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Bristol News July 6, 2023
South Bristol shopping centre will be knocked down after planning councillors’ shock U-turn
Opposition councillors slammed a decision to redevelop the Broadwalk Shopping Centre after a developer said it could deliver extra affordable homes there – although no promises were made.
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Bristol News June 20, 2023
‘It can take courage to state the obvious,’ campaigners say as police chief admits institutional racism
Will Chief Constable Sarah Crew’s acknowledgement that Avon & Somerset is institutionally racist mark an important step towards real, meaningful change?
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Bristol News June 19, 2023
Bristol Pride billboard set alight less than 24 hours after being put up
Organisers said it was a ‘considered act of hatred’. Bristol – Metro …
Bristol News June 6, 2023
Dad’s funeral had to be postponed after undertakers ‘lost’ his body
Leigh Blanning, 51, was told the hearse had broken down – but his dad’s body was actually nine miles away in Bath. Bristol – Metro …
Bristol News June 2, 2023
This week in Bristol: Demonstrators say council is “refusing to correct” conservation mistake
After accidentally giving a landowner permission to cut down an ancient Bristol hedgerow with protected status as a biodiversity haven, the council say there’s nothing they can do.
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Bristol News May 23, 2023
Lost opportunities: are inquests failing to prevent future deaths?
Jess Durdy’s death followed clear failings by those charged with caring for her, her mother believes, but a coroner didn’t see it that way. Bereaved families, campaigners and lawyers say an opaque, inconsistent system needs change.
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Bristol News May 16, 2023
Kate Middleton beaten by Dame Kelly Holmes at bean-bag game during school visit
The Princess of Wales met the olympic champ during a school visit as part of Mental Health Awareness Week. Bristol – Metro …
Bristol News May 8, 2023
The last time England’s men played football at Ashton Gate – a mere 110 years ago
In 1913, 8,000 fans came to Bedminster to watch the England men’s team play Wales, where foul weather had turned the pitch into a quagmire.
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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 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.
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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 Premon October 30, 2026 at 9:43 pm
Leicester 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 Gloucesteron October 30, 2026 at 2:47 pm
Prem champions Northampton Saints will be without fly-half Fin Smith for Saturday's meeting with Gloucester.
- 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.
- 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 Bears Rugby
- Highlights: Bristol Bears 16-22 Leicester Tigersby Will Carpenter on October 31, 2026 at 9:00 am
A sensational try from Louis Rees-Zammit and 11 points from the boot of James Williams saw Bristol Bears claim a losing bonus-point against Leicester Tigers. Bears took an early lead through a blistering score from the British & Irish Lion but went into the half-time break trailing 12-7 after Matias Moroni and Tom Jordan were The post Highlights: Bristol Bears 16-22 Leicester Tigers appeared first on Bristol Bears Rugby.
- Report: Bristol Bears 16-22 Leicester Tigers – PREM R5by Andy Baber on October 30, 2026 at 10:02 pm
A sensational try from Louis Rees-Zammit and 11 points from the boot of James Williams saw Bristol Bears claim a losing bonus-point against Leicester Tigers. Bears took an early lead through a blistering score from the British & Irish Lion but went into the half-time break trailing 12-7 after Matias Moroni and Tom Jordan were The post Report: Bristol Bears 16-22 Leicester Tigers – PREM R5 appeared first on Bristol Bears Rugby.
- What’s On: Leicester Tigers (Legends Night) – October 30thby Andy Baber on October 30, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Bristol Bears are turning back the clock for Legends Night when Leicester Tigers visit Ashton Gate in the Gallagher PREM on Friday, October 30th (7.45pm KO) – here’s everything you need to know ahead of a special occasion under the lights! 🎟️ TICKET INFORMATION The Ticket Office by the Atyeo Statue will be open from The post What’s On: Leicester Tigers (Legends Night) – October 30th appeared first on 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.
Bristol Post – News
- Lous Rees-Zammit branded 'absolutely rude' by referee in Bristol Bears defeatby bristolpostnews@localworld.co.uk (Jon Doel) on October 31, 2026 at 11:37 am
Louis Rees-Zammit scored a stunning solo try but was branded "absolutely rude" by referee Luke Pearce as Bristol Bears fell 22-16 to Leicester Tigers in the Premiership
- I tried viral peel-off mask that lived up to the hype and gave me 'glass-skin'by bristolpostnews@localworld.co.uk (Maxine Denton) on October 31, 2026 at 11:13 am
It's the ideal product to add to your winter skincare routine
- 'Best camera phone ever made' that takes 'exceptional' photos gets £177 discountby bristolpostnews@localworld.co.uk (Catherine Addison-Swan) on October 31, 2026 at 9:01 am
One user described the Oppo Find X9 Ultra as a 'masterpiece' that 'obliterates the competition'
- M5 junction near Bristol CLOSED all weekend - timings and diversion map as nearby event cancelledby bristolpostnews@localworld.co.uk (Paul Greaves) on October 31, 2026 at 8:55 am
A landmark hotel nearby has cancelled its firework night as a result
- Bristol Bears 16 Leicester Tigers 22: Reaction and highlights as Bears beatenby bristolpostnews@localworld.co.uk (John Evely) on October 31, 2026 at 8:52 am
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