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Dividends, Debt… Direct Action
It’s been nearly 40 years since Wessex Water was privatised. Since then the company has been loaded with debt and dumped sewage into our waterways while paying out huge dividends. What will it take to change course?
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The bravest conversations are with those we love
After coming across a far-right YouTuber trying to provoke people for content, Nikesh asks: is it better to engage or ignore? And how do we have hard conversations with those closest to us?
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AI mural in ‘home of Banksy’ slammed for getting Bristol so wrong
‘In a climate where humans are being replaced by AI at an alarming rate, choosing art like this is not only an aesthetic choice but a political one.’ Bristol – Metro …
Map reveals the best takeaway restaurants in each UK region — is your local a winner?
Uber Eats UK has unveiled the regional 2026 Restaurant of the Year Award winners. Bristol – Metro …
Photo essay: Glimmer
Photographer Dulcie Wagstaff explores how spirituality feels for a generation brought up around technology
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Harbourside to Gaza: Bristol answers the Freedom Flotilla’s call
This week a boat set sail from Bristol to break Israel’s siege on Gaza. Twelve people are on board the latest vessel attempting to deliver aid to Palestine
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Goofy ‘fox’ bought for £50 at market was actually natural history ‘holy grail’
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‘Come and find a listening ear’: Seeking solace at Bristol’s Rastafari Centre
We visit the Rastafari Community Centre in St Pauls. How is the legacy and learning of a tradition carried forward when its elders are no longer here?
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Metro Bristol
- Child rapist accused victim of ‘making up a story just for attention’
by Brooke Davies on November 5, 2026 at 6:20 pmPatrick Luckett, from St George, Bristol, was sentenced on Monday after two mums told police their daughters had been sexually abused (Picture: Avon and Somerset Police) A 33-year-old man has been jailed after committing multiple sexual offences against young girls, even accusing one of ‘making it all up for attention’. Patrick Luckett, from St George, Bristol, was sentenced on Monday after two mums told police their daughters had been sexually abused. This includes raping one of them […]
- UK schools targeted in cyber attack with 320,000 stolen files published on dark web
by Milo Pope on November 4, 2026 at 4:11 pmA total of 88 schools using the council’s platform have been affected (Picture: Shutterstock) More than 320,000 files stolen in a cyber attack targeting schools have been published on the dark web. The personal data was stolen in September from a school server used by Bristol City Council. A total of 88 schools using the council’s Trading with Schools IT platform have been affected. Bristol City Council said it was working with schools, cyber security specialists, Avon and Somerset […]
- Europe’s ketamine capital is prestigious UK university city
by Luc Gauci Green on November 2, 2026 at 11:58 amFormer students said the Class B drug was easy to obtain in the city (Picture: Getty Images) A UK city has emerged as Europe’s ketamine capital, far outdoing the runner-up. A study looking at the prevalence of the Class B drug in European cities has revealed that the British city had levels more than double those of the famously drug-tolerant Amsterdam, which was second. Given its reputation, it may not be surprising that Bristol took first place. Metro spoke to two former students from […]
- Teenage passenger killed during police chase in Bristol
by Ryan Prosser on October 25, 2026 at 8:39 pmOfficers had chased a white Nissan Juke through south Bristol, before it collided with a black Audi S3 just after 4am today.
The Bristol Cable
- Bristol Airport’s expansion plans in numbers
by Bristol Cable on November 4, 2026 at 12:39 pmAfter years of legal battles, the airport submitted plans this year to expand even further. Here’s how it’s gone down and what’s at stake for the environment The post Bristol Airport’s expansion plans in numbers appeared first on The Bristol Cable.
- ‘Your body is a vehicle’: Bristol’s POC-led outdoor groupsby Adam Quarshie on October 28, 2026 at 2:44 pm
From cycling to hiking and school gardens, POC-led groups are widening access to nature in Bristol. But is the wider environmental movement paying attention? The post ‘Your body is a vehicle’: Bristol’s POC-led outdoor groups appeared first on The Bristol Cable.
- War, weather and oil: Greengrocers navigating an economy on the brinkby Isaac Kneebone-Hopkins on October 22, 2026 at 10:58 am
With global conflicts, fuel price hikes and extreme weather events pushing up the price of fruit and veg, the Cable talks to Bristol shopkeepers about how they’re keeping their businesses alive The post War, weather and oil: Greengrocers navigating an economy on the brink appeared first on The Bristol Cable.
- Bristol’s children in care face growing shortage of foster homesby Anna Zuurmond on October 16, 2026 at 10:24 am
As the number of children needing care rises, a shortage of foster homes is pushing the council towards expensive residential placements, long-distance moves and unregistered accommodation The post Bristol’s children in care face growing shortage of foster homes appeared first on The Bristol Cable.
Bristol City Football Club
- Fixture updates for Sky Sportsby Sheridan Robins on November 5, 2026 at 4:00 pm
The EFL broadcast selections have now been confirmed up until the beginning of March 2027. City’s trip to Norwich City will now kick-off on Sunday, January 31st at 12pm with full coverage on Sky Sports Football. On Friday, February 5th (8pm) the Robins will host Middlesbrough live on Sky Sports Football, with the match originally The post Fixture updates for Sky Sports appeared first on Bristol City FC.
