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Helen Godwin is Labour’s metro mayor candidate for 2025 election

The former Bristol cabinet member beat Nicola Beech and Tom Renhard to the nomination

News / Edward Colston

Tory councillor likens rewording of Colston plaque to ‘Nazi historical revisionism’

The wording for a new plaque on the empty Colston plinth has finally been agreed after six years

News / Defence

The company that makes Storm Shadow missiles has a base in Bristol

MBDA was created in 2001 after the merger of missile systems companies in France, Italy and the UK

News / protest

Protesters drape Palestine flag from top of Cabot Tower

The protesters were from the umbrella group Bristol Palestine Alliance

News / Crime

‘Weak and cowardly’ driver jailed for life for role in murder of Mason and Max

Antony Snook, 45, of Hartcliffe, was sentenced to more than 37 years in prison

News / Lawrence Weston

‘Cowardly’ 18-year-old admits to dangerous driving following Lawrence Weston hit and run

James Doherty pleaded guilty on Tuesday morning

News / department for work and pensions

Bristol families to share £4m payout

The money will come from the government's Household Support Fund

News / Advertising Feature

Luxmuralis Returns to Bristol Cathedral with Spectacular Christmas Illuminations: ‘In The Beginning’

Award-winning Luxmuralis return with their latest creation

News / Crime

Arrest made in 1967 murder investigation

Officers are re-investigating the 1967 murder of Louisa Dunne in Bristol

News / redfield

Despite controversy, liveable neighbourhood project continues

Planters were installed in Redfield despite recent protest

News / Lawrence Weston

Four-year-old boy fights for life after hit and run

A BMW collided with the young boy in Lawrence Weston on Sunday afternoon

News / redfield

Car left balancing on three wheels after collision

The car collided with another car in Redfield

News / avon and somerset police

Police officers punched at illegal rave

Punches were thrown at officers, who were also spat at and had objects thrown at them

News / Lawrence Weston

Man arrested after hit and run that left child seriously injured

Police are still looking for a female occupant of a BMW

News / Lawrence Weston

Hit and run leaves child fighting for life

A car left the road and its two occupants fled the scene

News / Edward Colston

Row over words on Colston’s plaque

For over six years, the council has been trying to decide what the plaque should say

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