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Woman 'taken too soon' as husband charged with murder
Follow Woman 'taken too soon' as husband charged with murder Wed, October 14, 2026 at 7:52 AM EDT Annette Bishop's children said the void left behind by her death "can never be filled" [Family Handout] A family has paid tribute to their mother who they said "had many years ahead of her" after her husband was charged with her murder. Annette Bishop, 71, was found seriously injured and pronounced dead at a property on Sherbourne Avenue in Bradley Stoke, Bristol, at about 14:00 BST on Friday.
Woman 'taken too soon' as husband charged with murder
Bea Swallow - Bristol Wed, 14 October 2026 at 11:52 am UTC 1 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Annette Bishop's children said the void left behind by her death "can never be filled" [Family Handout] A family has paid tribute to their mother who they said "had many years ahead of her" after her husband was charged with her murder.
Woman 'taken too soon' as husband charged with murder
Bea Swallow - Bristol Wed 14 October 2026 at 11:52 am UTC 1 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Annette Bishop's children said the void left behind by her death "can never be filled" [Family Handout] A family has paid tribute to their mother who they said "had many years ahead of her" after her husband was charged with her murder.
Woman 'taken too soon' as husband charged with murder
Woman 'taken too soon' as husband charged with murder Wed, October 14, 2026 at 11:52 a.m. UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Annette Bishop's children said the void left behind by her death "can never be filled" [Family Handout] A family has paid tribute to their mother who they said "had many years ahead of her" after her husband was charged with her murder.
Woman 'taken too soon' as husband charged with murder
Annette Bishop's children said the void left behind by her death "can never be filled" A family has paid tribute to their mother who they said "had many years ahead of her" after her husband was charged with her murder. Annette Bishop, 71, was found seriously injured and pronounced dead at a property on Sherbourne Avenue in Bradley Stoke, Bristol, at about 14:00 BST on Friday.
Man fired shotgun at rival 'by mistake'
Ryan Cridland was seriously injured in the shooting on Speedwell Road on 1 April William Scammell says he only meant to frighten the man who had "tormented" him and his family. A man accused of attempted murder told a court he only meant to "frighten" the person who had "tormented" him and his family, but a shotgun he was holding went off accidentally.
Student stabbed housemate 30 times in masked ambush
A university student lay in wait for his housemate before stabbing him 30 times, in what the prosecution describe as a "carefully planned and cold-blooded execution". Zack Coughlan, 23, dressed in black and wore a mask to ambush Jamie Collins, 21, in the garden of their home in Filton, near Bristol, on 8 April. The trial at Bristol Crown Court heard earlier how Coughlan left Collins dying in the alleyway as he cycled away on Collins' bike to dispose of his bloodstained evidence.
Pensioner, 73, in court over woman's murder
Follow Pensioner, 73, in court over woman's murder Mon, October 12, 2026 at 7:34 AM EDT Police said the victim was found with "serious injuries" and pronounced dead at the scene [BBC] A man has appeared in court after being charged with murder following the death of a woman in her 70s. Emergency services were called to Sherbourne Avenue in Bradley Stoke on the outskirts of Bristol at about 14:00 BST on Friday.
Pensioner arrested on suspicion of woman's murder
Follow Pensioner arrested on suspicion of woman's murder Fri, October 9, 2026 at 3:31 PM EDT The victim was found with serious injuries and pronounced dead at the scene [Getty Images] A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman in her 70s. Avon and Somerset Police said emergency services were called to a property on Sherbourne Avenue in Bradley Stoke, near Bristol, at around 14:00 BST.
Police reassure public after dog walker's murder
Follow Police reassure public after dog walker's murder Bea Swallow - West of England Fri, October 9, 2026 at 1:01 PM EDT Graham Pennycook had been out walking his dog when he was assaulted in the woods, police say [Wiltshire Police] Detectives investigating the murder of a man whose body was found in woodland have said mobile police stations are being set up to offer reassurance to the community.
Banned teacher punched wall near pupils' heads
A teacher has been banned from the profession indefinitely after punching the wall near two pupils' heads and threatening them with violence. David Hicks worked as a physics teacher at the private Downside School in Stratton-on-the-Fosse, on the edge of the Mendip Hills in Somerset. Hicks, who did not attend the proceedings, admitted making threats to the effect of "I would really like to punch your face in" and "once I start hitting you I won't stop" during a science lesson in February 2025.
