Death of girl, 11, ‘unexplained’ after body found in park The girl was reported missing at around 11.20pm on Sunday. Evening Standard · Oct 5
Crowd bursts into rendition of Bonnie Tyler hit as coffin returns home The Total Eclipse Of The Heart singer, whose real name was Gaynor Hopkins, died in July at the age of 75. Evening Standard · Aug 15
New shin-kicking champion crowned at centuries-old rural games More than 2,500 spectators attended the anicent games The Independent UK · May 30
Straw flies as shin-kicking champion crowned at ancient rural games The event was first run on a Gloucester hillside in 1612. Evening Standard · May 30
Charity chief calls for wider rollout of meningitis vaccine A college student died in Oxfordshire after contracting the disease. Evening Standard · May 16
Father of student who died of meningitis pays tribute to ‘kind-hearted’ son Lewis Waters, who attended Henley College in Oxfordshire, was one of three cases reported in the outbreak. Evening Standard · May 15
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
Further rainfall could exacerbate flooding in south-west England – Met Office A yellow rain alert has been issued for Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset for Monday and into Tuesday, which will affect previously sodden ground. Evening Standard · Feb 2
Retired couple fear ‘scariest’ Storm Chandra flooding as major incident declared Lesley and John Parker, from Somerset, also criticised the Environment Agency for their response to the storm The Independent UK · Jan 28
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
In Pictures: Christmas light displays bring sparkle and joy People across the country have been getting into the festive spirit with their colourful creations. Evening Standard · Dec 24, 2025
VW vans transformed into festive light display delight two-year-old boy Rory Thorner has been a patient at Bristol Children’s Hospital since he was seven months old. The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025