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News / Old Market

Counter-protest turns into street party

Thousands of people stood shoulder to shoulder on West Street

News / police

Police told to ‘be on the front foot’ ahead of possible violence

"We need to act quickly and decisively," said superintendent Dan Forster

News / Old Market

Buildings being boarded up in Old Market ahead of far-right rally

It comes just days after a mob attempted to attack a hotel housing asylum seekers

News / protest

Bristol braces for return of far-right

An anti-immigration rally is due to take place outside an immigration lawyers offices

News / Castle Park

Four-day event marks anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki tragedies

The peace gathering asks uneasy questions such as the place of nuclear weapon in a modern world

News / Crime

Six arrested and police officer hospitalised after activists attack arms firm

A prison van was driven through the perimeter fence of Elbit Systems in Filton

News / bristol balloon fiesta

Unsung heroes enjoy balloon rides as Fiesta curtain-raiser

People given rides were recognised for their exceptional contributions to their communities

News / Elbit Systems

Activists smash their way into Israeli-owned arms manufacturer

Palestine Action say Elbit Systems are part of a “genocidal supply chain"

News / Haymarket Walk

The last hurrah of Haymarket Walk

One of Bristol's most unusual shopping precincts will soon be no more due to redevelopment

News / protest

Police reveal how far-right mob attacked hotel in their absence

A human shield of counter-protesters heroically defended the building from attack on Saturday

News / recycling

England’s largest nappy recycling pilot scheme launches in Bristol

From tots’ bottoms to resurfacing roads and cycle paths

News / protest

Immigration lawyers named as far-right’s next target in Bristol

A second anti-immigration rally is due to take place on Wednesday evening

Offers and Competitions / Membership

Free coffee at Lockdown Loaves and £10 off Aladdin tickets: August member perks

Bristol24/7 members have got a range of great perks to enjoy this month

News / Crime

Knowle West man among first to be charged following city centre violence

Damien Williams, 39, of Stockwood Crescent, was charged with a Section 4 public order offence

News / protest

Police horse punched and two police dogs kicked during Bristol violence

Sixteen people have now been arrested for a number of offences

News / fundraiser

Fundraiser to buy toys and sweets for children living at hotel attacked by far-right mob

A human shield of counter-protesters bravely protected the Mercure hotel in Redcliffe from attack

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