Alex Ross | BristolWorld

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Alex grew up and started his journalism career in Bristol before moving away to work at some of the country's leading regional titles. In October, he returned to the city to launch BristolWorld. Stories on drug trafficking in Colombia and sex slavery in the Midlands led to him winning Best Daily Journalist at the Midlands Media Awards in 2018. He was also shortlisted for Best Daily Journalist at the Regional Press Awards.

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Mike Hazzard at the till with a line of sought-after Prime drinks for sale (£6 a can). See the ‘BIG Mike’ scrawled on the wooden ceiling above his head!

See inside Bristol’s smallest sweet shop - all inside a garden shed

A woman had two urns stolen with a handbag in Middlesbrough

Armed police respond to ‘suspicious’ incident in Stockwood

List of the eight schools below

The top 8 secondary schools in Bristol region based on GCSE results

Some of the jarred sweets at MA Candy - run by a family from a garden shed in Brislington

The incredible sweet shop run by a family inside a garden shed

These four people were among the first people to enjoy some food and drink inside. The lounge offers an ‘innovative all-day menu’.

First look inside new retro-inspired lounge bar in Thornbury

Flying Scotsman leaving Twyford earlier on its way to Bristol and Wales (Photo credit: @andrewbatt5)

Live updates on Flying Scotsman passing Bristol on journey to Cardiff

I-Play at Knowle’s Broadwalk Shopping Centre has announced closure (Photo credit: I-Play)

Popular soft play at Broadwalk Shopping Centre in Knowle to close

Construction has got underway for this station which will be on the Temple Meads to Filton Abbey Wood line. It will be built on Station Road, just south of the Ashley Down allotments and should be completed in 2024. The site used to be home to Ashley Hill Station, which closed in 1964. The new station is part of the MetroWest Phase 2 project which will also see new stations at North Filton and Henbury.

11 railway stations planned for Bristol - and when they could open

Police want to speak to this man over the theft of food from the Lidl store in Brislington

Lidl staff threatened with a bike chain in theft at supermarket

Ollie is a young energetic lad who still struggles to control his excitement at times. Due to his enthusiastic nature he will require ongoing training to stop him from nipping, alongside standard puppy training and socialisation. Ollie arrived to us with a cleft palate, which he has received corrective surgery for to reduce the risk of further related complications. Ollie is a very playful boy who absolutely loves his toys. He does settle down for a cuddle once he’s tired himself out, but as an adolescent dog he is still very mouthy and will need training. He loves working for food and will benefit from a home that has lots of time to work with him. Ollie is such a happy, enthusiastic boy and will melt your heart with his sweet smile!

14 cute dogs and puppies looking for a new home in and around Bristol

Sparke Evans Bridge will be the next to close for major works

Key bridge to reopen in ‘coming months’ - as next one is set to close

Luke Williams claims to have made £180k over the past 18 months by selling household items

Builder, 23, quits job and buys Mercedes after making £180k online

Matt Roberts (foreground) with Adam Alderman carrying Cameron behind

Hero dad walks up Ben Nevis with blind son on his back

The fire appears to come from Yatton Infant School (Photo credit: Mike Saffery @MikhailaSafari)

‘Devastating’ fire at infant school closes high street

Avebury has the largest stone circle in the world - and is certainly worth visiting

The iconic attraction near Bristol that is ‘better than Stonehenge’

Alex Turner will be performing with Arctic Monkeys at Ashton Gate in Bristol on May 29

Road closures and bus details for Arctic Monkeys gig at Ashton Gate

The most dangerous roads by incidents on the A4174 Bristol Ring road

The 10 most dangerous roundabouts on the A4174 Bristol ring road

Love Saves The Day 2023

16 lush pictures from a sun-drenched Love Saves The Day in Bristol

Traffic is looking rough on the M5.

Live Hour-long queues on M5 near Bristol due to Bank Holiday traffic

Inside the Hop Union Brewery where workers enjoy a pint after work on a Friday

The most hidden new pub in Bristol you’ll need a map to find

La Grotta will be serving its last meal on June 3

Legendary family-owned Italian restaurant in central Bristol to close

The 8 best railway stations in Bristol

Grosvenor Hotel

8 abandoned landmark buildings in Bristol - and what they used to be

Police and ambulance crews were stationed on West Town Lane in Brislington following the incident on Sunday night (Photo credit: Andrew Knight)

Two boys and a girl arrested over major incident in Brislington

The robbery happened at NatWest in The Straits in Fishponds

Bank robbery in Bristol - suspect flees with cash on e-scooter

The pub garden at the Cornubia which is ‘under threat’ from development plans around it

Bristol city centre’s last remaining pub garden under threat

How the 2,000 Beacon Hall will look after opening on November 30

Free weekend party announced for reopening of Bristol Beacon

Mustafa Ahmadzai, of Nemo’s Fish Bar, who went out to help the woman injured in Melvin Square

Hero fish bar owner rushes out to help woman injured in crash

A large police cordon is in place in Knowle West

Melvin Square: Huge police cordon in centre of Knowle West

The Curly Wurly is a main feature at the course in Somerdale - but it’s been ‘stolen'

Parkrun directors send hilarious letter on ‘theft’ of spiral feature

Police and ambulance crews were stationed on West Town Lane in Brislington following the incident on Sunday night (Photo credit: Andrew Knight)

Everything we know on an attack on a taxi driver during an armed brawl

Police and ambulance crews were stationed on West Town Lane in Brislington following the incident on Sunday night (Photo credit: Andrew Knight)

Live updates: Huge police response to attack on taxi driver in brawl

Work is to finally start on reopening Church Path Steps in Hotwells

The overgrown ‘unsafe’ footpath in Hotwells finally set to reopen

Brodie Taylor on his website Socker which sells grip socks

Schoolboy from Bristol launches online company aged just 13

The WESTLink driver helpfully pulled up outside the Druids Inn in Stanton Drew to pick me up

I got an Uber-style minibus to take me home from a country pub for £2

A member of Animal Rising protests at a table at the Cow & Sow in Queens Square

Animal rights activists target Bristol steak house

The riverside walk along the River Frome toward Snuff Mills

The magical riverside walk with one of Bristol’s best-loved parks

The monopoly board you’ve all been really waiting for.....

The Bristol Monopoly Pub Crawl - cheapest to swankiest boozers

The view from the Lamplighters area over the River Avon toward the M5 motorway bridge

The beautiful river bank once a weekend retreat for the wealthy

The 25-year-old is due to appear at Bristol Magistrates Court today.

Bristol City fan banned for racially abusing Huddersfield Town player

The richest people in the South West according to the Sunday Times - see below

The 5 richest people in the South West and how they made their money

Greggs sausage roll swing at the new Tasty at Greggs has broken

Oh no! Greggs’ sausage roll swing breaks just days after cafe opening

Puppy Stanley is one of 14 adorable dogs available for adoption

14 adorable dogs and puppies looking for a new home this summer

Police tape has gone up near homes in Greystoke Gardens (Photo credit: @MPowerBristol)

Updates after woman dies in ‘tragic incident’ in Westbury-on-Trym

Police tape has gone up near homes in Greystoke Gardens (Photo credit: @MPowerBristol)

Man arrested over ‘suspicious’ death of woman - police cordon off home

The Simonstone site in Brislington has been empty for more than a month

Simonstone dealership closed three years ago - what’s next for site?