Bristol news

• Have you seen missing Charlie Simmons?

  01-06-2020 12:47 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re asking for help to trace Charlie Simmons, missing overnight after visiting a friend in Somerset. The 28-year-old from Leeds, pictured, was reported missing on Sunday 31 May. She went out for a walk on her own, believed to be in the Somerton area, on Sunday afternoon and has failed to return. Charlie does not know the area and is not believed to have a phone or money with her.
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• Deadly heat warning to holidaymakers as Europe braces for '50C heat'

  16-07-2026 21:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Scientists say the previous record temperature in Europe could soon be beaten
  
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• Rape arrest after child sexually assaulted in Bristol

  16-07-2026 20:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  An investigation is ongoing
  
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• 'Close windows and doors' warning after fire breaks out - live updates

  16-07-2026 19:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Drivers in the area have been told to turn air-con off
  
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• Love Island producers forced to step in after overhearing concerning chat

  16-07-2026 19:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Two dumped Love Islanders have shared details about an unaired moment where producers stepped in
  
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• Love Island bosses confirm double dumping twist and it happens tonight

  16-07-2026 18:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Love Island fans are in for a dramatic episode tonight as a raft of Islanders are set to leave the villa in a brutal twist
  
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• Man arrested in connection with rape investigation

  16-07-2026 18:38 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A man has been arrested in connection with a rape investigation in Bristol. The arrest comes as part of our ongoing investigation into a serious sexual assault on a child, in her mid-teens, that happened in the Portland Square area at around 3.30am on Saturday 20 June. The victim has been offered access to any support services she feels she would benefit from.
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• Witness appeal after Ilminster fail-to-stop collision

  16-07-2026 18:19 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for witnesses following a fail-to-stop collision in Ilminster in which a pedestrian was seriously injured. The incident happened on the forecourt of the Tesco petrol station in Ditton Street at about 7.45am on Tuesday 14 July. A white car was in collision with the pedestrian, a man in his nineties, before driving off without stopping to check on him…
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• Skipton Building Society boss proposes new British currency emojis

  16-07-2026 18:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The building society has created and submitted a series of new British currency emojis for consideration to help bridge the gap in financial discussions
  
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• Speeding driver gave false details of innocent person when caught by police

  16-07-2026 17:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Thankfully, the innocent person could prove they were elsewhere
  
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• 'There's something wrong with their religion' - Bath Abbey climate protesters defend roof barricade in court

  16-07-2026 17:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Four Christians are on trial for barricading themselves on the roof of Bath Abbey during a guided tour
  
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• Love Island fans can own piece of ITV2 show history as Ellie's viral bag goes up for sale

  16-07-2026 17:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Love Island fans have been given the chance to buy a number of items worn by the 2026 cast, including Ellie Chadwick's coveted Prada bag
  
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• Cop who pinched colleague's bottom cleared of gross misconduct

  16-07-2026 17:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  She was given final written warning
  
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• I skipped university and now I make £280,000 a month reselling clothes

  16-07-2026 16:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Robin's talent for making money began when he was at school
  
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• Britain’s mobile networks are falling behind global rivals - ranking issued

  16-07-2026 16:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  VodafoneThree's Mobile Market Index has ranked the UK mobile network and compared it to places such as Singapore, South Korea and the USA
  
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• Three men face kidnap, drug and assault charges

  16-07-2026 15:12 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Three men are due in court today, Thursday 16 July, after a fourth man was found injured in Avonmouth, Bristol, on Tuesday 14 July. Members of the public reported seeing a man being forced into a vehicle in College Court, Fishponds, just after 7pm on Tuesday. The car – a silver Mercedes C220 – was then spotted by patrolling officers in north Bristol, but was driven off…
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• Love Island fans baffled as Sean returns to social media after villa exit

  16-07-2026 13:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Love Island fans have been baffled after Sean Fitzgerald shared his first video following his exit from the villa
  
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• Holidaymakers breaking '9.30am towel rule' in Spain could face £216 fine

  16-07-2026 13:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It could backfire in one Spanish hotspot where huge fines are issued
  
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• Men charged with kidnap after dramatic Bristol incident witnessed by shocked onlookers

  16-07-2026 13:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The suspects have been named
  
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• Love Island's Charleen Murphy explains how she met Sean before villa

  16-07-2026 13:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Love Island Casa Amor bombshell Charleen Murphy has cleared up exactly how she knew fellow Islander
  
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• Four charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine and heroin

  16-07-2026 12:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Quantities of drugs have been seized alongside cash and high-value items
  
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• Avonmouth recycling centre fire still going 24 hours later

  16-07-2026 12:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police and firefighters were called
  
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• Love Island fans admit 'thought my mind was playing tricks' after editing mishap

  16-07-2026 12:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Love Island viewers were left baffled after spotting an editing error during last night's explosive episode
  
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• Love Island fans slam 'dangerous narrative' between Priya and Ethan

  16-07-2026 12:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Love Island viewers have raised concerns about a 'dangerous narrative' surrounding one star's romantic choices in the villa just weeks before final
  
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• 'Stay away' warning 24 hours after Avonmouth recycling centre fire breaks out

  16-07-2026 12:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Smoke remains in the area more than a day after the fire started
  
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• Antidepressant side effect alert as GP says 'it happens at night'

  16-07-2026 12:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  People who take antidepressants have been urged to keep an eye out for a symptom that can occur at night
  
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• Mason's mum calls on police to release image of her son's killer

  16-07-2026 11:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'Not having his picture out there gives him some sort of protection and anonymity still'
  
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• Love Island fans discover star's 'long lost brother' on Netflix dating series

  16-07-2026 11:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Netflix star themselves shared a video of his Love Island 'twin'
  
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• ITV Love Island fans say same thing as stars face brutal blow days before final

  16-07-2026 11:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Love Island fans were left fuming after last night's episode ended on a cliffhanger, forcing viewers to wait for game changing result
  
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• Statement following launch of new national Policing Performance System

  16-07-2026 11:02 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A new Policing Performance System has been launched today by His Majesty’s Inspectorate for Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS). The system sees all police forces in England and Wales assigned to one of four levels depending on performance and marks the start of a new approach to assessing, supporting and improving the service police forces provide to their communities.
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