3 hi-fi products I can't wait to see in person at the upcoming Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2026 A secret turntable, active speakers and a brand new range of electronics are teased What Hi-Fi? · Feb 13
‘My mum was a barmaid. I was raised on Bacon Fries!’ - readers on the pub that changed them From 80s punk hangouts to celebrity hotspots to good old community boozers, readers reveal their much-loved locals The Guardian - UK · Feb 13
“If we could make this stuff too hot to handle, that’d be great!”: Chris Buck appeals for help to find his stolen Peli cases Gear was stolen from his car in Bristol MusicRadar · Feb 10
Man, 30, found guilty of sexually abusing five children at Bristol nursery Nathan Bennett convicted of offences against children aged two and three in case described as ‘every parent’s nightmare’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 9
Bristol church repair opens up possibility of Edward Colston exhumation Diocese holds consultation on future of long-closed city centre site thought to be enslaver’s burial place The Guardian - UK · Feb 5
Palestine Action activists cleared of aggravated burglary at Israeli defence firm site None of the six activists were convicted of any offence over break-in at Elbit Systems factory near Bristol in 2024 The Guardian - UK · Feb 4
Lando Norris visits old school in a heartwarming day children "won’t forget" Norris returned to Chew Stoke Church School near Bristol to talk motivation and perseverance as he leaves every child a gift Motorsport · Feb 4
UK police make first arrest one year after 600 'high-value' artefacts were stolen from Bristol Museum Police have made the first arrest more than a year after over 600 culturally significant artefacts were stolen from a Bristol museum archive in a late-night raid. A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods, while detectives continue to appeal for help identifying four other suspects… The Times of India · Jan 30
Ofsted finds no political bias at Bristol school criticised for cancelling MP’s visit Snap inspection of Brunel academy took place after it withdrew invitation to pro-Israel Labour MP Damien Egan The Guardian - UK · Jan 28
Heathrow rolls out scanners in huge new security update Heathrow Airport has completed a £1 billion rollout of new security scanners, enabling passengers to keep liquids and large electronic devices in their hand luggage. The new technology allows liquid containers of up to two litres to be carried, a significant increase from the previous 100ml limit. Heathrow is now… The Independent UK · Jan 23
Prince William cracks speed joke as he tries out mobility scooter The Prince of Wales whizzed around a robotics lab on a mobility scooter during a visit to an academic centre in Bristol on Thursday (22 January). The Independent UK · Jan 22
William jokes pioneering mobility scooter is not fast enough for him The Prince of Wales visited the Bristol Robotics Lab on Thursday. Evening Standard · Jan 22
Prince William has microplastic gadget fitted to his washing machines The Prince and Princess of Wales moved into Forest Lodge, the Grade II listed eight-bedroom property, in the autumn The Independent UK · Jan 22
William has microfibre filter fitted to washing machines at home The Prince of Wales visited Matter, a finalist of his 2025 Earthshot Prize, at its premises in Bristol. Evening Standard · Jan 22
The Independent UK · Jan 19 Immersive Sun installation lights up Bristol swimming pool ‘I like creating artwork that brings people together,’ says artist Luke Jerram
Evening Standard · Jan 19 Sun artwork suspended above water at community swimming pool An installation created by artist Luke Jerram has been placed above water at a swimming pool in Bristol.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 18 Bielle-Biarrey hat-trick fires holders Bordeaux to Champions Cup victory at Bristol Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored a hat-trick for defending champions Bordeaux in their 27-15 victory at Bristol in the Champions Cup
Evening Standard · Jan 15 Cancellation of MP’s visit to Bristol school ‘unacceptable’, says Phillipson Damien Egan was reportedly prevented from visiting Bristol Brunel Academy after intervention from pro-Palestinian activists.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 12 MP’s visit to school cancelled after opposition from pro-Palestine group Damien Egan, a Jewish MP and vice-chair of Labour Friends of Israel, had a visit with a local academy called off ‘in case his presence inflames the teachers’
The Guardian - UK · Jan 9 Police officer reached 93mph in fatal Bristol city centre car chase, court told PC Matthew Pike is on trial charged with causing death of Dr Keryl Johnson by dangerous driving in 2021 incident
The Guardian - UK · Jan 8 One of UK’s largest concert instruments will sound again after being restored to glory At 14 metres tall and with intricate maze of pipes, valves and keys, the Bristol Britton organ produces ‘colossal’ sound
The Guardian - UK · Jan 7 Police arrest two men accused of absconding from HMP Leyhill Officers find murderer Matthew Armstrong, 35, in Warwickshire and Daniel Washbourne, 40, in Bristol
The Guardian - UK · Jan 7 Don’t look down! Lightbulb-changers on Clifton Suspension Bridge: Beezer’s best photograph ‘I have outtakes of them all standing up – there’s no safety equipment and they’re not hanging on to anything. They just said to me, “Hurry up, Beez!”’
Evening Standard · Jan 7 Waitrose to create 550 jobs for new Bristol warehouse as it eyes expansion The distribution centre will open in early 2027 and be run by logistics firm DHL, which is set to begin recruiting in spring.
The Independent UK · Jan 5 UK airports in race to the top … of the drop-off fee table The Man Who Pays His Way: I predict a social media scramble on hacks to dodge the charges