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Bristol News May 28, 2024

‘Prison felt safer than the streets’: why women’s homelessness needs to be better understood

From rough sleeping to overstretched waiting lists for a social home, women in Bristol and beyond are disproportionately affected by the housing crisis – but their needs are often not recognised.
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Bristol News May 13, 2024

Mum suffers brain injury after her drink was ‘spiked’ at bottomless brunch

The 43-year-old is struggling to walk and talk more than a week after the incident. Bristol – Metro …

Bristol News May 10, 2024

Listen: The Debrief – what does Bristol’s Green surge mean for the city, and what next for the council under a new committee system?

The Green Party became Bristol’s largest party at local elections on 2 May, falling just short of an overall majority. As Bristol kisses goodbye to its mayoral system, what will happen next?
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Bristol News May 3, 2024

Patients asked not to go to Bristol hospitals after critical incident declared

People were asked not to go to hospitals in Bristol city centre after an ‘internal critical incident’ was declared. Bristol – Metro …

Bristol News April 29, 2024

Police and crime commissioner candidates on knife crime, institutional racism and public health policing

Avon and Somerset is going to the polls to elect the region’s next crime commissioner. We took them to task on their priorities and strategic vision for policing.
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Bristol News April 16, 2024

Huge fire breaks out at Evri parcel warehouse

The distribution centre in Avonmouth is spewing thick black smoke visible from the M5 motorway. Bristol – Metro …

Bristol News April 12, 2024

Listen: Bristol Unpacked with Labour’s Tom Renhard on building new homes, his fast rise to party leader and why the Greens aren’t ready for power

Labour will be trying to hold onto power after eight years of running the city. Local leader Tom Renhard says the Greens, Labour’s main competition, won’t be able to step up and make big decisions.
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Bristol News April 3, 2024

Urgent hunt for man, 23, who went missing on night out with friends

Jack O’Sullivan has now been missing for a month, including the date of his twenty third birthday. Bristol – Metro …

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Lab-grown human mini-brains can ‘read Braille’
by Josh Milton on October 20, 2026 at 9:30 am
'They're tiny, three-dimensional cultures of human brain tissue.'
Man who flew to Somalia after speaking with Islamic State AI chatbot jailed
by Craig Munro on October 19, 2026 at 4:30 pm
Security guard Mohamed Mohamoud was arrested in January (Picture: Counter Terrorism Policing South East/the Press Association) A man who planned to become a ‘martyr’ for Islamic State after speaking to the terror group’s AI chatbot has been jailed for 12 years. Mohamed Mohamoud, from Bristol, spent just over a month in Somalia last year, before heading back to the UK when the experience was not what he expected. The security guard had become interested in joining IS after watching […]
Bus driver’s farts were so bad colleague ‘needed to take a shower’
by Emily Bashforth on October 16, 2026 at 3:20 pm
She said in her defence: 'Everyone needs to fart and let out gases.'
Student ‘lay in wait for housemate before stabbing him 30 times’
by Sarah Hooper on October 12, 2026 at 2:38 pm
Bristol Crown Court heard Mr Collins was stabbed repeatedly and Coughlan left him dying in the alleyway as he cycled away.

Bristol’s children in care face growing shortage of foster homes
by Adam Quarshie on October 16, 2026 at 11:24 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 waste
by Adam Quarshie on October 13, 2026 at 4:22 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.
Dividends, Debt… Direct Action
by Adam Quarshie on October 9, 2026 at 10:23 am
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? The post Dividends, Debt… Direct Action appeared first on The Bristol Cable.
Bristol’s Sikh community: A family history
by Priyanka Raval on September 28, 2026 at 3:36 pm
With the arrival in 1961 of Bristol’s first copy of the Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh holy text, we trace the history of the city’s Sikh community and the family it began with The post Bristol’s Sikh community: A family history appeared first on The Bristol Cable.

