Theatre Needs Star Power to Compete, Says New Chief
Rebecca Dawson, incoming head of Bristol Old Vic, argues celebrity casting is crucial for theatres battling post-pandemic challenges and streaming rivals. Discover her vision for the future.
Rebecca Dawson, incoming head of Bristol Old Vic, argues celebrity casting is crucial for theatres battling post-pandemic challenges and streaming rivals. Discover her vision for the future.
Bristol City striker Fally Mayulu faces a month out with a quad injury ahead of Millwall clash. Charlton's Kayne Ramsay is a doubt for Portsmouth with a calf issue. Full details.
Bristol Bears overcame a spirited Newcastle Falcons to win 36-27 at Ashton Gate. The visitors scored four tries to secure their first Premiership point of the season.
A poignant personal essay on finding comfort in your own company during a night out in Bristol, learning to dance with anxiety and grief instead of running from it.
A suspected gas leak caused a catastrophic explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home, killing two. Rescue teams search for missing persons amid significant structural collapse.
A suspected gas leak caused a catastrophic explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home, killing two and leaving others missing. Rescue efforts continue as authorities investigate.
A major explosion at the Silver Lake healthcare centre in Bristol Township has caused a partial building collapse, with reports of injuries and people trapped. Emergency services are on the scene.
Christopher Monro, 30, has been sentenced to life in prison for killing his 73-year-old father, Peter, in Bath. Read the full story and the family's emotional court statement.
Mark Killick, one of Britain's worst cowboy builders, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for defrauding 37 victims out of over £1.25 million. Read the full shocking story of his scams.
New Bristol Rovers manager Steve Evans aims to elevate the club to rival Bristol City after halting a 10-game losing streak. Read about his dramatic weight loss and ambitious plans.
Former PGMOL chief Keith Hackett calls for clubs to make players pay fines after FA charges Millwall and Bristol City for post-match confrontation. Full details inside.
Bristol Bears ran in six tries in a dominant 40-14 victory over a woeful Harlequins at Twickenham's Big Game. Read the full match report and analysis.
Mark Acklom, a serial conman who posed as an MI6 agent, has been ordered to repay £125,000 to his victim. Discover the full story of this complex romance fraud case.
William Haxworth, 88, given supervision order after being found unfit for trial over the death of his wife Delia in their Bath home. Read the full tragic details.
Millwall's appeal against Femi Azeez's three-match suspension fails, meaning the in-form winger will miss key Championship fixtures against Ipswich Town and Bristol City. Full details here.
Notorious fraudster Mark Acklom, who posed as a banker and spy, must pay £125k compensation after a five-year court battle. Read the full story of the devastating romance scam.
Bristol's Green-led council vows to open 250 temporary pitches for vehicle dwellers in the city's leafier, affluent areas, aiming for a fairer distribution of sites. Read the full story.
Manchester United seek a second straight victory under Ruben Amorim as they host struggling Bournemouth. Can they close the gap on the top four? Follow the latest Premier League action.
Anthony Gilheaney pleads guilty to manslaughter after hitting and killing Aidan Chapman in London's West End. The prosecution alleges racist and homophobic motives. Follow the ongoing Old Bailey trial for the latest.
A mother who killed her three-month-old baby after losing her temper has been sentenced to nine-and-a-half years in prison. Read the full tragic details of the case from the Old Bailey.
A man has been charged with murdering his son, who died aged 14 from complications of a severe head injury sustained as a four-month-old baby in London. Read the latest court developments.
The future of The Old Spotted Dog Inn, a Grade II-listed pub vacant since 2004, will be decided by Newham councillors. Plans include restoration and new flats.
A powerful new play at Oxford's Old Fire Station explores the legacy of Section 28 and the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. Discover this must-see theatrical reckoning.
Londoners feared an invasion after loud bangs echoed across the capital. The source was a private fireworks display on the Thames in Greenwich. Read the full story.
Sex and the City star Kim Cattrall, 69, has wed her partner, audio engineer Russell Thomas, 54, in an intimate ceremony at Chelsea Old Town Hall. Read their modern love story.
Soungoutou Magassa's 83rd-minute equaliser earned West Ham a crucial point at Old Trafford, denting Manchester United's hopes of climbing to fifth in the Premier League table.
Manchester United host West Ham at Old Trafford in a pivotal Premier League fixture. Get the confirmed lineups, team news, and how to watch the 8pm kick-off live.
Elyas Moussa has been convicted of murdering Ricardo Clarke in Willesden Green. He called police from a phone box to hand himself in. Read the full details of the case and the upcoming sentencing.
A driver left a 'trail of carnage' in London's West End, trying to punch a baby and killing a man, the Old Bailey hears. Read the shocking details of the Christmas Day attacks.
A man told the Old Bailey his friend saved his life during a drink-driver's alleged 'trail of carnage' in London's West End on Christmas Day 2024. The trial continues.