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BBC News
6 days ago
- BBC News
Dog owners hold back tears after fatal Bristol harbourside attack
The owners of a blind dog that was mauled to death by a grey Pitbull-type dog said the attack "came absolutely out of nowhere".Charlotte Sipson was walking her 11-year-old dog Max by Bristol's harbourside on Friday when the bigger dog "clamped its jaw" around the partner Joe McKenna held back tears as he said Max "didn't have to go like that".Ms Sipson, who is seven months pregnant, told the BBC the owner left the scene with the dog after the journalist: Ross Pollard
The Sun
7 days ago
- The Sun
Popular UK holiday park shuts for good after 47 years as gutted tourists say ‘such a shame'
HOL NO Popular UK holiday park shuts for good after 47 years as gutted tourists say 'such a shame' A POPULAR UK holiday park has shut its gates for good after nearly half a century – leaving loyal visitors heartbroken. The shock closure has sparked an outpouring of sadness, with regulars calling it 'such a shame'. Advertisement 4 It was often fully booked, especially during big city events Credit: 4 The shock closure has sparked an outpouring of sadness, with regulars calling it 'such a shame' Credit: Baltic Wharf Caravan and Motorhome Club site, on Bristol's harbourside, closed for the final time today. For 47 years it has been a firm favourite for tourists, offering 56 pitches in a prime waterfront spot beside the Floating Harbour. Guests enjoyed unbeatable views of the colourful Cliftonwood terraces and were just steps from top attractions like the SS Great Britain. It was often fully booked, especially during big city events. Advertisement But the land, owned by Bristol City Council, is being handed over to Goram Homes, the council's own housing developer, to build 166 flats. The move has proved hugely controversial among the caravanning community. This weekend saw the site packed for Bristol's balloon fiesta. By mid-morning today, only one or two caravans were left before the gates were shut for the last time. Advertisement In a statement, the Caravan Club said: 'Following a number of lease extensions, sadly the site will permanently close on 11 August 2025. "Thank you to everyone who has stayed with us at Baltic Wharf Club Campsite. Award-winning holiday park in St Ives "Our nearest alternative campsites are Cheddar Club Campsite and Bath Chew Valley Affiliated Club Campsite.' Many holidaymakers took to the club's website to share their disappointment. Advertisement One wrote: 'So sad that Baltic Wharf is finally closing. "We have many happy memories from visiting here, not just because Bristol is such an amazing city… it's such a shame that this site is closing.' 4 By mid-morning today, only one or two caravans were left before the gates were shut for the last time Credit: 4 The move has proved hugely controversial among the caravanning community Credit: Advertisement Another added: 'Sad times… the best place to cycle and get around, so sad this site has to close when it's nearly always full. "We will never visit Bristol again. We loved Baltic Wharf. Thanks for the best times.' With the caravans now gone, work to clear the site is due to start in the coming weeks. Goram Homes, working with the Hill Group, says the new development will feature cafes, shops and landscaped public spaces, opening up the area 'for the first time' to the wider public. Stephen Baker, Goram Homes' managing director, said: 'We cannot ignore the housing crisis… a significant portion of any profit we make will go back to the council, to be reinvested into the city or the development of more new homes.' Advertisement The closure now leaves Bristol without a main city centre caravan site, casting doubt over the future of caravan holidays in the area. For many, it's the end of an era and a goodbye to one of Britain's most unique urban camping spots. This follows a growing trend across the UK, with popular campsites and holiday parks shutting their gates as developers target prime locations for housing, luxury lodges, or commercial use. Advertisement In North Wales, a seaside park recently made way for high-end apartments, leaving regulars without a spot they'd booked for decades. In Cornwall, a cliff-top campsite closed after being sold to a luxury lodge operator, pricing out many returning families.
BBC News
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Bristol Sounds attracts thousands of music fans to harbourside
An annual concert series on a city's harbourside has concluded after five days of live Sounds attracted about 22,000 people to the Lloyds Amphitheatre on the city's Kaiser Chiefs, Texas, The Fratellis and Olly Murs took to the stage in the headline slots from Wednesday to Cupples, promoter at Crosstown Concerts and Bristol Sounds, said: "The amphitheatre is the best location for live music in the city." Fun in the sun: Large crowds descended on the harbourside for the five-day music event. Never Miss A Beat: Kaiser Chiefs, Lime Garden and Morgan Harper-Jones performed on Thursday. Tuned in: Goldie Lookin Chain, Cast and The Fratellis performed on Saturday. Soaking up the rays: People enjoyed the sun in between acts Smiles all round: Everybody appeared to be in good spirits as the weather held out for the concerts.
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bristol amphitheatre 'best location for live music'
Bristol Sounds, the annual concert series on the city's harbourside, has begun with performances from Supergrass and Kaiser Chiefs. The series of open-air concerts at the Lloyds Amphitheatre will continue with Texas on Friday before The Fratellis headline on Saturday and Olly Murs brings the series to a close on Sunday. Organisers say they expect about 22,000 people to attend the events over the course of the week. Connor Cupples, promoter at Crosstown Concerts and Bristol Sounds, said: "There's nothing better than being back at Bristol Sounds with the waterfront packed for live music." Mr Cupples said: "Supergrass' 30th album anniversary was the perfect start on Wednesday and the atmosphere was incredible." With the final shows likely to sell out, he said "as if we needed more proof that the amphitheatre is the best location for live music in the city". Follow BBC Bristol on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Olly Murs to headline summer harbourside concert Texas star Sharleen Spiteri 'still living the dream' Tens of thousands attend city music festivals Bristol Sounds
Daily Mail
10-06-2025
- Daily Mail
The secret world of 'posh sex': I thought I'd seen it all... now REAL high society types confess what they get up to - and it's a lot kinkier than dropping your keys in a bowl: SEALED SECTION
Just when I thought I'd heard it all, someone whispered four words into my ear at a dinner party in Watsons Bay - a ritzy harbourside suburb in Sydney 's east - that made me choke on my pinot noir. 'They have a dungeon.'
