Shirley Banks was abducted by serial killer John Cannan as she walked back to her car. Her body was found on Easter Day 1988. Cannan was convicted of her abduction and murder. A business improvement district (BID) was established for Broadmead in 2005, with a current plan that extends to 2023. In 2021, flagship shop Debenhams closed following the chain's bankruptcy, and the closure of the Marks & Spencer branch was announced for January 2022. Public Transport Broadmead is served by various bus services and is immediately south of Bristol bus station. Bristol Temple Meads station is about half a mile south east. References External links Broadmead BID website Bristol Shopping Quarter website Areas of Bristol Streets in Bristol Shopping streets in Bristol