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Planning your Bristol trip? Whether you’re looking for things to do in Bristol such as events and attractions, to make your Bristol visit run smoothly or are planning where to stay in Bristol, you’ll find everything you need for your Bristol holiday on Whats On in Bristol.net. Our What’s On Bristol guide has the latest events not to miss while you visit Bristol – there’s always something going on, so don’t miss out on the latest exhibitions, shows and more on your trip to Bristol by checking out our News and Events Calendar page.
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Bristol News January 28, 2024
Two teens stabbed to death in Bristol before attackers flee in car
The 15- and 16-year-old boys were killed during an attack in the south of Bristol on Saturday evening. Bristol – Metro …
Bristol News January 12, 2024
Cable Live: Shon Faye talks trans liberation, mental health and diversity in journalism
Shon Faye, author of the award-winning book The Transgender Issue, joins June Tuesday for an unmissable talk on trans liberation.
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Bristol News January 6, 2024
Pub with UK’s most popular Sunday roast sells out bookings for 2024 in two hours
Getting a reservation is like getting a Glastonbury ticket. Bristol – Metro …
Bristol News December 22, 2023
Listen: The full, bloody saga of rogue landlord Thomas Flight and the closure of Hidden Corner cafe
When a millionaire, yacht-owning rogue landlord evicted the owners of a well-loved St Paul’s cafe, it sparked protests. Two years on, a clearer picture of the messy situation has finally emerged.
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Bristol News December 18, 2023
Secret recordings that caught murderer confessing to killing his ex
Darren Osment murdered mum-of-four Claire Holland in 2012 but her body was never found, forcing detectives to launch an undercover operation. Bristol – Metro …
Bristol News December 1, 2023
Cable Live: Moya Lothian-Maclean discusses the future of campaigning journalism
Moya Lothian-Maclean, contributing editor at Novara Media and presenter of the Human Resources podcast, on her journey into journalism, bad experiences working at the BBC – and why new models of media offer hope.
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Bristol News November 29, 2023
Woman suffers bloody nose after fight breaks out on Ryanair flight to Tenerife
It happened on a flight to Tenerife. Bristol – Metro …
Bristol News November 17, 2023
Angry protest erupts at unsafe Bristol tower block where hundreds were evacuated
Hundreds have gathered after they were told to evacuate their homes three dats ago. Bristol – Metro …
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Metro Bristol
- Man who flew to Somalia after speaking with Islamic State AI chatbot jailedby 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.
- World’s formerly ‘most expensive’ road becomes most costly bus laneby Sarah Hooper on October 9, 2026 at 11:10 am
The world's most expensive road is set to become the 'world's most expensive bus lane.'
The Bristol Cable
- Bristol’s children in care face growing shortage of foster homesby 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 wasteby 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 Actionby 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 historyby 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.
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Bristol City Football Club
- 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 Forumby 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 U21by 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 saleby 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 partnershipby 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 […]
BBC Sport – Bristol
- Bristol beaten by Stormers in Champions Cup openeron 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 daughteron 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 coveron 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-Zammiton 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 Bristolon 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.
Bristol Bears Rugby
- Digital Season Ticket Forwardingby 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 Chiefsby 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 Bearsby 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 Bearsby 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.
Bristol Post – News
- Chaotic Christa Pike's execution revealed as 911 didn't believe she was aliveby bristolpostnews@localworld.co.uk (Tim Hanlon, Olivia Bridge) on October 19, 2026 at 9:57 pm
Christa Pike's lawyer dialled 911 herself amid the chaos of the failed execution
- Huge metallic object found in Minnesota cornfield amid space debris investigationby bristolpostnews@localworld.co.uk (Emma O'Neill) on October 19, 2026 at 9:37 pm
An 11-foot metallic object has been discovered in a Minnesota cornfield, with officials from the Stevens County Sheriff's Office investigating whether it could be space debris [World Story]
- FA Cup first round draw recap: Bristol Rovers to host League One sideby bristolpostnews@localworld.co.uk (Will Murray) on October 19, 2026 at 7:06 pm
Steve Evans' Bristol Rovers are waiting to learn their opponents in the first round of this season's FA Cup
- 'Should be a fortress' - Jason Knight answers Ashton Gate question after Bristol City's Blades lossby bristolpostnews@localworld.co.uk (Daniel Carter) on October 19, 2026 at 5:00 pm
"It's certainly something you want to rectify, because that's not the way it should be. It should be a fortress for us here"
- Man slashed with knife on Bristol Bridge sparks police appealby bristolpostnews@localworld.co.uk (Phoebe Hobbs) on October 19, 2026 at 4:45 pm
Police are appealing for help after a man was slashed with a knife in Bristol city centre.


















