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Listen: Bristol Unpacked with filmmaker Aodh Breathnach on surviving being stabbed – and documenting the aftermath
With knife crime a tragically common part of life in Bristol and other cities, Neil talks to Aodh about the psychological impact of being the victim of an attack, and the process of recovery.
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Bristol City Council is nearly skint: the local government financial crisis explained
The council’s budget black hole will rise to £32m in years to come. But as local authorities reach the brink of bankruptcy elsewhere in England, something needs to give.
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Chaos at Bristol Airport with flights grounded after A38 crash
Passengers are facing severe delays. Bristol – Metro …
‘We want to give people their space back’: clock ticks on crowdfunder to save Barton Hill’s last pub
Thanks to a crowdfunding campaign, the Rhubarb Tavern could be saved from redevelopment after three years closed. In a changing city, and with pints becoming a luxury for many, what will be needed to make it a success?
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Lidl worker with ‘Revenge’ manifesto guilty of plot to carry out mass killings
He has a fascination with mass killings like the Oklahoma bombing in 1995. Bristol – Metro …
Community standoff with council over eviction threat of beloved Kuumba Centre in St Pauls
The space next to Stokes Croft has served the local community for decades but activists are now fighting to secure its long-term future.
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Protester behind Bristol statue tipping admits taking £30,000 from BLM donors
Xahra Saleem, 23, pleaded guilty to one count of fraud by abuse of position 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.
