Bristol news

• Coronavirus: What tests are being done in the UK?

  14-05-2020 14:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  What are the tests for coronavirus, who are they for and how do they work?
  
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• Officer dismissed after discriminatory messages found on phone

  02-07-2026 15:02 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  An officer who sent racist, misogynistic and ableist messages has been dismissed and barred from policing after being found to have committed gross misconduct. PC Luke Hurst, who is based in Bridgwater, had his personal mobile phone seized as part of an investigation in May 2025. When the phone was examined, investigators found PC Hurst had sent offensive messages through WhatsApp and…
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• Pubs prepare for early hours England World Cup game... but some miss out

  02-07-2026 14:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Landlords who got their licence applications in early will be able to stay open for the Mexico game
  
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• Health chiefs urged not to sell off land at former Frenchay Hospital for housing

  02-07-2026 13:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The local health authority has scrapped plans for rehab unit
  
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• Bristol fan becomes unexpected star of post-World Cup baseball game

  02-07-2026 13:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'What we’re trying to do is bring a little bit of English atmosphere'
  
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• Shocking moment man throws dog over Bristol garden gate

  02-07-2026 13:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The poor pet was found to be underweight and malnourished
  
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• Non-residents banned from tower block in landmark anti-social behaviour crackdown 

  02-07-2026 13:15 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police and Curo housing association have responded robustly to a significant increase in anti-social behaviour (ASB) in and around communal spaces at Berkeley House in Snow Hill, Bath. Yesterday (1 July) a partial closure order was secured at Bath Magistrates’ Court, prohibiting access to the 10-storey residential building for unauthorised visitors – not including…
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• Mothers lose Court of Appeal battle to overturn child benefit cap rule

  02-07-2026 13:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The women took the case to court with their barristers telling a hearing that the rules were not justified
  
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• Love Island fans 'sigh in relief' after finding out why Lola looks so familiar

  02-07-2026 13:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Love Island fans have been left stunned by Lola Deal's striking resemblance to a former Islander
  
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• Ryanair issues severe delay warning for anyone using seven airports - full list

  02-07-2026 12:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The airline's chief officer says there will be 'missed flights and unnecessary stress'
  
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• ITV Love Island favourite opens up on hidden villa struggle after 10 years

  02-07-2026 12:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Love Island star Olivia Bowen has spoken candidly about her struggles during her time in the Mallorca villa
  
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• Expert names three nutrients to focus on in shift for skin health

  02-07-2026 12:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Singer, actor and presenterRachel Stevens says she has changed how she cares for her skin
  
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• Love Island fans all issue same complaint after Casa Amor chaos

  02-07-2026 11:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Love Island fans were left fuming after Casa Amor's recoupling decision left some Islanders in tears
  
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• Uni professor dies after mountain hike in heatwave

  02-07-2026 11:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Gregor McLennan disappeared after going on a hike in Snowdonia during a record-breaking heatwave.
  
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• Two athletics tracks within Bristol’s boundaries would be ‘financially unsustainable’

  02-07-2026 11:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  But one will soon get a refurbishment
  
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• Love Island fan shares bombshell truth viewers 'don't want to believe'

  02-07-2026 11:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Love Island viewers are convinced a Casa Amor bombshell has been faking her connection for a 'ticket into the main villa'
  
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• 'Terrifying' Bristol filmed drama returns with 'chilling' season 2 plot

  02-07-2026 11:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A "shocking" Bristol psychological thriller is making a comeback very soon.
  
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• Some parents need specific documents to travel with children this summer

  02-07-2026 11:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  You need to take proof to the airport and it may need to be stamped by a solicitor
  
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• Norris 'happy I have the pain of this year for the glory of last'

  02-07-2026 09:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lando Norris tells BBC Sport he is "paying the price" for the effort that brought him the 2025 title - and why McLaren would be a "different vibe" for Max Verstappen.
  
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• Amazing David Bowie archive coming to Bristol

  02-07-2026 09:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It includes costumes from his Ziggy Stardust era
  
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• Girl covered in blisters after squishy toy split and gel got on hand

  02-07-2026 07:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The seven-year-old had not heated the toy and says it just broke open
  
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• 'I loved second-hand but stopped going in charity shops for one reason'

  02-07-2026 07:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Second-hand shopping fans are raising concerns about charity shop prices, with one popular reseller claiming some items are now priced higher than buying brand new on the high street.
  
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• Festival for women creatives launches in beauty spot

  02-07-2026 07:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The event started out as a WhatsApp group of like-minded creatives who wanted to create a festival.
  
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• Old British fridges 'cannot cope with the heat'

  02-07-2026 07:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Experts say older fridges are failing in hot weather as rising temperatures put them under pressure.
  
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• Number of Bristol two-year-olds getting MMR vaccine is falling

  02-07-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There was an outbreak of measles last year with dozens of cases in Bristol
  
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• ‘I’m stuck here 24/7’: Disabled Bedminster woman left trapped indoors after ramp request rejected

  02-07-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'I’d like to go and meet all my friends, I’d just like to go out with them'
  
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• After 30 years of failure, eyesore Bristol waterfront site gets new regeneration deal

  02-07-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol City Council has agreed an exclusive deal with developers
  
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• 'Mystery' proposed Bristol tourist attraction 'The Arc' rejected

  02-07-2026 06:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It was first proposed in 2021
  
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• Bristol united as major new project launches to tackle problem of 'NEETs'

  02-07-2026 06:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The city's biggest three youth organisations are joining forces in a historic partnership
  
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• Halifax customers told to do one thing before Lloyds move

  02-07-2026 06:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Lloyds has announced that it will phase out the Halifax brand in the coming months
  
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