The Latest Breaking News from John Stokes

Letter: Faith Evans obituary

Anthony Burton writes: We shared a love of jazz, and I remember an amazing day with her and her partner, John Stokes, at the London Jazz festival

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025

Faith Evans obituary

Talented editor and literary agent who was a co-founder of Women in Publishing

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2025

‘Mary gardens’ bring Catholic piety to the garden

Each spring, some Catholics plant flowers around a statue of the Virgin Mary, reviving a tradition that goes back to medieval England when holy figures were remembered and shared through plant and flower names.

The Conversation · May 20, 2024

Nine members of brawling family jailed after 50-person 'bloodbath' fight at wedding

Michael Stokes became the ninth member of his family to be jailed following a 'bloodbath' 50 person brawl at a wedding in Cheshire that left the walls covered in blood and glass

Daily Mirror · Dec 6, 2022

Foster care system 'faces collapse' warns one of Bristol's most prolific carers

John Stokes has taken in more than 70 children over the past few decades, but now says few will follow him

Bristol Post · Sep 3, 2022

Woman cleared of assaults on police calls for better officer training

Rebekah Smith would like improvements in how police deal with people with mental health problems and people of colour

Bristol Post · Jul 21, 2022

Farah case highlights fate of less famous victims of trafficking

Home Office accused of prioritising exceptional cases in immigration decisions

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2022

Young Bristol City fan's 'hopes have been crushed by cruel' Government system

Almost half a million people are supporting Samet and his foster father John

Bristol Post · Feb 17, 2022