An apparent 'dog meat' stall set up in Bristol city centre(Image: Facebook/submitted)Shoppers in Bristol city centre were left shocked when they walked past what appeared to be a food stall - claiming to sell 'organic dog meat' claiming to promote a butchers called Elwood's Organic Dog Meat selling "free-range" dog meat from pooches that were "local and loved" and had been "humanely slaughtered" Among the offerings on the banner were Pug bacon One passer-by was stopped in their tracks and left "disgusted" by what she saw, asking: "How is this even allowed in Bristol city centre?" The banner featured a QR code through to a website for Elwood's Organic Dog Meat - which turns out to be a vegan campaign group aiming to highlight the "ethical hypocrisy" of being appalled by eating dogs While the website initially seems to promote "sustainably raised dog meat" and dogs being "bred for food" it then encourages reducing or eliminating all animals from our diets The website's homepage reads: "Why do you feel one way about dogs and another way about pigs an animal that is actually smarter than a dog "If you're feeling discomfort or reaching for excuses as you read this Most people don't want to think about this at all most of the animals you consume are just like dogs in all the ways that matter Pigs are gentle with surprising intelligence "Chickens are intelligent and sensitive to the welfare of their peers Sheep are peaceful and can pick up emotional cues in humans "Elwood’s Organic Dog Meat isn’t real but we hope you’ll think about any anger it caused Consider what it'd mean to open your heart to the idea that so-called "food animals" are just as worthy of love and kindness – and maybe that there is no such thing as an 'animal meant for food'." After taking the time to peruse the website the shopper in Bristol conceded that the company made a clever - if not "disgusting" - point She said: "My son scanned the QR Code and saw it is an American-based company I then started researching the size of a cow's brain and their emotions/intelligence towards humans In fact, it is not the first time that Elwood's Organic Dog Meat has given shoppers pause for thought in Bristol. Last summer, the same pop-up stall appeared at the same spot in Broadmead the food stall turned out to be handing out free samples of tofu - but this didn't stop some irate shoppers from demanding to know how the so-called butchers went about humanely slaughtering a dog Join Bristol Live’s WhatsApp community for top stories and breaking news sent directly to your phone Bristol Live is now on WhatsApp and we want you to join our community exclusives and much more straight to your phone To join our community you need to already have WhatsApp. All you need to do is click this link and select ‘Join Community’. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Bristol Live team We also treat community members to special offers promotions and adverts from us and our partners click on the name at the top of your screen and choose ‘Exit group’ If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Click here to join our WhatsApp community. 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Nine people had previously been charged in connection with the incident, as PlymouthLive reports. His heartbroken family have now paid tribute to him we are struggling to come to terms with Danny’s passing Danny and his mum had so much love for each other He is well loved by his family and friends and as a family we cherish his love and memories We ask the family are please given privacy and respect during this time." added: "Our thoughts are with Danny’s family and friends at this sad time Nine people have previously been charged in connection to the incident." One of those charged with conspiring to murder Danny was his ex-partner, Paris Wilson, 34, who appeared at Plymouth Magistrates' Court on April 24. Wilson faced three charges - conspiring together with others to murder Danny Cahalane conspiring with others to kidnap Mr Cahalane and participating in a criminal activity of an organised crime group to kidnap and murder Mr Cahalane Others charged in connection with the attack against Danny Cahalane are as follows: All have been remanded in custody to next appear at Plymouth Crown Court on May 12 for a pre-trial preparation hearing. Read more about their charges here Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right (Image: coldsnowstorm via Getty Images)Families are being cautioned about a council tax regulation that could 'penalise' those grieving the loss of a family member An inheritance disputes solicitor has advised people to be aware of potential unexpected council tax charges on inherited properties especially due to the 'second home' premium some councils might impose right after a death most local authorities offer a six-month break from council tax on properties left empty following the owner's demise and conveyancing often exceeding this timeframe families may be hit with unforeseen expenses The warning follows an incident where a council in England imposed a second home charge on an estate property even though it wasn't being used as one The usual six-month grace period was bypassed because the property was technically under the son's name at the time of the owner's death leading the council to classify it as a second home head of the inheritance disputes team at Lime Solicitors criticised the council's action as "incredibly harsh." He commented: "It's deeply concerning to see councils imposing hefty council tax bills on grieving families who are already navigating the complex probate process this isn't something I have seen before especially when executors are actively trying to deal with the estate." Dealing with the aftermath of a loved one’s death can be painfully slow, especially when it involves property. It often takes upwards of a year to get probate, arrange a sale, and wrap up conveyancing, reports the Express. People need to be aware of the rules around council tax(Image: (Image: stocknshares via Getty Images))Article continues below“In most cases, it takes many months, often over a year, to obtain a grant of probate, arrange a sale and complete conveyancing. That means most families are already struggling with delays before they even get the chance to put the property on the market. If councils start piling on charges prematurely, it only adds to the emotional and financial stress,” he added. “Families dealing with estate properties should proactively communicate with their local council to explain the situation and timelines. This can help in negotiating any available exemptions or reliefs. "Additionally, if a property is expected to remain vacant for an extended period, renting it out might be a viable option to offset council tax liabilities, though this comes with its own set of responsibilities and considerations.” This guidance is all the more crucial as the UK Government steps up its fight against second homes, attempting to ease the housing crisis, says the Daily Record. From April 1, 2025, local authorities in England will have the power to double the council tax on furnished homes that aren’t a person's main residence. What started as an initiative to cut down on secondary residences in seaside locales, first introduced by Michael Gove in 2023, now extends further, affecting a bigger group of property owners. Andrew commented: "This policy was designed to free-up housing, not penalise bereaved families. The loss of a loved one is already a challenging time. "Families shouldn't be further burdened by unexpected financial pressures due to administrative oversights or rigid policies. "It's imperative councils handle such situations with the sensitivity and understanding they deserve. Probate is complex enough without councils jumping the gun on tax." Rex FeaturesPublished5 May 2025Bristol City wing-back Ross McCrorie says it is "incredible" to reach the Championship play-offs The 27-year-old scored both goals in the 2-2 draw with Preston as the Robins earned a place in the play-offs for the first time in 17 years Liam Manning's side will face Sheffield United in the semi-final who have never won promotion via the play-offs "We're not just here to take part," he told BBC Radio Bristol The boys have got a winning mentality; we want to keep that up give it our all and then anything can happen." 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Read about our approach to external linking. 113 CommentsA last-gasp victory against West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday That was when Bristol City fans believed their team could finally finish in the Championship play-offs for the first time in 17 years The players had long left the field and almost all of Ashton Gate had emptied - but the corner of the stadium known as Section 82 was still in full voice as dance anthem 'Freed From Desire' was played loudly through the stadium speakers Haydon Roberts' 96th-minute strike had given City a 2-1 win against one of their then closest rivals moving them four points clear in the top six and putting destiny in their own hands for the remaining matches of the campaign Another five points from their final five games was enough to secure sixth place It means that for the first time since 2007-08 under Gary Johnson Bristol City now have the chance to win a first promotion to the Premier League "That was the biggest game of some of the lads' careers, they wouldn't have played in such a pressurised game," boss Liam Manning said after Saturday's 2-2 draw against Preston North End. "There's so much around philosophies and identities of dominating the ball and doing this but our identity and our culture and what makes us so strong is our attitude the belief we have - the behaviours are so strong "That's what got it over the line The lads have over and over again showed how much they want it in terms of their actions Bristol City are one of only five teams in the 2024-25 Championship to have never played in the Premier League With the Robins having earned promotion to the second tier a decade ago only Preston - who were also promoted in 2015 - have spent as long an unbroken stint in the Championship without promotion The past decade has seen Bristol City consistently become a mid-table side - eighth place in 2019 was the closest they had come to the play-offs when they finished four points behind Derby Liam Manning was appointed in November 2023 and has been slowly building his team Manning's appointment as head coach in November 2023 was not universally welcomed by fans following the