Campaigners have staged a 'die in' to mark the 75th anniversary of the dropping of an atomic bomb on Hiroshima in Japan.

Peace protesters mark the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima

Two unlikely pen pals from Bristol have been brought together during the lockdown. Eva, who is 14, and Mary who is 87, have been writing to each other for the past four months.

Lockdown penpal scheme leads to unlikely friendship

The North Somerset village of Banwell is proving particularly popular.

More people in Bristol want to move out to villages

A mother from Bristol whose son died from an accidental stab wound during an argument over a phone charger says she feels no justice has been done.

Mother's 'heartbreak' after son dies in argument over phone charger

The money will go directly to K to support him through his recovery "in whichever way he sees fit".

Massive Attack donate huge sum to hit and run victim

A fourth person has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after an NHS worker was subject to a racial hit-and-run attack when he was walking home from work. The three men have been released under investigation.

Arrests made over racially aggravated hit-and-run attack on NHS worker

More than 40 hot air balloons took part in the special flypast.

Balloons fly over Bristol as part of special Bristol Balloon Fiesta flypast

They gathered on Monks Park Avenue, where the victim was driven at on July 22..  The 21-year-old had just finished a shift at nearby Southmead Hospital and was walking to the bus stop when the incident took place at about 4.30pm.

Protesters march for NHS worker injured in racial attack

A flight was diverted to Bristol Airport after a drunk passenger's 'alarming behaviour'. 

Drunken man who caused flight to be diverted to Bristol Airport is jailed

Bar workers at The Blue Lagoon in Bristol. ITV West Country credit.

There is a growing number of job seekers in the West Country after a record slump in vacancies during lockdown

Demand for jobs increases as the number of vacancies fall

Prince was left tied to a sign at the entrance to Holly Hedge Animal Sanctuary in Bristol.

Can you help find a loving home for abandoned dog 'Prince'?

More than a third of the workforce at the site which makes parts for Hinkley Point C have tested positive for Covid-19.

More than one-third of staff at Avonmouth site diagnosed with Covid-19

The RSPCA is urging people to dispose of their rubbish responsibly after a young gull died after being found with a wooden kebab skewer through his body in Bristol.

Gull dies after being skewered on kebab stick in Bristol

Bristol Craft Beer Festival has worked with the city council to adapt plans to increase hygiene and encourage social distancing.

Bristol craft beer festival confirmed for September

The trio of paintings called Mediterranean Sea View 2017 sold for double the guide price at Sotheby's auctioneers.

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