Hunt for mum and son, 2, missing after Ryanair flight to Spain
Zivile Jokubonyte’s departure was ‘unexpected’ and she has not been in touch with her mum since September 4. Bristol – Metro …
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Group named after slave trader Edward Colston disbanded after 275 years
Members of the Colston Society voted to disband the organisation completely rather than simply change its name. Bristol – Metro …
Weekend of Extinction Rebellion protests starts with bridge blocking
Prince Street Bridge in Bristol is currently being blocked by an elephant constructed by the activist group. Bristol – Metro …
Man, 22, arrested after car deliberately driven at NHS worker in racist attack
21-year-old K suffered serious injuries in the attack, including a broken cheekbone, nose and leg. Bristol – Metro …
Black Lives Matter sculpture replacing Edward Colston statue removed by Bristol council
It has now been taken to a museum for the artist to either ‘collect or donate’. Bristol – Metro …
Bristol mayor says BLM protester sculpture must be removed from Edward Colston plinth
‘The people of Bristol will decide its future.’ Bristol – Metro …
Edward Colston statue replaced with sculpture of Black Lives Matter protester
The memorial to slave trader Colston was toppled by protesters in Bristol last month. Bristol – Metro …
Jimmy Savile mannequin replaces toppled statue of slave trader Edward Colston in Bristol
A sign has reportedly been placed underneath it that reads: ‘None of them stopped me, and your licence paid for it. The BBC turning a blind eye since 1922.’ Bristol – Metro …
Police to investigate autistic teenager’s death in hospital
Avon and Somerset Police confirmed they have opened a criminal inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Oliver McGowan, 18, who was fit and healthy. Bristol – Metro …
Pub named after slave trader Edward Colston changes to Pubby Mcdrunkface
The pub is one of many venues and monuments changing their names after Colston’s statue in Bristol city centre was toppled by anti-racism protesters and thrown into the harbour. Bristol – Metro …