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Watch being assembled

Watchmakers returning to home city after 46 years

The firm shut in 1976, but has been restarted by the great-great-great grandson of the founder.

  • 9h9 hours ago
  • Bristol

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Watch being assembled

Watchmakers returning to home city after 46 years

The firm shut in 1976, but has been restarted by the great-great-great grandson of the founder.

  • 9h9 hours ago
  • Bristol
Shaun the Sheep in his astronaut outfit

Shaun the Sheep to fly on mission to the moon

The famous stop-motion TV character has been assigned a seat on the Artemis 1 mission to the moon.

  • 9h9 hours ago
  • Bristol
St John's Church

Church closed over fears for unstable spire

The closure of the 14th Century church is a temporary measure, the Church Conservation Trust says.

  • 3h3 hours ago
  • Bristol
Learner driver plate on a car

Driving test fee 'should be doubled'

Arthur Mynott, from the Motor Schools Association, says pricier exams would help clear the backlog.

  • 7h7 hours ago
  • Somerset
Artist's impression of Saccorhytus

Mystery of ancient creature with no anus solved

A 500 million-year-old microscopic, spiny creature with a mouth but no anus had puzzled scientists.

  • 14h14 hours ago
  • Science & Environment
A selection of papers from the Tabernacle

1930s time capsule found during chapel restoration

The container was found at the Grade I listed Whitfield Tabernacle in South Gloucestershire.

  • 19h19 hours ago
  • Bristol
A green laser being shone

Man arrested after laser shone at aircraft

A laser was shone into the cockpit of a plane approaching Bristol Airport, said police.

  • 21h21 hours ago
  • Somerset

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Watch being assembled

Watchmakers returning to home city after 46 years

The firm shut in 1976, but has been restarted by the great-great-great grandson of the founder.

  • 9h9 hours ago
  • Bristol
Shaun the Sheep in his astronaut outfit

Shaun the Sheep to fly on mission to the moon

The famous stop-motion TV character has been assigned a seat on the Artemis 1 mission to the moon.

  • 9h9 hours ago
  • Bristol
St John's Church

Church closed over fears for unstable spire

The closure of the 14th Century church is a temporary measure, the Church Conservation Trust says.

  • 3h3 hours ago
  • Bristol
Learner driver plate on a car

Driving test fee 'should be doubled'

Arthur Mynott, from the Motor Schools Association, says pricier exams would help clear the backlog.

  • 7h7 hours ago
  • Somerset
Artist's impression of Saccorhytus

Mystery of ancient creature with no anus solved

A 500 million-year-old microscopic, spiny creature with a mouth but no anus had puzzled scientists.

  • 14h14 hours ago
  • Science & Environment
A selection of papers from the Tabernacle

1930s time capsule found during chapel restoration

The container was found at the Grade I listed Whitfield Tabernacle in South Gloucestershire.

  • 19h19 hours ago
  • Bristol
A green laser being shone

Man arrested after laser shone at aircraft

A laser was shone into the cockpit of a plane approaching Bristol Airport, said police.

  • 21h21 hours ago
  • Somerset
Shaun the Sheep in his astronaut outfit

Shaun the Sheep to fly on mission to the moon

The famous stop-motion TV character has been assigned a seat on the Artemis 1 mission to the moon.

  • 9h9 hours ago
  • Bristol
St John's Church

Church closed over fears for unstable spire

The closure of the 14th Century church is a temporary measure, the Church Conservation Trust says.

  • 3h3 hours ago
  • Bristol
Learner driver plate on a car

Driving test fee 'should be doubled'

Arthur Mynott, from the Motor Schools Association, says pricier exams would help clear the backlog.

  • 7h7 hours ago
  • Somerset
Artist's impression of Saccorhytus

Mystery of ancient creature with no anus solved

A selection of papers from the Tabernacle

1930s time capsule found during chapel restoration

A green laser being shone

Man arrested after laser shone at aircraft

Lauren Palmer

'I'll keep fighting until everyone is compensated'

  • 1da day ago
  • Bristol
Jeff 'Big Jeff' Johns

Gig-goer reveals house fire details to help others

  • 18h18 hours ago
  • Bristol
Isabella

Fundraiser for permanent gym for disabled children

  • 1da day ago
  • Bristol
Damaged VW car on M5 motorway

Runaway trailer tyre smashes into windscreen

  • 24ha day ago
  • Gloucestershire
Idle Hands

Uplifting response to record shop's closure notice

  • 1da day ago
  • Bristol

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Sport

Duncan Idehen

Carlisle sign Bristol City defender Idehen

Warwickshire skipper Will Rhodes hit five sixes in his maiden List A ton, beating his previous best of 76 for the Bears

One-Day Cup: Gloucestershire and Somerset lose

Tommy Conway of Bristol City celebrates scoring a goal with Alex Scott

Bristol City beat Luton for opening league win

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Barnsley 3-0 Bristol Rovers

Pablo Martinez

Martinez's life saved by medics, says chairman

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  1. Posted at 11:1411:14

    Church closed over fears for unstable spire

    St John's Church

    The closure of the 14th Century church is a temporary measure, the Church Conservation Trust says.

