Clara Bullock

Bristol

Journalist at BBC

Journalist @BBCBristol , @WaxMusicUK , @BrisMusicShow 👩‍💻 She/her. Queer. Love hardcore, love my heated blanket, love pasta. 🍝

Articles

Mobile cancer care unit in Gloucestershire gets update and refit

1 week ago | bbc.com | Clara Bullock

Clara BullockBBC News, GloucestershireThe world's first mobile cancer care unit has been updated to make treatment more accessible and to reduce pressure on hospital units. The unit, named Helen, will travel across Gloucestershire from 15 April to come closer to patients who need life-saving care. It was provided by the cancer care charity Hope for Tomorrow in partnership with Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Motorcyclist dies after crash on A38 near Bristol Airport

1 week ago | bbc.com | Clara Bullock

Clara BullockBBC News, SomersetA motorcyclist in his 40s has died in hospital after a crash with a car near Bristol Airport. Emergency services were called to the A38 at Barrow Gurney in North Somerset at about 16:30 BST on 31 March after a crash involving a car and a motorbike. The motorcyclist was taken to hospital and police have now confirmed he died on 9 April. Avon and Somerset Police have asked anyone who has witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage to get in touch.
Bristol's tone deaf choir bringing joy to amateur singers

1 week ago | bbc.com | Clara Bullock

Tone deaf choir bringing joy to amateur singersClara BullockBBCChoir members say singing together brings them joyA choir that "brings joy" to tone deaf people has added evening classes to meet the high demand. Zest Choir in Bristol welcomes people who "think they can't sing" and has proven to be very popular. The group meets regularly at Longwell Green Community Centre and people say it "brings joy" to them.
Artistic rats and sunny beach days

1 week ago | bbc.com | Clara Bullock

Somerset in Pictures: Artistic rats and beach daysClara BullockWeather Watchers/Mollys DadPeople enjoyed the sun on Somerset's beaches this weekAs spring continues to bring sun to the county, people have been enjoying Somerset's beaches this week. Meanwhile, a nurse from Somerset has trained her pet rats to draw miniature paintings and 40,000 tulip bulbs have burst into colour at the Bishop's Palace. Take a look at some of the best pictures taken across our county this week.
Stroud councillor Richard Maisey 'will be missed' by colleagues

1 week ago | bbc.com | Clara Bullock

Tributes paid to 'loyal, hard-working' councillorClara BullockBBC News, GloucestershireLara Maisey-WhiteRichard's daughters Lara and Fran said he 'lived it to the full'Tributes have been paid to a "loyal, hard-working" councillor who died this week. Councillor Richard Maisey, from Stroud, became the second Labour councillor to be elected for the Severn ward on Stroud District Council and was Simon Opher's election agent in 2024.
Man dies in hospital after he's found on Yeovil road with head wound

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Clara Bullock

Man found injured with electric bike dies in hospitalClara BullockBBC News, West of EnglandGoogle MapsThe man, in his 20s, had serious head injuries and was discovered on Ilchester Road in YeovilA man found with a serious head injury at a junction has died in hospital, police said. The man, in his 20s, was discovered with an electric bike at around 19:30 BST on 5 April in Yeovil, Somerset. Officers do not know how he was injured. The man was found in Ilchester Road at the junction with Marsh Lane.
Cyclist dies after crash involving van on A39 near Wells

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Clara Bullock

Image source, GoogleImage caption, A cyclist in his 60s died at the scene of the crashA cyclist in his 60s has died after a crash involving a van, police have said. Avon and Somerset Police were called to the A39 in Polsham near Wells on 8 April, following reports of a crash involving a van and a cyclist. Officers said the cyclist died at the scene and his next of kin had been informed. Police have asked anyone with CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage relating to the crash to get in touch with them.
A Somerset gardener's tips for your plants in spring

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Clara Bullock

Image source, Claire GreensladeImage caption, Claire Greenslade said plants need extra care at this time of yearThe country has had a good dose of spring sunshine of late, meaning many of us are getting back into the garden. One gardener has shared a few tips for looking after plants, which she says need particular care at this time of year.
Police crack down on youth crime in Bridgwater town centre

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Michelle Ruminski |Clara Bullock

Image caption, Steve Apelt said he notices a lot of anti-social behaviour in BridgwaterPolice officers have started an operation to tackle anti-social behaviour in one Somerset town as residents say it is a big problem in their community. Avon and Somerset Police say the operation in Bridgwater follows 450 youth related incidents over the past year.
Cyclist dies after crash involving van on A39

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Clara Bullock

Cyclist dies after crash involving van on A39Clara BullockGoogleA cyclist in his 60s died at the scene of the crashA cyclist in his 60s has died after a crash involving a van, police have said. Avon and Somerset Police were called to the A39 in Polsham near Wells on 8 April, following reports of a crash involving a van and a cyclist. Officers said the cyclist died at the scene and his next of kin had been informed.