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BBC News
5 days ago
- BBC News
Headlines: 'Plane crash on road' and 'attack on gulls'
Here is our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media. Our pick of local website stories There was a big reaction online to a Bristol Live editorial which named people who left alleged homophobic comments on their articles about Bristol Pride. Gloucestershire Live reported on an investigation into a small plane crash close to close to Aston Down in August 2024, in which two men were hurt with one sustaining serious spinal injuries. The motorglider crashed onto a busy road when the pilot allowed his passenger take the controls, according to the report. Residents in Swindon's Old Town have shared their frustrations about traffic due to roadworks on Devizes Road with the Swindon Advertiser, with one person telling the paper they could not leave their own street as a result of gridlock. Our top three from yesterday What to watch on social media An explainer on what made one e-bike seized by Swindon Police illegal has been viewed more than 26,000 times on the force's Facebook page. Hundreds of people have shared an appeal to find Adam Selway, 31, who has been missing from Ross-on-Wye since the early hours of Monday and is believed to have potentially travelled to is coming to that time of year... there has been a lot of love for a Reddit post about a glut of blackberries emerging on bushes around Bristol.
BBC News
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Bristol in pictures: Heatwave, Gromits and graduation joy
It has been a hot week in Bristol, with hundreds of students donning suits and gowns in the heat for their graduation of those graduating was Paul Edwards, who studied while living with complex regional pain syndrome due to being knocked off his motorbike at the age of 17. He fractured his neck and back and broke both his thighs in the is a selection of images from across the city over the past few days. Big smiles: Dentistry students were among those celebrating their graduations from the University of Bristol earlier this week. Pride: Thousands of people attended Bristol Pride on Saturday, with a march going through the city centre before music and celebrations on the Downs. The event, which celebrates members of the LGBT community (lesbian, gay bisexual, transgender) community, had Kim Wilde and Cascada entertaining crowds on the main stage. Hot weather: The thermometer has been rising, with Bristol and the wider west country seeing temperatures as high as 32C (89F). The hot weather is set to continue throughout next week. Fit for a Queen: Queen Camilla took a sample of lemon curd while making cakes with Mantaj and Mia during a visit to open the Jamie's Farm's latest site at Lower Shockerwick Farm, in Bathford. The Queen is a patron of the charity which offers young people who are experiencing challenges at school different opportunities. 'Six': Cricket spectators look on during the Vitality Blast Mens South Group match between Gloucestershire and Surrey at the county ground in Bishopston. Most of them opted to cover up in the intense heat. Pirates of the Caribbean: The 17th Century Spanish tall ship Galeon Andalucia is heading to the docks, making a welcome return to the Bristol Harbour Festival. The event attracts thousands of visitors every year and is being held between 18 and 20 July. Well done lad: The colourful Gromit Unleashed 3 sculptures dotted around Bristol continue to bring joy to the city. The public art trail featuring Aardman characters will be on display until 31 August.
BBC News
12-07-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Thousands march through city for Bristol Pride
Thousands of people have attended Bristol Pride despite the heat, with temperatures reaching more than gathered at Castle Park before the march through the city, ahead of a festival on The Downs which continues into the of the event, Daryn Carter MBE, said last year they had 25,000 on the march and 40,000 on The Downs."It has grown massively," he said, "We're one of the largest prides in the UK, one of the biggest events to take place in Bristol." It is the 16th Pride Mr Carter has delivered in Bristol, and he said it was one of their busiest years ever, with an "incredible" people could be seen piling on the suncream, he added: "We've had a bit of rain in previous years, so it's really nice to have the sun out."Bristol's always better in the sunshine." Mr Carter explained that he works on it year-round, but volunteers pull it altogether on the day itself."Bristol is unique - we are a musical city, we are a festival city. Everyone gets behind us and becomes part of it," he said. The festival featured several different stages, tents and areas.A sensory calm space was also included, aimed at autistic people and run by the charity Diverse UK.
BBC News
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Bristol Pride 2025: What you need to know about parade and festival
Tens of thousands of people are set to come together to celebrate Pride in Bristol.A parade, festival, afterparties and hundreds of performers will be in the city for one of the UK's largest Pride events. With so much on offer, planning for Pride Day can seem daunting - especially if it is your first help, here is everything you need to know to make the most of the celebrations. When is Bristol Pride? Pride celebrations will take place on Saturday in Bristol. Events will start in the morning and finish late at night. How do I see the Bristol Pride parade? The Pride march is open to anyone who wants to celebrate and is a walking parade, with vehicles and floats forbidden. People will begin to gather at 10:00 BST at the bandstand end of Castle Park and the march will set off at about 10:45. The parade is not sectioned and there are no specific business blocks, meaning everyone is free to route is two miles (3.2km) long and will take about an hour to complete, ending in the Amphitheatre at Bristol's Harbourside. How do I get to the festival? Once the parade has arrived at the Amphitheatre, people can head to the will be shuttle buses waiting to take people up to the site on the Bus travel is free across the whole day for supporter wristband holders, who will receive instructions on how to activate their ticket through the First Bus app. Do I need a ticket for Bristol Pride? Strictly speaking, no. Bristol Pride remains a donation-only with supporter wristbands - which cost between £9 and £45 - will have access to benefits ranging from free travel and food and drink discounts to fast track entry to the official afterparty and a welcome drink. Who is on the line-up for Bristol Pride festival? There will be more than 200 performers across five stages at the festival on the will kick off on the main stage from 12:45 BST, ahead of a further nine hours of festival will be headlined by Canadian singer-songwriter, Allie X, who will perform at 20:25 BST and be the finale to a day featuring the likes of Cascada, Kim Wilde and local comedian Jayde are four other stages at the festival - Cabaret, Uplift, the Pride Circus Tent and the Dance Performance Stage - all of which have a full programme throughout the day. What is there for kids to do? There is a dedicated family area at the festival, with organisers saying there will be something for kids of all ages to and children's author Pop'N'Olly will bring interactive performances celebrating diversity and inclusion for will be all-day arts and crafts and a number of other activities. What is the weather forecast for Bristol Pride? Pack lots of sun cream and a hat as temperatures are expected to rise by the Met Office has predicted highs of 32C in Bristol on Saturday, so make sure to stay hydrated and in the shade, where possible. Where can I go for a Pride afterparty? If you still have some energy after all that, the official afterparty gets underway at the O2 Academy Bristol from 22:00 event will be headlined by the likes of Guilty Pleasures, Jonbers Blonde (DJ Set) and Dirty Pop - with tickets costing £ are also events at other venues across the city, including Basement45 and Lost Horizon.
BBC News
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Bristol Pride photographs on display in Martin Parr exhibition
A 'legendary' photographer has teamed up with a city's Pride organisers and a museum to showcase the annual Parr, a Bristol-based documentary photographer, will be displaying his colourful photographs from the parade in Bristol Museum and Art Gallery until November exhibition free exhibition features 'fly-on-the-wall' style photos of people who both celebrate and protest at Bristol Parr said: "It is fantastic how Pride marches are now enjoyed by so many people. This would not have been the case when these marches started." Daryn Carter MBE, Pride Director, said: "Having these photos showcased in Bristol Museum is also very special as throughout history, LGBTQ+ visibility often goes undocumented and forgotten." Bristol Pride has grown over the years and now hosts a range of events which build up to the Parade March through the city centre, and Pride Day festival on The Parr, added: "I have photographed more than four Prides and it is always one of the best days for shooting in the Bristol calendar."