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  2. Posted at 11:1011:10

    Carlisle sign Bristol City defender Idehen

    Duncan Idehen

    League Two side Carlisle United sign Bristol City centre-back Duncan Idehen on loan until January.

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  3. Posted at 5:255:25

    Watchmakers returning to home city after 46 years

    By Jonathan Holmes

    BBC News

    Watch being assembled

    The firm shut in 1976, but has been restarted by the great-great-great grandson of the founder.

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  4. Posted at 20:10 17 Aug20:10 17 Aug

    Gig-goer reveals house fire details to help others

    Jeff 'Big Jeff' Johns

    Jeff Johns, from Bristol, was left with severe burns and now wants to raise awareness to save lives.

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  5. Posted at 19:53 17 Aug19:53 17 Aug

    Rhodes hits first one-day ton as Bears beat Notts

    By Ged Scott

    BBC Sport at Edgbaston

    Warwickshire skipper Will Rhodes hit five sixes in his maiden List A ton, beating his previous best of 76 for the Bears

    Warwickshire skipper Will Rhodes' first one-day ton helps the Bears beat Notts - also Group A wins for Leicestershire, Sussex, Surrey and in Group B for Lancashire, Essex and Worcestershire.

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  6. Posted at 11:59 17 Aug11:59 17 Aug

    Fundraiser for permanent gym for disabled children

    Isabella

    Gympanzees hopes to find a permanent location to offer facilities to children with disabilities all year.

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  7. Posted at 11:02 17 Aug11:02 17 Aug

    'I'll keep fighting until everyone is compensated'

    Lauren Palmer

    A woman who lost both parents in the infected blood scandal says many victims still need justice.

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  8. Posted at 7:13 17 Aug7:13 17 Aug

    Abandoned 'warrior' puppy overcomes skin disease

    Dog with shaved fur on undercarriage asleep in a dog basket

    Nicknamed Xena, the dog has been found a new home after being rescued in "terrible pain".

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  9. Posted at 5:27 17 Aug5:27 17 Aug

    Exhibition shows cathedral's links to slave trade

    Bristol Cathedral exterior on a sunny day

    A number of people commemorated in Bristol Cathedral had links to slavery, the exhibition reveals.

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  10. Posted at 5:24 17 Aug5:24 17 Aug

    Uplifting response to record shop's closure notice

    Idle Hands

    Crowdfunding raises more than ÂŁ10,000 to help save an established Bristol record shop, Idle Hands.

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  11. Posted at 5:18 17 Aug5:18 17 Aug

    'It introduced people to package holidays'

    The Bristol Britannia

    For many people, their first view of the Mediterranean was from a Bristol Britannia, one fan claims.

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  12. Posted at 21:42 16 Aug21:42 16 Aug

    Bristol City beat Luton for opening league win

    Tommy Conway of Bristol City celebrates scoring a goal with Alex Scott

    Bristol City claim their first win of the Championship season with convincing display against Luton Town despite going down to 10 men.

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  13. Posted at 21:32 16 Aug21:32 16 Aug

    Barnsley 3-0 Bristol Rovers

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    Goals from Devante Cole, Jordan Williams and Josh Benson give Barnsley a comfortable 3-0 victory over Bristol Rovers.

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  14. Posted at 16:51 16 Aug16:51 16 Aug

    Winston Churchill hearse restored to former glory

    Jon Burge working on the hearse

    The 1964 Austin Princess carried the body of the British leader and is now a working hearse again.

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  15. Posted at 11:09 16 Aug11:09 16 Aug

    Ambulance transfer delays are 'risking lives'

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    An internal NHS safety review revealed 41 incidents of "serious harm" to patients in six months.

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  16. Posted at 9:54 16 Aug9:54 16 Aug

    More spent on music venue than transport schemes

    Bristol Beacon music venue in Bristol

    Bristol City Council has spent ÂŁ69million on the Bristol Beacon refurbishment, figures show.

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  17. Posted at 18:24 15 Aug18:24 15 Aug

    Relive Tuesday's EFL action as it happened

    Blackpool celebrate

    Relive Tuesday's EFL action including Norwich's first league victory of the season as they beat Huddersfield.

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  18. Posted at 13:20 15 Aug13:20 15 Aug

    Multiple vehicles damaged in suspected arson

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    Police are appealing for witnessed after seven vehicles were damaged in Bristol's Barton Hill area.

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  19. Posted at 11:09 15 Aug11:09 15 Aug

    Big Issue to begin using electric vehicles

    The Big Issue seller

    The move to green transport comes as more UK city centres become clean air zones.

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  20. Posted at 8:24 15 Aug8:24 15 Aug

    Fundraising started for ex-offenders' cafe

    By Emma Elgee

    BBC News

    People gathered on a doorstep

    Restore Trust is raising money for a not-for-profit café where prison leavers can be employed.

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