Woman mauled by police dog at illegal rave left with ‘life-changing’ injuries
Jessica Mae Andrew, 28, says the dog burst through a wall of police riot shields and attacked her without provocation. Bristol – Metro …
Coronavirus
Student’s disgust over uni threat to cut bursary intended as ‘gift’ for disadvantaged
Josefina Nagler Gomez said the move is a ‘slap in the face’ to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Bristol – Metro …
Student slams ‘shocking’ lockdown treatment after bag of pasta given between six
Josefina, 18, is among more than 1,400 students taking part in a rent strike said to be worth £2 million. Bristol – Metro …
Tattooist who refused to close and called for lockdown party fined £1,000
Aron Walton told officers he does ‘not consent’ to the penalty. Bristol – Metro …
Anti-lockdown protesters clash with police as dozens arrested
Large crowds gathered in Bristol and Liverpool. Bristol – Metro …
More than 300 pupils self-isolate after student catches Covid at ‘illegal rave’
A whole year group has been asked to stay off school because some pupils attended the rave and played football. Bristol – Metro …
Ravers switch tactics to defy Covid restrictions during lockdown
Organisers of ilegal parties are continuing to hold events despite Covid-19 restrictions Bristol – Metro …
Bristol adds to confusion as city invents new ‘tier 1 plus’
The new restrictions will mean tighter enforcement, more local control over test and trace and an introduction of Covid marshals to patrol the streets. Bristol – Metro …
Iconic arts venues to receive £250,000,000 coronavirus lifeline
Liverpool’s Cavern Club, Bristol’s Old Vic theatre and the London Symphony Orchestra are among more than 1,300 organisations that will receive up to £1 million each. 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 …