<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Bristol - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about Bristol with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:12:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[New Greggs Festive Bake update after just two days on sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greggs launched it two weeks earlier than ever before]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/new-greggs-festive-bake-update-after-just-two-days-on-sale/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/new-greggs-festive-bake-update-after-just-two-days-on-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Bus pays tribute after man and dog die in 'tragic' incident]]></title><description><![CDATA['Our deepest condolences are with the man's loved ones']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/first-bus-pays-tribute-after-man-and-dog-die-in-tragic-incident/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/first-bus-pays-tribute-after-man-and-dog-die-in-tragic-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investigation launched after man shot by police]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man suffered injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/investigation-launched-after-man-shot-by-police/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/investigation-launched-after-man-shot-by-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CAA warns air passengers about lithium battery risks as 'incidents highly likely']]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK Civil Aviation Authority is urging passengers to follow its new lithium battery safety checklist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/caa-warns-air-passengers-about-lithium-battery-risks-as-incidents-highly-likely/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/caa-warns-air-passengers-about-lithium-battery-risks-as-incidents-highly-likely/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urgent alert to shoppers as puddings in Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Asda 'may contain glass']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Food Standards Agency has issued an alert]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/urgent-alert-to-shoppers-as-puddings-in-tesco-sainsburys-morrisons-and-asda-may-contain-glass/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/urgent-alert-to-shoppers-as-puddings-in-tesco-sainsburys-morrisons-and-asda-may-contain-glass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures - the imminent transformation of the entrance to Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coming into Bristol on the M32 is about to change radically]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/in-pictures-the-imminent-transformation-of-the-entrance-to-bristol/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/in-pictures-the-imminent-transformation-of-the-entrance-to-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How hundreds came together to change Hartcliffe's story]]></title><description><![CDATA['What struck many of us was the contrast between how Hartcliffe is often portrayed and what people actually experienced']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/how-hundreds-came-together-to-change-hartcliffes-story/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/how-hundreds-came-together-to-change-hartcliffes-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fascinating photos capture Bristol in all its 1987 glory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fascinating photos capture Bristol in all its 1987 glory]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/fascinating-photos-capture-bristol-in-all-its-1987-glory/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/fascinating-photos-capture-bristol-in-all-its-1987-glory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impressive Gloucester beat Bath to extend lead at top of Prem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester storm to their first win over Bath in the Prem at Kingsholm since April 2022 with a 23-5 victory built on an immense defensive display.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/impressive-gloucester-beat-bath-to-extend-lead-at-top-of-prem/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/impressive-gloucester-beat-bath-to-extend-lead-at-top-of-prem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tragedy at Lidl as man, 30s, dies after car smashes into shop front]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency services rushed to the store after reports a car had crashed into a shop front [National Story]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/tragedy-at-lidl-as-man-30s-dies-after-car-smashes-into-shop-front/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/tragedy-at-lidl-as-man-30s-dies-after-car-smashes-into-shop-front/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol problem house shut down by police over 'serious' disorder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nobody is allowed to enter for months]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-problem-house-shut-down-by-police-over-serious-disorder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-problem-house-shut-down-by-police-over-serious-disorder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in hospital after police firearms incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man in his 40s is in hospital after being shot after armed officers were deployed in Bristol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-in-hospital-after-police-firearms-incident/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-in-hospital-after-police-firearms-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man and dog killed after being hit by a bus in Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bus driver was arrested]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-and-dog-killed-after-being-hit-by-a-bus-in-bristol/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-and-dog-killed-after-being-hit-by-a-bus-in-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bomb squad neutralise 'suspicious' item in city centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Park Street in central Bristol is closed with a 50m cordon in place around the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bomb-squad-neutralise-suspicious-item-in-city-centre/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bomb-squad-neutralise-suspicious-item-in-city-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Bristol Tory MP candidate and husband cheated on general election bets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three people placed bets on when the 2024 general election would happen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/ex-bristol-tory-mp-candidate-and-husband-cheated-on-general-election-bets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/ex-bristol-tory-mp-candidate-and-husband-cheated-on-general-election-bets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crime scene near Eastville Park in Bristol man shot by police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police tape is