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Dividends, Debt… Direct Action
It’s been nearly 40 years since Wessex Water was privatised. Since then the company has been loaded with debt and dumped sewage into our waterways while paying out huge dividends. What will it take to change course?
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The bravest conversations are with those we love
After coming across a far-right YouTuber trying to provoke people for content, Nikesh asks: is it better to engage or ignore? And how do we have hard conversations with those closest to us?
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AI mural in ‘home of Banksy’ slammed for getting Bristol so wrong
‘In a climate where humans are being replaced by AI at an alarming rate, choosing art like this is not only an aesthetic choice but a political one.’ Bristol – Metro …
Map reveals the best takeaway restaurants in each UK region — is your local a winner?
Uber Eats UK has unveiled the regional 2026 Restaurant of the Year Award winners. Bristol – Metro …
Photo essay: Glimmer
Photographer Dulcie Wagstaff explores how spirituality feels for a generation brought up around technology
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Harbourside to Gaza: Bristol answers the Freedom Flotilla’s call
This week a boat set sail from Bristol to break Israel’s siege on Gaza. Twelve people are on board the latest vessel attempting to deliver aid to Palestine
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Goofy ‘fox’ bought for £50 at market was actually natural history ‘holy grail’
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‘Come and find a listening ear’: Seeking solace at Bristol’s Rastafari Centre
We visit the Rastafari Community Centre in St Pauls. How is the legacy and learning of a tradition carried forward when its elders are no longer here?
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Metro Bristol
- Bus driver’s farts were so bad colleague ‘needed to take a shower’
by Emily Bashforth on October 16, 2026 at 3:20 pmShe said in her defence: 'Everyone needs to fart and let out gases.'
- Student ‘lay in wait for housemate before stabbing him 30 times’
by Sarah Hooper on October 12, 2026 at 2:38 pmBristol Crown Court heard Mr Collins was stabbed repeatedly and Coughlan left him dying in the alleyway as he cycled away.
- World’s formerly ‘most expensive’ road becomes most costly bus lane
by Sarah Hooper on October 9, 2026 at 11:10 amThe world's most expensive road is set to become the 'world's most expensive bus lane.'
- Homeowner spends £8k on sewage repairs – only for water company to dig it all up
by Sarah Hooper on October 6, 2026 at 10:37 amNik Westgarth paid almost £8,000 for repairs (Picture: SWNS) A homeowner is locked in a dispute with his water company after being forced to shell out nearly £8,000 for sewage repairs. Nik Westgarth, 39, paid £7,990 for repairs after sewage backed up in his home in Greenbank, Bristol, after Wessex Water told him it was his responsibility. He asked the company to check on the issue in February 2026, at which point he says workers advised the problem was a private issue and therefore […]
The Bristol Cable
- Bristol’s children in care face growing shortage of foster homes
by Adam Quarshie on October 16, 2026 at 11:24 amAs the number of children needing care rises, a shortage of foster homes is pushing the council towards expensive residential placements, long-distance moves and unregistered accommodation The post Bristol’s children in care face growing shortage of foster homes appeared first on The Bristol Cable.
- ‘People don’t get a say in the food system’: How Generation Soil is transforming Bristol’s food wasteby Adam Quarshie on October 13, 2026 at 4:22 pm
In a corner of Leigh Woods, an eco-project is building a circular food system and connecting Bristolians to the land The post ‘People don’t get a say in the food system’: How Generation Soil is transforming Bristol’s food waste appeared first on The Bristol Cable.
- Dividends, Debt… Direct Actionby Adam Quarshie on October 9, 2026 at 10:23 am
It’s been nearly 40 years since Wessex Water was privatised. Since then the company has been loaded with debt and dumped sewage into our waterways while paying out huge dividends. What will it take to change course? The post Dividends, Debt… Direct Action appeared first on The Bristol Cable.
