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Bristol is a city, unitary authority area and ceremonial county in South West England, the most populous city in the region. Built around the River Avon, it is bordered by the ceremonial counties of Gloucestershire to the north and Somerset to the south. The county is in the West of England combined authority area, which includes the Greater Bristol area and nearby places such as Bath. Bristol is the second largest city in Southern England, after the capital London.

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Princess Anne visits hospital where she was treated Princess Anne returned to Southmead Hospital in Bristol where she was treated for a head injury last summer to personally thank the staff for their care. The Princess Royal spent five days in the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 08:11Published 2 weeks ago

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Footballer taking legal action against FA over brain condition says he has just years to live In Bristol, Ian Alexander is a footballing legend. Sky News - Published on January 29, 2025
Bristol out of Europe after agonising loss at Clermont Bristol are out of all European competitions after Clermont Auvergne snatched a dramatic 33-26 victory in the sixth minute of overtime. BBC Sport - Published on January 18, 2025

Genge one of 10 Bristol changes against Clermont England prop Ellis Genge is one of 10 changes for Bristol Bears in their final Investec Champions Cup Pool 2 game with Clermont Auvergne. BBC Sport - Published on January 17, 2025
Sale run riot at Ashton Gate as Bristol left scoreless Sale Sharks bring a resounding end to Bristol Bears' festivities with a thumping 38-0 victory on the road at Ashton Gate. BBC Sport - Published on December 27, 2024
Rugby Union Weekly Sara heads to Bristol to track down American rugby sensation Ilona Maher. BBC Sport - Published on December 5, 2024

'She's going to be devastating' - Bristol coach on Maher English rugby is not ready for the impact American superstar Ilona Maher is going to have on the pitch, says Bristol Bears coach Dave Ward. BBC Sport - Published on December 3, 2024
Bristol snap up Newcastle forward Rubiolo from 2025 Newcastle's Argentina second row Pedro Rubiolo is to join Premiership rivals Bristol in the summer of 2025. BBC Sport - Published on November 20, 2024
Bristol have 'everything' to win title - Reed Bristol captain Amber Reed believes the club has "everything" to go one step further and win the Women's Premiership Rugby title. BBC Sport - Published on October 1, 2024
Australia beat England and rain to win series 3-2 England's bid for a comeback series victory against Australia falls short as the tourists beat the rain in Bristol to win the deciding fifth one-day international. BBC Sport - Published on September 29, 2024

England prop Genge signs new Bristol contract England forward Ellis Genge signs a new "long-term" contract at Bristol Bears. BBC Sport - Published on September 23, 2024
Man stabbed to death on busy road in Bristol A murder investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed to death in Bristol on Friday evening. Sky News - Published on September 21, 2024
Could British and Irish league finally be ready for take-off? Leinster v Saracens? Glasgow v Harlequins? Ospreys v Bristol? A British and Irish league is under discussion once more. BBC Sport - Published on September 13, 2024	Premiership Rugby at crossroads - Bristol chief Premiership Rugby is at a "crossroads" and "cannot continue" down its current path says Bristol chief operating officer Tom Tainton. BBC Sport - Published on August 16, 2024
Human remains found in London linked to Bristol body parts discovery as police name suspect Human remains have been found in a flat in west London by officers investigating the discovery of body parts in two suitcases in Bristol. Sky News - Published on July 12, 2024	What we know about the Clifton Suspension Bridge discovery Police have released a picture of a suspect they are chasing after two suitcases with human remains were abandoned on Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol. Sky News - Published on July 11, 2024
Sciver-Brunt & Jones lead England to victory over NZ Watch the best shots as Nat Sciver-Brunt and Amy Jones star with the bat as England wrap up a 3-0 win over New Zealand in their one-day international series match in Bristol. BBC Sport - Published on July 3, 2024	Bell takes first five-wicket haul for England Watch all her wickets as Lauren Bell claims her maiden five-wicket haul for England in the third one day international against New Zealand in Bristol. BBC Sport - Published on July 3, 2024
Ashton Gate to host Rugby World Cup semi-finals Bristol's Ashton Gate will host both semi-finals at next year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on June 25, 2024	Centre Vakatawa to depart Bristol this summer France centre Virimi Vakatawa is to leave Bristol Bears this summer following the end of his contract with the club. BBC Sport - Published on June 25, 2024
Gloucester-Hartpury beat Bristol to seal back-to-back titles Watch as Gloucester-Hartpury seal back-to-back Premiership Women's Rugby titles by beating Bristol Bears 36-24 in the final in Exeter. BBC Sport - Published on June 22, 2024	Prop Woolmore signs new Bristol deal Bristol loose-head prop Jake Woolmore signs a new contract to stay with the club. BBC Sport - Published on June 14, 2024
Cardiff sign flanker Dan Thomas from Bristol Cardiff sign flanker Dan Thomas following his departure from Bristol. BBC Sport - Published on June 12, 2024