Bristol news

• NHS eye doctor explains 3 ways to watch August eclipse without special glasses

  11-08-2026 03:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The ophthalmologist shared four different viewing methods, and three of them don't need glasses
  
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• 'Is that all it was?' Looking back at Bristol’s gloomy, glorious 1999 eclipse

  12-08-2026 14:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  We've gone through our archives to find this brilliant feature on the 1999 Total Eclipse in Bristol by former Bristol Post reporter Nigel Dando
  
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• Turkey passport reminder as not following rule could trigger £100 fine

  12-08-2026 13:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Being unaware of this law is no excuse for tourists
  
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• M5 crash at Cribbs Causeway caused queues

  12-08-2026 13:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There were delays in the area
  
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• Football fan seriously injured in Bristol after attack while getting in taxi

  12-08-2026 13:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing to two men who may have information
  
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• Bath’s new police station opens its doors

  12-08-2026 13:30 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Bath’s new police station has opened its doors today (Wednesday 12 August), marking a major milestone for policing in the city. Bath Police Enquiry Office has relocated from Lewis House on Manvers Street to its new home on Monmouth Street, providing a visible and accessible point of contact in the heart of the city. The opening marks the completion of a major refurbishment project…
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• Man hospitalised after 'bladed weapon' attack on busy railway path

  12-08-2026 12:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A section of the footpath remains closed
  
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• M5 crash at Cribbs Causeway causing queues - live updates

  12-08-2026 12:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Expect delays
  
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• Teenager arrested after man injured on railway path

  12-08-2026 11:59 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  An investigation is continuing following an incident on the Bristol to Bath Railway Path yesterday evening (Tuesday 11 August). We were called to a section of the path, near Bitton, shortly after 8pm. One man was found to have been wounded and was taken to hospital by paramedics. He remains in hospital and in a stable condition. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
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• Police update after attempted murder arrest in Stokes Croft 

  12-08-2026 11:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Three people were injured, with one person being taken to hospital
  
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• Travellers set up unauthorised encampment at Knowle park

  12-08-2026 11:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It has been claimed they gained access due to a broken lock on inner security post
  
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• Teen among 14 arrested during Palestine protest outside Bristol prison

  12-08-2026 11:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He has since been released without charge
  
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• CCTV appeal after serious assault in Bristol

  12-08-2026 11:24 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are releasing CCTV images of two people we would like to speak to in relation to a serious assault in Bristol. A man, in his fifties, suffered significant injuries when he was assaulted by two men on Fishponds Road at around 12.45-12.50am on Wednesday 24 June. The victim suffered serious injuries, including a broken jaw during the incident, which happened after he watched the England…
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• Bristol predator jailed for sexual assault of young girl

  12-08-2026 11:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Connelly's victim said the dangerous predator took "years to show genuine remorse and admit responsibility"
  
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• CCTV appeal following criminal damage incident

  12-08-2026 10:55 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are releasing an image of a man we would like to speak to in connection with an incident of criminal damage in Taunton. A window of a shop in East Street was smashed by an unknown offender at around 4pm on Monday 22 June. We have maintained contact with the victim and have carried out several enquiries, but we are now releasing an image of a man we would like to speak to because we…
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• Phone number anyone travelling to Europe should remember

  12-08-2026 10:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Save or learn the number so you are prepared in case of a life-threatening emergency
  
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• Man jailed for sexual assault of a child

  12-08-2026 09:45 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A man has been sentenced to more than three years in prison for the non-recent sexual assault of a child. Martin Connelly, 45, of Unity Street, Bristol, was jailed by Bristol Crown Court on Wednesday 5 August after he was found guilty of assault by touching following a trial at the same court in June. He was sentenced to a custodial sentence of three years and four months, and he will be…
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• A-level results 2026: Everything you need to know about Clearing

  12-08-2026 08:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  How does Clearing work? We've got an expert to answer the biggest questions you might have
  
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• Parents unaware of major free school meal rule change coming next month

  12-08-2026 07:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  More than half are said to be 'unaware they will be affected by the change'
  
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• Police chiefs call on PM to prevent PC Harper killers release

  12-08-2026 07:42 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  Fifty policing and law enforcement leaders from across the UK have jointly written to the Prime Minister calling for him to prevent the early release of PC Andrew Harper’s killers. The open letter, published yesterday evening, also calls for stronger protections for victims and communities when release arrangements change. The letter can read on the National Police Chiefs’ Council website.
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• Andy Burnham convenes COBRA as Health Secretary says extreme heat 'dangerous'

  12-08-2026 07:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The weather is said to have plunged the country into a 'national emergency' with a risk of 'flash drought'
  
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• Young Hartcliffe boy in desperate battle against rare form of cancer

  12-08-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  His parents are trying to fundraise to get him specialist treatment overseas
  
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• West of England metro mayor won't rule out Gloucestershire joining

  12-08-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Helen Godwin said 'in an ideal world they might like to come in', but it's 'not a priority' for Bristol and Bath
  
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• Travellers told ‘check this next’ if European wildfires cancel flights

  12-08-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Thousands of Brits have had to rethink their summer plans due to the natural disasters
  
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• Over 70,000 bin collections missed in six weeks across South Gloucestershire

  12-08-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  South Gloucestershire Council has apologised and blames several factors
  
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• Perseid meteor shower to light up sky after solar eclipse

  11-08-2026 21:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The annual Perseid meteor shower is set to light up the night sky this week following a solar eclipse, providing a stunning display for astronomy enthusiasts across the UK [National news]
  
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• Solar eclipse best viewing times in Bristol with our postcode search

  11-08-2026 18:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The UK's biggest solar eclipse this century is here – use our postcode search tool to find the exact time the eclipse will peak where you live
  
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• Osteopath who said he 'raped the brains' of his patients struck off

  11-08-2026 17:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Marquette engaged in a sexual relationship with one of his clients and inappropriate relationships with two others
  
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• Love Island star says 'that's not true' about how much contestants are paid

  11-08-2026 17:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Former Love Island and All Stars contestant has lifted the lid on how much villa contestants are paid
  
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• Specific NHS 20-minute appointment cuts risk of death 32 per cent

  11-08-2026 17:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  For older people it cuts the risk of early death even more - by up to 46%
  
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