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Actor Stephen Merchant

Stephen Merchant adds support to cinema campaign

The actor's father is part of a group trying to save an Art Deco cinema "hidden" above a Bristol pub.

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Actor Stephen Merchant

Stephen Merchant adds support to cinema campaign

The actor's father is part of a group trying to save an Art Deco cinema "hidden" above a Bristol pub.

  • 6h6 hours ago
  • Bristol
Natasha Abrahart

Uni discriminated against student who killed herself

A judge rules the University of Bristol failed to make adjustments for her social anxiety disorder.

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Callum Davies

Man jailed over violent Kill the Bill protest

Callum Davies is one of 20 people to have been convicted over the violence outside a Bristol police station in 2021.

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Firework set off in crowd

Man cleared of riot during Kill the Bill protest

Kadeem Yarde is the first person to be cleared of all charges relating to the disorder in Bristol.

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Kev Draper with a volunteer holding up a sign with items needed

Volunteering in Ukraine brought 'tear to my eye'

Kev Draper said his first trip was "quite scary" but he is "fortunate to be able to help".

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Angie Belcher

Festival of activism to support survivors of abuse

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Actor Stephen Merchant

Stephen Merchant adds support to cinema campaign

The actor's father is part of a group trying to save an Art Deco cinema "hidden" above a Bristol pub.

  • 6h6 hours ago
  • Bristol
Natasha Abrahart

Uni discriminated against student who killed herself

A judge rules the University of Bristol failed to make adjustments for her social anxiety disorder.

  • 20h20 hours ago
  • Nottingham
Callum Davies

Man jailed over violent Kill the Bill protest

Callum Davies is one of 20 people to have been convicted over the violence outside a Bristol police station in 2021.

  • 1da day ago
  • Bristol
Firework set off in crowd

Man cleared of riot during Kill the Bill protest

Kadeem Yarde is the first person to be cleared of all charges relating to the disorder in Bristol.

  • 1da day ago
  • Bristol
Kev Draper with a volunteer holding up a sign with items needed

Volunteering in Ukraine brought 'tear to my eye'

Kev Draper said his first trip was "quite scary" but he is "fortunate to be able to help".

  • 1da day ago
  • Bristol
Angie Belcher

Festival of activism to support survivors of abuse

The event aims to open up conversation around the "taboo" subject of childhood sexual abuse.

  • 2d2 days ago
  • Bristol
Burned-out cars

Arson attacks damage 14 vehicles in town

Emergency services are launching an investigation after tackling vehicle fires in the early hours.

  • 3d3 days ago
  • Bristol
Natasha Abrahart

Uni discriminated against student who killed herself

A judge rules the University of Bristol failed to make adjustments for her social anxiety disorder.

  • 20h20 hours ago
  • Nottingham
Callum Davies

Man jailed over violent Kill the Bill protest

Callum Davies is one of 20 people to have been convicted over the violence outside a Bristol police station in 2021.

  • 1da day ago
  • Bristol
Firework set off in crowd

Man cleared of riot during Kill the Bill protest

Kadeem Yarde is the first person to be cleared of all charges relating to the disorder in Bristol.

  • 1da day ago
  • Bristol
Kev Draper with a volunteer holding up a sign with items needed

Volunteering in Ukraine brought 'tear to my eye'

Angie Belcher

Festival of activism to support survivors of abuse

Burned-out cars

Arson attacks damage 14 vehicles in town

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  1. Posted at 12:2312:23

    Parents seek university action over suicide

    By Amy Phipps & BBC Radio 4 Today

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    Natasha Abrahart

    Bristol University has been ordered to pay the parents of Natasha Abrahart about £50,000 in damages.

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    Stephen Merchant adds support to cinema campaign

    Actor Stephen Merchant

    The actor's father is part of a group trying to save an Art Deco cinema "hidden" above a Bristol pub.

