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🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Drunk man, 61, arrested at Bristol Airport after what he screamed at fellow passengers

A 61-year-old man was arrested at Bristol Airport for abusive behavior on a flight after heavy drinking in Krakow.

Feb 25 • 10:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Dad with no symptoms diagnosed with bowel cancer, and died 11 months later

A man without any symptoms was diagnosed with incurable bowel cancer and passed away just 11 months later, highlighting the need for increased awareness around the disease.

Feb 23 • 08:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Sixth person arrested after 'attempted murder' near Bristol Airport following crash

A sixth person was arrested in connection with a violent incident near Bristol Airport involving a car crash and an assault, bringing the total number of arrests to six.

Feb 22 • 16:55 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Booster Vaccines Against COVID-19. Scientists Checked Their Effectiveness

A study by researchers from the University of Bristol and the University of Oxford evaluated the effectiveness of COVID-19 booster vaccines, revealing their significant impacts on older populations.

Feb 21 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Attempted murder' near Bristol Airport after car crash and 'confrontation'

A confrontation following a car crash near Bristol Airport has led to five arrests on suspicion of attempted murder.

Feb 21 • 13:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Beautiful seaside town is a must-visit for ‘spectacular’ and peaceful walking trail

A walking trail in Clevedon, North Somerset, offers stunning clifftop views and rich historical features, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Feb 20 • 11:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major UK supermarket chain closing three stores next week

Southern Co-op is set to close three stores in South Bristol, Petersfield, and Blandford by February 24 due to market changes and rising operating costs.

Feb 19 • 15:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK scientist creates incredible shoe which stops elderly people falling over

A scientist from the University of Bristol has developed a smart shoe equipped with sensors designed to monitor and reduce fall risks among the elderly.

Feb 19 • 08:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Tiny island off Bristol Channel offers hidden history and abundant wildlife

Steep Holm, an uninhabited island off Weston-super-Mare in the Bristol Channel, features rich wildlife and remnants of Victorian history, including ruins and military structures.

Feb 19 • 06:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Pastor accused of 'inciting religious hatred' with UK street sermon, legal advocacy group says

A pastor in the UK faces accusations of inciting religious hatred during a street sermon, with legal representation from a group defending free speech.

Feb 17 • 13:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Gunman fired through letterbox 'to send message' leaving teen, 15, with 30 injuries

A 15-year-old boy was shot through a letterbox by two men from Bristol, resulting in 30 injuries, during a premeditated attack linked to a drug feud.

Feb 16 • 19:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Mass brawl of 50 people outside Bristol pub 'involving groups with differing views'

A large brawl involving approximately 50 people broke out outside the Red Lion Pub in Bristol, with reports suggesting the involvement of groups holding differing political views, particularly a far-right crowd.

Feb 15 • 22:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Minister praises fellow passengers for helping stop train assault

UK Minister Luke Pollard commended fellow train passengers for intervening during an assault on a train guard by two intoxicated individuals.

Feb 14 • 14:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Boys bullied me at school due to my 6ft 7ins height but now they love my long legs'

Amira Evans, a 26-year-old woman from Bristol, reflects on her experience of being bullied for her height during school years and how she has embraced her tall stature in adulthood.

Feb 14 • 07:09 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Most Famous Neighbor of the Presidential Palace

The article discusses the historical significance of Hotel Bristol in Warsaw, Poland, highlighting its luxurious beginnings and the cultural impact it has had since its opening.

Feb 13 • 14:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Nursery predator Nathan Bennett exposed to kids by 'catastrophic failure'

Parents are demanding immediate reforms following the exposure of Nathan Bennett, who was convicted of sexually assaulting children at a nursery.

Feb 13 • 10:42 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

TalTech Advances to Top 16 in the Nordic Basketball League

TalTech secured their place in the top 16 of the Nordic Basketball League with a victory over Bristol Flyers.

