Bristol news

• Parking bay suspension fees for pubs and cafés could be delayed

  15-07-2020 12:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Suspending a parking bay outside a venue would allow pedestrians to give any customers sat at tables on the pavement a wide berth
  
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• Love Island star calls mum over 'stressful' blunder on Come Dine With Me

  25-07-2026 18:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Love Island winner appeared on Celebrity Come Dine With Me in 2020 and had to phone his mum.
  
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• 'Jude Bellingham-esque': Old teammate reveals PM Andy Burnham's Bristol City playing days

  25-07-2026 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "I loved the purple and lime kit because of Brian Tinnion" said Andy Burnham
  
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• Travellers arrive at Blaise Castle during family event - updates

  25-07-2026 16:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police say this is a not a matter for them as it is trespass on private land and is a civil matter instead of criminal
  
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• A-road closed near Bridgeyate in both directions

  25-07-2026 15:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  An incident has been reported, and we'll give you live updates as we have them
  
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• Month-long closure set for major A4174 ring road

  25-07-2026 13:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Further partial closures will be in place as part of a separate programme of works too
  
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• Binman names 5 'annoying' habits he wishes people would stop doing

  25-07-2026 13:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The role of a binman requires considerable physical endurance and challenging working conditions. So it's hardly surprising that many binmen become frustrated when certain residents engage in behaviour that 'makes their life harder'
  
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• Man stabbed in late-night Bristol attack

  25-07-2026 13:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police say there will be a heightened police presence in the area
  
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• Love Island fans fear for favourites Tommy and Yas as major twist confirmed

  25-07-2026 11:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Love Island fans are convinced they know which couple will be dumped from the villa as a brutal twist is confirmed
  
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• Love Island's Aidan explains 'flirty chat' with Jasmine's sister and makes Priya confession

  25-07-2026 10:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Love Island stars Aidan and Priya were dumped from the villa last night after a public vote
  
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• Bristol woman's heartbreaking murder is subject of harrowing true crime series

  25-07-2026 10:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The series will shed light on six high-profile cases including that of Joanna Yeates, who went missing in 2010.
  
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• Love Island's Priya addresses Julia clash and star's 'controversial' actions

  25-07-2026 09:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Priya and Julia were seen clashing during explosive moments in the Love Island villa
  
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• Big Saturday update for anyone travelling to Spain and France as 'situation worsens'

  25-07-2026 08:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Foreign Office issues urgent new advice as areas hit by rampaging wildfires as thousand evacuated
  
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• Planned housing estate in village near Bristol vetoed as only bus faces uncertain future

  25-07-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The bus service runs only once every hour and a half and can get very busy
  
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• Bristol landlords face huge hike in fines for harassing tenants or illegal evictions

  25-07-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Councillors have agreed new fines for a range of rules to improve standards for renters
  
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• Saying two word phrase in Spain could leave you red-faced

  25-07-2026 06:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A language expert has issued a warning
  
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• Police appeal for help finding teen girl India Ford last seen in Exeter

  25-07-2026 02:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police describe India Ford, 16, as "a white female, 5ft 6, slim build, with red hair"
  
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• eBay auction sees 20p UK coin sell for huge price tag

  24-07-2026 20:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The coin is believed to be very rare
  
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• Four miles of M5 traffic after crash near Bristol

  24-07-2026 20:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Millions are expected to take to the roads today and over the weekend as schools break up for summer
  
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• Five police officers injured in Westminster Bridge boat crash on River Thames

  24-07-2026 18:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Five police officers were injured after a Metropolitan Police boat crashed into Westminster Bridge on the River Thames in central London on Friday afternoon, with officers recovered from the water [National news]
  
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• Drivers caught in huge Bristol and Somerset operation as 113 arrested

  24-07-2026 18:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Men aged between 25 and 40 years old were identified as the main suspected perpetrators
  
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• Love Island stars split opinion after Julia and Priya argument

  24-07-2026 18:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Love Island fans and stars are divided over the ongoing tension between Islanders
  
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• Tesco announces 'important step' Uber Eats and Deliveroo update

  24-07-2026 17:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The supermarket has issued a statement alongside the two delivery firms
  
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• Father jailed for the murder of his baby son – Chard 

  24-07-2026 16:57 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A father who shook his four-week-old baby to death has been jailed at a court hearing held earlier today (Friday 24 July). Tony Bartlett, 39, of Axminster in Devon, caused severe injuries to his baby son Atticus during an incident at the family home in Chard. He was convicted by a jury following a trial at Bristol Crown Court and has now been sentenced at the same court to life…
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• Nearly a quarter of drivers stopped during World Cup campaign arrested for drink or drug driving

  24-07-2026 16:03 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Nearly one in four motorists stopped by police in Avon and Somerset during a dedicated drink and drug driving campaign linked to the FIFA Men’s World Cup were arrested on suspicion of drink or drug driving offences. Operation Limit ran throughout the tournament, with Roads Policing officers carrying out proactive patrols across the force area to identify drivers impaired through drink or…
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• Four men in same car killed in lamppost crash

  24-07-2026 14:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Two men aged 23, alongside two others aged 24 and 26, were declared dead at the scene [National news]
  
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• Four men in same car killed in lampost crash

  24-07-2026 14:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Two men aged 23, alongside two others aged 24 and 26, were declared dead at the scene [National news]
  
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• Tequila brand launches two new ready-to-drink flavours

  24-07-2026 14:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The drinks launched in the UK this week
  
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• British mum says 'dream' Dubai move has turned into 'horror movie' after prison sentence

  24-07-2026 14:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Kerry Nwachukwu claims she now faces the threat of being returned to prison indefinitely unless she can repay the debt.
  
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• DWP tells PIP and Universal Credit claimants major meeting change ‘now in force’

  24-07-2026 13:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed the change - and say it impacts all assessments including face to face which are being ramped up drastically
  
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