'Arson and public defecation' prompt dispersal order
Follow 'Arson and public defecation' prompt dispersal order Bea Swallow - West of England Thu, October 8, 2026 at 4:31 PM EDT Police have been issued with powers to temporarily exclude anyone suspected of engaging in antisocial behaviour in Melksham town centre [Getty Images] A surge in antisocial behaviour, including theft, arson and public defecation, has prompted police to impose a dispersal order.
Dog walker murdered in the woods, say police
Police "strongly believe" a murder victim was assaulted in the same woodland where his body was later discovered. Graham Pennycook, 64, was reported missing when his dog came home without him after he had left home on 24 September for a walk close to Perham Down in the Wiltshire town of Ludgershall. Wiltshire Police said his body was discovered in the woods later that day and a murder investigation was launched by its Major Crime Investigation Team.
Apology as cuts to 10 young carers' youth clubs scrapped
A councillor says she feels "appalled" that an overturned motion to cut youth club services for young carers caused distress to families. The proposal would have seen funding cut for 10 youth clubs from April to save £185,000, as part of ongoing efforts to prevent Somerset Council going bankrupt. But at a meeting on Wednesday, the decision to cease both the Young Carers in Schools (YCIS) programme and the Young Carers Clubs scheme was thrown out.
Blue Planet III ventures into darkest depths of ocean
The third instalment took nearly four years to make and comes around 25 years since the first series premiered Sir David Attenborough has promised to "venture even further" and uncover marine life that is "more precious than we ever realised" in Blue Planet III. The broadcaster, who turned 100 earlier this year, narrates the new six-part series exploring the darkest depths of the world's oceans, produced by the BBC Natural History Unit in Bristol.
'Devious' scout leader jailed over child sex abuse
A "manipulative and devious" former scout leader who lured a young girl into the woods to sexually assault her has been jailed for 20 years and eight months. Matt Ellett, 32, from Taunton in Somerset, was unanimously convicted of 19 sexual offences against multiple children by a jury on 5 August. The court heard he abused his position of trust by befriending the victims through his voluntary role, before sexually abusing them over a five-year period.
Residents near RAF Fairford left 'like sitting ducks'
Residents living near RAF Fairford say they have been "left feeling like sitting ducks" at the centre of major counter-terrorism probe. Five men were arrested on suspicion of the preparation of a terrorist act after three vans were spotted near the Gloucestershire base, which the US military operates. One couple said their child had been left traumatised after witnessing armed police point a gun at their father.
Cordon lifted after 'suspicious items' destroyed
Follow Cordon lifted after 'suspicious items' destroyed Bea Swallow - West of England Thu, October 1, 2026 at 3:24 AM EDT Police say the "suspicious substances and items" were found during a search of the property [Google] Residents are returning home following the evacuation of 153 properties, after police discovered "suspicious substances and items" during an arrest.
Residents near RAF Fairford left 'like sitting ducks'
Residents living near RAF Fairford say they have been "left feeling like sitting ducks" at the centre of major counter-terrorism probe. Five men were arrested on suspicion of the preparation of a terrorist act after three vans were spotted near the Gloucestershire base, which the US military operates. As 85 homes were evacuated in the middle of the night, one couple said their child had been left traumatised after witnessing armed police point a gun at their father.
Residents near RAF Fairford left 'like sitting ducks'
Bea Swallow; Dawn Limbu - West of England Wed 30 September 2026 at 3:43 pm UTC 5 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Counter Terrorism Policing have been investigating the incident at RAF Fairford in the early hours of Sunday [Reuters] Residents living near RAF Fairford say they have been "left feeling like sitting ducks" at the centre of major counter-terrorism probe.
Rat infestation at home in Blair prompts emergency meeting
Police say the "suspicious substances and items" were found during a search of the property Residents are returning home following the evacuation of 153 properties, after police discovered "suspicious substances and items" during an arrest. The Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit was called to Becket Road in Worle, Weston-super-Mare, on Wednesday and a 100-metre (328ft) cordon was set up in the area. Avon and Somerset Police arrested a man in his 70s on suspicion of fraud by false representation.
Library's first edition reveals Austen's early fans
The book is evidence Austen's novels were being read and collected by the country-house elite during her own lifetime, say historians Several first editions were bought by the 2nd Marquess of Bath during the author's lifetime. A first edition of Jane Austen's debut novel has shed light on the author's connection with one of Britain's historic country houses.
Cikk Szerző, Bea Swallow és Szerző, Mike Gilmore Pozíció, Bristol Publikálva 26 perce Több százan gyűltek össze az angliai Bristolban, hogy eldöntsék, melyik vászontáskás, bő pulóveres reményteli hasonlít leginkább Jacob Elordi-ra. Az eseményt az Overheard at UoB („a Bristoli Egyetemen Hallottam") csoport szervezte, egy közösségimédia-oldal, ami a Bristoli Egyetem életével foglalkozik.
