Steve Mellen

South Bristol

Online Journalist at BBC

BBC journalist and book writer. Bath Spa MA Creative Writing graduate. Fan of Pacific North West and Bristol. All views my own.

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Bristol in Pictures: Come fly with me

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Steve Mellen

Steve Mellen - BBC News, BristolSun, June 15, 2025 at 6:10 PM UTC3 min readNot everyone's creations remained intact as they took their Bristol Birdman turn [Reflex Camera Club]Thousands of people lined the harbourside on Sunday morning to see several teams try to make their weird and wonderful contraptions fly as part of Bristol's first-ever Birdman.
Bristol Airport customers warned to avoid 'rogue' parking firms

1 week ago | bbc.com | Steve Mellen

'Rogue' airport parking firms targeted by police Steve MellenAvon and Somerset PoliceSome cars were found parked illegally, and were towed awayHolidaymakers have been warned by police to only use official airport parking companies after vehicles suffered suspected criminal damage and were left with "unexplained additional mileage". Avon and Somerset Police (ASP) said it held a day of action targeting parking firms operating near Bristol Airport.
Bristol in Pictures: England on fire in T20

2 weeks ago | aol.com | Steve Mellen

It was not to be for Bristol Bears at Bath on Friday night, but the many supporters who made the short journey to the Rec could look back on some incredible matches this season. There was sporting success for England's cricketers when they visited Bristol on Sunday however. World-famous show War Horse has cantered into the Hippodrome just as another big production finishes at Bristol Old Vic.
Animal magic and Bears' heartbreak

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Steve Mellen

Bristol in Pictures: Easy like Sunday morningSteve MellenBristol Zoo ProjectIt was not to be for Bristol Bears at Bath on Friday night, but the many supporters who made the short journey to the Rec could look back on some incredible matches this season. World-famous show War Horse has cantered into the Hippodrome just as another big production finishes at Bristol Old Vic.
Two more arrests in attempted murder investigation

2 weeks ago | aol.com | Steve Mellen

Two further people have been arrested as part of an ongoing attempted murder investigation involving a car allegedly being deliberately driven at people on bicycles. Avon and Somerset Police detectives are investigating two collisions in the Hartcliffe area of Bristol on 29 May, and believe the incidents are linked. A total of seven people have now been arrested as part of the investigation.
Bears face Bath derby as choir celebrates

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Steve Mellen

Bristol in Pictures: Dreaming of TwickenhamSteve MellenGetty ImagesGabriel Ibitoye scores for Bristol in the win over Harlequins that set up a mouthwatering clash with Bath on FridayAnyone got plans for Friday?
Bristol in Pictures: Dreaming of Twickenham

3 weeks ago | aol.com | Steve Mellen

Anyone got plans for Friday? With Bristol Bears set to face Bath at the Rec in a winner-takes-all match to reach the Premiership final at Twickenham, we feel like more than a few people will be glued to their TVs.Away from the sporting action - which saw Gloucestershire begin the defence of their T20 title - Love Saves The Day and Good Times Live rounded off last weekend, as did the Portishead Sea Shanty Festival.
Love Saves the Day and Good Times

4 weeks ago | bbc.com | Steve Mellen

Bristol in Pictures: Festival season is hereSteve MellenJessie MyersLove Saves The Day brought tens of thousands of music fans to Ashton Court this weekendThe starting gun has been fired for Bristol's festival season, with two big events in one weekend. Love Saves The Day, one of the largest events in the city, is in full swing at Ashton Court, while up in Chipping Sodbury, Good Times Live has brought some big names down to entertain ticket holders.
Bristol in Pictures: Wrong Trousers and surfers' rally

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Steve Mellen

Image caption, Surfers against Sewage held a protest against water pollution in Bristol on SaturdayTaking part has been a theme of this week, from the Big Bristol Run on Sunday to the Grand Appeal's 'Wallace & Gromit 'Wrong Trousers Day' on Friday. There was disappointment but pride for Bristol City Fans as their season came to an end on Monday, and events galore across the city. Here are just some of the images showing life in Bristol this week.
Wrong Trousers and surfers' rally

1 month ago | bbc.com | Steve Mellen

Bristol in Pictures: Cracking trousers Gromit!Steve MellenBBCSurfers against Sewage held a protest against water pollution in Bristol on SaturdayTaking part has been a theme of this week, from the Big Bristol Run on Sunday to the Grand Appeal's 'Wallace & Gromit 'Wrong Trousers Day' on Friday. There was disappointment but pride for Bristol City Fans as their season came to an end on Monday, and events galore across the city. Here is just some of the images showing life in Bristol this week.