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Popular Fishponds cafe reopens as an independent business named Turners
After the sudden closure of the Grounded cafe chain in June, the team at the Fishponds site has reopened the venue as an independent busine…
Bristol sporting charities launch £2 million project to support young people into work
Three of Bristol's largest sporting charities have joined forces to launch 'United Bristol', a £2 million initiative aimed at helping over …
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust formed as two trusts merge
Bristol’s two NHS trusts have merged to form the Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, creating one of the largest health organisations in the UK. …
Bristol-born Katie Swan reaches Wimbledon second round after victory over Irina-Camelia Begu
Katie Swan has secured a place in the second round of Wimbledon after a straight-sets win against Irina-Camelia Begu. The victory mirrors h…
Olympic rower Greg Searle joins Bristol golf day to raise funds for Access Sport
Olympic gold medallist Greg Searle joined 40 golfers at Filton Golf Club to raise nearly £2,000 for Access Sport. The event helps the chari…
Former Swansea City manager Luke Williams takes role at Bristol Airport
After leaving his position at Swansea City, 45-year-old Luke Williams spent time working at Bristol Airport assisting passengers with limit…
Bristol athlete Ben Jefferies runs personal best to take silver at UK Athletics Championships
Ben Jefferies of Bristol & West AC finished second in the 400m final at the UK Athletics Championships, clocking a lifetime best of 44.66 s…
Bristol's first corporate padel league expands after successful inaugural season
The city's first corporate padel league has concluded its eight-week run, bringing together 30 players from 12 local companies to compete a…
Protective bollards installed outside Merchants Arms in Hotwells after repeated crashes
Bristol City Council has installed safety bollards outside the Merchants Arms pub following two separate incidents where vehicles crashed i…
Bristol Zoo Project welcomes new silverback gorilla Nkoumou
Following the death of long-term resident Jock, a new silverback named Nkoumou has arrived at the Bristol Zoo Project from Kent. Keepers wi…
Bristol bride's prosthetic leg cover made bespoke by UWE experts to match her wedding theme
Shannon, a bride from the South West, had a custom prosthetic leg cover made by UWE Bristol's Centre for Print Research to match her weddin…
UWE Bristol students support local charities through creative and professional volunteering
Hundreds of UWE Bristol students are contributing their skills to local organisations, ranging from architecture projects for social housin…