controversial sacking of Nigel Pearson Manning is a young coach who has worked his way up the ranks from West Ham's academy managing League Two MK Dons and was at then League One Oxford but he was unproven at Championship level and cut from a different cloth than Pearson "Let's turn the clock back: Nigel Pearson was a popular figure and Liam probably wasn't everybody's choice when he got the job," said former Bristol City midfielder and BBC Radio Bristol analyst Gary Owers "To get into this position where the crowd really have jumped on board and been very he's had to earn that and the only reason he's done that is by winning football matches and improving the position he's put the hard yards in to earn his position and clearly he's worked his way through the divisions "There was definitely a period early in his Bristol City career where he was adjusting to the level but I think he's got that all worked out." There was no bigger showing of how much supporters had taken the head coach as one of their own than following the death of Manning's baby son, Theo, in October, when the fanbase unified behind him Manning later said he initially considered quitting, external his role in the wake of his son's death before deciding he had to get back to work "I think that galvanised the whole club," Owers added "We've seen the outpouring of emotion and support that he got from the supporters and the team took that on to the pitch as well." strong home form has been the foundation of City's surge up the table They sit fourth overall for home form this campaign Burnley and Sheffield United bettering them Since Boxing Day they have lost only once at home in 13 league matches "Making Ashton Gate more of a stronghold has probably been the main reason why they've improved from a mid-table team to potentially a play-off team," Owers said is the smallest in the Championship with just 24 players used - Burnley have fielded 38 with an average age of 25 - only two players are 30 or over Manning has been moulding the team into his own over the past 18 months Luke McNally and on-loan George Earthy to become first-team regulars But the budget is limited and stringent - no players were brought in during January much to the chagrin of fans. Bristol City have the fourth-best home form of any team in the Championship in 2024-25 The club do not have a marquee striker or stand-out player such as midfielder Alex Scott who was sold to Bournemouth in 2023 for a reported £25m Anis Mehmeti (12) and Nahki Wells (10) - the latter who at 34 is the oldest player in the team - are in double figures for goals this season but beyond them the goals are shared across another 15 players Yet Wells stressed the tight-knit bond and consistency across the squad is what has proved the difference to help push them over the line We're not solely relying on one individual to get the goals or make a huge difference," Wells has said "Every week there's consistent performance but in the big moments everyone's stepping up and that's what a team really is and that's what we are as a team." Owers similarly stressed that consistency across the board has been hugely significant "You're probably right they're not going to sell anyone for £10m or 15m at the end of the season," Owers said "I'd be keen to not underestimate what they represent as a team even though they haven't got that individual that every team would like to have." Manning was reluctant to dwell too much on the play-offs until the team were over the line his answer to what it would mean to take that step with Bristol City showcased the team spirit that two days later helped get them there the decision I nearly made post what happened and it was the lads and the club that made me come back," Manning said "It's been the toughest year of my personal life But at the same point I think probably one of the most rewarding professionally we're desperate to get it over the line and want to make it happen but worst case scenario it doesn't it doesn't change what I feel of the players "I think they're a terrific group of human beings firstly Ending a 17-year wait to reach the play-offs is the first hurdle Manning and Bristol City have passed The bigger test now comes with potentially three more matches ahead and a historic promotion to the Premier League on the line To load Comments you need to enable JavaScript in your browser View comments | 113Top storiesTrailblazer Zhao set to take snooker to 'another level' in China The polling station refused to hand over a ballot paper without valid ID A man has questioned why he was unable to vote in local elections after his bus pass was not accepted as a valid form of ID Mike Frost from Bristol tried to use his West of England Combined Authority (WECA) bus pass to vote at St Martins Lane polling station A total of 12 types of travel passes from around the UK are considered valid forms of ID The Electoral Commission told the BBC polling station staff cannot allow people to vote if they carry a form of ID that has not been formally approved Mr Frost had been trying to cast his vote in the WECA mayoral election on Thursday He said the polling station "refused to let me vote I was who I said I was and that I had proved this" In total, more than 20 types of document are accepted, external, including passports, driving licences, older or Disabled Person's bus passes, as well as Oyster 60+ cards. The WECA pass carries a photo of the user and permits them to use Bristol buses for free during the month of their birthday, but does not carry a date of birth. The BBC approached the Electoral Commission, the independent body that oversees UK elections, about Mr Frost's concerns. Its response confirmed "the Elections Act 2022 specifies the types of documents that are accepted forms of ID". It added: "Under the legislation, polling station staff can not give voters a ballot paper unless they are able to show one of those forms. "The list has been passed by parliament and cannot be amended by the Commission." Tell us which stories we should cover in Bristol Labour mayor 'thrilled' to win close Reform race Lib Dems win in Gloucestershire as Tories lose seats Liberal Democrats become biggest Wiltshire party Related internet linksThe Electoral Commission Cyclist taken to hospital after being hit by car in busy East Bristol road When will it get warm in Bristol again? 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This coincides with the occupancy of 556 new homes as part of the development phases two and three, reports Somerset Live Newly-elected Mr Fox shared his opinions in a letter addressed to Councillor Mike Rigby who holds the portfolio for economic development Mr Fox said: "While I am not opposed to development in principle properly planned and backed by the local infrastructure that local residents and future home-owners will rely on this proposal falls far short of what is acceptable." As per the requirements of the Sedgemoor Local Plan any housing project proposing ten or more homes should include 30 per cent as affordable housing This translates to 225 affordable houses within the new scheme primary school and community facility on Bower Lane in Bridgwater(Image: Thrive Architects)Nonetheless a viability assessment conducted by Alder King suggests that adhering to this mandate might not be economically feasible given the land's value there's a possibility that the developer could propose fewer affordable homes or even none pursuing a profit margin that aligns with their investment Mr Fox declared such a situation "unacceptable" and said: "If developers overpay for land then they should bear responsibility for that rather than expect[ing] the taxpayer to pay for the vital services that should accompany major developments "If the scheme is truly unviable without proper community investment then it is the wrong scheme for this site." The council's bid for £7.8m for new school places in eastern Bridgwater and NHS Somerset integrated care board's plea for £418,000 to ease the strain on local GP services have hit a roadblock as the developer refuses to foot the bill Meanwhile, Mr Fox has slammed the local authority for how it's managed recent major roadworks, warning the planned developments will only add to the daily traffic snarl-up East Bridgwater residents battle via Bath Road and Westonzoyland Road. Drawing attention to the potential gridlock, he said: "Residents already face daily congestion entering east Bridgwater via Bath Road and Westonzoyland Road, and this development would only make matters worse. "There must be a serious and deliverable plan in place - fully funded by the developer - to address the cumulative impact on local roads." Artist's impression of spine road within the Bower Lane development in Bridgwater(Image: Thrive Architects)He also flagged up the necessity of factoring in the associated disruption from another nearby housing project, adding: "The plan must also consider the combined effect of this proposal alongside the nearby Folletts Farm development." Traffic woes look set to continue with the construction timeline of the key spine road linking the homes to the A39 Bath Road stretching from September 2026 to March 2029, which will see southbound cars funnelling through Strawberry Grange estate towards the fresh roundabout connecting the A372 to the looming development of 530 houses at Folletts Farm on Dunwear Lane. Bower Lane is set for a revamp to become a haven for walkers and cyclists, complete with cycle lanes along the adjacent spine road. However, local criticism flares as Mr Fox highlights the council's poor track record with infrastructure projects. "The council has already demonstrated through its recent conduct - such as scheduling works at the Dunball junction and the A39 at the same time - that it struggles to coordinate major infrastructure works. It is critical that the mistakes of the past are not repeated." Phasing plan for 750 homes, primary school and community facility on Bower Lane in Bridgwater(Image: Thrive Architects)He urged for comprehensive traffic and planning analysis, calling the current proposal "unacceptable" and a threat to locals' quality of life. Adding to the voices of concern, East Quay Medical Centre, a primary healthcare provider for Bridgwater residents, opposes the development on grounds of limited capacity. Practice manager Rachel Stark's statement paints a grim picture: "We are not able to absorb the increased patients resulting from this or any other development within our local area." She details how services are already stretched thin: "Our existing physical infrastructure and our operational funding cannot accommodate any increase in patients. "Our services are already overstretched, with waiting lists being longer than we would like, and further patients would put patients and staff at risk." Bridgwater Town Council has already cast their votes against the proposed plans, with Bridgwater Without Parish Council set to make its own formal recommendation later in May. The final verdict on the matter is anticipated to be delivered by Somerset Council's northern planning committee come autumn. Stephen is one of more than a hundred pro-Palestine volunteers in a resident-led campaign that has knocked on every door in the Easton and St Paul’s areas of Bristol “What door knocking can do is shake you from the slumber of any feelings of helplessness that you might have when you see what’s happening in Palestine,” he tells Middle East Eye A volunteer from the Bristol Apartheid-Free Zone Campaign which has signed up over 1,800 households to a pledge to not buy Israeli fresh produce It aims to create a mandate that encourages high street businesses to join the boycott.  