Feb 12 • 08:06 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

TalTech basketball team reaches the playoffs in the Euro series after winning a decisive game abroad

The TalTech basketball team secured their place in the playoffs of the Euro North Basketball League after defeating the Bristol Flyers in a closely contested match.

Feb 12 • 07:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Armed police seen at Bristol Zoo site as gorillas move out of enclosure

Armed police escorted the relocation of gorillas from Bristol Zoo to a new facility as part of the ongoing zoo project.

Feb 11 • 22:59 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Scientists explain to Al Jazeera the secret of bats' advanced navigation system

Scientists from the University of Bristol provide new insights into how bats navigate using sound, proposing that they rely on overall sound patterns rather than analyzing individual echoes.

Feb 11 • 07:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Male nursery worker's depraved campaign of terror as he raped children in his care

A nursery worker in Bristol was convicted of multiple counts of sexual assault against toddlers under his care, shocking the local community.

Feb 9 • 14:56 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

LIKE A NIGHTMARE: British nursery teacher accused of raping two toddlers

British nursery teacher Nathan Bennett has been convicted of crimes against two- and three-year-old children in Bristol, UK.

Feb 9 • 14:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Man, 30, found guilty of sexually abusing five children at Bristol nursery

A 30-year-old man has been convicted of sexually abusing five children at a nursery in Bristol, revealing troubling patterns of predatory behavior.

Feb 9 • 13:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Nursery worker Nathan Bennett convicted of multiple child sex offences

Nathan Bennett, a nursery worker in Bristol, has been convicted of multiple sexual offences against children, including rape and sexual assault.

Feb 9 • 13:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Nursery worker found guilty of rape and sexual assault against five toddlers

A nursery worker in Bristol has been convicted of serious sexual offenses against five toddlers, highlighting grave concerns about child safety in childcare settings.

Feb 9 • 10:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I paid £150 a month to live in a cupboard - I couldn't find anywhere else'

A man in Bristol shares his experience of living in a small 'shoe cupboard' to save money while preparing for a move to Australia.

Feb 9 • 08:51 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Video: Squirrel invades the field and stops the match twice

A funny incident occurred during the Championship match between Hull City and Bristol City when a squirrel invaded the field twice, causing play to be halted.

Feb 8 • 08:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Bristol church repair opens door to Edward Colston exhumation

Repair work on a church in Bristol, believed to be the burial site of slave trader Edward Colston, may lead to his remains being exhumed as the building is considered for repurposing.

Feb 5 • 09:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Palestine Action activists cleared of aggravated burglary at Israeli defence firm site

Six Palestine Action activists were acquitted of aggravated burglary charges related to a break-in at Elbit Systems' factory in Filton, near Bristol, where they allegedly used sledgehammers and threatened violence.

Feb 4 • 13:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Palestine Action activists cleared of Elbit burglary after 'craziest 20 minutes'

Six Palestine Action activists were acquitted of aggravated burglary charges stemming from a break-in at the Elbit Systems factory in Bristol, UK.

Feb 4 • 13:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Man dies after armed mob attack in Bristol as seven arrested

A man in his 40s died following an armed mob attack in Bristol, leading to the arrest of seven suspects on murder charges.

Feb 3 • 16:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

'Every parent's worst nightmare' as nursery worker accused of sexually abusing toddlers

A nursery worker, Nathan Bennett, is accused of multiple sexual offenses against toddlers aged two and three, while he denies the charges in a Bristol court.

Feb 2 • 18:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Lawrence Dallaglio's Bristol Bears blueprint ahead of Bordeaux Investec Champions Cup showdown

Lawrence Dallaglio urges Bristol Bears to be aggressive in their upcoming match against reigning champions Bordeaux in the Investec Champions Cup.

Jan 16 • 17:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Joey Barton rejected Man Utd target before making swift u-turn and handing him new nickname

Elliot Anderson, initially rejected by Joey Barton at Bristol Rovers, proved his talent after Barton changed his stance and embraced him.

