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Plaque honours Mars mission scientist
The tribute recognises Colin Pillinger who led the 2003 probe mission to Mars.
October 5, 2026Getting river pollution investigated like 'pulling teeth'
Bristol residents say an oil-like substance has been bubbling up for years and killing wildlife.
September 28, 2026'Disabled artists need opportunities, not just access'
Artists say while access has improved at arts venues, more could be done to support their work.
September 23, 2026'Nightmare' for taxi drivers as fuel prices soar
Volunteer blood bike charity Freewheelers workers said they are also facing tough choices.
September 22, 2026'You never quite know what you're going to pull out'
The group is marking a decade of fishing everything from an inflatable doll to a Nintendo out of the harbour.
September 20, 2026Wife of man who died after turbulence sues airline
Lawyers for Linda Kitchen say her husband was "fatally injured" after the flight dropped 6,000 ft.
August 28, 2026Much-loved ice cream shop to close after 106 years
The family-run shop has been a fixture in Brislington, Bristol since the 1920s.
August 27, 2026'End of an era' for ice cream shop open 106 years
The Tarr family say they are "devastated" to announce they will have to close due to rising costs.
August 27, 2026How can you see Friday's 'Magical' Blood Moon?
A blood red moon may be visible in the early hours of Friday during a partial lunar eclipse.
August 27, 2026Horror bookshop aims to raise £20k to stay open
A drop in customers caused by the recent heatwave has increased financial pressures for the owner.
August 4, 2026How can we keep children safe during the heatwave?
A doctor from Bristol Royal Hospital for Children gives his tips for keeping children protected.
June 24, 2026New Zealand knock Scotland out of T20 World Cup
Defending champions New Zealand eliminate Scotland and keep their hopes of a T20 World Cup semi-final place alive with an impressive display in Bristol.
June 23, 2026UK pint prices up 36% since last World Cup – here's why
UK pint prices are up 36% since the last World Cup. We look at why beer now costs so much more.
June 10, 2026How Sir David Attenborough built 'Green Hollywood'
The city is responsible for 80% of the world's natural history TV shows.
May 9, 2026BBC Inside Science
And how can future civilisations remember where we put it?
February 19, 2026'Defining moment' as long-awaited Bristol arena named
The entertainment and music venue in Filton will be known as the Aviva Arena.
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Plaque honours Mars mission scientist
Bristol-born Professor Colin Pillinger designed the Beagle 2 probe and was instrumental in it landing on Mars A museum plaque has been unveiled in honour of the scientist who developed the Beagle 2 p
Getting river pollution investigated like 'pulling teeth'
Nicola Irvine and Toby White have been reporting an oily substance bubbling up in the river for more than a year An oil-like substance has been bubbling up in the River Avon in Bristol for years and
'Disabled artists need opportunities, not just access'
Deaf artist Cathy Mager has created projections exploring sign language across Bristol Disabled artists are still being excluded from opportunities despite Bristol's reputation as an inclusive city,
'Nightmare' for taxi drivers as fuel prices soar
The cost of filling up a vehicle has soared as the conflict in the Middle East continued to disrupt global oil supplies Businesses across the West of England say they are struggling to make a profit
'You never quite know what you're going to pull out'
Volunteers are celebrating a decade of cleaning up Bristol Harbour A voluntary clean-up group is marking a decade of finding unusual items in Bristol Harbour, ranging from an inflatable doll to a Nin
Wife of man who died after turbulence sues airline
Linda and Geoff Kitchen were beginning a six-week holiday to Singapore, Indonesia and Australia when the incident happened A widow whose husband died after "severe turbulence" on a flight has begun l
'End of an era' for ice cream shop open 106 years
The family-run shop has been a fixture in Brislington since the 1920s Staff at a much-loved family-run ice cream business say they are "devastated" after announcing it is closing its doors after 106
Much-loved ice cream shop to close after 106 years
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How can you see Friday's 'Magical' Blood Moon?
If clouds do not get in the way, high ground will be the best place to see the partial lunar eclipse from Stargazers across the West have a chance to see a rare Blood Moon this week, with the Sun, Ea
Horror bookshop in fight to stay open amid cost rises
The Haunted Bookshop has been running for two years An independent bookshop says a drop in footfall and cost-of-living pressures mean the business is now "impossible to manage alone". The Haunted Bo
How can we keep children safe during the heatwave?
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UK pint prices up 36% since last World Cup – here's why
The price of a pint in UK pubs has risen sharply since the last World Cup, outpacing inflation. So what's behind the increase – and where is the money going? With millions of England and Scotland fan
How Sir David Attenborough built 'Green Hollywood'
As Sir David Attenborough marks his centenary, one achievement is often overlooked: how the world's famously soft-spoken naturalist helped create an industry employing thousands and earning millions,
How to bury radioactive waste
Radio 4,·19 Feb 2026,·26 mins Available for 32 days A small but mighty problem: what to do with the radioactive waste we have already made? Professor Clare Corkhill from the University of Bristol gi