Nearly 50 shops and businesses stocking fresh produce have joined so far and the campaign boasts a 50 percent sign-up rate among those who open the door which the campaigners say is an “unprecedented” rate for door-to-door canvassing solidarity with Palestine is the overwhelming norm so a big part of the campaign has just been trying to make that solidarity public and visible,” Stephen says The campaign strategy has been drawn from Bristol’s history of anti-apartheid resistance, being inspired by the success of the St Pauls Apartheid-Free Zone that campaign organised a local boycott of goods linked to South African apartheid that was influential in spurring nationwide boycotts by various retailers The campaign also builds on a climate of growing local animosity toward Labour Party policies in Gaza, which former MP Thangham Debbonaire has blamed for the loss of her Bristol Central seat to Green Party Leader Carla Denyer in July 2024.  But the strategy has gained momentum across the UK with similar Apartheid-Free Zone campaigns beginning in Cardiff “Most of the people involved in door knocking aren’t people who have any prior experience doing political canvassing and many wouldn’t even call themselves particularly political people,” explains Stephen.  “It never fails to amaze me how quickly people pick it up It’s really just people speaking in a sort of neighbour-to-neighbour capacity.” The campaigners are realistic about the prospects of affecting large-scale change through a local boycott alone but say the campaign is part of a broader effort aimed at changing “local norms” and making “supporting Palestine the common-sense The campaign has received support from prominent local Green Party councillor and community-leader Abdul Malik and has also won praise from Green Party leader Carla Denyer “I’m proud to support the Bristol Apartheid-Free zone,” Denyer told MEE.  “I don’t use the term apartheid lightly, but tragically it is an active reflection of the atrocities being carried out by the Israeli State.”  "The movement to boycott Israeli goods is a global tool for ordinary people to put pressure on the Israeli government withholding financial support for a state systematically denying Palestinian people their rights,” she continued.  Labour MP for the Bristol East constituency at the centre of the campaign didn’t respond to Middle East Eye requests for comment enquiring if she supports the campaign.  The campaign has slowly been gaining momentum since May 2024 following a community meeting where various campaigning strategies aimed at raising awareness on the Palestinian issue were discussed “A lot of those ideas were to do with taking action in the workplace but the nature of my job doing research doesn’t really relate to that kind of action,” says Penny “Others involved taking forms of direct action which have my full respect but didn’t feel like something I could participate in at the time.  “Starting a doorknocking campaign for a community boycott was something everyone could participate in and I think that’s part of why it’s grown so much.” The campaigners stress that their methods are aimed at supplementing other forms of protest and are not designed at detracting from other strategies the Bristol campaign should not be understood as a strategy that inhibits more radical forms of protest.  “We see what we’re doing as starting the conversations that help people in the community understand why other people think they have to take such radical action “We see it as a complementary and crucial part of generating a mass resistance to the genocide.”  Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) campaign lists a broad variety of target businesses including multinationals such as Coca-Cola and McDonalds the Bristol Apartheid Free-Zone focuses solely on Israeli fresh produce “We chose to focus on Israeli fresh produce because that was something really tangible and winnable and that can include everyone - especially for shopkeepers and restaurants who might sell a lot of products from Coca-Cola and have bigger margins on those,” Penny explains “Then after getting businesses on board with that we’re aiming to facilitate them to start stocking Palestinian alternative products too.”  Not all businesses were immediately keen to join the boycott 'A challenge at first was some businesses being cautious about being the first to stick their head above the parapet by putting posters up' volunteer,  Bristol Apartheid-Free Zone  “A challenge at first was some businesses being cautious about being the first to stick their head above the parapet by putting posters up even if they were already boycotting Israeli goods privately,” says Stephen.  going back to the community on the doorstep has been able to slowly show them there’s real support for the boycott among their customers The campaign has been helped along by Bristol’s strong culture of independent high street businesses who have been more willing to get involved A key moment for the campaign was when the prominent local supermarket chain Better Food joined the boycott “That was really a moment that showed other smaller businesses across the city that it wasn’t going to cost them customers and that it was becoming new norm really – and not just something that Muslim-owned businesses were doing,” Stephen adds The campaign has received support from the community union ACORN who offered training sessions in “deep canvassing” methods.  “Deep canvassing isn’t about coming in with an instant sell,” Penny says we approach by asking 'how do you feel about what’s happening in Gaza?' and 'what’s the main issue with for you?' and just giving people an opportunity to speak about it.” what we’ve experienced is that people want to talk but might just have no outlet to express it,” Stephen adds Stephen and Penny say that they’ve felt benefits from being involved too “It gives you that feeling of agency that it’s very easy to not feel,” Stephen says.  “I personally find myself being constantly humbled inspired and made to feel hopeful by how people you meet at the doorstep articulate what’s going on are horrified by it and have a real understanding of what’s at stake.”  Bristol went to the polls on 1 May to elect a new Mayor of the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) ended up finishing third with 20 percent of the vote just five electoral points behind Labour’s winning candidate Helen Godwin on 25 percent and Reform’s Arron Banks on 22 Copyright © 2014 - 2025. Middle East Eye Only England and Wales jurisdiction apply in all legal matters Middle East Eye          ISSN 2634-2456                      fuelled by the unwavering spirit of community and the power of English wine chair of the Avon Valley Railway Heritage Trust has been the driving force behind the railway’s Bounce Back Appeal Now 77 and a familiar face among the volunteer team at Bitton Station in Bristol He is spearheading efforts to restore both the trust's finances and its morale Mr Eynon recalled the devastating moment the fraud came to light created accounts and email addresses without our knowledge and purchased goods and services without our permission,” he explained “He was always first in in the morning and opened the post The deception was only discovered when the employee went on sick leave and other team members began handling his correspondence “It was as if a dark cloud had settled on the railway,” Mr Eynon said The emotional fallout was just as significant as the financial blow “Most of the volunteers and staff here thought of him as a friend and felt totally betrayed and let down,” he added now under investigation by Humberside Police with support from Avon and Somerset Police exposed a vulnerability that the Trust has since taken steps to eliminate with new safeguards The Bounce Back Appeal has already generated £14,000 in public donations with more expected through a series of themed fundraising events First up is the Charity English Wine Festival A former member of the South West Vineyards Association Roger has tapped into his long-standing connections in the wine world to bring together a standout selection of English wines “It will be the widest selection of English wine put before a public audience,” he said Guests at the festival can sample over 40 wines from 15 vineyards, alongside local gins, rums, ciders, and regional delicacies such as Bath Soft Cheese. “English wine is a fantastic product and needs to be more widely appreciated,” Mr Eynon said. Tickets, available via Eventbrite, include tasting notes, a glass, and complimentary canapés served by volunteers. The railway’s buffet will be open for meals and hot drinks, and a raffle will run on the night, all in aid of the Bounce Back Appeal. With 30 tickets already sold, the team is aiming for 200 attendees, which would add around £4,000 to the fundraising total. Looking ahead, more events are planned. A wine and cheese pairing evening is on the cards for summer, followed by a ‘Pop-Up Indian’ five-course dinner on Friday, September 19, and a family-friendly Railway 200 celebration weekend on September 27 and 28. Mr Eynon is confident that brighter days lie ahead. “We believe that in 12 months’ time we will be in a much better place both financially and strategically,” he said. “We are midway between Bristol and Bath, and we are an easy find and a great place to visit.” For Mr Eynon, the heart of the railway remains its people. “We have 150 great volunteers and staff. Watching our