Ana Da Silva

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Council's £100k appeal to buy lost Turner paintingLilly-Mae Messenger & Ana Da SilvaSotheby'sThe oil painting was rediscovered during cleaning after being lost for 150 yearsA council has launched a one-week fundraiser to return JMW Turner's earliest-known oil painting "to its home". Bristol City Council, which owns Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, is trying to raise £100,000 to help purchase The Rising Squall, which depicts the Avon George.

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Ana Da Silva |Ian Longdon

Image caption, Orrey Pike is calling for The Old Fire and Ambulance in Calne to be converted into a new youth centreA town councillor is calling for a disused fire station to be turned into a dedicated youth centre under plans to "reduce anti-social behaviour". The proposal would see The Old Fire and Ambulance building in Calne, Wiltshire, converted into a "vibrant hub" that could host activities and workshops for young people. Councillor Orrey Pike said plans were in its "very early" stages.

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Max and Mason's murderers appeal sentenceAna da SilvaFAMILY HANDOUTSMax Dixon, 16, (L) and Mason Rist, 15, (R) had been friends since nurseryA man and two teenagers jailed for the murders of two Bristol boys in a case of mistaken identity have appealed to have their sentences reduced. Riley Tolliver, 16, and 17-year-old Kodishai Westcott, who were each detained for a minimum of 23 years, both hope to have their sentences shortened.

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What is new at Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2025? Ana da SilvaPAAnnual summer event brings balloonists and visitors from across the world to the West CountryBristol International Balloon Fiesta has unveiled its 2025 programme, featuring some novel new events. About 500,000 people are set to descend on Bristol to watch more than 100 hot air balloons fill the skies during the free festival at Ashton Court's country park, between 8 and 10 August.

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Ana Da Silva |Paul Barltrop

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Parents are feeling frustrated as they attempt to secure educational support for their children A city council has been criticised for being the slowest in England to assess children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send). In February, just 1% of assessments for Education, Health and Care Plans in Bristol were carried out within the official 20-week deadline.