Charities report a 76% surge in demand for support as economic hardship pushes more women into sex work, fuelling a fierce national debate on decriminalisation vs. the 'Nordic Model'. Read the full analysis.
A terrifying photo reveals a near miss at London Bridge where a train came within 60 metres of two track workers. Read the RAIB investigation findings.
Professor Andy Whitelaw, whose groundbreaking 'therapeutic cooling' and brain clot treatments saved countless premature babies, has died. Read about his life and legacy.
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.
Maddy, 24, and Luke, 26, discuss the pressures of being newlyweds, differing sex drives, and how marriage brought them new sexual freedom. Read their candid story.
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 woman's intimate podcast chat with her 80-year-old grandmother about Ann Summers, bananas and orgasms became a life lesson on love, connection and breaking taboos. Discover why she says we should all talk more openly.
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.
Sex expert Ness Cooper recommends the 'exhibitionist' pose for Boxing Day intimacy. Discover this low-energy position and other tips for festive season sex when you're feeling full and fatigued.
Is there a perfect time of day for sex? Experts reveal how hormones, age, and lifestyle shape our sexual peaks, from morning passion in your 20s to intentional intimacy later in life.
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.
Sex experts reveal the 9 key behaviours that prove you're skilled in the bedroom, based on a UK survey where 32% of Brits doubt their performance. Discover the signs and how to improve.
Discover the practical reason Royal Mail postal workers wear shorts all year, even in freezing weather. It's not about toughness, but temperature regulation during their demanding rounds.
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.
A journalist's visit to a Soho sexual health clinic reveals the rigorous, routine testing in the adult industry, challenging the 'dirty' stereotype and highlighting a model for public health.
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.
Discover how a 'turn into a pumpkin' cut-off time can transform scheduled intimacy from a chore into an exciting, anticipated event for busy couples. Get expert advice and practical tips.
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.
A UK staffing agency failed to pay temporary workers their full holiday pay, withholding millions. Discover the legal breach and its impact on workers' rights.
A coroner's report reveals mortuary staff faced 'significant chemical hazard' from formalin on repatriated Air India crash victims. Read the full investigation.