up at a junction]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/crime-scene-near-eastville-park-in-bristol-man-shot-by-police/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/crime-scene-near-eastville-park-in-bristol-man-shot-by-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man injured in police incident – Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have made a referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) after a man was injured in a police incident in Bristol. Police firearms were discharged by armed police officers, and a man remains in a stable condition in hospital for treatment to injuries not currently believed to be life-threatening. The officers were responding to a report from a member of the public who…<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-injured-in-police-incident-bristol/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-injured-in-police-incident-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Chase star Jenny Ryan surprises locals at pub quiz]]></title><description><![CDATA[ITV's The Chase star Jenny Ryan made a surprise appearance to host a pub quiz at The Castle Inn in Skipton, Yorkshire, as part of a special members' event for Skipton Building Society.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/the-chase-star-jenny-ryan-surprises-locals-at-pub-quiz/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/the-chase-star-jenny-ryan-surprises-locals-at-pub-quiz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man shot by police at Bristol property]]></title><description><![CDATA[He was seriously injured]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-shot-by-police-at-bristol-property/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-shot-by-police-at-bristol-property/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK dining culture leaves Brits feeling rushed as most want to stay longer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three in 10 say they often rush their meal and wish we took a more laid-back, Spanish-style approach to dining.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/uk-dining-culture-leaves-brits-feeling-rushed-as-most-want-to-stay-longer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/uk-dining-culture-leaves-brits-feeling-rushed-as-most-want-to-stay-longer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Property linked to disorder and anti-social behaviour closed down]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have secured a closure order against a property in Bristol due to its ongoing association with serious disorder and anti-social behaviour. A three-month closure order for a property in Holst Gardens, in Knowle, was granted by Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 15 October. Knowle Neighbourhood Policing worked alongside Avon and Somerset Police’s Anti-Social Behaviour Unit and owner…<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/property-linked-to-disorder-and-anti-social-behaviour-closed-down/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/property-linked-to-disorder-and-anti-social-behaviour-closed-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum sentenced for killing her three children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yasmeen Ali, 44, is given an indefinite hospital order after admitting their manslaughter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/mum-sentenced-for-killing-her-three-children/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/mum-sentenced-for-killing-her-three-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timeline of events in case of Bristol mum who killed three young children]]></title><description><![CDATA[She was given an indefinite hospital order]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/timeline-of-events-in-case-of-bristol-mum-who-killed-three-young-children/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/timeline-of-events-in-case-of-bristol-mum-who-killed-three-young-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yeovil Town sign Bristol City's Naylor on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yeovil Town sign Bristol City defender Seb Naylor on loan until 3 January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/yeovil-town-sign-bristol-citys-naylor-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/yeovil-town-sign-bristol-citys-naylor-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman sentenced to hospital order following deaths of three children in Bristol ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman who killed her three children at their home in Bristol has been sentenced to an indefinite hospital order. Yasmeen Ali, 44, had initially been charged with three counts of murder, but pleaded guilty to three counts of manslaughter by diminished responsibility at Bristol Crown Court earlier today (Friday 23 October). These pleas were accepted by the Crown Prosecution Service…<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/woman-sentenced-to-hospital-order-following-deaths-of-three-children-in-bristol/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/woman-sentenced-to-hospital-order-following-deaths-of-three-children-in-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CCTV appeal after theft from Tesco Express in Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are appealing for the public’s help to identify someone we wish to speak to in connection with a theft in Bristol. The man pictured is white, thought to be in their thirties, approximately 5ft 10ins tall, of slim build, with short, dark hair. The individual is shown wearing a light and dark blue T-shirt and matching shorts with black trainers. Officers are keen to speak with him as…<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/cctv-appeal-after-theft-from-tesco-express-in-bristol/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/cctv-appeal-after-theft-from-tesco-express-in-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum sentenced for killing her three children in Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yasmeen Ali stabbed her three children at the family's home in 2024]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/mum-sentenced-for-killing-her-three-children-in-bristol/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/mum-sentenced-for-killing-her-three-children-in-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans given chance to buy special shirts and raise funds for veterans as part of Poppy appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[From this weekend, football players across the UK will wear poppy emblems on their shirt and these will then be auctioned off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/fans-given-chance-to-buy-special-shirts-and-raise-funds-for-veterans-as-part-of-poppy-appeal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/fans-given-chance-to-buy-special-shirts-and-raise-funds-for-veterans-as-part-of-poppy-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Choking on cup of tea may have saved dad's life after fit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woman believes choking on a cup of tea could have saved her dad's life after revealing major