Bristol Live
Marvin Rees sworn in as Bristol mayor for a second term
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- Marvin Rees sworn in as Bristol mayor for a second term
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Marvin Reese has been elected for a second term as Mayor of Bristol after winning the race for the position at the weekend.
After two rounds of counting he beat Green Candidate Sandy Hore-Ruthven by 13,613 votes.
Mr Rees retained his position of city mayor for Labour as did London Mayor Sadiq Khan, but the party performed poorly elsewhere following Thursday's elections, losing the Hartlepool parliamentary by-election and many council seats.
Mr Rees cautioned against a snap reading from the rise in Green votes in Bristol since 2016, pointing out that last time round many people voted for Independent George Ferguson - who was not standing this time.
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- 10 best pubs in Bristol taking walk-ins and don't require a booking
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Many of us can't wait for pubs to reopen on Monday, but there are also lots of us who don't like having to pre-book places before we visit.
Whether it's because you don't like having to fill out forms or because you're someone whose plans change as frequently as Bristol's tiers changed in December, sometimes it's nice to be able to rock up without having to make a reservation.
Thankfully there are plenty of great pubs across Bristol that will be operating on a first come, first-served basis and not taking bookings when they reopen from April 12, allowing us to leave our decisions to the last minute.
Remember however that many of the boozers below are likely to be very busy with so many people keen to enjoy their first post-lockdown pints, so it's worth arriving early and being prepared to wait for a table, especially at peak times.
Also bear in mind that pubs - and restaurants - will have many of the same coronavirus rules and safety ...
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- Bristol 'Kill the Bill' protests continue outside MP Chris Skidmore's office
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Protesters took to Kingswood MP Chris Skidmore's office to voice their anger at The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts bill.
Around 50 ACORN Bristol members paid a visit to Conservative MP Chris Skidmore’s office in Hanham to "let our feelings be heard about his support for ‘the bill’."
In a post on Facebook, the ACORN Bristol group said: "The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts bill seriously threatens our right to protest, our free speech and our ability to win better lives.
"Skidmore has spoken out in favour of the bill, saying "The police are a cornerstone of our law and democracy,” and voted for its second reading.
The bill threatens to criminalise being ‘annoying’ so we decided to annoy Chris Skidmore by posting some statements through his letterbox, about what protest has won us.
"We also redecorated his office with paper chains made of the bill, to symbolise the countless victories working class people have won by coming together.
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- Incredible aerial footage of abandoned Bristol during lockdown
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- 3:26
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Stunning aerial footage taken from above shows dramatic scenes of abandoned Bristol during lockdown.
The footage taken by David Linnett was taken during the latest lockdown and shows a number of Bristol's famous landmarks looking almost undisturbed.
The tour of shows off the 'Best of Bristol' and unsurprisingly there was very little traffic or general public visible, especially as most was filmed very early or late in the day.
David said: "There are 23 clips relating to 23 locations, landmarks or features so I suspect you will recognise most but see how many you can name from the eye in the sky."
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- Moment police unearth prostitution ring caught on camera in distressing footage
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Distressing footage shows the moment police unearthed an illegal prostitution and human trafficking ring in Bristol.
The operation was discovered after an Avon and Somerset roads policing officer stopped the suspects on Broad Weir in the early hours of July 28 last year, suspecting they were driving without insurance.
Marin Grigore, 27, his brother-in-law Alexandru Dita, 30, wife Mirela Mincu, 32, and sister Adriana Dita, 26, were all arrested in July last year.
All four entered guilty pleas to various offences at Bristol Crown Court earlier this year and were sentenced at the same court on Thursday (May 6).
Grigore, Alexandru Dita and Mincu received sentences of between 21 and 24 months in jail, whilst Adriana Dita was given a 12-month community order requiring her to do 50 hours of unpaid work for using and/or possessing criminal property.
Footage from Avon and Somerset Police shows officers stopping a black BMW contain...
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- Bristol Balloon Fiesta to return to city in 2021
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Organisers of Bristol International Balloon Fiesta have shared their plans for the 2021 edition of the historic event.
