Inmates Who Fled South West Prison Captured After Nearly a Week on the Run Wednesday, January 7, 2026 inmates prison escape arrest hmpleyhill robbery avonandsomerset police custody bristol Two inmates who absconded from HMP Leyhill, an open prison in South Gloucestershire, on New Year’s Day have been apprehended after nearly a week on the run. Matthew Armstrong, 35, convicted of murder in Warwickshire in … Read More
MasterChef’s Grace Dent Praises Gloucestershire’s Juliet as a Culinary Gem Tuesday, December 30, 2025 masterchef gracedent gloucestershire juliet stroud restaurants foodcritic bristol manchester culinary After spending a demanding year judging some of the nation’s finest cooks on MasterChef, Guardian food columnist and TV critic Grace Dent found solace in discovering restaurants with genuine warmth and character. Forced to … Read More
MasterChef Critic Grace Dent Praises Gloucestershire Gem Juliet Among Her Top UK Restaurant Finds Tuesday, December 30, 2025 masterchef gracedent gloucestershire juliet stroud restaurants foodcritic ukcuisine bristol manchester Grace Dent, renowned food columnist for The Guardian and celebrated MasterChef judge, has shared her enthusiasm for a hidden culinary treasure nestled in Gloucestershire. Following a grueling year of intense filming and … Read More
M32 Near Gloucestershire Named One of England’s Most Dangerous Motorways Tuesday, December 23, 2025 m32 motorway collisions traffic delays safety bristol m25 congestion accidents The M32 motorway, linking Bristol to the M4, has been identified as one of the most dangerous and congested motorways in England and Wales, according to a recent study by tyre specialists Blackcircles. In 2024, the M32 … Read More
I Ditched the South-West's Most Overcrowded Christmas Market for a Better One Nearby Wednesday, December 10, 2025 bristol christmas market festive holiday culture saunas streetart dining accommodation Every year, it seems like most of Britain converges on just one or two Christmas markets, notably Bath and Birmingham, often at the cost of comfort and joy. But if you want a festive experience that combines holiday spirit … Read More
King Charles’s Former Advisor Arrested in Pro-Palestine Protest in Bristol Saturday, November 29, 2025 protest arrest palestine palestineaction defendourjuries ukgovernment terrorismact kingcharles environmentalism bristol Sir Jonathon Porritt, renowned environmentalist and former advisor to King Charles, was among 31 individuals arrested this afternoon during a large-scale protest in Bristol. The demonstration, organised by Defend Our Juries, … Read More