Bristol's News
Man Jailed For The Sexual Assault Of A Child
Nicholas Tuck has been sentenced to 21 months in prison.
Man Jailed For Being Drunk On Plane Bound For Bristol
Andrew Cairns from Barnstaple, Devon, has been sentenced to five months in prison.
Bristol Office Worker Falls To His Death
A man in his 50s fell three floors inside the Axa Centre in Stoke Gifford.
Image Released In Connection With Sexual Assault in Bristol
Police are trying to identify two men they believe may be able to help in their investigation into a sexual assault on a Bristol man.
Concert At Colston Hall To Celebrate Bristol Teenager
A gig is being held at Colston Hall tonight to celebrate the life of Bristol teenager Joe Dymond-Williams.
RBS In Bristol Affected By Lastest Job Cuts
The part-nationalised bank said the losses would go across back office and IT functions in the business services arm.
£400,000 Worth Of Duty Free Goods Stolen
£400,000 Worth Of Duty Free Goods Stolen
Gang Jailed For Conning Pensioners Out Of Thousands
Five members of a travelling gang have been jailed for a total of 19 years today at Bristol Crown Court.
Bristol MP Calls For Changes To Consultation Process
Concerns have been raised that Bristol City Council's on-line consultation forms are too confusing for people wishing to have their say.
Bristol Football Hooligans Must Hand In Passports
Football fans with Banning Orders have got until tomorrow to hand in their passports ahead of England's Euro 2012 qualifier against Switzerland.
Organic Food Festival Comes To Bristol
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is going to be handing out awards at Bristol's Organic food festival later this month
The Stig Is Bristolian
Today, the BBC has lost its High Court injunction to ban the publication of an autobiography, revealing the identity of the man behind the white helmet as 35 year old Ben Collins.
New First Aid Training Centre For North Bristol
St John's Ambulance hopes to pass on its expertise to more people in Bristol thanks to a new facility.
Man Arrested In Connection With Body Found On M5
A man is being questioned in connection with the murder of Melanie Hall after Avon and Somerset police made another arrest yesterday.
Bristol Project Leading The Way In Social Inclusion
Organisers behind the Portents event later this month are today taking to the stage in Edinburgh about the project which aims to raise peoples' awareness of poverty.
Drug Dealer Sentenced To Over 7 Years
Jason Barnett of Richmond Terrace, Avonmouth, has been sentenced at Gloucester Crown Court.
Tropicana Plans Go On Show
Plans to turn Weston's Tropicana into a sea-side "Eden" project are unveiled today.
Road Safety Experts Coming To Bristol
A conference is to be held in Bristol next year to investigate whether public spending cuts will increase road accidents.
Bristol Hospital Quiet On Payouts
The Bristol Royal Infirmary will not comment on compensation payments made to patients who were misdiagnosed.
Month To Go Until Concorde At Filton Closes
It's exactly a month to go until Concorde at Filton closes to the public.
Hammer Attack On Bristol Shop Worker
A Horfield shop worker has been hit with a hammer during a robbery.
Fun Day For Tragic Bristol Toddler
A charity day will be held in Fishponds after the sudden death of a three year old Bristol boy.
Rugby Captain Misses Opener For Wedding
Iain Grieves gets the go-ahead to miss Bristol's match against Rotherham.
Missing Bristol Boy Returns Home
A 12 year old boy who had been missing from his Bristol home has turned up.
Police Officer Charged With Rape
Pc Nicholas Stone has been charged with raping a woman while on duty in Devon in 2001.
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Bees Are Top Of The Agenda This Weekend In Bristol
The University of Bristol's Botanic Garden is hoping to get across just how important bees are to us this bank holiday.
Old Duke Jazz Festival
The historic festival is set to entertain hundreds of jazz fans over the Bank Holiday.
Failing Bristol School "Saved And Renamed"
St. Ursula's will now become the Oasis School Westbury and will re-open in two weeks time.
Bristol City Coaches Pass On Their Expertise
Two coaches for the Robins are going out to Bristol's twin city, Beira, Mozambique to help support the sport out there.
Highways Agency Gears Up For The Bank Holiday
The organisation is expecting to see an influx of vehicles on the roads with good weather forecast for the weekend.
Work On Bristol's M-Shed Can Move On
Bristol City Council has finally been given the keys to the M Shed.
Bristol Drivers Quizzed About 999 Driving
Avon Fire Brigade are to quiz drivers about how they respond when they are faced with emergency vehicles on the road.