crowd, I quite believe government statistics that say volunteering adds 15 years to your life,” he said. And his message to the community is one of deep gratitude and encouragement. “We are really, really grateful and appreciative for all the donations and kind messages. If you can't be a volunteer, join us as a member and get to feel part of our ‘family’.” Tickets for Bristol City’s play-off semi-final at Ashton Gate against Sheffield United on Thursday May 8th (8pm kick-off) will go on Priority Sale online at 10am on Monday 2024/25 and 2025/26 Bristol City Season Ticket holders and City Members who have attended four or more City league or cup games at Ashton Gate during the 2024/25 season will have a priority window to purchase one ticket each until 2pm on Tuesday 2024/25 Season Ticket holders will have their usual seat reserved May 5th you will be able to purchase your reserved seat via the following link 2024/25 Season Ticket holders not wishing to purchase their usual seat during Priority Window One can alternatively purchase a ticket in all stands including a limited number in the Atyeo Stand Any remaining tickets after Priority Window One will go on sale to 2024/25 City Members at 2pm on Tuesday May 6th in Priority Window Two and then on General Sale at 10am on Wednesday Tickets in Priority Window Two will be extremely limited and it is highly unlikely that any tickets will be available on General Sale 2024/25 City Members who have attended four or more City league or cup games at Ashton Gate during the 2024/25 season • All 2024/25 Season Ticket holders will have their seat reserved until 2pm on Tuesday Keep up to date with all the latest goings on by signing up for the Bristol City Email newsletter Ashton Gate StadiumAshton RoadBristolBS3 2EJ To continue please log in with your personal details Logging in will give you access to ticketing If you have not yet set up a Bristol City FC account just click Create Account below US EditionUK EditionScottish SunIrish SunSearchMy Account Bristol Rovers have sacked Inigo Calderon less than 24 hours after the end of the season Rovers were relegated from League One following a dreadful run that saw them take just one point in their final 10 games Former Brighton star Calderon was appointed in December on a two-and-a-half year deal the club said: "Bristol Rovers can confirm that Inigo Calderon has departed his position as Men’s first team Head Coach who has been assisting in the coaching department since March "Everyone at Bristol Rovers would like to thank Inigo and Miguel for their hard work dedication and commitment and wish them both every success in their respective future careers Calderon also posted a statement on social media and said: "This is my time as Bristol Rovers manager. It has been a true honour and pleasure to have been part of this great club, obviously without the results I would have liked and that this club deserves, but still the pride and clear conscience of having tried everything possible to achieve the best. "Boxing Day at Exeter, the first home game on New Year's Day, my family celebrating from the stands, the first win at Cambridge, the unconditional support in away games, and especially the games played at the Mem are unforgettable moments that I will always remember. "I've always said that a club is made great by the fans and the people who work behind the scenes, and this club is giant. I can only reiterate my gratitude to the entire Gasheads family His final game in charge was a 4-1 defeat to Blackpool on Saturday a ninth loss in their last 10 to end the season Their relegation had already been confirmed on Tuesday with Burton's draw with Wigan It was Calderon's first job as a first-team manager having previously led Brighton's under-18s The 43-year-old replaced Matt Taylor in December with the club 19th Rovers will be joined in League Two next season by Shrewsbury Birmingham went up to the Championship with a record 111 points and Leyton Orient will fight it out in the play-offs The Championship playoff positions have been confirmed after Saturday's results meaning we now know the four teams vying to join Leeds United and Burnley in the Premier League for next season On a dramatic final day of the Championship regular season five teams went into action battling to secure the two final playoff spots with Sheffield United and Sunderland's third and fourth-place finishes in the table confirmed Bristol City's 2-2 draw against Preston North End and Coventry City's 2-0 victory over fellow playoff hopefuls Middlesbrough mean that Coventry managed by Premier League Hall of Famer Frank Lampard who have never played in the Premier League secure the sixth and final playoff spot place with 68 points The playoffs involve the four teams that finish directly below the automatic promotion places with the clubs who finish third to sixth in the Championship after 46 matches competing for that coveted final Premier League spot The two-legged playoff semi-finals pit the third-placed team against the side who finished sixth while the clubs in fourth and fifth will also meet The teams that finish third and fourth will have home advantage in the second leg The winners of those semi-finals will face each other in the playoff final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 24 May to determine who will join the top two in being promoted to the Premier League Semi-finals 8 May 20:00 Bristol City v Sheff Utd9 May 20:00 Coventry v Sunderland12 May 20:00 Sheff Utd v Bristol City13 May 20:00 Sunderland v Coventry Michael Owen and Steve Cooper discuss the top-five race and who they think will be in the competition next season Your entry has been submitted successfully Please check your email for further information 4 MAY 2025BookmarkVideo LoadingVideo UnavailableClick to playTap to playThe video will auto-play soon8CancelPlay nowEpic photos show thousands of drum and bass fans taking to the streets of Bristol this afternoon (May 4) for a 'Drum and Bass On The Bike' event that left roads blocked through the city centre The unique event returned to Bristol for the fourth year running who has been running these cycling DJ sets since the Covid-19 lockdown in 2020 The event first came to Bristol in May 2021 And there is clearly still a demand for it - as the city streets were flooding with cyclists as the music extravaganza took off from Ashton Gate stadium at 2pm, and made its way down to Bedminster. There was even a rolling road block put in place to accommodate the scores of Bristol's DnB fans. Speaking before the crowds set off, DJ Dom said: "It's amazing to be back in Bristol, we've been here four years running now and it's always one of the biggest crowds that we have. I'm delighted to come back, it feels like this event has engraved itself into the city." Explore our gallery below to see people getting into the spirit of the cycle. Drum and bass bike ride has officially started Thousands take to Bristol streets for drum and bass cycling event READ MORENew brunch at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol offers numerous optionsby WCYB (WCYB) — The Council Oak Restaurant inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol has introduced a new weekend brunch that is attracting guests from both near and far The brunch features a carving station offering steak the restaurant offers a selection of à la carte items These include Nashville fried lobster and waffles This dining option is available from 10 a.m Royalty free stock photo of Union Jack flags bunting in local street party.SeeThe 80th anniversary of VE Day marking eight decades since the end of the Second World War in Europe (May 8 The day commemorates the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany to the Allied Forces the nation will be embarking on celebrations ranging from live music concerts Remembrance services and exhibitions are also taking place telling the important stories of local communities and its people - those who fought and died during the war While the anniversary itself takes place on Thursday the weekends either side of it - including this Bank Holiday weekend - boast a lot to get stuck into Here's a list of events we know about so far.. Aerospace Bristol is hosting a step back in time to the year 1945 where visitors will be able to soak up the street party atmosphere in celebration of the 80th anniversary of VE Day The museum promises a weekend packed with 'fun Some of the activities on offer include being among the first to enter a real WWII air raid shelter in the new Filton Blitz Experience see the WWII Bolingbroke bomber restored by volunteers enjoy a cream tea out in a street party setting There will also be games and activities for children across the weekend On Monday (May 5) visitors can take part in a Lindy Hop dance class say hello to Winston Churchill as he roams the museum Find out more and book your tickets here. Kingswood Heritage Museum - Guided Tour and Cream Tea VE Day 80 Celebration On Monday (May 5) step back in time with a guided tour led by an expert curator at the museum who will take you through the fascinating WWII exhibits to be found here You'll be able to hear stories of the local community during wartime as well as wartime artefacts and displays that bring the 1940s to life After the tour, you'll be able to relax in the charming Windmill Cafe and enjoy a traditional cream tea, all included in your ticket. Find out more and book your tickets here Berkeley Castle will be hosting a weekend of events to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day From live performances from members of the D-Day Darlings Find out what's on and book your tickets here Flying the Union flag on Armed Forces Day 2017(Image: Paul Slater)May 6'Citizens of Bristol at War' at Portishead Library Portishead Library will host an author and film event on Tuesday, May 6, from 11am until noon, with Clive Burton, a social historian. While a free event, you'll still need to book a ticket here (Beacons will be lit across the city on this day - so check your local information if you can't see your beacon featured in the list below) Long Ashton Royal British Legion at Peel Park The Long Ashton Royal British Legion is hosting an event at Peel Park at 6pm on Thursday There will be performances by the Church Choir Plus there will be prizes for the best Demob Suit and Vera Lynn impersonation The village beacon will be lit at 9.30pm as part of the National Chain of Beacons Find out more here Yate Town Council are hosting a beacon lighting event to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day