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Undated handout photo issued by Avon and Somerset Police of Ryland Headley, now aged 92, who has been found guilty at Bristol Crown Court of the rape and murder of 75-year-old Louisa Dunne in 1967

Man, 92, jailed for rape and murder of UK woman in 1967

A 92-year-old man has been told he will die in prison after he was jailed at Bristol Crown Court for life with a minimum term of 20 years for the rape and murder of a woman in 1967, in what is thought to be the UK's oldest solved cold case.

UK • 01 Jul

New Glasgow route from Cork Airport with Emerald Airlines

Cork Airport is starting a new four-times weekly service to Glasgow in Scotland, which will be operated by Emerald Airlines on behalf of Aer Lingus Regional.

Business • 01 Nov 24

An image was released of a suspect following the discovery of human remains in Bristol (Photo: Avon and Somerset Police)

Image released of suspect after human remains found in UK

An image has been released of a suspect following the discovery of two suitcases containing human remains on Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol, England.

UK • 11 Jul 24

Bristol Museum and Art Gallery has hosted an exhibition of work by both Grayson Perry and his wife Philippa

Grayson Perry's 'Alien Baby' stolen from UK gallery

Police in Britain are investigating after a sculpture by artist and broadcaster Grayson Perry was stolen from a Bristol art gallery.

UK • 06 Sep 22

Dalata opens new Clayton Hotel in Bristol

Clayton and the Maldron hotel brands owner Dalata Hotel Group is today officially opening its first hotel in Bristol in the UK after a £50m investment.

Business • 06 Apr 22

The co-founder and CEO of Buymie, Devan Hughes

Buymie agrees new deal with Asda in two UK cities

Online grocery delivery provider Buymie has agreed a new partnership deal with UK retailer Asda, to offer a same-day grocery delivery service to Bristol and Leeds residents.

Business • 25 Mar 22

What started as a non-violent demonstration yesterday afternoon turned violent

Seven arrested after 'Kill the Bill' protest in Bristol

Violent scenes that marred a 'Kill the Bill' protest in the UK, which saw a police station attacked, officers injured and vehicles set alight in Bristol have been widely condemned.

World • 22 Mar 21

The image is on the exterior wall of a house on Vale Street in Bristol, the steepest street in England

Banksy confirms mural of sneezing pensioner is his work

A mural that appeared on the side of a house in Bristol overnight was created by Banksy, the elusive artist has confirmed.

UK • 10 Dec 20

The bronze memorial was dumped in Bristol Harbour

4 charged after Bristol statue of slave trader toppled

Four people have been charged with criminal damage after the toppling of a statue of slave trader Edward Colston in the English city of Bristol earlier this year.

UK • 09 Dec 20

Police have said the explosion is believed to have involved a chemical tanks

Four dead in blast at Bristol water treatment plant

Four people have been killed following a large blast at a water treatment plant near Bristol in England, police have said.

World • 03 Dec 20

The statue was taken down and thrown into the harbour on Sunday

Statue torn down in Bristol to be exhibited in museum

The Mayor of Bristol has confirmed the statue of a 17th century slave trader pulled down during an anti-racism protest last weekend will be retrieved from the city's harbour and exhibited in a museum.

UK • 10 Jun 20

Ms Bevan left the hospital on Tuesday night with her daughter Zaani Tiana

Body of missing newborn girl found by police in UK

The body of a newborn baby girl who went missing with her mother from a maternity hospital in the England has been found by police.

News • 04 Dec 14

Aer Lingus Regional wants to double its passenger numbers to 2m by 2018

Aer Lingus Regional announce Shannon-Bristol route

Aer Lingus Regional has announced a daily service between Shannon Airport and Bristol, along with the expansion of two services already serving the airport.

Business • 04 Dec 13

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