Bristol Rugby Players Head Back To School
The University of the West of England has teamed up with the Bristol Rugby Academy to give players the chance of obtaining a degree.
Bristol Uni Students Selected For Commonwealth Games
Students prepare for next month's games in Delhi.
Road Closure Due To Dangerous Manhole
Wessex Water has closed a road in Bristol to carry out emergency repairs to a manhole cover.
Josie gives £20,000 To Bristol Charity
Big Brother winner announces she'll be donating slice of prize money to cancer charity.
Warning After Discovery Of Illegal Vodka
An illicit alcohol still has been found in Iron Acton and now members of the public are urged to come forward if they've bought any unusually cheap vodka.
Weston Woman "In Coma"
A tourist from Weston Super Mare remains in a Spanish hospital after a water pipe exploded at her hotel.
Public Meeting Over Development In Keynsham
Residents in Keynsham have got the chance to air their views on a proposed new housing development in the town today.
Keynsham's Chocolate Making History Marked In Exhibition
The history of the Cadbury factory at Keynsham is being celebrated in a one-off exhibition on the site.
Bristol Schools Celebrate GCSE Success
Thousands of pupils achieve top results in their exams.
Search For Missing 12-year-old Boy
Concern is growing for the welfare of the missing boy from Bristol.
Stunning Exam Success For Bristol Olympic Hopeful
Brilliant student achieves top marks in her GCSE's alongside training for the 2016 Olympics.
Club Tribute to Rovers Fans
Exeter Football Club have praised Bristol Rovers fans after the death of one of their players.
BB's Josie To Win?
A Bristol woman is now the bookies favourite to win the final of the last ever series of Big Brother.
Bristol Bid Team Prepare For FIFA Presentation
The city's 2018 World Cup Bid Team are heading to London to meet with representatives from the international football governing body.
Bristol's GCSE Results Day Is Here
Thousands of pupils across Bristol will receive their results today.
Cadbury Workers Urged To Accept Pay Deal
Workers at the doomed Keynsham plant offered improved deal by new owners Kraft.
Stig "Unmasked As Bristol Driver"
Newspaper reports claim Top Gear's Stig IS Bristol stunt driver.
Attack On Driving Laws By TV's Noel
Bristol-based presenter launches scathing attack on the government's current motoring laws.
What's The Future Of Concorde In Bristol?
With just over a month to go until the Visitor's Centre at Filton closes to the public on 30th September 2010, we're taking a look at the plane's future in the city.
100 Dead Animals Dumped In Somerset River
A police investigation's now underway after the animals were found by volunteers.
Smokers Stamp Out Fags In South Glos
Success for scheme helping addicts quit.
Appeal For Missing Man
Concern is growing for the safety of a Bristol man.
Bristol Football Hooligan Due To Be Sentenced
Kevin Crehan has been charged with breaching his Football Banning Order.
Bus Changes For Bristol
A series of changes to bus routes across Bristol come into place today.
Bristol Protest Over Gaza TV Show
Campaigners say they will protest outside BBC Bristol today over what they see as 'bias' in a programme about an attack on aid ships in Gaza.
Bristol Pride Is Back - Bigger Than Ever Before
Thousands of people are expected to turn out for Bristol's biggest ever Pride event which takes place today.
Manslaughter Charges After Death Of Bristol Woman
Two men have been charged with manslaughter after a Bristol woman died hours after her house was burgled.
Speed Limits On A370 Could Change
A review is being carried out by North Somerset Council into the current limits on the stretch of road.
Bristol Students Urged To Consider Apprenticeships
Bristol students who missed out on a University place this week are being told there are other options.
98% A Level Pass Rate In Bristol
Students in the city have beaten the national average and have achieved a record high in number of A and B grades.
More Delays For Weston Pier
We could have to wait another 10 to 12 weeks until the new pier opens because of problems with the decking that might need to be replaced.
Record Number Of A-Level Students Get Their Results
After months of nervously waiting, the results for this year's A-Levels in Bristol will be revealed today.
Bristol's Broadband Divide
As parts of Bristol get ready for faster broadband speeds, people in another area of the city say they're being left out.
Endangered Primate Species Born At Bristol Zoo
Twin Golden Lion Tamarins have been born at the attraction thanks to their captive breeding programme.
Bristol Man Jailed For Sexually Abusing Children
Trevor Ward has been sentenced to 18 years in prison after torturing and abusing children for over a decade.
