Whats on in Bristol Local News
Man dies trying to put Union Flag on lamppost
His online fundraiser had raised more than £1,000 from scores of people pledging their support for his ‘Raise the Colours’ campaign. Bristol – Metro …
Listen: Bristol Unpacked – taking wealth redistribution into your own hands, with Bristol Redistro’s Frances Howe
Wealth taxes are in the news just now – but how much money is too much, what is DIY wealth redistribution & what difference can it make? Neil Maggs asks Frances Howe of Bristol Redistro.
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Bristol family use 150,000 lights to create dazzling at-home Christmas display
The effort involves a meticulous two-month setup. Bristol – Metro …
Series Overview
A new investigative podcast series on school exclusions, child imprisonment, and the roots of serious youth violence. Starting here, on the outskirts of Bristol, Vinney Green secure children’s home.
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Two more iconic grassroots venues where Oasis and Arctic Monkeys once played have futures secured
Artists including Arctic Monkeys, Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, PJ Harvey, Oasis, IDLES and Wet Leg played at the venues early in their careers, Bristol – Metro …
Flavours without borders: A culinary journey down Stapleton Road
From Somali breakfasts to Kurdish grills, the eateries of Stapleton Road reflect journeys made, cultures shared, and recipes carried across continents
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Man given life sentence after killing and dismembering couple before stuffing remains in suitcases
Mosquera ‘decapitated and dismembered’ them, froze parts of their remains and took the rest in suitcases to Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol. Bristol – Metro …
University of Bristol’s partnerships with arms companies back in the spotlight
After two years of Israel’s genocide in Gaza, students are calling for complete divestment from companies manufacturing weapons used against Palestinians
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Metro Bristol
- Nursery worker guilty of multiple sexual offences against five toddlers
by Sarah Hooper on February 9, 2026 at 1:47 pmThe crimes were described as 'every parent's nightmare'.
- Royal Navy attack helicopter chases Russian ship out of waters close to UK town
by Sarah Hooper on January 29, 2026 at 2:24 pmRussians claimed they were making 'essential safety repairs'.
- Painter died after falling off ladder while putting Union Flag on a lamppost
by Sarah Hooper on January 22, 2026 at 5:06 pmNeighbours heard a loud bang before discovering Mr Lumber on the ground.
- I’ve given my landlord £33,000 in five years – it’s worth every penny
by Issy Packer on January 17, 2026 at 4:00 pmIf I wasn’t renting, I wouldn’t have had all the experiences, memories and opportunities that have come my way.
The Bristol Cable
- Listen: Bristol Unpacked with Joe Joyce talking rugby, resilience and making a controversial return to the West Country
by Alex Turner on February 16, 2026 at 12:30 pmNeil sits down with the 'King of Southmead' to discuss social media beef after his recent signing for Gloucester, class and culture in rugby, and how it feels to face the end of a sporting career. The post Listen: Bristol Unpacked with Joe Joyce talking rugby, resilience and making a controversial return to the West Country appeared first on The Bristol Cable.
- ‘Find your people, find your space’: Lawi Anywar on Bristol’s arts sceneby Adam Quarshie on February 13, 2026 at 9:00 am
The Bristol-based multi-instrumentalist discusses mental health, masculinity and the challenges of thriving in a precarious creative sector The post ‘Find your people, find your space’: Lawi Anywar on Bristol’s arts scene appeared first on The Bristol Cable.
- Bristol’s Kurdish community rallies for Rojavaby Adam Quarshie on February 12, 2026 at 5:03 pm
As attacks intensify in northern Syria, Kurdish Bristolians Tara and Tanya speak to the Cable about betrayal, resistance and why the women-led revolution must be defended The post Bristol’s Kurdish community rallies for Rojava appeared first on The Bristol Cable.
- Palestine Action’s ‘Filton 6’ cleared in ‘huge victory for moral courage in face of political pressure’by Sean Morrison on February 4, 2026 at 4:33 pm
A jury has refused to convict the six activists, who broke into and disrupted operations at an Israeli arms firm in Filton, after a high-profile and politically-charged trial The post Palestine Action’s ‘Filton 6’ cleared in ‘huge victory for moral courage in face of political pressure’ appeared first on The Bristol Cable.
