Print Media

Evening Post
Bristol's biggest local daily, the Post is one of the best ways to find out about current affairs in Bristol. Expect to see pages of reports of Bristolians outraged by the bus service, the council, or anti-social behaviour in their area.
www.epost.co.uk

Western Daily Press
The Evening Post's sister title has a similar style to the Post, but covers local news from across the whole of the South West.
www.westpress.co.uk

Venue Magazine
What's on guide Venue was formerly the bible of underground Bristol, however it has lost its edge in recent years. Venue is still the best place to find out what's happening with listings and reviews of live music, clubs, theatre, cinema, arts and any other events around Bristol.
www.venue.co.uk

Bristol Observer
Bristol's local free weekly presumably sustains itself by containing more adverts than editorial content. You are likely to receive this through your door at irregular intervals.

Bristle
Bristol and the South West's radical publication provides a non-commercial alternative to the mainstream media, offering space and information for local community and activist groups. Bristle is run entirely by volunteers and welcomes submissions from anyone campaigning locally. See their website for where to buy.
www.bristle.org.uk

Bristol Indymedia
"Read it, write it, your site, your news", Bristol Indymedia is part of a global independent media movement using the internet to create non-commercial media, accessible to all and free from commercial intervention. Anyone can post news stories, provided they meet with BIMC's guidelines. A great way to find out what the big papers don't want you to know.
www.bristol.indymedia.org
www.indymedia.org.uk

Spark
Quarterly free magazine promoting positive change for the West of England. The Spark reports on the environment, food, family and change and is crammed full of adverts for alternative therapies, yoga and meditation classes. See their website for where to find.
www.thespark.co.uk