Bristol news

• 'I started needing to pee more - the reason behind it was devastating'

  09-07-2023 11:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Georgina Parkinson, 23, never thought something so innocuous could lead to such a shocking diagnosis
  
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• 'Crowd surge' at Bristol club night leaves one in hospital

  29-01-2026 13:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police dispersed the crowd after barriers and people were pushed
  
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• Anti-ageing habit Dame Joan Collins, 92, swears by to keep her looking younger

  29-01-2026 13:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  This tip might have also protected the Hollywood icon from some forms of cancer
  
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• Urgent overdose warning over prescription drug taken by thousands

  29-01-2026 13:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Quetiapine is supplied as a medicine for the management of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression
  
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• Martin Lewis fires direct 'this isn't right' warning to Rachel Reeves over 'tax'

  29-01-2026 13:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The movey-saving expert had stern words for the Chancellor of the Exchequer
  
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• Madonna calls UK seaside town 'a dream' as she shares favourite restaurant

  29-01-2026 13:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The pop star spent the weekend in a UK seaside town and raved about the stay to her 20 million Instagram followers, praising its arts scene and a secret Italian restaurant
  
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• Arrest made after Bristol Museum thieves stole more than 600 artefacts

  29-01-2026 12:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The haul of stolen items have "significant cultural value"
  
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• Home Bargains fans rushing to stores for 'magical' £3.49 garden hot air balloon lights

  29-01-2026 12:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The budget retailer's viral hot air balloon solar lights are back in multiple sizes and colours with some already selling out
  
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• Two men charged after drugs seized

  29-01-2026 12:40 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  Two men have appeared in court charged with drug offences after heroin and crack cocaine was seized in Bristol. Andre Grant, 25, of Redcliffe, and Harvey Jackson, 38, of Stockwood, were charged following their arrest by neighbourhood officers in Southville. They were both charged with possession with intent to supply class A drugs (crack cocaine and heroin) and appeared before…
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• 1 change drivers should make as 'Beast from the East snowstorm set to hit UK'

  29-01-2026 12:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Weather charts indicate a 'Beast from the East' storm may see snow hit the UK. This has prompted experts to urge motorists to make one particular change to their driving
  
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• Passport Office reminder that thousands must pay £95 bill from 2026

  29-01-2026 12:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  People need to be aware of this major change and how it could affect their plans
  
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• Nespresso fans could 'save money' with 'similar' £3 B&M version

  29-01-2026 12:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  B&M shoppers are loving the store's 'colourful' tumblers for their coffee and matcha drinks
  
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• Exact date three-day 'Beast from the East' snow storm to arrive in UK as February cold snap forecast

  29-01-2026 12:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A 'Beast from the East' snow storm looks to be heading to the UK in February, with weather maps showing a huge snowstorm forming to the east of Britain and heading towards the country
  
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• Paulton drug dealer jailed

  29-01-2026 12:12 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  A drug dealer from Paulton has been jailed for more than five years after more than 4kg of heroin, cocaine, and ketamine were seized last year. The drugs, along with £20,000 in cash, were seized in October when warrants were executed in Peasedown St John and Paulton at addresses linked to 41-year-old Gary Browne. More than 2.4kg of class A drugs were recovered after the warrants…
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• Bristol's most controversial fence damaged again in latest incident - Yahoo News UK

  29-01-2026 12:08
  Bristol's most controversial fence damaged again in latest incident  Yahoo News UK
  
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• Urgent 'mislabelling' alert over food sold at Sainsbury's, Waitrose and other stores

  29-01-2026 11:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The FSA has issued a warning about certain packs of one product amid a potential health risk
  
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• ‘Intimate and charming’ Bristol restaurant voted number one in UK - bristol247.com

  29-01-2026 11:51
  ‘Intimate and charming’ Bristol restaurant voted number one in UK  bristol247.com
  
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• Shortening summer holidays would 'improve children's wellbeing'

  29-01-2026 11:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Travel experts believe the cut would have other benefits too
  
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• Arrest made in museum theft investigation – Bristol

  29-01-2026 11:45 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  A 41-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation into the theft of museum artefacts in Bristol. He was arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods and was released under investigation. As part of our investigation, we are continuing to identify four people we wished to speak with in connection to high-value burglary from a building in the Cumberland Road…
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• UKHSA warning after 5,424 cases of 'deadliest' infection in England

  29-01-2026 11:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The symptoms can be mistaken for something much less serious
  
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• Pharmacist explains why your cold and flu symptoms keep coming back

  29-01-2026 11:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Amir Bhogal says there can be seven reasons you can't shake an infection
  
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• PIP tips as DWP to increase face-to-face assessments

  29-01-2026 11:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Millions of people are currently receiving PIP payments of up to £187 a week
  
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• Everything you need to know about the blank firer amnesty this February 

  29-01-2026 11:10 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  An amnesty for the surrender of five top-venting blank firers (TVBFs) is taking place between Monday 2 February and Friday 27 February in England and Wales. The guns are prohibited under the Firearms Act 1968 as they can be readily converted into dangerous weapons. After the amnesty period, anybody found in possession of these blank firers could face up to 10 years in prison.
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• Boots slashes designer set to £5 with four products in online exclusive

  29-01-2026 11:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The collection includes four beauty products and has a 4.9-star rating from Boots customers
  
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• Bridgerton Benedict star Luke Thompson's life off-screen including Bristol connection

  29-01-2026 10:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Luke Thompson, 37, plays Benedict in Netflix's Bridgerton Season 4 which released this week – here's everything about the actor's career and personal life, including his Bristol connection
  
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• Baby left blind and unable to walk and talk after two cardiac arrests

  29-01-2026 10:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Young Florence Bennett was left without oxygen for a full 14 minutes after suffering a cardian arrest, with her parents discovering her sight had gone when she woke up
  
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• Urgent warning over shampoo and conditioner that contain chemical

  29-01-2026 09:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The products have been pulled from sale
  
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• BBC Breakfast star shares devastating death announcement minutes in

  29-01-2026 09:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  BBC Breakfast presenter Charlie Stayt announced tragic news at the start of Thursday's live show
  
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• Tesco F&F shoppers urged to claim refunds

  29-01-2026 09:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Tesco has confirmed a 'potential safety risk'
  
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• Santander to close 44 more branches - full list

  29-01-2026 08:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Santander has seen a rapid increase in customers choosing to do their banking digitally
  
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