The event will take place at Tyler's Field and will include musical performances from the D-Day Dollies and a short service before the beacon is lit at 9.15pm and attendees are encouraged to bring picnic blankets Chipping Sodbury Town Trust will be lighting the beacon in Chipping Sodbury at 9.30pm (when beacons across the UK will also be lit to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day). According to the official VE Day events page this will take place on Wickwar Road (BS37 6GA) Residents are invited to join Siston Parish Council for an 80th anniversary of VE Day celebration From 6.30pm you'll be able to enjoy a picnic of fish and chips with live music from contemporary musician Robbie Culley beginning at 7.30pm Rosemary will host a service with music from the Songsmith Quarter You're welcome to wear costumes from the era and wave flags in celebration Esteemed OAP luncheon and community evening celebration in Cadbury Heath The Coronation Centre in Cadbury Heath is inviting all 'esteemed OAPs' to a special luncheon in honour of the 80th anniversary of VE Day The afternoon will also include camaraderie Later in the day (from 6-10pm) the Centre will open its doors to the rest of the community, with music and a 1940s fancy dress theme. Find out more here Nailsea Town Council will be holding a raising the flag event from 9am on the village green and supporting Holy Trinity Church with the lighting of the town beacon in the evening Clevedon Pier is hosting a special talk by The Lady Time Traveller about the roles of women in the Second World War, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm They’ll also have a fish and chip evening that night, and a VE Day Big Band Concert will be held at Clevedon Community Centre and the Princes Hall from 7.30pm - buy your concert tickets here Bristol Dementia Action Alliance VE Day Celebration at Ambition House (BS11 0PZ) From 1.30-3.30pm there will be an afternoon of celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day Afternoon tea will be provided and there will be plenty of musical entertainment Book your tickets here Classic street party scenes - the road blocked off with chairs and a Union Flag and bunting right across the road on Woodbridge Road(Image: PAUL GILLIS / Reach PLC)May 10Keynsham Bandstand Performance with 1940s Swing Band Keynsham Town Council will be hosting a special VE Day bandstand performance in Memorial Park from 2-4pm Thornbury Swing Band will be playing classics from the 1940s and memories of VE Day will be shared friends and a picnic to enjoy what promises to be a special afternoon of live music and remembrance This VE inspired concert will be performed by the popular WorleWind band and will feature a host of big band, wartime and patriotic tunes. It will take place at Uphill Road South, BS23 4SD) - find out more here There will be free vintage bus rides running through the day between 10.30am and 4pm taking you on a nostalgic bus ride through the village there will be a theatrical performance titled 'Rationing Woes' there will be a musical performance from the D-Day Dollies at 12.30pm The British Royal Legion will be in attendance with special VE Day lapel pins available More vintage bus rides will take place in Clifton on this day There will then be an open day at The Clifton Club one of Clifton's most historic venues you'll be able to embark on guided tours of the 200-year-old club and drinks in the elegant bar overlooking The Mall Gardens there will be a number of live performances throughout the day Mrs Peaches Golding OBE CStJ invites guests to Bristol Cathedral for a special Evensong service to be held at 3.30pm to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) Having a soft spot for a sauna, I have to say I am very happy that Bristol appears to be in the middle of a sauna boom Several have opened recently, including in a farm in South Bristol and one in inner-city Easton And one I have been keen to try for a while is the Bristol Community Sauna at St Anne's House I couldn't help but feel it is one of those places everyone in Bristol (or maybe just my friends) is raving about at the moment I had never been to the charity-run building in Brislington yet so when I had a free afternoon earlier this week it felt like the perfect time to give it a try The booking itself was very straight forward and quick and there are plenty of sessions to choose from during the day - including lower-capacity sessions and silent ones I went for your box-standard "sauna and cold plunge" session at 2pm I have to admit I was slightly late - getting into the sauna just after 2.15pm - so I was happy there was still an hour left to go The sauna is tucked away to the side of the building but finding it was easy as it is well signposted There is a large area with several cubicles to get changed in But it wasn't until I went outside that I truly felt in love with the spot Despite being right by busy St Anne's Road the Bristol Community Sauna makes you feel miles away as it is bordered by a cliff edge on one side and the main building on the other There is also plenty of greenery about and a small water feature I wasn't able to hear the cars while I was there but was rather busy when I visited; there were about nine or ten of us at some points so it was a bit of a squeeze I was the only woman there at the time - but this didn't bother me at all either I can't last very long in a sauna - and this one was going up to nearly 100C at some points - so I had to keep going in and out to cool down in the cold bath I sat down in one of the chairs in the sun - making the most of the sunny day to dry off the only thing that was missing was some proper sun loungers but I would have been equally happy to lie down on the floor to sunbathe I can see why everyone is raving about this place; I will certainly be back - hopefully very soon Roman was shot and killed while in the driver’s seat of a black Hyundai Sonata parked on the east side of Acushnet Avenue New Bedford Police and EMS responded to the area of Acushnet Avenue near Griffin Court in New Bedford after a shot spotter alert and 911 call to the area according to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office Police located Roman in the black Hyundai Sonata parked on the east side of Acushnet Avenue suffering from a gunshot wound to the head Vehicle had multiple projectile strikesThe vehicle was also found to have multiple projectile strikes Luke’s Hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later Massachusetts State Police Detectives assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney's Office New Bedford Police and Homicide Unit prosecutors are actively investigating the homicide There is a limit of one ticket per Season Ticket/Half-Season Ticket holder or Member during the relevant priority periods it will be possible to purchase multiple tickets Your seat will be reserved from 10am on Monday, May 5th until 2pm on Tuesday, May 6th. You can purchase your reserved seat via the following link All Half-Season Ticket holders are treated exactly the same as Full Season Ticket holders you will be able to purchase from 10am on Monday 2024/25 Season Ticket holder seats are reserved from 10am on Monday any unpurchased Season Ticket seats will be released and can be purchased by other supporters 2025/26 Season Ticket holders who do not currently have a 2024/25 Season Ticket will be able to purchase a ticket from 10am on Monday you will only be able to select from unreserved seats a 2024/25 Season Ticket holder/Half-Season Ticket holder can either purchase their seat or purchase any other available seat between 10am on Monday It is only possible to purchase one ticket per Season Ticket holder/Half-Season Ticket holder select the seat that you wish to purchase and press ‘edit’ once in the basket This will allow you to select a new price type It will not be possible to move your seat once it has been purchased Season Ticket holders/Half-Season Ticket holders have the option of purchasing either their usual seat or any other available seat from 10am on Monday it will be possible to purchase multiple Season Tickets seats in the same transaction as long as supporters have correctly linked accounts and each ticket is assigned to each individual supporter For instructions on how to link to your friends/family please see here We recommend you check that you are linked with you friend/family member ahead of the priority sale window 2024/25 Bristol City Members that have attended four or more Bristol City home league or cup games in the 2024/25 season will be able to purchase a ticket from 10am on Monday 2024/25 Bristol City Members that have attended less than four Bristol City Home League or Cup games will be able to purchase a ticket in Priority Window Two from 2pm on Tuesday Tickets for Priority Window Two will be extremely limited Tickets that have been purchased for all Bristol City men’s home league and cup matches in the 2024/25 season are included To view the number of games you have purchased tickets for, please click here. 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If you have not yet set up a Bristol City FC account just click Create Account below. 