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The Women's Rugby World Cup Trophy visited Bristol's Lockleaze Sports Centre, inspiring local women and girls through free rugby sessions and community celebration. The event showcased how rugby is becoming more accessible for everyone.
After three years of trying, 22-year-old Ty Gibbs finally captured his first NASCAR Cup Series victory at Bristol Motor Speedway. The young driver held off two former champions in a thrilling overtime finish to achieve the milestone win.
Young NASCAR driver Ty Gibbs crossed the finish line first at Bristol Motor Speedway, claiming his first career Cup Series victory. The win marks a major milestone for the 21-year-old racer who's been working toward this moment since joining the top series.
A Bristol startup is turning urine from music festivals into odorless fertilizer that will grow a new forest in Wales. The first tree was planted in February, marking the UK's first woodland grown with nutrients recovered from human waste.
A Bristol startup turned pee from 700 festival fans into fertilizer that will grow thousands of native trees in a Welsh national park. What gets flushed down the toilet could be saving Britain's forests instead.
Bristol Motor Speedway and First Horizon Bank are hiding free NASCAR race tickets in navy blue envelopes throughout the Tri-Cities region. The surprise giveaway celebrates 35 years of racing and spreads joy ahead of the Food City 500 weekend.
A Bristol balloon pilot is just four countries away from breaking the world record for launching balloons in the most countries. Allie Dunnington wants to beat her late husband's record of 127 countries by flying with the Pope in Vatican City.
A Bristol photographer battled time and traffic to capture a stunning shot of six planets aligning in the night sky. The rare celestial event returns this Saturday for anyone hoping to catch the cosmic show.
Four matches at Bristol's Ashton Gate Stadium brought £47.7 million into the local economy, the highest total of any host city outside London. Over 92,000 fans from around the world filled hotels, restaurants, and shops while celebrating women's rugby.
One of Bristol's historic Concorde hangars is being transformed into a world-class 20,000-seat entertainment venue opening in 2028. The Aviva Arena will create 2,500 jobs and pump over £1 billion into the local economy while supporting emerging artists.
When Dr. Jiayang Li noticed his 89-year-old mentor losing his balance, he invented a shoe with 253 tiny sensors that could help millions of older adults stay safe and independent. The prototype runs for three months on a single charge and displays real-time walking data on any mobile device.
Students across six Connecticut towns can now apply for a $2,000 scholarship to pursue careers that help the planet. The Bristol Garden Club is investing in the next generation of environmental stewards.
Across the UK, nearly 900 residents bought shares to save Bristol's beloved ferry service from bankruptcy. Now 11,000 community-run businesses are transforming ghost towns into vibrant hubs where neighbors reconnect.
A British artist built a massive musical sculpture using 310 steel pipes that transforms invisible wind into beautiful sound. The Aeolus Wind Pavilion now has a permanent home in Bristol, UK, proving wind energy can create more than just electricity.
Alaska's isolated beluga whales are surviving against the odds by switching partners across breeding seasons, keeping their small population genetically healthy. Scientists spent 13 years unraveling the love lives of 2,000 whales in Bristol Bay.