Jan 16 • 08:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Ofsted does snap inspection of Bristol school criticised for cancelling MP’s visit

Ofsted has conducted an unexpected inspection of Bristol Brunel Academy following backlash over the cancellation of a local MP's visit amidst controversy involving pro-Palestine groups and union members.

Jan 15 • 17:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Jewish MP’s visit to school cancelled after concerns raised by pro-Palestine group

A planned visit by Jewish Labour MP Damien Egan to Bristol Brunel Academy was cancelled due to concerns raised by a pro-Palestine group, highlighting tensions surrounding the topic.

Jan 12 • 18:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Bristol street locked down in major incident with huge police presence

A significant police presence has cordoned off North Street in Bedminster, Bristol, following a hit-and-run incident involving a cyclist and a car, prompting an appeal for witnesses.

Jan 11 • 15:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Police officer reached 93mph in fatal Bristol city centre car chase, court told

A police officer was reported to have reached speeds of 93mph during a high-speed chase in Bristol that resulted in a fatal crash involving another vehicle.

Jan 9 • 14:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

One of UK’s largest concert instruments will sound again after being restored to glory

The Bristol Britton organ, one of the UK's largest concert hall instruments, has been restored and will make its comeback this weekend after eight years of silence.

Jan 8 • 16:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Missing man discovered 'dead for a week' in room at Bristol homeless hostel

Zaid Jawad was found dead in a Bristol homeless shelter a week after his family reported him missing, prompting an investigation.

Jan 7 • 16:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Missing man discovered 'dead for a week' in room at Bristol homeless hostel

An inquiry has been initiated after the body of Zaid Jawad was found at a Bristol homeless hostel, a week after he was reported missing by his family.

Jan 7 • 16:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Teacher banned after shocking classroom comments and 'anal copulation' claims

Patrick Lawler, a teacher from Northumberland and Bristol, has been banned from teaching for making radical and offensive remarks about homosexuality, Islam, and drug use during classes.

Jan 7 • 14:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Lehečka has a problem. Nosková, on the other hand, managed a nerve-racking battle

Czech tennis player Jiří Lehečka withdrew from his second-round match at the Brisbane tournament due to issues with his right ankle, while Linda Nosková successfully advanced by defeating Poland's Magdalena Frech.

Jan 7 • 08:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

World Darts Championship star who failed drugs test officially stripped of tour card

Bristol darts player Dom Taylor has been banned from the PDC and lost £25,000 in prize money following a second failed drugs test.

Jan 5 • 09:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

App saved my life after I died at the side of the road

Mark Moran, an endurance sports enthusiast from Bristol, experienced a life-threatening cardiac arrest during a bike ride, but credits a life-saving app for his survival.

Dec 31 • 14:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

Celebrity castings can help theatres in hard times, says new head of Bristol Old Vic

The new executive director of Bristol Old Vic, Rebecca Dawson, emphasizes the importance of casting celebrity actors to attract audiences during challenging times for theatre.

Dec 28 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

London Eye architect proposes 14-mile tidal power station off Somerset coast

The architect of the London Eye proposes a £11bn tidal power station off the Somerset coast to support Britain's electricity needs and create a cyclist race track over the Bristol Channel.

Dec 27 • 11:07 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Talking about Islam is a taboo

The article discusses how Islamophobia has become a Western fear used to silence careers and public discourse, exemplified by the case of Steven Greer, a Bristol lecturer accused of Islamophobia for addressing the Charlie Hebdo attack in his class on terrorism, who was cleared but had his course removed.

Dec 27 • 09:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Life & Tech

Who Is Really the Grinch? The Scientist Rushes to Answer

Lucy Hyde, an anatomy lecturer at the University of Bristol, scientifically analyzes the animals that might inspire the iconic Christmas character, the Grinch.

Dec 25 • 05:30 UTC

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