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Bristol News February 5, 2025
Filton 18: ‘The more you oppress people, the more they will rise’
The British state is treating Palestine Action activists who targeted an Elbit Systems Israeli arms facility on the outskirts of Bristol like terrorists – subjecting them to repressive sanctions in jail as they await trial.
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Bristol News January 24, 2025
Man left premature baby disabled and in constant pain after ‘monstrous’ attack
His partner was found guilty of child cruelty. Bristol – Metro …
Bristol News January 22, 2025
‘I feel like I can do anything’: breaking the ‘survival sex’ cycle
Women often feel trapped in massage parlour sex work, leaving only to be drawn back in ‘when difficulty hits’. LoveWell, a Bristol company, aims to offer a route out of exploitation.
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Bristol News January 14, 2025
The UK’s longest train journey with 36 stops and ‘breathtaking countryside’
Want to tick it off your travel bucket list? Bristol – Metro …
Bristol News December 23, 2024
Listen: People Just Do Something with Jake Hanrahan, more than just ‘a gritty Louis Theroux’
Why did Jake Hanrahan become a journalist, how did he turn war reporting on its head with Popular Front, and why does he reckon the industry is ‘one of the most grotesque things I’ve seen in my life’? Join Priyanka and Isaac to find out.
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Bristol News December 22, 2024
Church above a Tesco Express named one of UK’s ‘most remarkable’ places
The unique building is beloved by locals. Bristol – Metro …
Bristol News December 20, 2024
‘This does not feel like justice’: two young men jailed and one on trial for resisting far-right extremists
Months on from the far-right violence that gripped Bristol in August, police and prosecutors are treating anti-fascist counter-demonstrators the same as people who brought racist disorder to Bristol’s streets.
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Bristol News December 19, 2024
First look inside new view home in Bristol
A local housebuilder is inviting those in the market for a new home to visit its brand-new view home in Bristol. Redrow South West has unveiled an impressive four-bedroom view…
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Metro Bristol
- Teenage passenger killed during police chase in Bristolby Ryan Prosser on October 25, 2026 at 8:39 pm
Officers had chased a white Nissan Juke through south Bristol, before it collided with a black Audi S3 just after 4am today.
- Pensioner and labrador ‘he loved more than life itself’ both killed in bus crashby Barney Davis on October 25, 2026 at 7:19 pm
Man in 70s and his dog die after being hit by bus in Holloway Road. (Picture: Google maps) Tributes have been paid to an elderly man and his beloved pet labrador after they were both fatally struck by a bus in Bristol. The man and his pet were critically injured in the collision and died at the scene in Bristol after 11pm on Thursday. The driver of the bus, believed to be in his 30s, was detained by officers and remains in custody as enquiries are ongoing. Heartbroken neighbour Paul […]
- Man in 70s and his dog die after being hit by busby Ryan Prosser on October 24, 2026 at 2:37 pm
The man and his pet were critically injured in the collision and died at the scene in Bristol after 11pm on Thursday, police confirmed.
- Lab-grown human mini-brains can ‘read Braille’by Josh Milton on October 20, 2026 at 8:30 am
'They're tiny, three-dimensional cultures of human brain tissue.'
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 Adam Quarshie 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 Adam Quarshie 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.
- ‘People don’t get a say in the food system’: How Generation Soil is transforming Bristol’s food wasteby Adam Quarshie on October 13, 2026 at 3:22 pm
In a corner of Leigh Woods, an eco-project is building a circular food system and connecting Bristolians to the land The post ‘People don’t get a say in the food system’: How Generation Soil is transforming Bristol’s food waste appeared first on The Bristol Cable.
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Bristol City Football Club
- Download your squad photoby Ryan Morgan on October 30, 2026 at 9:33 am
Bristol City’s 2026/27 squad photos are available to download. The post Download your squad photo appeared first on Bristol City FC.
- McNally looks ahead to Boltonby Sheridan Robins on October 29, 2026 at 5:04 pm
Luke McNally met the media for the first time since returning from his long-term injury. He spoke candidly about the journey back to fitness, how he feels being back in the team and hopes for the season. The post McNally looks ahead to Bolton appeared first on Bristol City FC.
