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Brunel’s SS Great Britain site drops historical name in β€˜cool’ rebrand

10 June 2026 at 23:01

New name, Bristol Dockyards, and museum revamp aimed at becoming more rooted in community, says chief executive

One of the UK’s maritime landmarks is being renamed as part of a drive to make it β€œcooler” and more inclusive.

For a decade, the dockland site in Bristol that houses the ocean liner SS Great Britain, which was designed by the Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, has been promoted as Brunel’s SS Great Britain.

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Β© Photograph: Tony Smith/Alamy

Β© Photograph: Tony Smith/Alamy

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  • Jersey teenage politician congratulated by Trump says he is not a fan Steven Morris
    Gabriel Raimondo put his A-levels on hold to run in Channel Islands and β€˜represent the younger voice’Most politicians who win an election in Jersey are probably satisfied with a pat on the back from their supporters and a mention in the local newspapers.But after becoming one of the youngest politicians in the world, Gabriel Raimondo received a message of congratulations from Donald Trump. Continue reading...
     

Jersey teenage politician congratulated by Trump says he is not a fan

9 June 2026 at 14:00

Gabriel Raimondo put his A-levels on hold to run in Channel Islands and β€˜represent the younger voice’

Most politicians who win an election in Jersey are probably satisfied with a pat on the back from their supporters and a mention in the local newspapers.

But after becoming one of the youngest politicians in the world, Gabriel Raimondo received a message of congratulations from Donald Trump.

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Β© Photograph: Gabriel Raimondo

Β© Photograph: Gabriel Raimondo

Β© Photograph: Gabriel Raimondo

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