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‘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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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 …
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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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 …
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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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 …
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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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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Metro Bristol
- 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.
- Pensioner and labrador ‘he loved more than life itself’ both killed in bus crash
by Barney Davis on October 25, 2026 at 7:19 pmMan 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 bus
by Ryan Prosser on October 24, 2026 at 2:37 pmThe 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 groups
by Adam Quarshie on October 28, 2026 at 2:44 pmFrom 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.
- ‘People don’t get a say in the food system’: How Generation Soil is transforming Bristol’s food wasteby Sofia Lambis 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.
Bristol City Football Club
- Preview: Bolton Wanderers (A)by Emily Poole on October 30, 2026 at 3:17 pm
Bristol City head north to face Bolton Wanderers at the Toughsheet Community Stadium on Saturday, October 31st at 3pm. Michael Skubala’s side hope to follow their recent draw at Stoke City with three points in Greater Manchester. Last winning at home to Watford, City have since been beaten by Blackburn Rovers and Sheffield United but The post Preview: Bolton Wanderers (A) appeared first on Bristol City FC.
- Get winter ready with City collectionby Sheridan Robins on October 30, 2026 at 11:07 am
As the temperature drops, don’t miss out on all the latest City merchandise. A host of items including travel wear, training wear and athleisurewear are all available to purchase online and in-store. More than 120 items are available to choose from, such as: Season Ticket Holders and Members can claim a 5% discount automatically at The post Get winter ready with City collection appeared first on Bristol City FC.
- 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.
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
- Hall of Fame inductee #015 – David Lemi
by Will Carpenter on October 30, 2026 at 11:05 amSamoan 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 Salter
by Will Carpenter on October 30, 2026 at 11:02 amMatt 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 Knibbs
by Will Carpenter on October 30, 2026 at 11:00 amRalph 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.
