Bristol
Coverage of Bristol in the Nexus archive.
- Academic finds diverse algae on Antarctic mission
A Bristol researcher discovered diverse microscopic algae communities during a three-month Antarctic mission. The findings highlight unexpectedly rich ecosystems in the region.
- UK court jails Palestine Action activists on ‘terrorism’ charges
A UK court has sentenced four pro-Palestine activists to jail for a 2024 raid on an Israeli arms factory near Bristol. The activists were charged with terrorism-related offenses.
- Bristol, York and UNSW get approval to set up campuses in India
Bristol, York, and UNSW have received approval to establish campuses in India. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stated this move aligns with the internationalisation of education vision outlined in NEP 2020.
- UK: Sally Rooney and 100 others warn against 'cruel' terror sentences for Palestine activists
Sally Rooney, Greta Thunberg, Brian Cox, and Steve Coogan, among 100 others, urged Judge Jeremy Johnson to drop terrorism charges against four Palestine activists. The activists, part of the Filton 25, broke into an Israeli arms manufacturer in Bristol and were charged with criminal damage.
- Bristol Man Sentenced for Attempted Murders of ATF Agents
John Caleb Allen, a 26-year-old from Bristol, Florida, was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for charges including attempted murder of ATF agents, assault with a deadly weapon, and firearm-related offenses. The charges also included possession of an unregistered silencer and making a false statement to a federal firearm licensee.
- Watchdog investigates police over Bristol explosives homicide
The police watchdog is investigating Avon and Somerset police's contact with Jo Shaw and Ryan Kelly, who died in an explosion in Bristol on 3 May. The incident occurred in the Frenchay area of the city.
- STAT+: At ASCO, positive data for Bristol in multiple myeloma and Pfizer in lung cancer
The article highlights positive data presented at the ASCO annual meeting for Bristol in multiple myeloma and Pfizer in lung cancer. STAT's coverage focuses on key developments from the event, emphasizing advancements in cancer treatments.
- Politics of potholes: why Bristol can’t fix its broken roads overnight
Bristol's Marsh Street is highlighted as one of the city's worst roads for potholes, part of a broader issue across Britain where councils struggle with repair backlogs and insufficient funding. The road's deteriorating condition poses challenges for drivers and cyclists alike.
- Watchdog to investigate death of man after police contact at Bristol protest
Nicholas Stone, a 65-year-old retired NHS worker, died after becoming unwell at a protest against the Bristol Patriots in Bristol. The police watchdog is investigating the use of force against him. He died on January 10.
- Wanted: Digital chief for England's schools. Must enjoy data, AI, and concrete problems
The England's Department for Education is seeking a Digital Chief to lead a new digital and infrastructure group, overseeing school buildings and technology, with a salary of up to £200,000 a year. The role involves developing a new strategy covering digital services, data, and artificial intelligence. The successful candidate will also implement a new strategy for the education estate.
- Judge bans reporting on trial of six men accused of sexually assaulting teenage girls in Bristol
Six men are on trial at Bristol Crown Court accused of grooming and sexually assaulting vulnerable teenage girls in Bristol, with all six denying the charges against them. The allegations involve multiple complainants over several years. A judge has banned reporting on the trial amid a dispute with media over transparency.
- Now that's a jumbo operation! Huge male elephant in Kent is SWAPPED with two cheeky youngsters in Bristol to balance out the herds
A huge male elephant in Kent is being swapped with two younger elephants in Bristol to balance out the herds. This operation aims to maintain a healthy and diverse elephant population. The swap involves a large male elephant and two cheeky youngsters.
- Palestine Action trial lawyer wins appeal against contempt of court charge
Rajiv Menon KC, a leading human rights barrister, has won an appeal against his referral for contempt of court over his closing speech during a trial of Palestine Action activists. The trial was related to a 2024 direct action protest at Elbit Systems UK in Filton, near Bristol. Menon was accused of breaching the judge's directions.
- Revealed: How a drug-dealing thug, who began his life of crime firebombing a nightclub aged 19, killed a public school-educated 'caring' mother by blowing up her house on a quiet street in suburban Bristol with a hand grenade in an apparent murder-suicide
A drug-dealing individual killed a mother by blowing up her house with a hand grenade in an apparent murder-suicide on a quiet street in suburban Bristol. The perpetrator had a history of crime, starting with firebombing a nightclub at age 19. The victim was a public school-educated caring mother.
- 'Our souls will never part': Poignant words of 'hero' mother who 'saved son' when her gangster ex blew up Bristol home with hand 'grenade'
A mother in Bristol saved her son from a hand grenade explosion set off by her ex-partner, a gangster. The mother's actions are being hailed as heroic. The incident occurred at their home in Bristol.
- Palestine Action activist says he ‘did the right thing’ over protest at arms firm site
Jordan Devlin, a Palestine Action activist, was acquitted over a protest at Elbit Systems UK site near Bristol, while four co-defendants were convicted of criminal damage. The protest aimed to save Palestinian lives. Devlin believes they did the right thing.
