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 Independent UK · Feb 27
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 The Guardian - UK · Feb 21
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. Evening Standard · 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 The Independent UK · Feb 20
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. Evening Standard · 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. Creative Bloq · Feb 19
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 The Guardian - UK · Feb 16
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. T3 · Feb 15
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
The Guardian - UK · Feb 4 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
Motorsport · 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
The Times of India · Jan 30 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 Guardian - UK · Jan 28 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 Independent UK · Jan 23 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 22 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).
Evening Standard · Jan 22 William jokes pioneering mobility scooter is not fast enough for him The Prince of Wales visited the Bristol Robotics Lab on Thursday.
The Independent UK · 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
Evening Standard · 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.
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.