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Bristol church repair opens up possibility of Edward Colston exhumation

Diocese holds consultation on future of long-closed city centre site thought to be enslaver’s burial place

The Guardian - UK

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

None of the six activists were convicted of any offence over break-in at Elbit Systems factory near Bristol in 2024

The Guardian - UK

Lando Norris visits old school in a heartwarming day children "won’t forget"

Norris returned to Chew Stoke Church School near Bristol to talk motivation and perseverance as he leaves every child a gift

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UK police make first arrest one year after 600 'high-value' artefacts were stolen from Bristol Museum

Police have made the first arrest more than a year after over 600 culturally significant artefacts were stolen from a Bristol museum archive in a late-night raid. A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods, while detectives continue to appeal for help identifying four other suspects…

The Times of India

Ofsted finds no political bias at Bristol school criticised for cancelling MP’s visit

Snap inspection of Brunel academy took place after it withdrew invitation to pro-Israel Labour MP Damien Egan

The Guardian - UK

Heathrow rolls out scanners in huge new security update

Heathrow Airport has completed a £1 billion rollout of new security scanners, enabling passengers to keep liquids and large electronic devices in their hand luggage. The new technology allows liquid containers of up to two litres to be carried, a significant increase from the previous 100ml limit. Heathrow is now…

The Independent UK

Prince William cracks speed joke as he tries out mobility scooter

The Prince of Wales whizzed around a robotics lab on a mobility scooter during a visit to an academic centre in Bristol on Thursday (22 January).

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William jokes pioneering mobility scooter is not fast enough for him

The Prince of Wales visited the Bristol Robotics Lab on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Prince William has microplastic gadget fitted to his washing machines

The Prince and Princess of Wales moved into Forest Lodge, the Grade II listed eight-bedroom property, in the autumn

The Independent UK

William has microfibre filter fitted to washing machines at home

The Prince of Wales visited Matter, a finalist of his 2025 Earthshot Prize, at its premises in Bristol.

Evening Standard

Immersive Sun installation lights up Bristol swimming pool

‘I like creating artwork that brings people together,’ says artist Luke Jerram

The Independent UK

Sun artwork suspended above water at community swimming pool

An installation created by artist Luke Jerram has been placed above water at a swimming pool in Bristol.

Evening Standard

Bielle-Biarrey hat-trick fires holders Bordeaux to Champions Cup victory at Bristol

Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored a hat-trick for defending champions Bordeaux in their 27-15 victory at Bristol in the Champions Cup

The Guardian - UK

Cancellation of MP’s visit to Bristol school ‘unacceptable’, says Phillipson

Damien Egan was reportedly prevented from visiting Bristol Brunel Academy after intervention from pro-Palestinian activists.

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The Guardian - UK

MP’s visit to school cancelled after opposition from pro-Palestine group

Damien Egan, a Jewish MP and vice-chair of Labour Friends of Israel, had a visit with a local academy called off ‘in case his presence inflames the teachers’

The Guardian - UK

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

PC Matthew Pike is on trial charged with causing death of Dr Keryl Johnson by dangerous driving in 2021 incident

The Guardian - UK

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

At 14 metres tall and with intricate maze of pipes, valves and keys, the Bristol Britton organ produces ‘colossal’ sound

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Police arrest two men accused of absconding from HMP Leyhill

Officers find murderer Matthew Armstrong, 35, in Warwickshire and Daniel Washbourne, 40, in Bristol

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Don’t look down! Lightbulb-changers on Clifton Suspension Bridge: Beezer’s best photograph

‘I have outtakes of them all standing up – there’s no safety equipment and they’re not hanging on to anything. They just said to me, “Hurry up, Beez!”’

Evening Standard

Waitrose to create 550 jobs for new Bristol warehouse as it eyes expansion

The distribution centre will open in early 2027 and be run by logistics firm DHL, which is set to begin recruiting in spring.

The Independent UK

UK airports in race to the top … of the drop-off fee table

The Man Who Pays His Way: I predict a social media scramble on hacks to dodge the charges

The Independent UK

Inmate charged with New Year’s Day prison escape but convicted murderer remains on the run

Aaron Thomas, 39, is back in custody but police are still searching for two men who also absconded on January 1

Evening Standard

Inmate charged with escaping prison on New Year’s Day as two remain at large

Aaron Thomas, 39, is back in custody after his arrest in Bristol on Saturday.

Evening Standard

Police end probe into Royal Navy sailor’s disappearance nearly 40 years ago

Simon Parkes, from Bristol, was last seen in December 1986 when the ship he was serving on, HMS Illustrious, was docked in the territory.

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

West Somerset Lagoon would harness renewable energy for UK’s AI boom – and create ‘iconic’ arc around Bristol Channel

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