150 CommentsBristol Rovers and Crawley Town have been relegated from League One following Burton Albion's 1-1 draw against Wigan Athletic Ronan Darcy cancelled out Rumarn Burrell's opener for the hosts at the Pirelli Stadium but the result was enough to leave Rovers and Crawley four points behind the 20th-placed Brewers heading into the final round of matches on Saturday Rovers' fate was all-but sealed with defeat by Reading last weekend, and while Crawley have won four out of eight games since the return of manager Scott Lindsey in March - they too have ultimately fallen short Relegation ends Rovers' three-season spell in the division while Crawley are back in League Two having secured promotion via the play-offs last term to play third-tier football for only the second time All four relegation places in League One have been decided before the concluding games of the 2024-25 season with Shrewsbury Town and Cambridge United also dropping down Bristol Rovers have taken just one point from their past nine games Bristol Rovers fans were celebrating one of the most remarkable days in the club's history as they beat Scunthorpe 7-0 and Nothing has come close to those highs since Kuwaiti businessman Hussain AlSaeed took majority control in August 2023 before becoming sole owner three months later and there has been a turnover of senior figures with chief executive Tom Gorringe and director of football George Friend leaving this season Two new managers have been appointed since Joey Barton was sacked in October 2023, in Matt Taylor and Inigo Calderon, and Taylor hinted at disruption before he was sacked - when Lee Cattermole was briefly appointed to his coaching staff without his knowledge Following Saturday's defeat by Reading I felt that there were a lot of bad things that weren't because of the previous manager "But it's true that when I came to the club there were a lot of things that I didn't like results have stagnated and after 15th and 17th-place finishes over the past two seasons Rovers were nine points clear of the bottom four but a run of six consecutive defeats - now no wins in nine games - plummeted them towards danger They also have the worst away record in the division claiming just three wins and 12 points in 22 matches Captain James Wilson said last weekend the squad have not been fit enough to consistently deliver 90-minute performances and that standards on and off the pitch have not been at a suitable level not helped by the loss of forwards Promise Omochere and Chris Martin since March through a hamstring injury and knee surgery respectively They now face a likely summer overhaul before kicking off in League Two next season Scott Lindsey has averaged 1.33 points per game as Crawley manager this season - which In the same month the Red Devils secured promotion via a stylish League Two play-off run A month later he was back, saying his passion to bring about further progress had prompted the U-turn - but the only movement since has been in the wrong direction the man who masterminded Crawley's promotion dropped a division to join MK Dons as their new head coach in September after 87 games and 20 memorable months at the helm Although the club were already struggling in 18th place with seven points from seven games Johnson insisted he did not want to lose Lindsey Former Newcastle goalkeeper and Gateshead manager Rob Elliot came in on a two-and-a-half-year deal Elliot only won six of his 33 matches in charge of the Reds and left with Crawley 12 points adrift of safety in League One Lindsey was reinstated for a second stint in charge Back-to-back victories over Bristol Rovers and Rotherham United in his first two games sparked belief that survival was possible And though the Reds claimed four wins in eight matches it was not enough to keep the Sussex club from dropping to League Two after one season in the third tier View comments | 150Top storiesTrailblazer Zhao set to take snooker to 'another level' in China Daisy CrawfordA breastfeeding mum has hit out at easyJet after what she described as a "humiliating" ordeal when she was told she would be charged extra for bringing breast milk and pumping equipment onboard her flight Daisy Crawford said the easyJet staff at Bristol Airport were "stony faced" and showed "no understanding" of how upsetting the security process was Ms Crawford flew from Bristol to Belfast after visiting friends and family in Devon Despite making it through security at the airport with no issues at the gate she was told that as she was carrying pumped breast milk She claimed the staff "made no attempt" to understand her situation, saying she may have had a premature baby, meaning the pumped breast milk would be critical for its health. told Bristol Live staff at the gate told her she had "no choice" to pay unless she could fit all the breastmilk and pump into her one cabin bag Sign up to receive daily news updates and breaking news alerts straight to your inbox for free here attempted to find the information she had read online about flying with breastmilk but didn’t have any signal and said she was told by staff "we’ve given you time." Ms Crawford added: "The staff were very stony faced and said we’re just doing our job and we’re people too We’re not trying to upset you." The mum-of-three replied: "Well this is very upsetting for me At this point the mum-of-three said she had had enough and started unpacking the clothes she had in her bag in order to fit the milk and pump in "I felt adamant that I wasn't going to pay,” she said Daisy is a stay at home mum with her 6-year-old 4-year-old and 15-month-old baby (Image: provided)"The shuttle bus was full of everybody waiting so they were saying you're going to miss your flight They then threatened to fly without me,” she added jacket and coat and put my flip flops in my pockets so that I could fit the cool bag in my bag "I did loads of research beforehand and it says everywhere that you are free to travel with as much milk as you need and it wasn’t a problem on the way out “Why should I have to use space in an already small baggage allowance to carry equipment that is essential to me as a breastfeeding mother and I don’t think someone with other medical equipment would be expected to fit it in their hand luggage or be charged extra and that travelling potentially costs more for me because I’m breastfeeding." The government website states that: "You can carry breast milk in hand luggage even if you’re not travelling with a baby." It also says you can travel with unlimited amounts of breast milk provided that "individual containers of breast milk must hold no more than 2,000ml. Each container will need to be screened at the security point. Airport staff might need to open the containers to screen the liquids. An easyJet spokesperson said: "We are very sorry for Ms Crawford’s experience while boarding her flight as this is not the level of service we expect. “We advise customers to carry baby milk in their cabin baggage and do allow customers an additional free of charge bag for a breast pump and milk. We ask them to let us know in advance of travel so there are no issues at the gate." Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inbox and more info about our products and services © 2025 CNBC LLC. All Rights Reserved. A Division of NBCUniversal Data also provided by Guarantee your place to watch Bristol City in the play-off semi-final against Sheffield United at Ashton Gate on Thursday May 8th  (8pm kick-off) with our exclusive hospitality packages Available now – a day before general admission tickets become available – these premium experiences offer the perfect combination of first-class dining and premium halfway line padded seats to keep you right in the heart of the action our hospitality offerings provide the perfect backdrop for the home play-off semi-final and access to premium padded seating.Price: From £295+VAT per person with a sumptuous street-style food offering before taking your luxury padded seat.Price: From £165+VAT per person Ashton Gate has teamed up with Cow & Sow to bring a two-course gourmet steak dining to the heart of the stadium Enjoy expertly-crafted dishes in the lively setting of the Heineken Lounge with your own private bar.Price: From £150+VAT per person Secure your place in the heart of the action and make play-off matchday truly unforgettable DJ Dom Whiting has hosted the Bristol Drum & Bass Bike Ride for the last four years it has brought thousands of music lovers of all ages out into the city centre Follow BBC Bristol on Facebook, X and Instagram. 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Route taken by man who dumped bodies on Bristol bridgeThe remains of two adult males were found in suitcases left on the Clifton Suspension Bridge on Wednesday, police say. 167 CommentsBristol Rovers have sacked head coach Inigo Calderon following the team's relegation from League One Burton's draw with Wigan on Tuesday confirmed Rovers' return to League Two following three seasons in the third tier His final game in charge was a 4-1 defeat by Blackpool on Saturday a ninth loss in 10 matches to end the campaign First-team coach Miguel Llera has also left The Memorial Stadium Calderon was appointed on Boxing Day but Rovers only won six of his 26 games in charge and they finished 22nd in the table The former Brighton & Hove Albion defender was appointed on a two-and-a-half-year deal with the club 19th in the table and three points above the drop zone The Bristol Rovers job was Calderon's first in a first-team managerial role with the 43-year-old previously being manager of Brighton's under-18s team back-to-back wins against Huddersfield and Bolton saw Rovers move nine points clear of the relegation zone but a torrid run of eight defeats in nine games followed to drop them into the bottom four Calderon wants Rovers stay despite relegation Bristol Rovers and Crawley relegated from League One who was sacked in early December after a year in the job the issues that Taylor's team struggled with at the start of the campaign persisted under Calderon Rovers' tally of 44 goals scored is the fourth-lowest in the division - with 25 scored during Calderon's tenure - and the manager's plight was not helped by the loss of strikers Chris Martin and Promise Omochere to season-ending injuries in early March The club also sit bottom of the table for away results Under Calderon there was only one away win in 12 league matches Calderon had consistently been honest in his assessment of the side and last month said the team were playing like "a League Two side". We knew it was my first chance in senior management and the fact I am not getting success has been frustrating for me," Calderon said following their defeat by Reading "But at the same time I sleep well in terms of I think I am trying to do everything possible - you cannot imagine the hours I try to put in to make this team stay in this division It still hasn't been enough so maybe I have to do better Inigo Calderon's short tenure as Rovers' head coach has been a difficult one for him He was so excited to get the chance of his first senior job in football management he spent Christmas away from his family in Spain to prepare And while there were definitely some games where he - and the team - showed some real promise (back-to-back wins over Huddersfield and Bolton in a run of five home wins in seven games) their awful finish to the season sealed his fate He certainly made mistakes during that time with some of his substitutions leaving fans scratching their heads But potentially the biggest issues he's faced weren't of his making Rovers' owner, Hussain AlSaeed, told us this season's playing budget is the largest in the club's history and while plenty of the players recruited in the summer are undoubtedly talented the blend of a lot of youngsters and a handful of very senior players wasn't right with all his senior strikers having had significant injury issues they didn't sign an experienced