Sute de persoane participă la un concurs de sosii ale lui Jacob Elordi
Legendă imagine, Joey Lush a spus că a căutat pe Pinterest idei pentru o ținută „stilată” Informații despre articol Autor, Bea Swallow și Autor, Mike Gilmore Rol, Bristol Data publicării acum 24 minute Timp de lectură: 3 min Sute de persoane s-au adunat pentru a urmări un concurs de sosii ale lui Jacob Elordi, în cadrul căruia tinerii și-au etalat cele mai bune genți de tip tote și hanoracele largi.
Henry hoover superfan, 8, shows off collection
Bea Swallow - West of England; Alice Bouverie - West of England Thu, September 24, 2026 at 2:58 PM EDT 3 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Add Yahoo on Google Ted was one of the very first customers to receive the anniversary collectors' item [BBC] An eight-year-old Henry hoover superfan has been gifted a limited edition vacuum cleaner in honour of the company's 45th anniversary.
Hundreds attend Jacob Elordi lookalike competition
Joey Lush said he trawled through Pinterest for "stylish" outfit inspiration Hundreds of people turned out to watch a Jacob Elordi lookalike contest which saw youngsters don their finest tote bags and slouchy sweatshirts. The event, which was organised by University of Bristol social media community Overheard, took place on College Green.
'Layers of Roman history' found during renovation
Follow 'Layers of Roman history' found during renovation Bea Swallow - West of England Wed, September 23, 2026 at 11:04 AM EDT Roman artefacts were discovered during the renovation of the Bath Assembly Rooms [National Trust/ James Beck] A hoard of fragmented Roman artefacts found in Somerset has sparked wonder among archaeologists about "the layers of history hidden beneath our feet".
'Layers of Roman history' found during renovation
Roman artefacts were discovered during the renovation of the Bath Assembly Rooms A hoard of fragmented Roman artefacts found in Somerset has sparked wonder among archaeologists about "the layers of history hidden beneath our feet". Excavations beneath the Bath Assembly Rooms have uncovered a network of Roman ditches, pottery, coins, glassware, and piece of a military helmet.
Community condemn AI mural as 'insult' to artists
A community have expressed their outrage at an AI-generated mural, which has appeared in an area renowned for its vibrant street art scene. The vinyl sticker on the side of the Jolly Colliers pub in Bedminster, Bristol, features hot air balloons alongside iconic city landmarks like the Clifton Suspension Bridge.
Community condemn AI mural as 'insult' to artists
A community have expressed their outrage at an AI-generated mural, which has appeared in an area renowned for its vibrant street art scene. The vinyl sticker on the side of the Jolly Colliers pub in Bedminster, Bristol, features hot air balloons alongside iconic city landmarks like the Clifton Suspension Bridge.
Man sentenced for causing death of teen motorcyclist
A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to two years in a young offender institution for causing the death of a teenage motorcyclist. Kasper Stankiewicz, from Congresbury, was found guilty of death by dangerous driving after he collided with 18-year-old Alfie Gray on the A370 near Hewish, Weston-super-Mare, on 10 September 2024. Mr Gray had been riding his motorbike home from work when Stankiewicz - who was travelling in the opposite direction - overtook a vehicle and fatally struck him.
Man sentenced for causing death of teen motorcyclist
Follow Man sentenced for causing death of teen motorcyclist Bea Swallow - West of England Tue, September 22, 2026 at 10:50 AM EDT Kasper Stankiewicz was convicted of causing the death of Alfie Gray [Avon and Somerset Police] A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to two years in a young offender institution for causing the death of a teenage motorcyclist.
Man sentenced for causing death of teen motorcyclist
Kasper Stankiewicz was convicted of causing the death of Alfie Gray A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to two years in a young offender institution for causing the death of a teenage motorcyclist. Kasper Stankiewicz, from Congresbury, was found guilty of death by dangerous driving after he collided with 18-year-old Alfie Gray on the A370 near Hewish, Weston-super-Mare, on 10 September 2024.
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Businesses struggle to profit as fuel prices soar
Businesses across the West of England say they are struggling to make a profit as petrol prices soar to nearly £2 per litre. Disruptions around critical shipping lanes like the Strait of Hormuz have tightened global oil supplies amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Retailers facing higher wholesale prices for fuel deliveries are given the choice of passing this increase onto the customer, or forfeiting their profitable margins.
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