Strong earthquake kills at least 32 people in western China
A strong earthquake shook a mountainous region in western China near Nepal on Tuesday morning, killing at least 32 people. The official Xinhua News Agency said that 38 others have…
Persistent problems plaguing new committee model at Bristol City Council
Persistent problems are plaguing the new committee model at Bristol City Council according to councillors reviewing the new set up. Over the next few months a group will explore all…
Swim scheme for children with disabilities expands in Bristol
Bristol leisure centres are creating more opportunities for children with disabilities to participate in swimming lessons. Everyone Active on behalf of Bristol City Council, are working in partnership with Level…
Road running through the Downs should close for a trial weekend say advisers
A road running through the Downs in Bristol should close for a trial weekend this summer, advisers have suggested. Ladies Mile Road intersects Clifton Down, and runs from the middle…
Ofsted says quality of education “inconsistent” at nursery school in east Bristol
A school inspection from Ofsted has found the quality of education that children receive is “variable and inconsistent” in a nursery school in east Bristol. Speedwell Nursery School which caters…
Common card games may delay onset of dementia, study finds
Brain-boosting and mentally stimulating games are often touted as a simple way to keep Alzheimer’s and Dementia at bay, and card games could help in the fight against neurodegeneration. A…
Couple shares story of daughter’s death as community pushes for 24-hour urgent care
“She was the sweetest little girl. She loved being with her siblings. The most loving person, always giving hugs – spreading light and love and joy wherever she went.” That’s…
Trio of proposed safety plans contemplate role of police in Victoria schools
After removing police officers from its schools, the Greater Victoria School District has submitted a trio of proposed safety plans to the province in time for a Jan. 6 deadline…
Court proceedings for man charged in UnitedHealthcare chief’s killing delayed
The man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive outside a New York City hotel is unlikely to appear in Manhattan federal court again before mid-February after prosecutors and lawyers…
Harris hails ‘good day’ for democracy as she oversees election certification
There was no drama on Monday as Kamala Harris oversaw the ceremonial certification of her defeat to Donald Trump. The vice president kept her remarks perfunctory, and she stood with…