Bristol news

• Dad had appendix unnecessarily removed before learning devastating diagnosis

  05-09-2023 16:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It is not yet known which type of tumour Josh has, but whichever it is, the diagnosis is one of a highly aggressive form of brain cancer
  
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• Doctor says only two groups of people should be taking weight-loss jabs

  09-02-2026 10:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dr Donald Grant says drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy are designed for a specific use, and are not for everyone
  
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• BBC Breakfast announces emotional news as toddler given 'short life expectancy'

  09-02-2026 10:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Two parents spoke out as the BBC show delivered news on a former steel works which many believe caused birth defects and childhood cancers
  
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• When is Love Is Blind season 10 release date?

  09-02-2026 09:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A brand new series of Love Is Blind is just days away - here's everything you need to know about the Netflix dating show
  
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• Kingswood road to be closed all week after thousands were left without water

  09-02-2026 09:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A significant water main pipe burst in the city last week
  
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• 'I paid £150 a month to live in a Bristol cupboard because I couldn't find anywhere else'

  09-02-2026 09:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Liam Gardener sold most of his belongings beforehand
  
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• 'I thought I had dementia and quit work - I got furious at the truth'

  09-02-2026 09:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Lauren, from Bristol, thought she recognised the same symptoms her grandmother had
  
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• Fishponds 'illegal' gym owner apologises over noise complaints

  09-02-2026 07:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He is putting in a third planning application
  
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• Foods rich in one nutrient can help slow aggressive cancer growth

  09-02-2026 07:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  New research suggests a specialist diet could be combined with anti-cancer drugs
  
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• Disruption expected for a year as next phase of A38 Flyover repairs begin

  09-02-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The flyover will be completely shut on two occasions this year
  
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• Bristol primary school 'falling short of expected standard'

  09-02-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  According to Ofsted, the school 'needs attention' in seven key areas
  
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• 12-storey student block to replace multi-storey car park

  09-02-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  This week's most notable planning applications to Bristol City Council
  
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• B&M shopper loves 'amazing' £4 easyJet bag that 'comes in three stylish colours'

  09-02-2026 06:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A shopper recommended B&M's luggage to easyJet passengers looking for budget-friendly cabin bags
  
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• Superdrug to open 30 new stores in 2026 - full list of locations across UK

  09-02-2026 01:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The new stores will be opened in 2026 and details of where they will be built have been disclosed
  
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• DWP crackdown on 'perverse' Universal Credit 'incentives' with lower health element rate

  09-02-2026 01:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Work & Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden said it was a much-needed change for the 'rigged' benefits system
  
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• Love Island fans say 'please no' as they 'work out' mystery boy bombshell

  08-02-2026 23:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Love Island All Stars fans were quick to predict the identity of new bombshells
  
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• Love Island star fumes 'wrong people dumped' as two couples exit villa

  08-02-2026 22:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Four Love Island All Stars contestants were dumped from the villa after Maya Jama announced the results of the dramatic public vote
  
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• New DWP Universal Credit rates announced - full list of April rises

  08-02-2026 17:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions has unveiled planned Universal Credit payment rates for 2026/27
  
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• Huge police chase in South Bristol as convoy of cars and helicopter deployed

  08-02-2026 17:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "Never seen anything like it"
  
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• Love Island fan slams star's baby names as 'beautiful...for a dog'

  08-02-2026 17:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Not everyone was impressed with the Love Island contestant's choices
  
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• Much-loved husband, dad and Grampy remembered in this week's Bristol funeral notices

  08-02-2026 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Our thoughts are with all those who have lost a loved one
  
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• Injured D-Day veteran Stan dies aged 100 after 'remarkable life'

  08-02-2026 16:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The great-grandfather never forgot the 31 shipmates who were lost in the sinking of HMS Fratton
  
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• Love Island All Stars sees four Islanders dumped in biggest elimination of series

  08-02-2026 15:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Love Island All Stars is set to air its biggest dumping of the series so far on Sunday night with four Islanders leaving the villa after a public vote
  
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• 'Celebration walk' around under-threat meadows in bid to fight controversial development

  08-02-2026 13:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Plans for 260 homes in the area have been met with strong objections
  
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• Bristol’s tallest resi scheme gets Gateway 2 approval - UK Property Forums

  08-02-2026 13:24
  Bristol’s tallest resi scheme gets Gateway 2 approval  UK Property Forums
  
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• Pop culture brand set to open at Cribbs in Bristol - UK Property Forums

  08-02-2026 13:04
  Pop culture brand set to open at Cribbs in Bristol  UK Property Forums
  
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• Four Marathons, one cause: Bristol woman’s fight against rare lung disease

  08-02-2026 13:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "I want to show that even with a rare lung disease, you can still push yourself and achieve incredible things”
  
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• Zoe Ball and Emma Willis 'battling it out to host Strictly Come Dancing'

  08-02-2026 11:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Claudia and Tess quit the show after the last series
  
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• Bristol school unveils huge £12million upgrade

  08-02-2026 11:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The mega revamp includes solar panels, dance studio extension and a huge 10-classroom block
  
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• DWP PIP conditions most likely to get £187 a week under rules - full list

  08-02-2026 10:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Around 3.9 million claimants in England and Wales receive up to £749 every four weeks
  
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