Bristol news

• BBC Breakfast fans send support to 'brave' Naga Munchetty after host's emotional update

  01-05-2025 18:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  BBC Breakfast star Naga Munchetty has been inundated with support from her fans after she opened up about her health battle in a recent interview
  
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• Great British Bake Off: Bristol woman, 29, joins the tent in new series

  07-09-2026 21:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The bakers will be judged by TV cook Nigella Lawson in series 17
  
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• Big Brother first live eviction date as fans say 'definitely a good thing'

  07-09-2026 18:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  ITV has confirmed a major shake-up to live eviction nights on Big Brother
  
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• King Charles issues message to Harry and Meghan making their private citizen status clear

  07-09-2026 17:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  King Charles has reportedly issued a direct message to clear up any confusion following Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's return to the UK
  
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• New university campus and station entrance at Temple Meads open at last

  07-09-2026 17:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  University says Temple Quarter is 'most significant development in its history'
  
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• 16-year battle over Bristol playing fields to enter final round as Government hearing date announced

  07-09-2026 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  An eight-day public inquiry is scheduled
  
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• Pharmacist identifies aspirin side effects that doctors 'may not have told you'

  07-09-2026 16:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Aspirin is one of the most commonly used painkillers in the world, but a pharmacist has warned of several daily use side effects he claims aren't always mentioned by prescribing doctors
  
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• Asbestos to be removed from historic Guildhall to turn former courtroom into luxury hotel bar

  07-09-2026 14:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Bristol listed building was ravaged by fire in 2020
  
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• New NHS blood pressure heart attack and stroke 'greater risk' alert

  07-09-2026 14:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  New data has been released with a warning to one age group in particular
  
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• Plans revealed to replace former Wilko on South Bristol high street with flats and shop

  07-09-2026 13:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dozens of flats and a smaller shop would be built in its place
  
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• Vile man jailed for repeated rape and sexual abuse of a child

  07-09-2026 13:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Krzysztof Biros told the victim nobody would believe her
  
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• Chilling true crime series explore tragic discovery on iconic Bristol bridge

  07-09-2026 13:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A new two-part documentary series about the discovery of human remains on Clifton Suspension Bridge is now streaming on Crime + Investigation
  
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• HMRC sending letters to workers with details of £70 payment

  07-09-2026 13:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Around one million low-paid workers are being sent letters from HMRC
  
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• Consumers warned as police report an increase in cloned vehicles being seized in Avon and Somerset 

  07-09-2026 12:32 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are urging members of the public to be vigilant following an increase in cases of cloned vehicle fraud across the Avon and Somerset force area. ‘Cloned’ vehicles are stolen cars that criminals give a false identity – one that already belongs to another, genuine vehicle – before selling them on privately through online platforms and social media. Nationally, vehicle theft is on the…
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• Man jailed for 27 years for rape against child

  07-09-2026 12:08 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A man has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for the rape and sexual abuse of a child. Krzysztof Biros, 52, of no fixed abode in Bristol, was sentenced for eight counts of rape against a child at Bristol Crown Court on Thursday 27 August. He changed his pleas to guilty half way through the trial and will serve a 27-year custodial sentence with a further year on extended on licence.
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• New EU rules in force this week and delays are expected at borders

  07-09-2026 12:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  You should plan ahead if you're going to countries like France, Spain, Italy, Greece or Portugal
  
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• Five dead as Amazon cargo plane crashes off Miami runway and bursts into flames

  07-09-2026 08:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Amazon Prime Air aircraft collided with vehicles and burst into flames at approximately 2pm on Sunday [World news]
  
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• BBC Breakfast's Jon Kay says 'it's time to sort my life out' in candid clip

  07-09-2026 07:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  BBC Breakfast presenter Jon Kay has shared a candid behind-the-scenes look at BBC Breakfast, leaving fans gobsmacked.
  
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• Chancellor unveils new £150million fund in major Monday speech

  07-09-2026 07:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Economists have warned that Mr Healey may need to raise taxes or cut spending
  
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• Former Bristol Debenhams could become gaming lounge

  07-09-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  This week's most notable planning applications to Bristol City Council
  
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• Closing Bristol's £300k Meals on Wheels service threatens elderly welfare, expert warns

  07-09-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The council will soon consult the public about the future of the service
  
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• Bristol city centre street could be roadworks free for first time in nearly two years

  07-09-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Weather permitting!
  
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• Bristol cafe owners say major bus route changes will 'kill' ten-year business

  07-09-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The transformation of Bristol's shopping quarter is leaving some traders behind
  
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• Well-known singer among this week's Bristol funeral notices

  06-09-2026 13:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
  
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• New station entrance set to open at Temple Meads in 'significant milestone'

  06-09-2026 12:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It is expected to create a new gateway to the city
  
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• Airport closed, hundreds of flights grounded after volcano erupts

  06-09-2026 11:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Tens of thousands of passengers have been left stranded
  
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• Ryanair and Virgin issue ticket price increase and schedule cut updates

  06-09-2026 10:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ryanair says some airlines may not survive this winter
  
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• MAFS star says twin baby boys have died nine days after birth

  06-09-2026 08:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  She said ' I pray with all my heart that they are finally at peace'
  
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• Major change in EU border rules from Sunday could mean more long queues

  06-09-2026 08:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The rules for getting into countries like Greece and France change from September 6
  
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• In pictures: River football and rescued cygnets

  06-09-2026 08:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Our weekly round-up of pictures from across the West this week.
  
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