Claire Hayhurst
Crime
Youth sentenced for knife attack on stranger hours before double murder
The teenager, who is now aged 16, cannot be named for legal reasons.
15 Apr 2025
Crime
Man who murdered convicted sex offender jailed for minimum of 20 years
Anthony Gardiner went to John Coxon’s home and subjected him to a violent assault, the court heard.
17 Jan 2025
UK
Man charged after girl, eight, and horse hurt in alleged hit-and-run
Christopher Rogers will appear in court next month.
14 Jan 2025
UK
Giant sculpture inspired by the sun to go on display at National Trust properties
Luke Jerram’s latest work, entitled Helios, includes the sound of the sun captured by Nasa.
10 Jan 2025
UK
Footage released of shop robbery as police appeal for witnesses
Gwent Police officers are working to identify the two people involved in the incident in Newport.
7 Jan 2025
Crime
Three people appear in court charged with assisting Knowle West murderers
The defendants will next appear before Bristol Crown Court in February.
7 Jan 2025
Crime
Mother appears in court charged with murdering six-year-old boy
Alexander Zurawski was described as ‘loved and popular’ by his primary school.
3 Jan 2025
UK
Second World War veterans urged to register for VE Day and VJ Day events
The anniversaries are in May and August this year.
3 Jan 2025
Health
Smartwatch technology could help people quit smoking, study finds
The research, by the University of Bristol, was completed by 18 participants.
1 Jan 2025
UK
Man charged with causing death of two women by dangerous driving
Wiltshire Police said the man will appear before a court at a later date.
17 Dec 2024
UK
Therapy pony dressed as reindeer brings festive joy to children in hospital
Dinky Ponies, which provides equine-assisted therapy, went to Great Western Hospital in Swindon.
11 Dec 2024
UK
Two thirds of charities concerned over winter volunteer availability – survey
The poll found half of charities are turning people away who ask for help, due to a lack of resources.
9 Dec 2024
Crime6 Dec 2024
Musician Slowthai tells rape trial allegations are 'not true'
The Grammy-nominated musician, whose real name is Tyron Frampton, is accused of raping the woman at a house party following a performance in Oxford.
Crime
Woman appears in court charged with manslaughter of four paddleboarders
Nerys Bethan Lloyd was the owner of the Salty Dog Co Ltd, which operated the paddleboard tour.
3 Dec 2024
Crime
Gleision mine disaster inquest will have laser-like focus, coroner says
Four men died in the tragedy, which took place on September 15 2011.
29 Nov 2024
Politics
Carol Vorderman achieves family double with university honour
The 63-year-old was recognised for her services to broadcasting and Stem education.
27 Nov 2024
Crime
Mother pays tribute to ‘very special’ daughter who died after fleeing police
Tamzin Ellen Hall was struck by a car on the M5 on November 11.
26 Nov 2024
Crime
Teenager who died after fleeing police vehicle was under arrest, inquest told
Tamzin Hall, 17, from Somerset, died on the M5 on November 11.
26 Nov 2024
Politics
Welsh Government announces changes to controversial farming payment scheme
Farmers will no longer be asked to have a minimum of 10% tree cover on their land.
25 Nov 2024
Crime
Driver admits causing serious injury to boy, four, by dangerous driving
Avon and Somerset Police said the defendant appeared before Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.
19 Nov 2024
Crime
Families describe living their own life sentence after murder of Max and Mason
Antony Snook was handed two life sentences and jailed for a minimum of 38 years at Bristol Crown Court on Tuesday.
19 Nov 2024