Last year's spectacle was cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic, although there was an early morning 'Fiesta Flypast' to enjoy, as well as a live-streamed Virtual Nightglow.
However, fans will be delighted to hear there are plans this year to stage an event "as closely aligned to the Fiesta and its values as possible," say organisers in a statement.
They say they are working on a "variety of options for the event," which is due to take place between August 12-15, depending on the success of the roadmap to exit lockdown.
"As restrictions ease in the UK, it was good to see a number of test events taking place over the bank holiday weekend as part of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown, putting smiles on thousands of faces," reads the statement.
"This is something that we hope to be able to achieve in August.
"We are care...
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- Stephen Merchant spotted filming for the Offenders in Bristol
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Stephen Merchant has been spotted filming a scene for his highly anticipated new BBC One series in Bristol.
Footage sent in by a Bristol Live reader shows the Bristol-born actor and director having a fleeting discussion with two smartly-dressed actors as they pass him on a yacht.
Cameras and boom microphones can be seen pointed at both Merchant and the on-board actors, as the scene unfolded next to Grain Barge on Hotwell Road yesterday evening (May 6).
The scene will feature in The Offenders, Merchant's new series which follows seven strangers from different walks of life forced together to complete a Community Payback sentence in Bristol.
Filming for the comedy-drama - which stars Academy Award winner Christopher Walken - has taken place at various locations across the city, including Clifton Village and College Green, where a huge mock protest was staged.
Merchant plays Greg, who is described as a "lonely lawyer coping with divorce, workplace bullying an...
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- Dogs at polling stations as the UK takes to the polls
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- People across the Bristol region are today heading to the polls to vote in up to four elections.
But it's not just humans having a big day out, it's dogs too!
Voters will today get to choose the individual who will run the city for the next three years in Bristol's third ever election for city mayor.
All 70 seats on Bristol City Council are also up for grabs as all 34 wards across the city will be heading to the polls.
The Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) and the Combined Authority Mayor for the West of England (WECA) elections are also on the same day - meaning residents will be voting on up to four elections today.
Because of coronavirus, things will be slightly different to what we are used to and the results will be announced over three days.
Polling stations are open from 7am to 10pm today, but we will not find out who the next Bristol mayor is until late Saturday or even the early h...
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- Magical places in Bristol and Somerset to take the kids before they grow up!
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- 3:02
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- You don't need to break the bank with a visit to Disneyland or a theme park to create special memories for your kids.
There are loads of magical places in Bristol to capture the imagination of little ones and give them a fun-filled day out without spending a penny.
These places below will allow you to discover your own fairytales, release your inner pirate, go hunting for dinosaurs and create your own adventures.
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- Weston-Super-Mare named one of the 'worst seaside destinations' in the UK
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- There has been a public outcry after Weston-super-Mare was voted among the worst seaside towns in the UK.
It was the second-least popular location on the list by Which? consumer watchdog, prompting locals to clash on social media, citing the pros and cons of the coastal resort.
Over 4,000 people were surveyed about their recent trips to seaside towns and resorts and ratings were based on beaches, attractions, value for money, peace and quiet, and scenery.
While Bamburgh, Northumberland bagged the top spot, Somerset’s most famous resort missed the mark and Skegness in Lincolnshire came bottom of the table.
Weston-super-Mare scored an average customer rating of just 55 per cent, with one-star ratings for scenery and value for money.
Visitor ratings for beaches, attractions and peace and quiet were two stars, and the average hotel price was listed as £72 per night.
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- Moment UK police find human remains in a suitcase in harrowing footage - True Crime
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- 8:52
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Police have shared a harrowing video showing the moment Gareeca Gordon was arrested as officers found a dismembered body in two suitcases.
Officers from Gloucestershire Constabulary made the grim discovery after responding to reports of a suspicious car in the Coleford area on the evening of May 12.
The man in the car was spoken to as officers had checked the registration details and determined it was registered to a house in Wolverhampton.
Gordon, 28, was jailed for life with a minimum term of 23 and a half years today (4 May) after stabbing Phoenix four times at a Birmingham refuge where they both lived on April 16 last year.
A hearing at Bristol Crown Court was told that the university graduate told Gordon she wanted to move back to London before the knife attack.