- Bristol’s Sikh community: A family historyby Priyanka Raval on September 28, 2026 at 3:36 pm
With the arrival in 1961 of Bristol’s first copy of the Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh holy text, we trace the history of the city’s Sikh community and the family it began with The post Bristol’s Sikh community: A family history appeared first on The Bristol Cable.
Bristol City Football Club
- ‘It is important we bounce back’ – Knightby Emily Poole on October 17, 2026 at 7:05 pm
Captain Jason Knight reacted to the 1-0 defeat to Sheffield United. He called on his team mates to ‘bounce back’ ahead of a free week ahead of a trip to Stoke City this weekend. Knight said: “It is not the way we wanted the game to go. It was a scrappy game with not much The post ‘It is important we bounce back’ – Knight appeared first on Bristol City FC.
- ‘We have to be braver’ – Skubalaby Emily Poole on October 17, 2026 at 6:48 pm
Michael Skubala gave an honest assessment after his side slipped to a second successive defeat at Ashton Gate. Oliver Arblaster’s early goal proved to be the difference as Sheffield United ran out 1-0 winners. He said: “We were too slow to start and they won the territory game. Scoring first is so important and we The post ‘We have to be braver’ – Skubala appeared first on Bristol City FC.
- Report: Bristol City 0-1 Sheffield Unitedby Emily Poole on October 17, 2026 at 6:24 pm
Oliver Arblaster scored the game’s only goal as Sheffield United beat Bristol City 1-0 at Ashton Gate. In front inside five minutes, the Blades held on to their lead, even hitting the post later in the first half, while Jed Wallace came closest for the Robins in a game with few clear-cut opportunities. Michael Skubala The post Report: Bristol City 0-1 Sheffield United appeared first on Bristol City FC.
- Preview: Sheffield United (H)by Emily Poole on October 16, 2026 at 3:29 pm
Bristol City host Sheffield United at Ashton Gate on Saturday, October 17th (3pm), hoping to return to winning ways after a midweek defeat to Blackburn Rovers. D espite the Robins managing 20 shots controlling possession, Oladapo Afolayan’s first-half strike handed Rovers all three points. Dom Ballard, George Tanner, Yu Hirakawa and Elijah Adebayo all came closest for The post Preview: Sheffield United (H) appeared first on Bristol City FC.
- City Over-40s Women in National Finalby Sheridan Robins on October 16, 2026 at 10:40 am
Bristol City Over-40s Women’s Walking Football team are heading to St George’s Park on Sunday, October 18th for the FA Walking Football Cup national tournament finals. Having won the regional finals three weeks ago in their first season, the team now have a crack at national glory in the Sir Alf Ramsey indoor centre at The post City Over-40s Women in National Final appeared first on Bristol City FC.
BBC Sport – Bristol
- Bristol beaten by Stormers in Champions Cup opener
on October 17, 2026 at 5:44 pmBristol Bears lose their Champions Cup pool-stage opener against Stormers, with Jonathan Roche and Leolin Zas both scoring twice for the South African side.
- Atkin-Davies returns to rugby after birth of daughter
on October 16, 2026 at 2:29 pmEngland hooker Lark Atkin-Davies is to make her competitive playing return for Bristol Bears following the birth of her first child.
- Bristol bring in hooker Gordon as injury cover
on October 15, 2026 at 10:34 amBristol sign former Newcastle hooker Bryn Gordon as injury cover for their upcoming games.
- End use of artificial pitches - Rees-Zammit
on October 13, 2026 at 11:13 amWales and Bristol star Louis Rees-Zammit calls for the end of artificial playing surfaces in top-flight rugby.
- Caluori scores as Saracens too strong for Bristol
on October 10, 2026 at 7:53 pmNoah Caluori gets on the scoresheet as Saracens continue their hold over Bristol Bears at the StoneX Stadium with a 30-7 victory.
Bristol Bears Rugby
- Marmion: ‘Proud of the lads’by Will Carpenter on October 18, 2026 at 11:38 am
Skipper Kieran Marmion said he was proud of his young charges after they produced a battling display against a star-studded DHL Stormers side in Cape Town on Saturday. The post Marmion: ‘Proud of the lads’ appeared first on Bristol Bears Rugby.