Holidaymakers Leaving Bristol Airport Affected By Travel Company Collapse
We're being reassured at least 2,000 people who've flown from Bristol airport won't have their holidays ruined, after Kiss Flights has gone bust.
Efforts To Boost Access To Bristol Dentists
NHS Bristol says it wants seven in ten people in the city to be visiting an NHS dentist.
A Level Students In Bristol Being Urged To Stay Calm
There is just 24 hours to go until students across the city find out how they've done in their exams.
Appeal For Information On Murdered Man's Birthday
Barry Rubery was found dead at his home in Iron Acton on April 29th.
Council Looks To Take Over Bristol School
Bristol City Council are to meet to decide whether to purchase St Ursula's Catholic School.
EDF Could Start Work On Power Station Early
Campaigners against the new Hinkley C nuclear power plant in Somerset have raised concerns over plans to start preparing the proposed site before planning permission is granted.
Bristol Apprentice To Promote Training
A Bristol man is trying to persuade more people to consider an apprenticeship as a route to a new career.
Bristol Family Claim Over 30K In Benefits A Year
An unemployed couple who claim thousands of pounds a year in benefits have been given a new large house in Staple Hill, prompting more calls for the TaxPayers' Alliance for welfare reform.
Man Seriously Injured In Bristol Attack
A man has been left with 'particularly serious injuries' after an assault in Bristol.
Pensioner In Life Threatening Condition
An 82-year-old man has been seriously injured in Bristol whilst waiting for a bus.
Sticky Solution To Chewing Gum Crisis
Plans unveiled to crack down on the amount of chewing gum on Bristol streets.
Prince Charles To Visit Bristol
Bristol has been included as a stop on a Royal tour to promote sustainability.
Bristol Uni Students "Confident" Of Job
New survey puts university at the top of UK establishments where graduates are most confident of job success.
Emergency Services Gather in Burham-On-Sea
Emergency services are gathering on the beach at Burnham-On-Sea today to give people advice about what to do when a problem occurs.
Tai Chi Helps Bristol Drivers Stay Calm
A new series of Tai Chi exercises have been designed to reduce road rage.
Bristol Charity Customers' First Choice
One25 has become the most voted for charity ever in a community supermarket scheme.
Bristol Youngsters Say "No" To Knife Crime
A group of young people in East Bristol have painted a special mural in the area.
Bristol City's New Manager Confident Of Success
Keith Millen has been talking about his vision for the Robins after being announced as Steve Coppell's successor.
'Nomadic Dome Theatre' Set To Come To Bristol
Bristol could play host to a portable theatre space that holds up to 1,000 people
Steve Coppell Quits Bristol City
Steve Coppell has resigned from his position as manager at Bristol City Football Club with immediate effect.
Future Plans For Keynsham Discussed
People living in town have got the chance to have their say on the future of the town from today.
Bristol Rovers Donate £300 To Charity Following Graffiti Attacks At Mem
Bristol Rovers have donated money; raised to pay for their graffiti clean up operation to Help For Heroes.
Man Sought In Connection With Alleged Rape
Sussex Police believe the man they're trying to trace could be in the Bristol area.
'Bristol Blue' Taxi Argument To Be Heard In October
The fall out between Bristol City Council and local taxi drivers over the colour of their cabs will now be discussed in two months' time.
Successful First Summer For New Tourist Information Centre
The new centre in Bristol has seen an increase in visitors coming to the city every week since it opened at the start of the year.
North Somerset Teenager Dies On Holiday
A post mortem's confirmed the 19-year-old drowned whilst on holiday in Majorca.
Talks Continue Over St Ursula's Future
Parents and pupils face the waiting game over whether or not the Westbury-on-Trym School can be saved.
Taxi Drivers Take Bristol City Council To Court Over 'Blue Paint' Decision
Bristol City Council is being taken to court today by local taxi drivers.
Six Police Officers Reprimanded For Disobeying Orders
The Avon and Somerset Police officers have received disciplinary action for a high speed pursuit in 2008.
Witnesses To A Robbery Urged To Contact Police
Members of the public who saw a pensioner being robbed in St Paul's are being urged to come forward.
Bristol School Could Be Saved Today
A last ditch attempt to sell St Ursula's in Westbury-on-Trym is being discussed today.
International Football Returns To Bristol
It's hoped the return of the England Under 21s team to the city will boost Bristol's 2018 World Cup Bid.
