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Map reveals the best takeaway restaurants in each UK region — is your local a winner?
by Maicey Navarro Griffiths on August 26, 2026 at 1:42 pm
Uber Eats UK has unveiled the regional 2026 Restaurant of the Year Award winners.
Goofy ‘fox’ bought for £50 at market was actually natural history ‘holy grail’
by Craig Munro on August 17, 2026 at 4:41 pm
Auctioneer Andrew Stowe with the taxidermy head (Picture: William Dax / SWNS) A taxidermy ‘fox head’ that was bought for £50 at a market because it looked a bit goofy has been sold for £60,000 at auction after its true nature was revealed. Natural history enthusiast James Crawford spotted the item for sale in Bristol and, with his curiosity piqued, did a bit of extra research. He discovered the head did not belong to a fox – but to a thylacine, also known as a Tasmanian tiger, a […]
Body found in search for Brit, 18, who vanished near Dracula’s castle
by Sam Corbishley on August 15, 2026 at 5:02 pm
George Smyth, 18, went for a hike towards the village of Bran, home to Dracula’s rumoured home, in rural Romania on November 23 (Picture: Salvamont Brasov) A body has been found in the search for a British teenager who went missing while hiking near Dracula’s castle in Romania. George Smyth, 18, a geology student from Bristol, went missing in November last year. He vanished after telling emergency services he was exhausted and suffering from hypothermia in the Bucegi Mountain region of […]
‘I started the England flag lampost movement – this is what would make me stop’
by Barney Davis on July 31, 2026 at 6:00 am
'I don't blame anyone for breaking into our country and coming in, you know, if I was in their shoes, I'd probably do the same.'

Humanism in Bristol, where faith no longer defines the majority
by Adam Quarshie on September 11, 2026 at 3:49 pm
More than half of Bristolians say they have no religion — but what do people believe instead? Bristol Humanists show how non-religious ethics find a place in public life The post Humanism in Bristol, where faith no longer defines the majority appeared first on The Bristol Cable.
A new trans tipping point
by Hannah Vickers on September 8, 2026 at 5:31 pm
In the 2010s, trans characters were a regular part of popular TV shows. With that progress going into reverse, trans Bristolians reflect on the lack of representation in modern culture The post A new trans tipping point appeared first on The Bristol Cable.
A year of aggressive policing against antifascists in Bristol
by Adam Quarshie on September 1, 2026 at 12:53 pm
Nicholas Stone died after being pushed over by officers at a demo in January. Other protesters have been arrested, kettled and surveilled under increasingly draconian state powers The post A year of aggressive policing against antifascists in Bristol appeared first on The Bristol Cable.
Photo essay: Glimmer
by Adam Quarshie on August 24, 2026 at 11:43 am
Photographer Dulcie Wagstaff explores how spirituality feels for a generation brought up around technology The post Photo essay: Glimmer appeared first on The Bristol Cable.

What’s on: Watford
by Emily Poole on September 16, 2026 at 1:02 pm
Bristol City take on Watford in the Sky Bet Championship on Friday, September 18th at 8pm. Read below for what’s on at Ashton Gate. WHAT’S ON IT’S WEST COUNTRY NIGHT The post What’s on: Watford appeared first on Bristol City FC.
Extra Time | Bristol City 0-1 Lincoln City
by Emily Poole on September 16, 2026 at 12:02 pm
The post Extra Time | Bristol City 0-1 Lincoln City appeared first on Bristol City FC.
Important travel information: Watford
by Emily Poole on September 16, 2026 at 11:30 am
Read below for the important travel information for the visit of Watford on Friday, September 18th at 8pm. MATCHDAY BUS Our matchday shuttle buses will be operating as follows: All services drop-off and collect from Winterstoke Road, outside Ashton Gate. Full details including route maps, timetables, pricing and ticket information is available at www.bcfc.co.uk/travel. RAIL An The post Important travel information: Watford appeared first on Bristol City FC.
Norwich and Wrexham matches on priority sale
by Sheridan Robins on September 16, 2026 at 10:00 am
Bristol City’s home fixtures in November against Norwich City and Wrexham are now on priority sale to Members and Season Ticket holders. Tickets will then go on general sale to all supporters at 10am on Friday, September 18th. Tickets start from £30 for Adults and £11 for Under-12s with City Members able to claim £5 The post Norwich and Wrexham matches on priority sale appeared first on Bristol City FC.
Bristol City 0-1 Lincoln City | Highlights
by Emily Poole on September 16, 2026 at 12:01 am
Highlights from Ashton Gate after Freddie Draper’s second-half strike gave Lincoln City maximum points as Bristol City suffered their second straight defeat. The post Bristol City 0-1 Lincoln City | Highlights appeared first on Bristol City FC.