player as cover And with just five goals scored in their past 10 games that decision probably cost Calderon his job and Rovers their place in League One Rovers have confirmed that nine players will be leaving the club when their contracts expire this summer scored 13 goals in 113 appearances in two-and-a-half seasons with the Pirates Romaine Sawyers and Jerry Lawrence are all departing forward Jevani Brown and goalkeeper Matt Hall are also being released will continue his rehabilitation from a knee injury with the club A one-year contract extension has been trigged in centre-back James Wilson's deal View comments | 167Top storiesTrailblazer Zhao set to take snooker to 'another level' in China Tickets for Bristol City’s away play-off semi-final against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Monday, May 12th (8pm kick-off) will go on Priority Sale online on Wednesday, May 7th (12pm). The club has received the maximum allocation of 2,007 tickets. The following priority windows will apply: Wednesday, May 7th 12pm to 2pm (online): Season Ticket holders who have purchased tickets for 6 or more Sky Bet Championship away fixtures during the 2024/25 season. Wednesday, May 7th 2pm to 4pm (online): Season Ticket holders who have purchased tickets for 4 or more Sky Bet Championship away fixtures during the 2024/25 season. Wednesday, May 7th, 4pm (online): Season Ticket holders who have purchased tickets for 2 or more Sky Bet Championship away fixtures during the 2024/25 season. Thursday, May 8th, 10am-12pm (online): Season Ticket holders. Thursday, May 8th, 12pm-2pm (online): City Members. Thursday, May 8th, 2pm (online and phones): General Sale. No tickets will be posted and will need to be collected from Ashton Gate at times to be announced on Bristol City website and social channels. Coaches will leave the Winterstoke Road car park at 1.45pm. Supporters will be unable to park on site due an event at the stadium. An annual festival celebrating walking and its health benefits has returned. Bristol Walk Fest is holding more than 400 walks throughout the month of May, run by more than 70 organisations. Many of the walks are free, and most are themed – with topics including everything from the Blitz to the Bristol Bus Boycott, fossils along the river Frome and Victorian medicine. Karen Lloyd, the festival's director, said: "With a choice of free walks every single day of the month, you're bound to find something to pique your interest." There are also options for those with specific accessibility needs. Among the history-themed walks are routes titled 'Blackbeard to Banksy' and '1831 Bristol Riots: A City in Flames'. Those more interested in nature than history can join groups exploring Steart Marshes nature reserve, and the Failand bluebell trail. The festival also includes walking versions of rugby, football, cricket and tennis, and Nordic walking, which involves the use of poles to move the upper body. Image source, Avon Gorge & Downs WildlifeImage caption, Several nature-themed walks are included in the programme The festival began with a panel discussion on the benefits of walking for wellbeing and mental health. Those who took part included Bristol Rovers player Taylor Moore, Claire Allen, who helped raise £25,000 for homelessness charities by walking 5,000 miles around Britain and Orla Hennessy, founder of Girls Who Walk Bristol. 'We're walking 130 miles to a football match' Group a 'shining example' of the power of walking Mental health group celebrates power of walking Related internet linksBristol Walk Fest To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Extended Highlights brought to you by DNRG as highlights brought to you by DNRG as City drew 2-2 with Preston North End City’s goalscorer Ross McCrorie spoke after the 2-2 draw with Preston which secured a SkyBet Championship play-off spot He said: “These are moments which will live with me for the rest of my career When we were waiting for the result to come through You can see the rewards in the way we play and the mentality we have “We have got to the play-offs and we are not here just to take part we are going to give it everything.” Post-match analysis from the Robins TV studio, taking a detailed look at Bristol City’s 2-2 draw with Preston North End. A selection of the best fan images from City’s 2-2 draw over Preston North End at Ashton Gate – a result that secured a top six position for Liam Manning’s side. READ MOREBristol's Chef T and other contestants on 'Yes Chef!' host culinary experience by Kristen Quon (WCYB) — Hard Rock Casino hosted an exclusive culinary night featuring Bristol's own Chef "T" and other contestants from the NBC show "Yes Chef!" at the Council Oaks Steakhouse owner of Union 41 and a contestant on the show offering guests a chance to savor signature dishes from the show's premiere as part of a seven-course meal Chef T said she was excited to be reunited with some of the other contestants on the show "You know just to leave my own kitchen come to this awesome place and you know we all left our own properties and execute it in a kitchen that we've never walked into before," said Chef T "But the common goal is always the guests The event provided a unique opportunity for attendees to meet the chefs behind the creations "Yes Chef" airs every Monday at 10 p.m Head Coach Liam Manning spoke after securing a spot in the SkyBet Championship play-offs He said: “It has been a tough year but so rewarding I couldn’t be more proud of the group and what we have done We made it difficult but I am delighted for the lads “We went through every emotion but we scored some top goals to get back into it The moment at the end will live with me forever the bit with my son at the end – that will stay with me it was pure elation and I am just so proud and delighted We put our families through so much and so to have those moments at the end VA (WCYB) — Bristol Ballet transformed 429 Bentley Lane into a vibrant rendition of Churchill Downs for its Pas de Derby fundraiser inviting guests to wear their finest hats and bow ties for an evening of flair food and a live viewing of the Kentucky Derby all in support of the local ballet company added extra charm to the night with Derby-themed decorations The event aimed to raise funds for scholarships and upcoming performances including a production of "Alice in Wonderland" scheduled for Saturday May 10th "We have about 50 guests coming and we have several raffles so we hope to really gain a lot of fun today...we all just kind of put our heads together and thought this is a great way to celebrate the derby and also celebrate Bristol ballet," said Amanda Hairston For those interested in supporting Bristol Ballet, more information can be found on their website here. Zak Vyner has had loan spells at Accrington Rotherham and Aberdeen while at Bristol City Bristol City centre-back Zak Vyner says his side "can't ignore" their position in the table heading into Saturday's final game of the regular season The Robins are fifth in the Championship and will guarantee themselves a play-off spot should they beat relegation-threatened Preston North End at Ashton Gate "I think everybody knows what the aim is now," Vyner told BBC Radio Bristol We're not sitting here going 'who knows?' We obviously know what the aim is but we just have to make sure we've got the right mindset and the right focus on the day." Play-off football against either Sheffield United (who will finish third) or Sunderland (fourth) would be the first time in 17 years City have finished in the top six They beat Crystal Palace 4-2 on aggregate in the semi-finals in 2008 but came up short in the Wembley final Championship: Who needs what on the final day Create 'party atmosphere' at Ashton Gate - Manning Promoted Leeds celebrate by thumping Bristol City Bath-born Vyner was in the Robins' academy at the time and attended the 2008 final as a boyhood fan Now 27 and a mainstay in the City team this season he could find himself back at Wembley 17 years on playing on this stage'," he recalled I was a fan so I was just taking it in as much as possible "We've obviously had a lot of football this year so the mindset's been 'roll on to the next and just keep it rolling' so I haven't had too many moments to sit there and reflect on it "You have to be aware of the occasion and aware of the opportunity and it would be amazing to get it secured." Liam Manning's side could have confirmed a play-off spot on Monday but were thumped 4-0 by champions Leeds United at Elland Road But Vyner believes there is still something to be taken away from the drubbing "That's the level that we want to be getting to," added Vyner "We've done that to teams this year as well "We didn't put our best foot forward and we've got to make sure that we take the clean tactical aspects that they had and they implemented on the game We take that into firstly Saturday and hopefully beyond." TENN (WCYB) — The roar of engines and the thrill of competition filled the air as police officers from across the nation gathered at the Bristol Motor Speedway for the 12th Annual Motorcycle Rodeo the event is part of the Music City Police Motorcycle Skills and Training Competition where officers compete for the coveted title of "Mr riders from as far as Florida and Ohio practiced intricate maneuvers all designed to enhance the skills they rely on while on duty with the competition's top honors set to be awarded this weekend Crowds of family and friends filled the parking lot cheering on their loved ones as they showcased their riding prowess simply being part of the event was a reward in itself Trooper John Tunnell explained the significance of the competition and said "...different states come in to ride these courses for training purposes and also compete for placing it’s really to hone our skills for our daily duties." "This is actually our mine and my husband second time being at the event to be honest I really didn’t know that all of that about it before my son got into it and then got into the motor and then once he’s got into it then we came and learn more about the program and see the importance of being here." Bristol Rovers signed off from League One with a performance that summed up their season perfectly taking the lead before falling to a 4-1 defeat away at Blackpool on the final day The opening stages of the game fit up to its bill of 'dead rubber' with Blackpool unable to secure a play-off spot while Rovers were already relegated an error from goalkeeper Harry Tyrer allowed Gatlin O'Donkor to slide the ball into the back of the net to hand