Protest Planned In Bristol Against Biofuel Power Station
Campaigners against a biofuel power station at Avonmonth will be demostrating on College Green this morning.
Man Jailed For Child Sex Offences
Geoffrey Tift has today been sentenced at Bristol Crown Court for 29 sexual offences against children carried out over nearly 40 years.
6 Arrested In Violence Surrounding Bristol City's Match Against Millwall
Police say the number of people arrested in connection with Bristol City's game against Millwall on Saturday was no worse than for an average match here.
Investigations Continue Into Bristol Murder
Police say their investigations continue into a murder in Easton exactly a month ago.
Bristol Students Perform At Edinburgh Fringe
Twelve budding actors have swapped the classroom for big audiences at the Edinburgh Festival.
Bristol Bus Fares Rise
Many of Bristol's bus fares will increase from today.
Overseas Visitor Numbers Are Up In Bristol
The number of international visitors has increased this summer according to the operators of the city's open-top buses.
Bristol Office Block Fire 'Deliberate'
Firefighters believe a blaze at the site of the former Elizabeth Shaw Chocolate Factory was started deliberately.
Bristol Woman Helping New Mums Shortlisted For £10,000 Funding Boost
A Bristol woman who is in the process of starting up a charity to help new mums is hoping to win £10,000 towards the project.
Talks Continue Over Stadium Plans For Bristol
Bosses at Bristol City Football Club and the city council say they will work together to find a solution.
£6.6m Worth Of Drugs Seized In 3 Months
Officers from Avon and Somerset Police have been carrying out raids across the region over the last 15 weeks.
Communal Bins Introduced In Bristol
St Pauls is the first area to have the bins brought in to try and clear the pavements and improve recycling.
Teenager Dies After Crash In Portishead
The incident happened in the early hours of this morning in Portishead.
CCTV Images Released After Bristol Nightclub Assault
Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to trace following an assault at a Kingswood nightclub.
Bradley Stoke Sure Start Centre Officially Opens
A special ceremony is being held at the facility today to officially cut the ribbon.
Bristol Water Bills To Rise 15% By 2015
Water bills for people in Bristol are set to go up by 15% over the next five years.
Environment Agency Assess Nuclear Power Plant Plans
The organisation is meeting with EDF Energy to discuss their proposals for a new nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point.
Opening Of Weston Grand Pier Delayed Again
The reopening of the attraction has been put back, which could mean it misses all of the summer trade.
Success For Bristol Business in Dragons' Den
The designers behind digital graffiti wall 'YrWall' have got the backing of Deborah Meaden and Peter Jones.
Businessman Jailed After Attacking Helicopter In Bristol
A businessman who attacked a helicopter after it landed outside his £1.2 million flat in Bristol has been jailed for a year.
Three People Injured In Bedminster Crash
Witnesses to a crash in the area are being urged to contact police.
Lorry Driver Crushed By 32 Desks In Bristol
A man in his mid 40s has suffered serious injuries after a stack of 32 desks fell on him while he was in the back of his vehicle.
Bristol's Harbour Festival 'Busiest Ever'
It's thought more people than ever before turned out for the annual event.
Bristol's Pub Politics
A Bristol MP has started holding meetings down the pub.
Gordon Bennet Gas Balloon Race Heading To Bristol
Today, the countdown's started for the world's oldest aviation event that's heading to Bristol this September.
Children to text 88551 to report knife-carrying in Bristol schools
Bristol's young people who don't feel comfortable calling the police can now text them.
Hit and Run Killer Hannah Saaf Escapes Jail
Hit and run killer Hannah Saaf has escaped jail, but has been given an indefinite hospital order at Bristol Crown Court.
Bristol students warned about personal identity theft
A university student in Bristol has been picked to help peers protect their identity.
Bristol businesses - keep business in Bristol
The leader of the city council is asking to keep taxes levied on Bristol businesses within Bristol.
Film promotes the Westcountry to London businesses
A group of celebrities have got together to promote the Westcountry to businesses thinking of moving out of London.
Bristol City Council Leader Barbara Janke on Copenhagen and Palm Oil
The leader of Bristol City Council is heading out to a mini climate summit in Copenhagen today - but it's reported she's flying.
Portway "Too Noisy" Claims Councillor
A Tory councillor in Bristol claims the Portway is too noisy - and wants the council to resurface it with quiet tarmac.
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