Newcastle impress, Quins win again in Prem Cup
on September 12, 2026 at 7:39 pm
Newcastle open cup account with win, Harlequins come back to beat Northampton and Exeter and Gloucester win in Prem Rugby Cup.
Prem Rugby Cup: Wins for Bears, Sarries and Quins
on September 5, 2026 at 7:50 pm
Bristol, Saracens and Harlequins all claim wins to begin their Prem Rugby Cup campaigns.
Janse van Rensburg denies Erasmus' claim of talks on Springbok call-up
on September 3, 2026 at 1:39 pm
Centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg admits he "probably would have loved to" play for his native South Africa, but denies Rassie Erasmus' claims he was in talks over a Springboks call-up.
Bristol sign ex-Tigers lock Wells on three-month deal
on August 25, 2026 at 10:23 am
Bristol Bears sign former Leicester Tigers lock Harry Wells on a three-month deal.
Kloska & Halliwell stay as Bears also sign Lennon
on August 5, 2026 at 6:02 pm
Bristol props George Kloska and Jimmy Halliwell agree new deals and scrum-half Oscar Lennon re-signs with the club.

Jordan refreshed and ready to take the next step with Bears
by Andy Baber on September 16, 2026 at 12:43 pm
Tom Jordan’s first season with Bristol Bears showed him what this group can achieve. Now, after testing himself against the world’s best with Scotland over the summer, he returns refreshed and ready to push himself and the team forward. The versatile back enjoyed a rollercoaster debut campaign following his move from Glasgow Warriors, playing a The post Jordan refreshed and ready to take the next step with Bears appeared first on Bristol Bears Rugby.
Tickets on sale for JAECOO PWR Next Gen Cup fixtures
by Andy Baber on September 15, 2026 at 5:16 pm
Tickets are now on sale for Bristol Bears Women’s home pool fixtures in the JAECOO PWR Next Gen Cup, hosted at partner club North Bristol RFC. Bears’ PWR Next Gen Cup campaign begins with a home fixture against Trailfinders Women at North Bristol RFC on Saturday, September 19th (1pm KO), before returning to Oaklands to host Gloucester-Hartpury on Saturday, October 3rd (1pm KO). The post Tickets on sale for JAECOO PWR Next Gen Cup fixtures appeared first on Bristol Bears Rugby.
Project Rugby: How Oasis Academy is changing perceptions of rugby in South Bristol
by Andy Baber on September 15, 2026 at 10:01 am
As a newly formed school in South Bristol, Oasis Academy Brislington has faced a number of barriers when it comes to sport. Many students are unable to access extracurricular activities due to factors such as parental work commitments, caring responsibilities, unemployment or bereavement. For those who do take part in sport outside of school, football is the dominant choice, The post Project Rugby: How Oasis Academy is changing perceptions of rugby in South Bristol appeared first on Bristol […]
Report: Exeter Chiefs 45-21 Bristol Bears – PREM Rugby Cup
by Andy Baber on September 12, 2026 at 6:46 pm
A second-half fightback from Bristol Bears fell short in Devon as Exeter Chiefs took the West Country spoils in the second round of the PREM Rugby Cup at Sandy Park. James Williams scored the away side’s only try in the first half as Chiefs went into the break with a 17-7 lead following a quickfire The post Report: Exeter Chiefs 45-21 Bristol Bears – PREM Rugby Cup appeared first on Bristol Bears Rugby.
Taylor relishing the battle ahead of physical Chiefs test
by Andy Baber on September 11, 2026 at 6:17 pm
George Taylor is relishing the competition for places in the Bristol Bears first team squad as the young back-rower looks to build on his breakthrough 2025/26 campaign ahead of Saturday’s PREM Rugby Cup clash with Exeter Chiefs. The homegrown Bristolian made his Bears senior debut last season against Harlequins at Allianz Stadium, as the visitors The post Taylor relishing the battle ahead of physical Chiefs test appeared first on Bristol Bears Rugby.