the visitors a rare away lead Inigo Calderon's side controlled the majority of the proceedings but couldn't quite find the final bit of quality to create a goalscoring opportunity They then shot themselves in the foot as a short clearance from Jed Ward was recycled by Albie Morgan playing in Niall Ennis who forced a decent save but the parry fell into the path of Tom Bloxham for a tap in to equalise Blackpool then put themselves into the lead 10 minutes into the second half as Rovers failed to clear a loose ball with Morgan eventually bundling home The Gas regained control of the proceedings as Romaine Sawyers and Ollie Dewsbury both struck efforts before substitute Michael Reindorf forced a good save from Tyrer just moments after coming on Rovers were then caught cold on the break with Niall Ennis adding a third goal to put the result beyond doubt before substitute Ryan Finnigan scored the sloppiest of the four from the visitors' perspective Here's how we rated the players as the Pirates ended the season with a whimper ahead of their return to League Two.. Won't be pleased with his involvement in Blackpool's opener It's never a good day when you've conceded four goals An excellent first half display but struggled to maintain that level in the second period as Bristol Rovers capitulated Looked excellent on the ball in the first half and got in behind a couple of times too Also played better in the first half than the second but made some big blocks Got caught out twice in the first half with a teammate having to cover for him Never looked comfortable and may be suffering from a lack of confidence after losing his place coincided with a couple of under par displays He will have learned a great deal from this loan spell Had a shaky start but grew into the game and kept his left hand side largely quiet and solid Certainly a contender for Rovers' man of the match on a poor day overall after an excellent first half display protected his backline with confidence and tried to get the players ahead of him moving where he could A mixed bag of performances during his loan spell but Another whose assumed lack of confidence was quite evident Picked up the ball in good spaces and carried it on occasion but didn't hurt Blackpool enough with the final ball A summer where he can recharge and reset will be vital because the attacking midfielder showed in League Two last season that he can be a real asset at that level Ends his Bristol Rovers loan spell with four goals in 32 appearances closed down the space and won the ball back a few times A real poacher's goal to hand his side the lead what a moment for the teenager and his family as the 17-year-old academy graduate made his first start for Bristol Rovers It was also a decent performance from the youngster who looked tidy on the ball The biggest compliment I can offer the young striker is that he did not look out of place in a men's League One match Join Bristol Rovers Live's Whatsapp community for all the biggest Bristol Rovers stories sent straight to your phone Bristol Rovers Live is now on WhatsApp and we want you to join our community To join our community you need to already have WhatsApp. All you need to do is click this link and select ‘Join Community’. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Bristol Live team If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Click here to join our WhatsApp community. A few decent moments but part of a side that capitulated Looked more intent on scoring a goal than keeping them out at the other end I'm sure there will be fans tonight wondering where he has been all this time Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Runners are raising concerns over signs in downtown Bristol that they say could pose a danger. (WCYB photo) BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — Runners are raising concerns over signs in downtown Bristol that they say could pose a danger. The signs in Bristol, Virginia, which state "skateboards, roller skates, bicycles, others on wheels or runners are prohibited on sidewalks," have left many runners confused and upset. After the group "We Run Events" posted a picture of one of the signs, city leaders reached out to clarify that the ordinance refers to items like sleds with actual runner blades. "It could be very dangerous cause a runner would think, and I would, I'd think I can't well I can't run on the sidewalk," runner Hank Brown said. "I'll go run in the road and get hit by a car so I don't think the city of Bristol meant it that way so hopefully they'll change the sign." "I understand the concerns," City Manager Randy Eads said. "The intent of the sign was not to prevent runners from running on the sidewalk. You know, if one reads the entire ordinance, it was simply for the safety of people who are using the sidewalk to have ingress and egress to stores downtown. Runners are more than welcome to run on our sidewalks anytime that they want to. We are going to change those signs." Eads said the city will change the signs as quickly as possible, but did not know when exactly that would be completed. Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. Don’t miss our weekly town hall. Bristol Roots Project offers grants to support artists in the regionby WCYB More information: Click here Bristol Rovers have confirmed that head coach Iñigo Calderón has left the football club following the conclusion of the 2024/25 season The Gas signed off from League One with a performance that summed up what has been a grim campaign away at Blackpool on Saturday losing 4-1 having taken the lead in the first half Calderon was appointed as Matt Taylor's replacement on Boxing Day joining from Brighton and Hove Albion where he had been manager of the Seagulls' Under-18s and offered promising early signs in his first senior management role Performances improved and the Spanaird steadily started to guide Rovers away from the relegation zone they were nine points clear after six wins and two draws from his opening 15 matches in charge the Gas picked up just one point from their final 10 matches which saw them plummet down the table and into the bottom four with their relegation eventually sealed on Tuesday Bristol Live understands that the recruitment process to find the 43-year-old's replacement is very much already underway as the club seek an instant return to the third tier next term It also means that Calderon is the third permanent manager to leave Rovers in the past 18 months The Gas have also confirmed that coach Miguel Llera "Bristol Rovers can confirm that Iñigo Calderón has departed his position as men’s first team head coach," the club said in an official statement "Everyone at Bristol Rovers would like to thank Iñigo and Miguel for their hard work "A thorough process to recruit a replacement is underway and the club will be making no further comment at this time." Crews were dispatched to the 300 block of Norfolk Avenue in Bristol (WCYB) — Fire departments from both Bristol responded to a house fire on Thursday afternoon Three cats were found dead inside the home The cause of the fire remains under investigation Officials added that it took over two hours to extinguish the flames 4 MAY 2025BookmarkBristol Rovers travel to Blackpool for their final game of the 2024/25 season (Image: Getty Images)Bristol Rovers were relegated with whimper as they ended their League One campaign with a 4-1 defeat away at Blackpool ahead of dropping into League Two Gatlin O'Donkor gave Rovers the lead after a bright start The Gas looked comfortable until a cheap giveaway from Jed Ward led to Tom Bloxham equalising before the break Albie Morgan then gave the hosts the lead early in the second half before Michael Reindorf came close to equalising moments after coming on as a substitute late goals from Niall Ennis and Ryan Finnigan saw the Gas capitulate as Rovers said farewell to the third tier A fitting game for how the season has gone for the Gas Substitute Ryan Finnigan nudges the ball over the line Crawley Town are winning 2-0 at Shrewsbury Town At least they've gone down while showing some fight Just as Bristol Rovers were looking likely to force an equaliser but Reindorf rises highest to the resulting corner Michael Reindorf curls an effort towards the bottom corner but it's well saved What an introduction that would've been Romaine Sawyers lines up an effort that is blocked by a huge slide by a Blackpool defender The ball is then recycled with Ollie Dewsbury forcing a save from Harry Tyrer Gatlin O'Donkor and Clinton Mola have been replaced by Romaine Sawyers and Lino Sousa The latter returns from injury for one last appearance in a Rovers shirt Rovers can't deal with a ball into the box and Albie Morgan hands Blackpool the lead A result here would be a nice way to end such a dim season Such a soft goal to concede from their perspective when it was going so smoothly Blackpool on top now as Taylor Moore has to clear at the back-post for a corner The crowd were deathly quiet but are more up for it now The goalkeeper plays a pass straight to Albie Morgan Niall Ennis cuts inside and forces a good save from Ward but he parries straight into the path of Tom Bloxham who has a tap in The defender looks like he'll be able to continue Just has to wait before being allowed back on Players are taking water on but the defender looks to be in some pain here Rob Apter drills a decent effort but Ward shifts to catch well ending with Wilson of all people getting into space and seeing a cross blocked behind Looked like Swinkels there who made the clearance drives and opts to shoot from outside the area He made good contact but it was always rising Good stop down to his left to deny Bloxham straight after the restart Blackpool goalkeeper Harry Tyrer takes a heavy touch and Gatlin O'Donkor slides the ball into the net Taylor Moore puts in a cross from deep towards the back post which Hutchinson meets but he can't direct the ball on target The ex-Rovers loanee got a head on the ball but his effort was nowhere near the target That cross could have gone anywhere...until it was headed out Rob Apter tried to pick out Niall Ennis who would've had a tap in but it was good goalkeeping from Ward Sil Swinkels gets down by Tom Bloxham but the striker's touch is too heavy with Connor Taylor getting back to make sure the ball goes out for a goal kick Taylor Moore intercepts a loose touch from Hayden Coulson and charges up the pitch He tries to play in Ollie Dewsbury but the teenager is knocked off the ball but wins a corner Isaac Hutchinson takes aim from range but shoots over the bar.