Bristol news

• easyJet offering Bank Holiday flights from under £32 for 'break without leave'

  20-08-2026 12:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  You could take a bank holiday weekend flight and be home in time for work on Tuesday
  
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• Teenager who stabbed schoolboy acquitted of murder

  20-08-2026 16:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The defendant said he stabbed Shayne Hambakachere in self-defence
  
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• New homeowner baffled as neighbour demands hedges on shared fence but won't pay

  20-08-2026 16:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A new homeowner has been left feeling stressed after his neighbour asked him to install and maintain hedges for extra privacy along their shared fence – and to cover all the costs himself
  
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• Police called as angry Ovo Energy customers occupy its head office

  20-08-2026 16:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "We will be back"
  
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• Lawyer says liars will use one word when they're not telling the truth

  20-08-2026 16:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The communication expert told people to be wary of certain words
  
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• DWP told act now over new child maintenance CMS enforcement powers

  20-08-2026 16:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The government is under mounting pressure to reform child maintenance (CMS) laws
  
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• Saving money on the big day - why couples are ditching traditional wedding venues

  20-08-2026 15:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Mention the W-word and the so-called “wedding tax” can send the price soaring - sometimes doubling it or more
  
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• Water main bursts causing flooding in Bristol - live updates

  20-08-2026 14:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  More than 1,000 properties are impacted by the issue
  
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• Food freebies students can get on GCSE results day from Nando's to Bill's

  20-08-2026 14:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Several restaurants have announced special offers and free food deals for GCSE students on results day 2026 - and you don't need to be a top performer to take advantage of the restaurant deals
  
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• Manipulative Tinder fraudster who faked being Special Forces millionaire left Devon woman with 93p

  20-08-2026 13:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He met two of his victims on Tinder and based himself on Mr Grey from Fifty Shades Of Grey. One of the women lost more than £5,200 after believing his lies
  
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• Europe bringing in major new travel rules from 2027 - full list

  20-08-2026 13:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Travel experts say the proposed changes could make a significant difference
  
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• Drug dealer caught by police after parking on double yellow lines

  20-08-2026 13:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A bad bit of parking turned into something slightly more serious
  
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• Love Island star Shakira Khan suffers 'diabolical' result on new reality series

  20-08-2026 12:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Debrief host managed to turn things around with the final challenge
  
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• Andy Burnham told make key DWP PIP benefit claim phone change

  20-08-2026 11:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ex chancellor said claimants should be told 'for moderate anxiety and depression we’re not going to park you on benefits'
  
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• Bristol city centre area cordoned off after medical incident

  20-08-2026 10:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Multiple officers are in the area
  
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• GCSE Results Day 2026: Students across Bristol get their marks - live updates

  20-08-2026 08:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  We're wishing all of our young people out there the best of luck for today!
  
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• 'Significant' changes to roads on South Bristol estate over 'race track' complaints

  20-08-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "For too many years, we have been contacted about the speed of traffic"
  
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• £2.5m project transforms Bristol's famous King Street

  20-08-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It has 'always been one of Bristol’s most distinctive destinations'
  
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• New mental health support hub opens in Cabot Circus

  20-08-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'Nobody should have to face life's challenges alone'
  
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• Former South Bristol bank to become Chinese restaurant

  20-08-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  This week's most notable planning applications to Bristol City Council
  
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• Flight attendant's genius luggage trick stops noisy suitcase wheels

  20-08-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A woman has shared a handy travel tip she got from a flight attendant for keeping your suitcase cleaner and quieter while travelling
  
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• Community rallies to support grieving family after young dad's death

  20-08-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ben Alexander died suddenly and tragically in a car crash in Westerleigh Road
  
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• 'I hate my J-cup boobs - so I'm flogging everything I own for surgery cash'

  20-08-2026 06:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Sian Jesson says the issue has plagued her for years
  
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• Iconic Bristol star admits 'I love it' after quitting acting for 'best job ever'

  19-08-2026 22:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Bristol-born actor ditched fame after starring in the Channel 4 drama
  
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• Love Island bombshell exposes clever producer trick fans won't expect

  19-08-2026 19:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Former Love Island star Tommy Murphy has spilled behind-the-scenes secrets of the ITV2 dating show
  
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• 'I'm a doctor and you need to stop doing these 5 things on the toilet now'

  19-08-2026 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "We need to talk about the bathroom," ITV's Dr Amir Khan said. "Specifically, five toilet habits you must never do." He added: "Trust me, your bum will thank you."
  
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• Bristol faces court challenge over controversial traffic scheme

  19-08-2026 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Donations flood in to judicial review fundraiser in East Bristol
  
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• Boy, 12, charged after allegations girl, 8, 'sexually assaulted' in play area

  19-08-2026 18:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police launched an investigation following the reports [National news]
  
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• Police staff member given honour for her work to prevent child exploitation 

  19-08-2026 17:39 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A member of police staff at Avon and Somerset Police has been awarded an honorary British Empire Medal (BEM) for her services to the prevention of child exploitation. Androulla Nicolaou, known as Andri, who has worked as a Child Exploitation Prevention Officer and Co-ordinator for the past eight years, said she feels “shocked and amazed’ by the honour. Andri has delivered exploitation…
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• Property developer collapses into administration as UK house prices fall

  19-08-2026 17:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Luxury property developer London Richmond Limited has entered administration after a near-decade record fall in UK house prices
  
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