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Review: Macbeth, Tobacco Factory Theatres – ‘Shakespeare’s text sings in a production underscored by two huge performances’ It’s a near six-week run of the Scottish play south of the river

Stu McLoughlin and Patrycja Kujawska star as the couple destroyed by their own lust for power

27.02.2026 17:55 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Leading beauty brand opens second UK outlet in Bristol The space was previously occupied by Foyles bookshop

The beauty brand has opened in a space previously occupied by Foyles bookshop

27.02.2026 15:55 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Sisters launch South West’s first baby spa Sisters Louise and Jenny launched the venture after both were made redundant while pregnant

Two sisters have launched one of the UK's first baby spas

27.02.2026 14:55 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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BS3 goes wild for moths and grubs An event focused on the underdogs of the natural world has sold out twice over

The underdogs of the natural world are the subject of a new monthly event series

27.02.2026 13:55 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Father and daughter duo open new brunch cafe The new cafe opened on a popular shopping street in Bristol

Billie Mountain has opened a new cafe with her stepfather after years of dreaming of creating a place that "brings people together"

27.02.2026 12:42 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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'Fasting from dawn to dusk is about restraint, gratitude and empathy' Councillor Abdul Malik reflects on the true meaning of the holy month of Ramadan

"Muslims fast not simply to feel hunger, but to understand it, to soften the heart, to build character and to reconnect with what really matters," says chair of Jamia Mosque and councillor, Abdul Malik

27.02.2026 08:55 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Pioneering music tech initiative wins Radio 1 award It was crowned Culture Champion at the Radio 1 Dance Awards

Set up to address the industry's gender imbalance, the project was recognised for its positive societal impact

27.02.2026 07:55 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Warnings over online ‘Bristol war’ trend among schools Parents are being urged to talk to their children following reports of “worrying” posts circulating on social media

Police in Bristol are closely monitoring a national social media trend linking our city’s schools to posts encouraging pupil violence

27.02.2026 06:55 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Get to Know: Emily Breeze After more than two decades, the high camp glam-pop artist has released her fourth record

Get to know the cult glam-pop artist who will appear at the Bristol Legends party along with Invisible Circus, Laid Blak, DJ Cheeba and a very special secret guest

26.02.2026 19:55 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Getdown Services release live session with very special guests The session was recorded at a studio in Bristol

The indie supergroup play three tracks live from a Bristol studio

26.02.2026 17:55 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Three arrested as protesters blockade arms factory Activists said they intended to “shut down” operations at the Israeli-owned defence firm in Filton

Three people have been arrested following a demonstration at Elbit Systems UK in Filton this morning

26.02.2026 17:30 — 👍 0    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Zoo mourns death of UK’s oldest silverback gorilla Jock died two weeks after being moved from his long-time home to a new enclosure

The UK’s oldest silverback gorilla has passed away days after being moved from his long-time home to a new enclosure

26.02.2026 16:47 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Review: Creepy Boys: SLUGS, The Wardrobe Theatre – ‘Spectacular, absurdist, surrealist, rage-fuelled, hilarious – and furiously honest’ Sam Kruger and S. E. Grummett are back in Bristol after their hit debut ‘Creepy Boys’

Sam Kruger and SE Grummett's multi-award-winning show needs to be seen to be believed

26.02.2026 14:55 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Annual curated exhibition ‘Women by Women’ returns to Centrespace to mark International Women’s Day The third iteration of the event will raise money for the Global Fund for Women

It's the third iteration of the event, which champions female and non-binary artists

26.02.2026 08:55 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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'The mayor must be more ambitious and back control of our region's bus network' Green councillor Toby Wells says metro mayor Helen Godwin needs to deliver "desperately needed change"

Knowle councillor Toby Wells says metro mayor Helen Godwin needs to deliver "desperately needed change"

26.02.2026 07:55 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Bristol Ukrainian community marks fourth anniversary of Russian invasion Around 1,000 Ukrainians are believed to have found refuge in Bristol since the Russian invasion

Around 1,000 Ukrainians have found refuge in Bristol since Russia’s full-scale invasion four years ago

25.02.2026 17:55 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Restaurant owners 'thrilled' in conclusion of lengthy planning battle The planning application has been one of the city's most popular

The Cotham Hill restaurant has been in the spotlight with its recent planning application

25.02.2026 16:55 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Bacon placed on mosque door during Ramadan prayers Police are investigating the incident as a hate crime

Bacon was placed on a glass door at a mosque during Ramadan prayers in an incident police are investigating as a religiously aggravated public order offence

25.02.2026 15:53 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Street art appears of famous artist It's the latest work by Stewy

A stencil of one of the world’s most famous artists has appeared in the city in which he was born

25.02.2026 14:55 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The story behind Bristol's new red bench Behind every bench is a real-life story of someone living with a cardiovascular condition

You wait ages for a story about a bench to appear in the pages of Bristol24/7 and then two appear within a month of each other

25.02.2026 13:55 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Two Ways open second cafe in Bristol It continues the theme of serving both Italian and Turkish cuisine

Bristol's second Two Ways cafe serves a unique menu of Turkish and Italian cuisine

25.02.2026 11:55 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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21 things to do in Bristol this week, February 23 - March 1 2026 Highlights this week include the history of mermaids, run to the lights & more

This week's highlights include the history of mermaids, run to the lights & more

23.02.2026 08:55 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Two new kitchens to open sites in Wapping Wharf The businesses are opening in two adjacent units in the popular neighbourhood

Two food businesses will soon have neighbouring permanent homes in Wapping Wharf

23.02.2026 07:55 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Campaigners say airport expansion could 'slice common in two' Save Felton Common was formed after concerns about installation of landing lights on the green space

A new campaign group believes Bristol Airport’s proposed expansion of landing lights to a green space will "literally slice the common into two parts”

23.02.2026 06:55 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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New documentary explores 'invisible walls' between postcodes The film attempts to give voice to young people across the two postcode areas in Bristol

A new documentary explores how postcode wars in Bristol have created “invisible walls” between different parts of the city

22.02.2026 17:55 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Local leaders visit £12m state-of-the-art youth centre ahead of opening The centre will provide a safe, inclusive space for thousands of young people aged eight to 19

A group of local political leaders were given a behind-the-scenes tour of the new £12m youth centre

20.02.2026 20:55 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Bob Vylan top this year's Shindig lineup The festival is going big and bold in its 12th year

The festival says they believe 'challenging art has an important place in culture and conversation'

20.02.2026 19:55 — 👍 5    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Brewery launches limited-edition beer to honour world-renowned photographer It will be exclusively available at an exhibition launch on Friday and Saturday

The limited-edition collaboration coincides with the exhibition launch this weekend

20.02.2026 18:55 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Seed swap returns for 21st edition The annual celebration of community, food growing and land care is designed to inspire experienced gardeners and those new to the game

The much-loved annual event returns with a packed programme this weekend

20.02.2026 17:55 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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BoxHall plans finally scrapped The development has ultimately been abandoned following four years of delays

Plans for the food and drink trading hall have been finally abandoned after years of delays and setbacks

20.02.2026 16:55 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0