Police and Crime bill

Two women jailed after Kill the Bill violence

Jasmine York has been sentenced to 9 months for arson, after being found not guilt of riot, and Mariella Gedge-Roberts to 5.5 years for riot.

Hannah Vickers
Hannah Vickers

Video

‘People are scared’: A Russian who opposes war speaks out on state-controlled media and economic collapse

With the war in Ukraine entering its third week, this is what's happening on the other side of the border.

Aphra Evans
Aphra Evans

Reports

Bristol council to call on government to improve support for Ukrainian refugees

A number of motions related to Russia's invasion have been submitted to full council.

Adam Postans (Local Democracy Reporter)

Reports

‘Simply inconceivable’ university didn’t owe duty of care to student with severe social anxiety, court told

Natasha Abrahart, a physics undergraduate at the University of Bristol, took her own life the day before she was due to give a presentation.

Sean Morrison
Sean Morrison

Bristol and the Climate Crisis

Locked out of nature: Making Bristol’s parks accessible to Disabled people

Being outdoors is vital to our wellbeing, even more so during a pandemic, but for Disabled people, getting out into nature is harder than ever.

Hannah Vickers
Hannah Vickers

Features

‘Women’s health in a man’s world’: One in ten women have endometriosis, but their pain is still ignored

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, so three women from a Bristol support group have come forward to talk about their experiences of the debilitating condition.

Aphra Evans
Aphra Evans

People's History

Hilda Cashmore: Pioneering social worker who founded Barton Hill Settlement

Cashmore’s vision of a future, where people and communities matter, is even more relevant today amid the coronavirus crisis.

Helen Meller

Reports

Bristol stands ready to welcome refugees fleeing Ukraine, Marvin Rees says

The mayor said Russian leader Vladimir Putin should be investigated for war crimes

Adam Postans (Local Democracy Reporter)

Reports

‘The UK simply isn’t doing enough’ for Ukrainian refugees, say lawyers and campaigners

As Bristolians take to the streets in solidarity with Ukraine, charities prepare to support refugees at home and abroad.

Hannah Vickers
Hannah Vickers

Listen: Bristol Unpacked with Neil Maggs

Listen: Bristol Unpacked with The Bristolian magazine – The city’s smiter of the high and mighty, or unfair trolls?

The city’s longstanding and self-proclaimed satirical scandal sheet has a reputation for not holding back on attacking local politicians and the great and the good...

Neil Maggs / Maggs Smart Media Adam Cantwell-Corn Rosa Eaton
Neil Maggs / Maggs Smart Media, Adam Cantwell-Corn and Rosa Eaton

Reports

Council budget approved with Conservative backing of Labour mayor’s spending plans

The initial budget plans failed to get cross party support in February. Some opposition amendments have now been added.

Adam Postans (Local Democracy Reporter)

Bristol History Podcast

Listen: Meet Bristol’s ballooning pioneer Don Cameron

Cameron Balloons created the first modern hot air balloon in Western Europe, and it has since become a beloved symbol of the city.

Tom Brothwell
Tom Brothwell
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