Robins Lotto Winners (Week 29,2026)
by Shaun Davey on October 19, 2026 at 4:19 pm
TAKE A CHANCE, MAKE A CHANGE Find out if you’re a winner. Winners List, Week – 29 £50 winners D4716 Mr John McParland £20 winners – ROLLOVER JACKPOT: £4,500 Take a chance to win weekly cash prizes in City’s exclusive members lottery, whilst also investing in your local community to help make a change. All proceeds The post Robins Lotto Winners (Week 29,2026) appeared first on Bristol City FC.
City to host Away Fans Forum
by Dave Barton on October 19, 2026 at 12:46 pm
City’s second fans forum of the season will take place on Saturday, October 31st ahead of the Robins’ match at Bolton Wanderers. Chief Executive Officer Charlie Boss and Sporting Director James Ellis will be at The Beehive pub on Chorley New Road in Bolton (BL6 4BA). The event will take place between 12pm and 12.45pm, The post City to host Away Fans Forum appeared first on Bristol City FC.
Report: Queens Park Rangers U21 3-1 Bristol City U21
by Emily Poole on October 19, 2026 at 11:49 am
Bristol City’s Under-21s suffered their first league defeat of the season, falling to a 3-1 loss to Queens Park Rangers at the TSG Elite Training & Performance Centre. Ephraim Yeboah opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 39th minute, before Karamoko Dembele converted a spot-kick for the hosts five minutes later. Amar Sanghrajka The post Report: Queens Park Rangers U21 3-1 Bristol City U21 appeared first on Bristol City FC.
Boro away set for priority sale
by Sheridan Robins on October 19, 2026 at 11:38 am
Tickets for City’s Sky Bet Championship match with Middlesbrough will go on priority sale to Season Ticket holders on Wednesday, October 21st at midday. The club have received an initial allocation of 1,021 tickets for the trip to the Riverside Stadium. There will be no physical tickets for this fixture and all tickets will be The post Boro away set for priority sale appeared first on Bristol City FC.
Foundation SBE students to learn from global sports industry experts in new LALIGA Business School partnership
by Shaun Davey on October 19, 2026 at 10:58 am
Bristol City Robins Foundation has announced a new partnership with LALIGA Business School, giving its students on the Sports Business and Entrepreneurship programme, direct access to experts from across the global sports industry. Year 2 and Year 3 undergraduate students on the Robins Foundation’s Higher Education programme will take part in a five-part lecture series running from The post Foundation SBE students to learn from global sports industry experts in new LALIGA Business School […]

Bristol beaten by Stormers in Champions Cup opener
on October 17, 2026 at 5:44 pm
Bristol Bears lose their Champions Cup pool-stage opener against Stormers, with Jonathan Roche and Leolin Zas both scoring twice for the South African side.
Atkin-Davies returns to rugby after birth of daughter
on October 16, 2026 at 2:29 pm
England hooker Lark Atkin-Davies is to make her competitive playing return for Bristol Bears following the birth of her first child.
Bristol bring in hooker Gordon as injury cover
on October 15, 2026 at 10:34 am
Bristol sign former Newcastle hooker Bryn Gordon as injury cover for their upcoming games.
End use of artificial pitches - Rees-Zammit
on October 13, 2026 at 11:13 am
Wales and Bristol star Louis Rees-Zammit calls for the end of artificial playing surfaces in top-flight rugby.
Caluori scores as Saracens too strong for Bristol
on October 10, 2026 at 7:53 pm
Noah Caluori gets on the scoresheet as Saracens continue their hold over Bristol Bears at the StoneX Stadium with a 30-7 victory.

Digital Season Ticket Forwarding
by Andy Baber on October 19, 2026 at 11:01 am
Bristol Bears fans can easily forward their Digital Season Tickets to friends and family. If you’re a Bristol Bears Season Ticket Holder and can’t make a home match in the 2026/27 campaign, Season Ticket Forwarding allows you to pass your ticket on to a friend or family member, helping ensure your seat doesn’t go unused. The post Digital Season Ticket Forwarding appeared first on Bristol Bears Rugby.
Tickets selling fast for Derby Weekend against Exeter Chiefs
by Andy Baber on October 19, 2026 at 11:01 am
Derby Weekend is coming to Ashton Gate as Bristol Bears welcome West Country rivals Exeter Chiefs for another huge Gallagher PREM clash on Saturday, October 24th (5.30pm KO) and with tickets selling fast, now is the time to secure your seat. With demand building in Bear Country and availability increasingly limited across key areas of The post Tickets selling fast for Derby Weekend against Exeter Chiefs appeared first on Bristol Bears Rugby.
Marmion: ‘Proud of the lads’
by Will Carpenter on October 18, 2026 at 11:38 am
Skipper Kieran Marmion said he was proud of his young charges after they produced a battling display against a star-studded DHL Stormers side in Cape Town on Saturday. The post Marmion: ‘Proud of the lads’ appeared first on Bristol Bears Rugby.
Report: Harlequins 24-58 Bristol Bears
by Will Carpenter on October 17, 2026 at 6:01 pm
Lark Atkin-Davies marked her return to action with two tries as Bristol Bears Women booked their place in the JAECOO Next Gen Cup semi-finals with a convincing 58-22 victory over Harlequins at The Stoop. The England international hooker, making her first appearance since the birth of her first child, crossed twice in the opening half-hour The post Report: Harlequins 24-58 Bristol Bears appeared first on Bristol Bears Rugby.
Report: DHL Stormers 49-12 Bristol Bears
by Will Carpenter on October 17, 2026 at 5:33 pm
Bristol Bears’ youngest-ever Investec Champions Cup side produced a spirited performance against a star-studded DHL Stormers outfit before eventually going down 49-12 at DHL Stadium on Saturday. Pat Lam’s youthful side showed plenty of character and resilience against their Springbok-laden opponents, with tries from Joe Owen and Sol Moody ensuring the Bears had something to The post Report: DHL Stormers 49-12 Bristol Bears appeared first on Bristol Bears Rugby.