Bristol news

• Bath's Lawrence called up to England training camp

  24-01-2023 13:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Elliot Daly and Jamie George withdraw from England's training camp before the Six Nations opener against Scotland next month.
  
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• Witness appeal following fail to stop collision

  17-08-2026 15:16 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are appealing for witnesses and anybody with information following a fail to stop collision in Bristol. A man, in his forties, was riding a mountain bike along Pen Park Road, in Southmead, and was involved in a collision with a blue car near the double roundabout at around 2-4pm on Thursday 6 August. The driver of the blue car did not stop at the scene of the collision…
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• Martin Lewis highlights 'massively overlooked' discounts open to DWP claimants

  17-08-2026 15:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Pensioners and others could qualify for a range of discounts
  
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• iPhone and Android mobile phone settings for Government emergency alerts

  17-08-2026 14:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  An emergency alert was sent out last week
  
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• Full list of remaining 2026 bank holiday dates England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

  17-08-2026 14:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  England shares the same bank holiday dates as Wales, meaning there are still a few chances left in 2026 to plan some actitivies
  
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• Barbie stuntwoman hospitalised in Bristol after breaking 12 bones in motocycle crash

  17-08-2026 14:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ansko Pitkanen - who has starred in the likes of Barbie and Batman - was riding when she was hit by another vehicle
  
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• Legal action taken against Wessex Water over Bristol nature reserve sewage incident

  17-08-2026 13:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Locals and councillors have been campaigning for action for almost five years
  
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• Man jailed for possessing thousands of indecent images of children

  17-08-2026 13:07 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A man has been jailed after thousands of indecent images of children were found on his devices. Josh Scott, 36, from Hanham, in South Gloucestershire, was sentenced to 21 years and four months and given a lifetime Sexual Harm Prevention order (SHPO) at Bristol Crown Court on Thursday 13 August. He will serve 13 years in prison with the remainder of his sentence to be served on license.
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• Man jailed for nine-and-a-half years for causing death by dangerous driving

  17-08-2026 12:21 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A man has been jailed for more than nine years following the death of a woman in a fatal collision near Weston-super-Mare two years ago. Matthew McGrath lost control of the Toyota Avensis he was driving along Kewstoke Road at about 9.50pm on 26 August 2024. Emily Jordan, aged 20 and from Weston-super-Mare, was a passenger in the rear of the car and had been picked up by McGrath after he…
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• Celebrating the best of policing and public service 

  17-08-2026 11:59 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  On Thursday 13 August, we came together for our Force Awards, celebrating the exceptional achievements of our officers, staff and members of the public. Held at BAWA Healthcare and Leisure in Filton, the event recognised individuals who have gone above and beyond to make a positive difference in their communities, support their colleagues and serve the public with distinction.
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• HMRC issues urgent alert to parents with 16 to 19-year-olds ahead of August 31 2026 deadline

  17-08-2026 11:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  HMRC put out a new alert on Monday, saying there are just two weeks left to ensure payments
  
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• Iceland 'meal bundles' launched starting with two pizzas and chips for £1

  17-08-2026 11:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One bundle includes two pizzas and chips for £1 - it is normally £8.80
  
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• More than 6,000 Ryanair passengers hit by delays ‘before breakfast’

  17-08-2026 09:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Airline has hit out at what it called serious issues hitting flights in UK airspace
  
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• Teen in disbelief after being named coach of the year

  17-08-2026 07:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Casey Young joined a guard of honour before the Community Shield match on Sunday as part of the award.
  
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• Why Bristol is among the priciest places to build

  17-08-2026 07:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol ranks ninth globally for construction costs. Here's what it means for new homes.
  
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• 'Potent' spice-laced gummies sold on social media

  17-08-2026 07:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scientists warn they have found "high concentrations" of the drug spice in gummies sold on social media.
  
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• Police seizure of e-bikes soars 83per cent in a year

  17-08-2026 07:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  7,049 were confiscated in parts of the UK in 12 months - full list of where
  
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• South Gloucestershire rapist teacher banned from profession

  17-08-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A misconduct panel has barred the geography teacher for life
  
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• Nursery in Emersons Green where children 'arrive happy and confident'

  17-08-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The centre director said she was 'delighted' with a positive Ofsted report
  
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• Lovelocks, millions and years of concerns - the Pero's Bridge blame game begins

  17-08-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The bridge collapse has reignited a row that began in 2014
  
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• Family 'living nightmare' as they need over £30k to bring sick gran home from Turkey

  16-08-2026 23:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  June Redman, 75, developed sepsis after falling in the hotel [National News]
  
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• M9 crash: Five teenagers dead after horror smash on motorway

  16-08-2026 22:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Five people have died following the crash on the M9 in in Co Kildare [national news]
  
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• Fire crews race to blaze in Bristol tower block

  16-08-2026 22:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The incident is now being handed over to the city council for further investigation
  
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• Football rivals use Fans to 5k runs to get points

  16-08-2026 21:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Charity Fans to 5k is using football rivalry to help fans get fit.
  
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• Holiday spot in Greece loved by Brits battling two wildfires as bodies found

  16-08-2026 18:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  146 firefighters and 10 aerial assets are tackling two wildfires on the island of Salamina [World News]
  
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• Brave sister organises funday in park where her brother was murdered

  16-08-2026 17:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "I felt the courage, with all these amazing people around, to be here today"
  
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• Wonderful father and much-loved husband among this week's funeral notices

  16-08-2026 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
  
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• Bristol-bound Jet2 flight delayed for hours after incident with wing tip

  16-08-2026 16:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Passengers were stranded for several hours
  
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• Footlong subs without using swips? Slimming World followers are 'buzzing' over new Subway update

  16-08-2026 15:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Slimming World has issued an update to its plan and fans are delighted
  
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• Murder probe launched after woman in 90s dies in South West house fire

  16-08-2026 12:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A woman in her 60s has been arrested on suspicion of murder and arson with intent to endanger life
  
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