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  3. Posted at 21:44 20 May21:44 20 May

    Exeter's top-four hopes all but over after defeat

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    Bristol Bears celebrate scoring a try against Exeter

    Exeter Chiefs' hopes of making the Premiership play-offs are hanging by a thread after a 40-33 defeat by Bristol at Aston Gate.

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  4. Posted at 16:53 20 May16:53 20 May

    Uni discriminated against student who killed herself

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    Natasha Abrahart

    A judge rules the University of Bristol failed to make adjustments for her social anxiety disorder.

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  5. Posted at 13:51 20 May13:51 20 May

    Ups, downs and the race for Europe

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  6. Posted at 11:10 20 May11:10 20 May

    Man jailed over violent Kill the Bill protest

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    Callum Davies is one of 20 people to have been convicted over the violence outside a Bristol police station in 2021.

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  7. Posted at 18:53 19 May18:53 19 May

    Jobseekers find success at NHS recruitment fair

    Keziah Merrett,

    The fair took place in Gloucester in a "critical" attempt to fill 1,200 vacancies in the region.

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  8. Posted at 16:24 19 May16:24 19 May

    Delgado and Marston banned for play-offs

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    Exeter prop Laura Delgado and Bristol forward Rownita Marston will miss their clubs' Premier 15s play-off campaigns after being banned for three weeks.

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  9. Posted at 16:02 19 May16:02 19 May

    Parents of student who killed herself want change

    By Jon Kay

    BBC News correspondent

    Natasha Abrahart

    The family of Natasha Abrahart is taking civil action against the University of Bristol.

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  10. Posted at 15:41 19 May15:41 19 May

    Whelan, Pitman and Clarke released by Rovers

    Bristol Rovers' Brett Pitman

    Midfielder Glenn Whelan and strikers Brett Pitman and Leon Clarke are among the 13 players released by promoted Bristol Rovers at the end of the 2021-22 season.

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  11. Posted at 15:39 19 May15:39 19 May

    Man cleared of riot during Kill the Bill protest

    Firework set off in crowd

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  12. Posted at 5:28 19 May5:28 19 May

    Festival of activism to support survivors of abuse

    Angie Belcher

    The event aims to open up conversation around the "taboo" subject of childhood sexual abuse.

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  13. Posted at 12:14 18 May12:14 18 May

    Listen: Premiership - Bristol v Exeter & Wasps v Sale

    Bristol Bears Callum Sheedy

    Listen to BBC Radio commentary as Bristol Bears face Exeter Chiefs and Wasps play Sale Sharks in the Premiership.

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  14. Posted at 11:32 18 May11:32 18 May

    Robot Dog Olympics helps develop tech solutions

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    Coders gather in Bristol to program robots to sprint and do gymnastics at the Ministry of Defence event.

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  15. Posted at 6:48 18 May6:48 18 May

    Community raise funds to buy landmark building

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    The Stokes Croft Land Trust wants to protect the area "from the gentrification sweeping through Bristol".

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  16. Posted at 5:09 18 May5:09 18 May

    Confidential text service supports young people

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    ChatHealth allows teenagers aged 11 to 19 to get help with a range of health issues via text message.

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  17. Posted at 15:13 17 May15:13 17 May

    Zoo euthanises injured zebra foal

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    Wild Place Project in Bristol made the decision after the foal critically hurt itself on a gate.

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  18. Posted at 12:47 17 May12:47 17 May

    Bristol reaching Premier 15s play-offs 'incredible'

    Bristol women's head coach Dave Ward

    Bristol head coach Dave Ward says it is an 'incredible achievement' to reach the Premier 15s play-offs for the first time.

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  19. Posted at 9:08 17 May9:08 17 May

    Rapist jailed after attacking bus passenger

    Haithum Alsuliman

    Haithum Alsuliman, 35, is sentenced to eight years in prison for the attack in March.

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  20. Posted at 6:24 17 May6:24 17 May

    Government supports city anti-harassment campaign

    Mural at Castle Park

    Minister Rachel MacLean said "if there is a need" for a specific law one would be introduced.

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