The Latest Breaking News from Bristol

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

The Guardian - UK · Jan 18

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.

Evening Standard · Jan 15

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 12

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.

Evening Standard · Jan 7

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

The Independent UK · Jan 5

Inmate charged with escaping prison on New Year’s Day as two remain at large

Aaron Thomas, 39, is back in custody after his arrest in Bristol on Saturday.

Evening Standard · Jan 4

Inmate charged with New Year’s Day prison escape but convicted murderer remains on the run

Aaron Thomas, 39, is back in custody but police are still searching for two men who also absconded on January 1

The Independent UK · Jan 4

Police end probe into Royal Navy sailor’s disappearance nearly 40 years ago

Simon Parkes, from Bristol, was last seen in December 1986 when the ship he was serving on, HMS Illustrious, was docked in the territory.

Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2025

London Eye architect proposes 14-mile tidal power station off Somerset coast

West Somerset Lagoon would harness renewable energy for UK’s AI boom – and create ‘iconic’ arc around Bristol Channel

The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2025

The transport disruption to expect as Met Office issues weather warning

Dozens more KLM flights to and from Amsterdam have been cancelled, while the West Coast Main Line is closed in multiple locations

The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2025