Chessum makes Tigers purr on return from England duty as Bristol fall short Ollie Chessum shone in Leicester’s 33-19 win over Bristol that lifts them to third in the Prem table The Guardian - UK · Mar 22
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman found dead in Bristol The major crime investigation team has launched an investigation The Independent UK · Mar 21
‘My toddler was looked after by a sexual monster at a Bristol nursery. The guilt will never leave me’ A mother claims she raised concerns over Nathan Bennett at Partou King Street nursery in Bristol – but was told her complaints did not meet the threshold for further action The Independent UK · Mar 19
Bristol's Just Eat Delivery Robot Trial Raises Safety Concerns After Near-Miss with Councillor's Dog Bristol's Just Eat delivery robot trial sparks safety concerns after a near-miss with a councillor's dog, leading to a formal investigation and calls for stricter regulations on autonomous delivery robots. International Business Times UK · Mar 18
Tennessee family's lawsuit against police, paramedics over use of force dismissed A lawsuit alleging Bristol, Tennessee, police and paramedics subjected a man having a seizure to excessive force and failed to give him access to medical care has been dismissed The Independent UK · Mar 17
Duke of Edinburgh goes behind the scenes at zoo to prepare gorilla food Edward paid tribute to the staff at Bristol Zoo Project ahead of the opening of the site’s new African forest habitat. Evening Standard · Mar 17
Nursery worker jailed for 24 years for raping and abusing toddlers in his care Nathan Bennett preyed on the children to satisfy his ‘uncontrollable and ungovernable sexual interest in male toddlers’, Bristol Crown Court was told. Evening Standard · Mar 16
‘Evil’ paedophile jailed for 24 years after abuse of five children at Bristol nursery Judge describes Nathan Bennett as ‘incorrigible and dangerous’ over string of offences including rape The Guardian - UK · Mar 16
Nursery worker jailed for raping and abusing young children Nathan Bennett, 30, preyed on the two and three-year-olds at the Partou King Street nursery in Bristol. Evening Standard · Mar 16
Nursery worker who raped and abused toddlers jailed Nathan Bennett, 30, preyed on the two and three-year-olds at the Partou King Street nursery in Bristol Evening Standard · Mar 16
Zara Security Refused Teen Girl Seeking Refuge in Store — Moments Later She Was Brutally Beaten A teenage girl was assaulted at Cabot Circus, Bristol, after being turned away by Zara security. The event has led to protests and a police investigation, highlighting issues around public safety and youth violence. International Business Times UK · Mar 16
‘Shame on you’: Protest outside Zara after girl attacked by group in UK's Bristol Protesters targeted a Bristol Zara store after a brutal attack on a teenage girl on March 4. The victim, filmed during the assault, sought refuge in the store before being attacked outside. Five teenagers have been arrested and released on bail. The girl's father expressed distress over the lack of… The Times of India · Mar 15
Bristol and Bath: The perfect UK city break combination In this episode of Travel Smart, we explore Bristol and Bath, two neighbouring cities that offer completely different UK breaks. From Bristol’s creative energy and iconic landmarks to Bath’s elegant streets and literary heritage, we discover how easy it is to combine both cities into one jam-packed trip. The Independent UK · Mar 15
How Ukraine trip unravelled Banksy's 'true identity' For decades, the art world pondered the identity of Banksy, the anonymous street artist. Patient reporting, tracing clues from Bristol to Ukraine and a New York police file, revealed Robin Gunningham as the likely individual behind the iconic stencils. This discovery, while dismantling a myth, underscores the power of anonymity… The Times of India · Mar 14
The Independent UK · Mar 7 Arrests made as protesters clash with police during Bristol demonstration Police used batons and horses to keep the groups apart, the force said
International Business Times UK · Mar 6 UK's 'Red vs Blue' School Wars Craze Results In Two Arrests: What Is Viral Trend Urging Teen Violence In Bristol, a video circulating online appeared to show a teenage girl being attacked inside a shop by a group of youths, allegedly part of 'Red vs Blue' social media trend.
The Independent UK · Feb 27 Driver who looked down to search for cigarette killed elderly man in motorway pile-up Jamie Nicholls crashed his van into the back of Michael Stone’s car at high speed on the M32 near Bristol in 2024
The Independent UK · Feb 27 Ryanair announces new routes for summer 2026 after slashing winter schedule Among the options are flights to Bari, Italy from Bristol
The Guardian - UK · Feb 21 Cemented locks and deflated diggers: the war over privately run allotments With waits for council plots in England decades-long, Roots is renting out green space – but some communities are digging in
Evening Standard · Feb 20 Tears and joy as all but one Palestine Action accused granted bail The 24 defendants had been in custody on charges of criminal damage and violent disorder over the raid on the Elbit Systems site near Bristol.
The Independent UK · Feb 20 Aviva Arena confirmed as Bristol’s new 20,000 live events venue – in an old Concorde hangar The complex is expected to contribute £1bn to the local economy in its first decade
Evening Standard · Feb 19 Rachel Reeves says newly named Bristol arena will put region on ‘global map’ The live entertainment venue has been named the Aviva Arena following a multimillion-pound sponsorship deal with the UK insurer.
Creative Bloq · Feb 19 Why, after 30 years of secrecy, our brand agency decided to step into the spotlight Bristol-based studio is now ready to talk about its work.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 16 No matter how bleak their views, benches embody civic kindness Bristol’s newest sit-down spot has been mocked for facing a brick wall – and there are plenty in my own town of York facing unlovely aspects. But sometimes we all just need a rest, writes Emma Beddington
T3 · Feb 15 A Week on the Wrist with the Fears Brunswick – a classy dress watch from the heart of Bristol The Fears Brunswick showcases beautiful, British watchmaking at its finest.