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Bristol News November 6, 2025

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 …

Bristol News October 31, 2025

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
The post Flavours without borders: A culinary journey down Stapleton Road appeared first on The Bristol Cable. The Bristol Cable …

Bristol News October 24, 2025

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 …

Bristol News October 17, 2025

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
The post University of Bristol’s partnerships with arms companies back in the spotlight appeared first on The Bristol Cable. The Bristol Cable …

Bristol News October 4, 2025

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 lane
by 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.'
Homeowner spends £8k on sewage repairs – only for water company to dig it all up
by Sarah Hooper on October 6, 2026 at 10:37 am
Nik Westgarth paid almost £8,000 for repairs (Picture: SWNS) A homeowner is locked in a dispute with his water company after being forced to shell out nearly £8,000 for sewage repairs. Nik Westgarth, 39, paid £7,990 for repairs after sewage backed up in his home in Greenbank, Bristol, after Wessex Water told him it was his responsibility. He asked the company to check on the issue in February 2026, at which point he says workers advised the problem was a private issue and therefore […]

Bristol’s children in care face growing shortage of foster homes
by 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 waste
by 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 Action
by 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 history
by 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.

Report: Queens Park Rangers U21 3-1 Bristol City U21
by 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 sale
by 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 partnership
by 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 […]
Extra Time | Bristol City 0-1 Sheffield United
by Emily Poole on October 19, 2026 at 9:54 am
Post-match analysis from Bristol City’s 1-0 defeat against Sheffield United. The post Extra Time | Bristol City 0-1 Sheffield United appeared first on Bristol City FC.
Bristol City 0-1 Sheffield United | Highlights
by Emily Poole on October 18, 2026 at 12:31 pm
Highlights from Ashton Gate after City fell to a 1-0 defeat against Sheffield United. The post Bristol City 0-1 Sheffield United | Highlights appeared first on Bristol City FC.

Bristol beaten by Stormers in Champions Cup opener
on 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 daughter
on 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 cover
on 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-Zammit
on 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 Bristol
on 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.

Digital Season Ticket Forwarding
by 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 Chiefs
by 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 Bears
by 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 Bears
by 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.