- Report: Harlequins 24-58 Bristol Bearsby Will Carpenter on October 17, 2026 at 6:01 pm
Lark Atkin-Davies marked her return to action with two tries as Bristol Bears Women booked their place in the JAECOO Next Gen Cup semi-finals with a convincing 58-22 victory over Harlequins at The Stoop. The England international hooker, making her first appearance since the birth of her first child, crossed twice in the opening half-hour The post Report: Harlequins 24-58 Bristol Bears appeared first on Bristol Bears Rugby.
- Report: DHL Stormers 49-12 Bristol Bears
by Will Carpenter on October 17, 2026 at 5:33 pmBristol Bears’ youngest-ever Investec Champions Cup side produced a spirited performance against a star-studded DHL Stormers outfit before eventually going down 49-12 at DHL Stadium on Saturday. Pat Lam’s youthful side showed plenty of character and resilience against their Springbok-laden opponents, with tries from Joe Owen and Sol Moody ensuring the Bears had something to The post Report: DHL Stormers 49-12 Bristol Bears appeared first on Bristol Bears Rugby.
- Maddy’s Mark renews partnership with Bears Foundation for 2026/27
by Andy Baber on October 16, 2026 at 3:44 pmBristol Bears Foundation is proud to announce the renewal of its partnership with the Maddy’s Mark for the 2026/27 academic year, continuing a shared commitment to inspire more girls to get involved in rugby across the region. Through the partnership, Maddy’s Mark supports the Foundation’s Eagle Project, a programme designed to provide young women with The post Maddy’s Mark renews partnership with Bears Foundation for 2026/27 appeared first on Bristol Bears Rugby.
- Team news: DHL Stormers vs Bristol Bears – ICC R1
by Will Carpenter on October 16, 2026 at 12:04 pmMORONI AND CAULFIELD RETURN TO FACE STORMERS IN CAPE TOWN Matias Moroni and Josh Caulfield will make their first appearances of the season when Bristol Bears take on DHL Stormers in round one of the Investec Champions Cup at DHL Stadium on Saturday (3.15pm KO BST / 4.15pm KO SAST, live on Premier Sports). Argentina The post Team news: DHL Stormers vs Bristol Bears – ICC R1 appeared first on Bristol Bears Rugby.
Bristol Post – News
- Jet2 confirms Bristol Airport rule to speed up check-in
by bristolpostnews@localworld.co.uk (Bethia Wyborn) on October 18, 2026 at 5:14 pmPassengers with flights before midday can drop off their luggage during a four-and-a-half window the day before
- EasyJet flight declares mid-air emergency after bird strike and diverts to Liverpool
by bristolpostnews@localworld.co.uk (Carrington Walker, Alice Scarsi, Stephen Bark) on October 18, 2026 at 5:05 pmAn easyJet flight from Glasgow to Southampton declared a mid-air emergency after a bird strike and was forced to divert to Liverpool John Lennon Airport
- Two dead including child as truck ploughs through pitch at Kansas youth game
by bristolpostnews@localworld.co.uk (Carrington Walker, Alice Scarsi) on October 18, 2026 at 4:31 pm[World news] A six-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man have died after a truck drove through a football pitch during a youth game at the Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita, Kansas
- Are coffee shops the new pubs? The battle for the future of Bristol's high streets
by bristolpostnews@localworld.co.uk (Ellie Kendall) on October 18, 2026 at 4:00 pmIt's rippling through our high streets, shopping malls, dining habits, and generations
- Pet owners obsessed with spooky new Halloween range including dog costumes, beds
by bristolpostnews@localworld.co.uk (Catherine Addison-Swan, Laura Mckenna) on October 18, 2026 at 3:33 pmFeaturing scary costumes, 'boo-tiful' bedding, toys and treats, four-legged friends can join in with all the spooky fun this month