- Celebrate the festive season with hospitality at Ashton Gateby Isobel Gauld on November 5, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Make this Christmas one to remember with a festive hospitality experience at Ashton Gate. Whether you’re planning a Christmas celebration with friends and family, organising a staff social or looking to treat clients to a special matchday experience, our range of hospitality packages offers the perfect way to enjoy the festive season. With four exciting The post Celebrate the festive season with hospitality at Ashton Gate appeared first on Bristol City FC.
- Thatchers Golden Hour offer for Canaries visitby Sheridan Robins on November 5, 2026 at 3:08 pm
City’s match with Norwich City at Ashton Gate on Saturday, November 7th (12.30pm) will offer a special concession offer on pints of Thatchers Gold. For just £3.50 you can grab a pint of Thatchers Gold for one hour after the final whistle in the Lansdown Stand concourse. As well as this, the first 300 supporters The post Thatchers Golden Hour offer for Canaries visit appeared first on Bristol City FC.
- Extra Time | Bristol City 1-2 Wolvesby Sheridan Robins on November 5, 2026 at 2:50 pm
Post-match analysis from the Robins TV studio as Wade Elliott and Leroy Rosenior disect Bristol City’s 2-1 defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers. The post Extra Time | Bristol City 1-2 Wolves appeared first on Bristol City FC.
- The Robins Foundation quiz returns!by Emily Poole on November 5, 2026 at 12:52 pm
Join us at Bemmy X on Tuesday, December 1st for the Bristol City Robins Foundation’s annual quiz night! A firm favourite among City supporters, the event is always a memorable and entertaining evening and this year’s top prize is a TABLE FOR SIX PEOPLE IN THE CROSSBAR at a City fixture*. Expect friendly competition, trivia, community spirit AND The post The Robins Foundation quiz returns! appeared first on Bristol City FC.
BBC Sport – Bristol
- Leicester dominate Bristol to go top of the Prem
on October 30, 2026 at 9:43 pmLeicester take maximum points to go top of the Prem before the rest of the weekend fixtures with a 22-16 win away at Bristol.
- Smith out injured as Saints make changes for Gloucester
on October 30, 2026 at 2:47 pmPrem champions Northampton Saints will be without fly-half Fin Smith for Saturday's meeting with Gloucester.
- Bristol then and now: Trams, barges and rugby
on October 30, 2026 at 6:07 amAn interactive gallery showing how the city has changed over the past century.
- Saracens did unbelievable job with Auvaa - Lam
on October 28, 2026 at 4:24 pmBristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam tells BBC Radio Bristol Saracens did everything they could for Totoa Auvaa before he was sacked by them.
- Janse van Rensburg set to return in December
on October 28, 2026 at 3:54 pmBristol Bears and England centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg will have to wait until December to play again following a head injury.
Bristol Bears Rugby
- Gallery: October Player Development Camps
by Andy Baber on November 5, 2026 at 4:25 pmYoungsters from across the region enjoyed an action-packed week of rugby at the Bristol Bears Foundation’s Player Development Camps during October Half Term. The post Gallery: October Player Development Camps appeared first on Bristol Bears Rugby.
- Team news: Sale Sharks vs Bristol Bears – PREM Rugby Cup
by Will Carpenter on November 5, 2026 at 12:00 pmJosh Caulfield captains youthful Bears side at Sale Josh Caulfield captains a youthful Bristol Bears side for Friday night’s PREM Rugby Cup clash with Sale Sharks at Corpacq Stadium (7.45pm KO). The Bristolian leads a squad featuring 13 current Academy players, including nine in the starting XV, as the Bears head to the North West The post Team news: Sale Sharks vs Bristol Bears – PREM Rugby Cup appeared first on Bristol Bears Rugby.
- Jordan Crane Press Conference: Sale Sharks (A)by Andy Baber on November 5, 2026 at 11:55 am
Bristol Bears Defence Coach Jordan Crane reflects on three players being called up by England A and previews Friday night’s trip to Sale Sharks in the PREM Rugby Cup. The post Jordan Crane Press Conference: Sale Sharks (A) appeared first on Bristol Bears Rugby.
- 10,000 tickets sold for Big Day Out 2027 at Principality Stadium
by Andy Baber on November 4, 2026 at 10:00 amMore than 10,000 tickets have already been sold for Big Day Out 2027 as Bristol Bears and Gloucester Rugby take their West Country rivalry to the iconic Principality Stadium. Returning to the Welsh capital on Saturday, April 17th (3.05pm KO), the third edition of Big Day Out sees the two fierce rivals collide at one The post 10,000 tickets sold for Big Day Out 2027 at Principality Stadium appeared first on Bristol Bears Rugby.
- Book festive rugby fun with Bristol Bears Christmas Camps
by Andy Baber on November 3, 2026 at 5:25 pmKeep active, sharpen your skills and have loads of festive rugby fun over the Christmas holidays with Bristol Bears Foundation’s Player Development Camps this December. Led by our team of highly qualified and experienced Foundation coaches, our camps welcome boys and girls aged U8-U14 of all abilities, providing the perfect opportunity to develop rugby skills, The post Book festive rugby fun with Bristol Bears Christmas Camps appeared first on Bristol Bears Rugby.