- Skubala on Bolton challengeby Sheridan Robins on October 29, 2026 at 4:14 pm
Michael Skubala met the media ahead of City’s trip to the Toughsheet Community Stadium. He spoke about player availability, the challenge of scoring more goals and much more. The post Skubala on Bolton challenge appeared first on Bristol City FC.
- Thatchers Golden Hour offer for Canaries visitby Sheridan Robins on October 29, 2026 at 12:33 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.
- Get cosy in The Crossbar for Bonfire Nightby Isobel Gauld on October 28, 2026 at 3:58 pm
Enjoy an early Bonfire Night special at Ashton Gate when City face Wolves on Wednesday, November 4th under the lights (8pm KO). Getting into the sparky spirit, you’ll find a chocolate fountain and sticky toffee apples in The Crossbar, alongside our delicious main food options. And, if you book your seat in The Crossbar, you The post Get cosy in The Crossbar for Bonfire Night appeared first on Bristol City FC.
BBC Sport – Bristol
- Bristol then and now: Trams, barges and rugbyon October 30, 2026 at 6:07 am
An interactive gallery showing how the city has changed over the past century.
- Bristol trio return as Leicester also tweak starting XVon October 29, 2026 at 4:27 pm
Bristol and Leicester both make three changes to their starting XV as they meet in the Prem on Friday.
- Saracens did unbelievable job with Auvaa - Lamon October 28, 2026 at 4:24 pm
Bristol 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 Decemberon October 28, 2026 at 3:54 pm
Bristol Bears and England centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg will have to wait until December to play again following a head injury.
- Bristol sign Auvaa following Saracens sackingon October 26, 2026 at 7:03 pm
Bristol Bears have signed 21-year-old Samoan forward Totoa Auvaa, two weeks after he was sacked by Saracens.
Bristol Bears Rugby
- Hall of Fame inductee #015 – David Lemiby Will Carpenter on October 30, 2026 at 11:05 am
Samoan winger David Lemi was one of the most exciting Bristol players of the professional era, a speedy and elusive runner with the ability to conjure tries from seemingly impossible positions. He arrived at the club as a virtual unknown, but by the time of his departure he was unquestionably a Bristol legend. Lemi was The post Hall of Fame inductee #015 – David Lemi appeared first on Bristol Bears Rugby.
- Hall of Fame inductee #014 – Matt Salterby Will Carpenter on October 30, 2026 at 11:02 am
Matt Salter was an iconic figure in Bristol’s recent history and will be remembered as one of the club’s greatest ever captains. He led the club for four consecutive seasons from 2004, and during this time Bristol regained their position in the Guinness Premiership and finished third in the table in the 2006-07 season. Playing The post Hall of Fame inductee #014 – Matt Salter appeared first on Bristol Bears Rugby.
- Team news: Saracens vs Bristol Bearsby Will Carpenter on October 30, 2026 at 11:00 am
Ward returns for Bears’ Next Gen Cup semi-final England international Abbie Ward returns to action for the first time since the birth of her second child as Bristol Bears Women take on Saracens in the semi-final of the JAECOO Next Gen Cup on Saturday (6pm KO). The experienced second row is named in the starting The post Team news: Saracens vs Bristol Bears appeared first on Bristol Bears Rugby.
- Hall of Fame inductee #013 – Ralph Knibbsby Will Carpenter on October 30, 2026 at 11:00 am
Ralph Andrew Knibbs burst memorably into the Bristol first team when, as a 17-year-old, he scored a try with his first touch of the ball on his debut in a Friday night fixture at the Memorial Ground against Pontypridd in 1982. Bristol had just been unexpectedly knocked out of the John Player Cup at home The post Hall of Fame inductee #013 – Ralph Knibbs appeared first on Bristol Bears Rugby.
- Pat’s press conference: Leicester Tigers (H) – PREM R5by Andy Baber on October 29, 2026 at 2:16 pm
Pat Lam previews Legends Night as Bristol Bears host Leicester Tigers in Round 5 of the Gallagher PREM at Ashton Gate on Friday, October 30th (7.45pm KO). The post Pat’s press conference: Leicester Tigers (H) – PREM R5 appeared first on Bristol Bears Rugby.
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