Celebrating South Asian Heritage in Bristol | Bristol News

McLaren’s Pole & Aston Martin’s Breakthrough | Bristol News

Lando Norris snags pole at the Hungarian GP, marking McLaren’s breakthrough moment this season as new upgrades finally click — team boss calls it an “overachievement.” Aston Martin also shines with a major upgrade, finally getting Fernando Alonso through Q1 for the first time all year. Ferrari underperforms, Hamilton gets a three-spot penalty for blocking Piastri — a costly error Ferrari admits. Norris feels strong but knows Ferrari and Mercedes are fast; overtaking will be tough. For Aston Martin, this upgrade is a morale boost and a sign they’re finally on the right track. With summer break looming, Norris aims to turn pole into victory, Alonso wonders if F1 still delivers the thrill he craves — and both teams are hungry for more. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cb9544e7fab86d9b

The Last Film Projector | Bristol News

Meet Patrick Welsh, the youngest projectionist at the Watershed cinema, reviving the lost art of 35mm film projection. While most think it’s just hitting play, it’s a hands-on craft requiring precision and care—threading massive reels, handling delicate film, and mastering a dying skill. Trained by veteran Ewan Dunford, Patrick is part of a rare resurgence as younger audiences embrace the tactile, human touch of analog cinema. With digital dominating, places like the Watershed stand as last bastions of this cinematic ritual—where every frame is physically run by a person, turning movie nights into intimate, live experiences. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0737ecdf6f0d4bbc

Bristol’s Hot Summer and Odd Stories | Bristol News

Bristol Airport’s expansion is sparking fury as activists protest plans to use compulsory purchase orders to install landing lights on Felton Common, despite claims of thousands of new jobs. Meanwhile, a Stonehouse couple still relies on a 1949 Electrolux fridge that’s outlasted modern appliances. A severe dry spell has triggered a hosepipe ban across Swindon and Marlborough, with no rain in July. On a brighter note, Bristol’s George Clarke — yes, that George Clarke — received an honorary doctorate from Bath Spa University, joined by Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams. But the heatwave isn’t just taxing humans — RSPCA warns dog owners to keep pets indoors, and rescue centers are flooded with dehydrated hedgehogs, while food donations plummet, straining families. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/bbb7e4c936441e36

Wuthering Heights Dance for Charity | Bristol News

Kate Bush’s “Wuthering Heights” is back in the spotlight — and this time, it’s dancing on land and water for a cause. Fans staged a massive flash mob at Clevedon’s Marine Lake and Bristol’s College Green, turning the iconic music video choreography into a fundraiser for SARSAS, a charity supporting sexual assault survivors. Inspired since 2013 and now global, these joyful, inclusive dances raised over a thousand pounds last year — and this year’s dual-venue event proves the song’s timeless power to unite people for good. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5536885b91c57555

Doctor by Day, Weightlifter by Night | Bristol News

Jonathan Chin, an NHS physician logging 50-70 hours a week, is also a Commonwealth Games weightlifter in the 71kg class—his first major competition. Balancing life-saving medicine with elite athletics, he’s trained relentlessly, even after university exams and across continents. Once a sprinter sidelined by injury, he discovered weightlifting, excelled at it, and switched disciplines. Now, he’s shedding just half a kilogram to make weight class while juggling both careers—proof that discipline, passion, and grit can turn impossible dreams into reality. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cc1021ee3c7c0aa4