Public research university in Bristol, chartered in 1909, with roots back to 1595
A record summer of heat, drought and wildfires has prompted an emergency Cobra meeting and voluntary retailer suspensions of disposable-barbecue sales. Green groups have written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham urging him to call the crisis 'climate change' and stop new North Sea drilling; Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice has questioned net zero and urged adaptation and celebration of warmer weather.
The Environment Agency’s six-year check shows almost all surface waters fail chemical status while a minority meet overall ecological targets. Campaigners demand urgent action as authorities promise enforcement and reform.
A body found in the Bucegi Mountains is believed to be 18-year-old George Smyth, a University of Bristol student who went missing during a hike last November. Forensic identification will confirm identity before repatriation to the UK. Families say they are devastated and thank rescuers and authorities for their efforts.
Turkey has issued arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Afek Moskovitch, accusing them of genocide and crimes against humanity over the May interception of a flotilla heading to Gaza. The justice ministry has requested Interpol red notices as part of a case against 35 people. Israel denies the allegations and vows to continue actions against Ankara.
Police have seized nitrous oxide canisters and ecstasy at Creamfields in Daresbury, Cheshire, ahead of the August bank holiday festival. Officers say more searches will continue as organisers maintain a strict anti-drug policy.
UK health authorities report a widening salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs. Cases have surged to 474 with 1 death; clusters t5.9411, t0.24068 and t5.9765 are under investigation. Public risk remains low; guidance emphasizes thorough cooking and hygiene, especially for vulnerable groups.
Researchers at the Niels Bohr Institute have published results showing collisions of oxygen-16 and neon-20 nuclei have produced quark–gluon plasma droplets. The experiments have revealed that particle emission patterns reflect the original nuclear shapes, offering a new probe of nuclear structure and the conditions that existed microseconds after the Big Bang.
A round-up of recent developments from several outlets on university life, parenting-style support for students, and services at scale in the US, UK and beyond. New childcare seats in NYC reveal demand; a major laundromat in Berwyn blends community, literacy and welfare; student-living dynamics are shifting as families seek closer involvement and support.
Multiple sources show rising costs of university life and student support. Guardian highlights school food standards and holiday funding; Independent and Guardian analyze maintenance funding and loans amidst inflation; Business Insider reports on family impact of student-loan reforms. Readers are navigating cost pressures and policy responses.
The inquest into the discovery of a full-term baby’s remains in Bishop Auckland has concluded, with coroner Crispin Oliver ruling the death likely resulted from homicide. DNA and radiocarbon dating place the baby’s origin around 1910, and investigations have highlighted the challenges of lacking modern evidence. The case has prompted funeral arrangements funded by public bodies and community support.
Swiss glacier monitoring has found glaciers have lost about 5.5% of their volume in the first eight months of 2026 and roughly 19–20% of ice since 2021. Scientists report unprecedented thinning, internal collapse and the disappearance of small glaciers after a winter with little snow and a record-hot, dry summer.
The Green Party has faced international condemnation after a policy motion declaring Zionism as racism was passed at a Brighton conference. Four of five Green MPs opposed the motion, which endorses a single Palestinian state and calls Zionism an ideology of racism. The party’s leadership and membership are under intense scrutiny as by-elections approach, with discussions about governance and inclusivity intensifying.
A roundup of Scotland’s haunted pubs and related tales, drawing on sources from The Scotsman, BBC and The Guardian. Historic England researchers contest the veracity of “oldest pub” claims, while regional pubs report ghostly sightings and legends tied to centuries of local history.