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Police road closure

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Police have now arrested seven people after violence broke out in Bristol on Tuesday night.

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Police road closure

Two more arrests after man died in disorder

Police have now arrested seven people after violence broke out in Bristol on Tuesday night.

  • 1h40 minutes ago
  • Bristol
Natasha Abrahart

Mayor urges more action on student wellbeing

Marvin Rees calls for more investment in wider mental health support for young people in Bristol.

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Mesh surgery patients

Mesh bowel surgery harmed 200 patients, trust says

It examined the years 2007 to 2017 when a now suspended surgeon was operating at Southmead Hospital.

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Bascule bridge in Bristol

Historic harbour bridge to close for vital repairs

Work on the 80-year-old structure in the centre of Bristol will begin in the summer.

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First Bus Managing Director Doug Claringbold and West of England Metro Mayor Dan Norris at Bristol Parkway station

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The M4 bus route will link the Cribbs Causeway shopping area with Bristol Parkway railway station.

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The refurbished Ranch adventure playground

Adventure playground revamped after arson attacks

The playground has been part of the Southmead community for more than 70 years.

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Bristol Temple Meads railway station

Consultation over 1,500 new homes in city centre

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Police road closure

Two more arrests after man died in disorder

Police have now arrested seven people after violence broke out in Bristol on Tuesday night.

  • 1h40 minutes ago
  • Bristol
Natasha Abrahart

Mayor urges more action on student wellbeing

Marvin Rees calls for more investment in wider mental health support for young people in Bristol.

  • 2h2 hours ago
  • Bristol
Mesh surgery patients

Mesh bowel surgery harmed 200 patients, trust says

It examined the years 2007 to 2017 when a now suspended surgeon was operating at Southmead Hospital.

  • 18h18 hours ago
  • Bristol
Bascule bridge in Bristol

Historic harbour bridge to close for vital repairs

Work on the 80-year-old structure in the centre of Bristol will begin in the summer.

  • 21h21 hours ago
  • Bristol
First Bus Managing Director Doug Claringbold and West of England Metro Mayor Dan Norris at Bristol Parkway station

Latest Metrobus service to open in Spring 2023

The M4 bus route will link the Cribbs Causeway shopping area with Bristol Parkway railway station.

  • 1da day ago
  • Bristol
The refurbished Ranch adventure playground

Adventure playground revamped after arson attacks

The playground has been part of the Southmead community for more than 70 years.

  • 1da day ago
  • Bristol
Bristol Temple Meads railway station

Consultation over 1,500 new homes in city centre

The plans also include a potential new southern entrance to Bristol Temple Meads rail station.

  • 1da day ago
  • Bristol
Natasha Abrahart

Mayor urges more action on student wellbeing

Marvin Rees calls for more investment in wider mental health support for young people in Bristol.

  • 2h2 hours ago
  • Bristol
Mesh surgery patients

Mesh bowel surgery harmed 200 patients, trust says

It examined the years 2007 to 2017 when a now suspended surgeon was operating at Southmead Hospital.

  • 18h18 hours ago
  • Bristol
Bascule bridge in Bristol

Historic harbour bridge to close for vital repairs

Work on the 80-year-old structure in the centre of Bristol will begin in the summer.

  • 21h21 hours ago
  • Bristol
First Bus Managing Director Doug Claringbold and West of England Metro Mayor Dan Norris at Bristol Parkway station

Latest Metrobus service to open in Spring 2023

The refurbished Ranch adventure playground

Adventure playground revamped after arson attacks

Bristol Temple Meads railway station

Consultation over 1,500 new homes in city centre

Stephen Merchant

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The Love Fighter by goin.art as part of Upfest in Bristol

More than 400 graffiti artists to join festival

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  1. Posted at 6:166:16

    Two more arrests after man died in disorder

    Police road closure

    Police have now arrested seven people after violence broke out in Bristol on Tuesday night.

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    Mayor urges more action on student wellbeing

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  3. Posted at 21:15 26 May21:15 26 May

    Stirling hits 34 off over in Bears T20 Blast win

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    Birmingham Bears opener Paul Stirling hits 34 off an over in T20 Blast victory, plus wins for Middlesex, Durham and Glamorgan.

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  4. Posted at 12:33 26 May12:33 26 May

    Mesh bowel surgery harmed 200 patients, trust says

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    It examined the years 2007 to 2017 when a now suspended surgeon was operating at Southmead Hospital.

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  5. Posted at 9:54 26 May9:54 26 May

    Historic harbour bridge to close for vital repairs

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  6. Posted at 5:20 26 May5:20 26 May

    Latest Metrobus service to open in Spring 2023

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    The M4 bus route will link the Cribbs Causeway shopping area with Bristol Parkway railway station.

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  7. Posted at 13:49 25 May13:49 25 May

    TV's The Outlaws 'reconnects' people with city

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    The second series sees the cast negotiating various dramas alongside their community service.

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  8. Posted at 11:45 25 May11:45 25 May

    Consultation over 1,500 new homes in city centre

    Bristol Temple Meads railway station

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  9. Posted at 11:19 25 May11:19 25 May

    Man dies and six injured after late-night disorder

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    Police have arrested five people, including two on the M4, after the violence broke out in Bristol.

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  10. Posted at 10:53 25 May10:53 25 May

    Adventure playground revamped after arson attacks

    The refurbished Ranch adventure playground

    The playground has been part of the Southmead community for more than 70 years.

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  11. Posted at 4:40 25 May4:40 25 May

    More than 400 graffiti artists to join festival

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    Street artists from 50 countries will paint murals across south Bristol throughout this week.

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  12. Posted at 18:43 24 May18:43 24 May

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  13. Posted at 11:31 24 May11:31 24 May

    Man pleads guilty to sexual offences

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  14. Posted at 7:23 24 May7:23 24 May

    Popular pub to become flats after planning appeal

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  15. Posted at 15:49 23 May15:49 23 May

    Rioter who set fire to police van jailed

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  16. Posted at 12:43 23 May12:43 23 May

    Man arrested after series of sexual assaults

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    Police say five incidents reported in south Bristol in recent months are "potentially linked".

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    Ups, downs and the race for Europe

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    All you need to know about promotion, relegation and qualification for Europe in England and Scotland's top men's football leagues.

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  19. Posted at 8:57 22 May8:57 22 May

    Girl, 10, skating 50 miles for ice hockey hero

    Lola with Pitbulls player John Dibble

    Lola Lewis, a Bristol Pitbulls fan, is raising money for a charity that helped her favourite player.

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  20. Posted at 6:19 22 May6:19 22 May

    Stranded bride's wedding day saved by officers

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    Yasmin Lovekin was taken to the ceremony by the police after her wedding car broke down.

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