Bristol news

• 'Police have failed us': vulnerable pair allege inaction from force

  07-03-2020 23:51
  Disabled mother and son claim Somerset and Avon police have not helped to stop the abuse and violence they are sufferingA UK police force is facing fresh questions over its approach to vulnerable individuals after it emerged a disabled mother and son have endured years of abuse and violence, near to where a disabled refugee was murdered in 2013.Ruth and Zac Jones, from Bristol, say they have had a brick thrown through their window and four vehicles set on fire, among a series of targeted attacks
  
  Read more

• Fresh questions over police force's approach to vulnerable people

  07-03-2020 23:51
  
  Disabled mother and son claim Somerset and Avon police have failed to prevent years of abuseA UK police force is facing fresh questions over its approach to vulnerable individuals after it emerged a disabled mother and son have endured years of abuse and violence, near to where a disabled refugee was murdered in 2013.Ruth and Zac Jones, from Bristol, say they have had a brick thrown through their window and four vehicles set on fire, among a series of targeted attacks similar to those that prece
  
  Read more

• Here is the Liberal Democrat mayoral candidate's full speech

  07-03-2020 20:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The elections will take place in May
  
  Read more

• Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Saturday, March 7, 2020

  07-03-2020 20:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Lots of people could be celebrating tonight
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Investigation reveals hundreds of serious injuries at Amazon UK warehouses

  07-03-2020 19:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Figures reveal the number of injuries in south west warehouses
  
  Read more

• Southend United 3-1 Bristol Rovers

  07-03-2020 19:13 via bbc.co.uk
  Southend end a turbulent week with a well-deserved win against Bristol Rovers at Roots Hall.
  
  Read more

• Liberal Democrat mayoral candidate would scrap role and cut bus prices

  07-03-2020 18:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Mary Page has vowed to begin a new type of politics
  
  Read more

• Premiership: Exeter Chiefs 57-20 Bath - Hosts return to top after impressive win

  07-03-2020 17:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Exeter score eight tries as they blow away Bath to move back to the top of the Premiership with a 57-20 victory.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Police pull suspects out of burning car in Knowle - then arrest them

  07-03-2020 16:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Three people arrested after car chase
  
  Read more

• Bristol City 1-1 Fulham: Tom Cairney scores late Cottagers leveller

  07-03-2020 15:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tom Cairney scores a late equaliser for Fulham as they came from behind to seal a point away at Bristol City.
  
  Read more

• Man arrested for throwing brick and shouting at Tesco staff

  07-03-2020 15:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The man was arrested in the city centre this morning
  
  Read more

• Man arrested after 'throwing brick and shouting at Tesco staff'

  07-03-2020 15:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The man was arrested in the city centre this morning
  
  Read more

• Arrests made following collision in Bristol

  07-03-2020 14:14 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We received a report of a man being assaulted in the Ilminster Avenue area of Bristol at just after 9am today (Saturday 7 March). Officers attended the scene and a vehicle failed to stop for them and drove off. A short time later, the vehicle was involved in a collision near Beaconsfield Road and tipped over before catching fire. One person got out unaided but officers pulled two others out of the...
  Source
  
  Read more

• Witness appeal after man assaulted by several others in Bristol

  07-03-2020 13:56 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re investigating an incident in which a man was assaulted by several other people in Ipswich Drive, Bristol, at just after 7pm on Friday 6 March. The offenders left the scene in two or three vehicles. The victim has been taken to hospital for treatment to facial and leg injuries. His condition is not life-threatening. House-to-house enquiries have been carried out and enquiries are continuing...
  Source
  
  Read more

• Five people arrested after a group fight in Stapleton Road, Easton

  07-03-2020 13:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  All those arrested are known to each other
  
  Read more

• In Pictures: Police cordon off Ipswich Drive in St Anne's

  07-03-2020 12:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Forensic officers are currently at the scene
  
  Read more

• Updates: Ipswich Drive in St Anne's closed off by police

  07-03-2020 12:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The road has been closed by police overnight and forensics are now on site
  
  Read more

• Emergency services called to Worle after bus in collision with boy

  07-03-2020 12:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bus driver called police yesterday morning at 8.30am
  
  Read more

• Bristol mayoral candidate would scrap role if elected

  07-03-2020 11:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mary Page wants to decentralise power in favour of local parishes and community forums.
  
  Read more

• Assault and fight leads police to cordon off St Stephens Street

  07-03-2020 11:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  An officer was also assaulted at the scene while trying to deal with the incident
  
  Read more

• 'No alarm bells' in Bristol as storms and coronavirus fears cause UK high street slump - Bristol Post

  07-03-2020 10:56
  
  'No alarm bells' in Bristol as storms and coronavirus fears cause UK high street slump  Bristol Post
  
  Read more

• Wanted man Nathan Warburton was previously convicted of manslaughter in 2013

  07-03-2020 10:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Warburton was convicted of manslaughter over the death of Jake Milton, 17, in 2013
  
  Read more

• How hard is it to find the Home Bargains freestanding clothes dryer in Bristol?

  07-03-2020 10:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One of our reporters tried to track down the popular item
  
  Read more

• Updates: Police cordon off part of St Stephens Street in city centre

  07-03-2020 09:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One police car has cordoned off the street
  
  Read more

• Why this cul de sac has been described as the 'best location in town'

  07-03-2020 09:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Properties in this leafy road are being sold for in excess of £700,000 - and demand is high
  
  Read more

• The long-running Indian restaurant in Clifton with good food, but rushed service

  07-03-2020 09:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "It’s a bit one in, one out"
  
  Read more

• Victorian home in Redland on sale for £1.1million

  07-03-2020 08:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The home has an encliosed garden and is just a short walk from Clifton Down Station
  
  Read more

• Five-bed Victorian Redland town house on the market for more than £1million

  07-03-2020 08:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Tucked away, and with its own garden, this family home is still just a short walk from Whiteladies Road
  
  Read more

• Dinosaurs are coming to the Tobacco Factory during the Easter holidays

  07-03-2020 08:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Two life-like dinosaurs will star in the interactive show
  
  Read more

• Prince Harry 'anxious' coronavirus could impact Invictus Games

  07-03-2020 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "Harry has been clear that the safety and welfare of those taking part comes before anything else"
  
  Read more

• Businessman claims Bristol Waste used Greta Thunberg as an excuse for not clearing flytipped waste

  07-03-2020 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'I’m worried we’re becoming a target'
  
  Read more

• UK forecast: Country braces for more wet and windy weather - Bristol Post

  07-03-2020 06:10
  
  UK forecast: Country braces for more wet and windy weather  Bristol Post
  
  Read more

• UK forecast: Country braces for more wet and windy weather

  07-03-2020 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Where exactly is spring?
  
  Read more

• UK facing chocolate shortage of Galaxy, Maltesers and Bounty after factory 'breakdown'

  07-03-2020 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Mars factory has been hit with a mechanical glitch
  
  Read more

• Pretty Little Thing shopper goes viral as dress is compared to IKEA bag

  07-03-2020 05:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Some people said she just needed to zip it up
  
  Read more

• Department of Kindness opens at Southmead maternity unit

  07-03-2020 01:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hospital staff are being offered creative sessions to help them look after their own wellbeing.
  
  Read more

Follow @bristoluknws on Twitter!