Other top stories on the topic include the storm causing disruption and damage to local streets in the city and Roxy lanes opens a new floor with a crazy pool experience.
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00:00So, as ever, there has been loads on in the news and this week we are going to be looking
00:06at news within the property sector. So, Adriana, can you tell me what is our first hot news
00:11story within this area?
00:14Rightmoves has revealed the happiest places to live in the UK in 2024. Over 35,000 residents
00:22around the UK were asked for their thoughts on the area they live in to determine the
00:26rankings of the Happy at Home Index 2024. In the south-west, Syrinchester was crowned
00:33the happiest place to live, followed by St Ives and Dorchester. Bristol ranked 10th in
00:39the south-west and 84th in the UK.
00:44Thank you, Adriana. So, shall we move on to our second top news story? Tell me about that.
00:49A popular supermarket in Bristol has gone up for sale as an investment opportunity.
00:55The co-op on Lodge Road in Kingswood has been put on the market for offers in excess of
01:00£950,000. The property compromises a large convenience store converted from a former
01:07public house in 2017. The first floor of the property is currently not in use by co-op
01:14and has potential to create active space such as residential dwellings subject to necessary
01:19concerns.
01:22Thank you, Adriana. So, shall we move on to our third and final top news story within
01:26the property sector in the city? Tell me about that.
01:29A casino near Bristol city centre has announced that it is closing down imminently. Rainbow
01:35Casino next to Millennium Square has ceased operations after 10 years. The facility is
01:41one of two Rainbow Casinos in the country, with another operating in Birmingham.
01:48Thank you, Adriana. I know that there was rumours of the casino closing in January,
01:54but obviously it is now closed immediately instead.