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Bristol Harbour Festival

Bad weather marred the 42nd Bristol Harbour Festival this weekend but organisers still say a 250,000 people attended. It's the second biggest street festival in the country and celebrates the city's maritime history.

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WWII boat re-dedicated in Bristol

A boat which rescued more soldiers from Dunkirk than any other during the Second World War has finished the first stage of restoration in a Bristol dockyard.

The 'Medway Queen' is normally based in Kent and today a coach load of fans travelled to Bristol to see her re-dedicated, in an emotional ceremony.

The dock manager's daughters had a special role to play.

Chris Camp is from the Medway Queen Preservation Society:

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