Bristol is in the news because of Bristol City’s Championship defeats and a new council ban on fast-fashion advertising. In the football coverage, Lincoln beat Bristol City 1-0, with Freddie Draper scoring the only goal in the second half. The result carried an extra connection for Bristol City boss Michael Skubala, who was beaten by his former club. The match also featured in Championship live coverage and highlights. Separately, Southampton defeated Bristol City 4-1 at St Mary’s, with Cyle Larin scoring twice.
Away from football, Bristol has become the first British city to ban advertisements for fast fashion. The Green-run council is also restricting advertising for airlines, cruises, fossil fuels and SUVs on its billboards and bus shelters. This is a change to what can be advertised in those spaces, rather than a ban on the products or activities themselves. Together, the council’s advertising policy and the club’s results explain the attention around Bristol.