- Family pay tribute to 'hero' mother who 'saved son' when her gangster ex blew up Bristol home with hand 'grenade'
A mother is being hailed as a hero after saving her son from a hand grenade explosion in Bristol, allegedly set off by her ex-partner. The family is paying tribute to the mother's bravery. The incident occurred at their home.
- Mother killed by gangster ex who blew up 'grenade' in her Bristol home had fled from him after fearing for her life, neighbours say
A mother was killed by her ex-partner in her Bristol home after he blew up a grenade, neighbours reported that she had fled from him due to fear for her life. The incident occurred at her residence. Neighbours expressed concern over her safety prior to the event.
- Mother who died in Bristol explosion is hailed a hero for saving her child seconds before gangster ex-boyfriend's 'grenade attack'
A mother in Bristol died saving her child from a grenade attack by her ex-boyfriend. The explosion occurred seconds after she pushed her child to safety. The mother's heroic act has been widely recognized.
- Man and ex-partner killed in Bristol blast after he forced entry into house
Ryan Kelly, 41, forced his way into a house in Bristol with an explosive device, resulting in a blast that killed him and his ex-partner, Jo Shaw, 35. Police are treating Shaw's death as homicide. The incident occurred when Kelly entered the house with the device just minutes before the explosion.
- UK convicts four Palestine Action activists over break-in at Israeli firm
The UK has convicted four Palestine Action activists for breaking into Elbit's facility in Bristol during Israel's war on Gaza. The incident occurred months into the conflict and involved members of the now-banned Palestine Action group. The break-in was a significant event in the ongoing tensions between Palestine and Israel.
- Barrister in Palestine Action trial facing contempt of court proceedings
Rajiv Menon KC, a human rights barrister, is facing contempt of court proceedings for allegedly defying a judge's orders during a trial of Palestine Action activists. The trial is related to a 2024 direct action protest at Elbit Systems UK in Filton, near Bristol. Menon is accused of breaching the judge's directions while giving his closing speech.
- Four Palestine Action activists convicted of criminal damage
Four Palestine Action activists were convicted of criminal damage for breaking into an Israeli defence firm's UK site and smashing property. The activists, including Charlotte Head, Samuel Corner, Leona Kamio, and Fatema Rajwani, were found guilty after a jury deliberated for over 14 hours. The break-in occurred at Elbit Systems' factory in Filton, near Bristol, on August 6, 2024.
- Pictured: Man 'who killed himself and his ex-partner with grenade' in a Bristol house explosion that left three others injured
A man allegedly killed himself and his ex-partner with a grenade in a house explosion in Bristol, leaving three others injured. The incident occurred in a residential area and is being investigated by authorities. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.
- Man 'killed his ex and himself with a grenade' in Bristol house explosion that injured three others - including a child
A man allegedly killed his ex and himself with a grenade in a Bristol house explosion, injuring three others, including a child. The incident occurred in a residential area and is being investigated by local authorities. The explosion caused significant damage to the property.
- Man and woman die in Bristol house explosion after a 'domestic-related incident' - as three people including a child are taken to hospital for minor injuries
A man and a woman died in a house explosion in Bristol caused by a domestic-related incident. Three people, including a child, were hospitalized with minor injuries.
- Two people dead after explosion at house in Bristol
Two people have died following a suspicious explosion at a house in Bristol, prompting Avon and Somerset police to declare a major incident. The explosion occurred at approximately 6:30 AM on Sunday, with authorities investigating the cause as suspicious.
- Two dead after house explosion in Bristol as police declare major incident and call in bomb squad
Two people were killed in a house explosion in Bristol, prompting police to declare a major incident and summon the bomb squad. The incident has raised concerns about the cause of the explosion.
- Bristol launches summer of activist events to become UK civil rights capital
Bristol has launched a summer campaign to become the UK's civil rights capital, coinciding with the anniversary of the 1963 Bristol bus boycott. The initiative highlights the city's history of activism, including the 2020 toppling of Edward Colston's statue and the legacy of John Wesley's 18th-century followers.
- Daughter calls for investigation into death of man after police contact at Bristol protest
Retired NHS worker Nicholas Stone died after becoming unwell at a protest against far-right Bristol Patriots in Bristol on 10 January. His daughter is demanding a full and independent investigation into his death following police contact at the event.
- 'I would do anything to turn back the clock': Horrific bladder problems, infections and even death... the dark truth about 'Bristol crystal' and the £10 drug ravaging the city - as students and doctors reveal hidden nightmare
The article details severe health issues, including bladder problems, infections, and deaths linked to a £10 drug known as 'Bristol crystal' in the city of Bristol. Students and doctors reveal hidden dangers and suffering caused by the drug's widespread use.
- Bristol UWE student charged with murder of housemate Jamie Collins
Zack Coughlan, a student at the University of the West of England, has been charged with murdering his housemate Jamie Collins, 21, who was found dead in their shared property in Filton, Bristol. The incident occurred on 9 April after Collins suffered multiple stab wounds in the rear garden of the property.