealed that music and theatre helps to expose children to challenges and multi-sensory experiences which enhance learning abilities and encourage cognitive development.
01:09 Our third story this week is one that is more distressing.
01:14 Homes are being evacuated close to a major fire at the former Whitchurch Sports Centre.
01:20 Emergency services were called to the centre as dozens of fire and rescue service members were needed to extinguish the blaze.
01:29 The council has said a number of steps were taken to secure the former Whitchurch Sports Centre before it was targeted in a suspected arson attack on Wednesday 9th August.
01:43 Our fourth story this week is one that has been spoken about a lot.
01:46 Street art appearing to mock Prince Harry has appeared in Bristol's city centre and is one of several pieces of work recently created by a Banksy-inspired artist from Italy.
01:58 The paste-up is located on a telephone kiosk next to the water fountains on St Augustine's Parade and shows the Duke of Sussex holding his book but with the title 'Rebel Without a Crown'.
02:11 In his other hand, the smiling monarch is holding a wad of ÂŁ20 notes.
02:15 The artwork appeared to mark how three years ago the Prince announced that he and Meghan Markle were to step down from royal duties.
02:26 Our fifth story this week is one that has caused a lot of discussion.
02:30 Free parking could soon be scrapped in South Gloucestershire with a total of 37 car parks potentially impacted.
02:38 The council area is one of the few areas in the country where motorists can park for free.
02:44 Specific car parks which could be impacted have not yet been disclosed.
02:48 The council manages 38 car parks. Some are park and ride car parks and others have short and long stay areas.
02:56 That's you up to date with your top five news stories in Bristol this week.
03:00 Whatever you're doing this weekend, I hope you have a great one.