diagnosis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/choking-on-cup-of-tea-may-have-saved-dads-life-after-fit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/choking-on-cup-of-tea-may-have-saved-dads-life-after-fit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than half of women mistake menopause-related skin problems as 'just sign of ageing']]></title><description><![CDATA[Dermatology company Galderma's new global research claims to have uncovered a knowledge gap in a key menopause side effect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/more-than-half-of-women-mistake-menopause-related-skin-problems-as-just-sign-of-ageing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/more-than-half-of-women-mistake-menopause-related-skin-problems-as-just-sign-of-ageing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statement following incident at Park Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[A police cordon has been lifted and all roads reopened following an incident in Bristol this morning (Friday 23 October). At 8.25am we received a call from the member of the public concerned they had potentially witnessed a man leaving a suspicious item in the Park Street area. As a precaution, a cordon was put in place, which also included Hill Street, St George’s Road and Frogmore…<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/statement-following-incident-at-park-street/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/statement-following-incident-at-park-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Series of major city roads will become 20mph zones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillors agree to a raft of new speed limits across the city to try and improve road safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/series-of-major-city-roads-will-become-20mph-zones/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/series-of-major-city-roads-will-become-20mph-zones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major city centre road closed as bomb squad called]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 50 metre cordon is being put in place]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/major-city-centre-road-closed-as-bomb-squad-called/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/major-city-centre-road-closed-as-bomb-squad-called/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crime scene in place near Eastville Park in Bristol after police incident - live updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police tape is up at a junction]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/crime-scene-in-place-near-eastville-park-in-bristol-after-police-incident-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/crime-scene-in-place-near-eastville-park-in-bristol-after-police-incident-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NSPCC issues Halloween advice to UK parents with free number to call]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has explained the support available]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/nspcc-issues-halloween-advice-to-uk-parents-with-free-number-to-call/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/nspcc-issues-halloween-advice-to-uk-parents-with-free-number-to-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ahmed signs Gloucestershire contract extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire's Daaryoush 'Daz' Ahmed extends his contract with the club until the end of 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/ahmed-signs-gloucestershire-contract-extension/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/ahmed-signs-gloucestershire-contract-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Suspicious item' exploded in Bristol city centre - in pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cordon remains in place]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/suspicious-item-exploded-in-bristol-city-centre-in-pictures/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/suspicious-item-exploded-in-bristol-city-centre-in-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridge repairs to begin as reopening date announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Damaged parts of Pero's Bridge are ready to be transported to a dry dock for repairs next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bridge-repairs-to-begin-as-reopening-date-announced/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bridge-repairs-to-begin-as-reopening-date-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor floats tighter control over buses in Bristol region in quicker alternative to franchising]]></title><description><![CDATA[More details will be revealed in the next couple of months]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/mayor-floats-tighter-control-over-buses-in-bristol-region-in-quicker-alternative-to-franchising/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/mayor-floats-tighter-control-over-buses-in-bristol-region-in-quicker-alternative-to-franchising/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol Old Vic's flagship production Lanny fails, but fails gloriously]]></title><description><![CDATA[A hugely ambitious challenge to transfer an experimental novel from the page to the stage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-old-vics-flagship-production-lanny-fails-but-fails-gloriously/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-old-vics-flagship-production-lanny-fails-but-fails-gloriously/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aldi shoppers told 'check receipts' as it brings in £100 new rule 'until January']]></title><description><![CDATA[A boss at Aldi said 'we want parents to know there’s still time to apply']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/aldi-shoppers-told-check-receipts-as-it-brings-in-100-new-rule-until-january/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/aldi-shoppers-told-check-receipts-as-it-brings-in-100-new-rule-until-january/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major city centre road closed as bomb squad called - updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 50 metre cordon is being put in place]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/major-city-centre-road-closed-as-bomb-squad-called-updates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/major-city-centre-road-closed-as-bomb-squad-called-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies after incident which closed busy Bristol road]]></title><description><![CDATA[A member of the public came across the man during the early hours and called 999]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-dies-after-incident-which-closed-busy-bristol-road/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-dies-after-incident-which-closed-busy-bristol-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major city centre road closed due to 'police incident' - updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorists are warned to 'expect delays']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/major-city-centre-road-closed-due-to-police-incident-updates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/major-city-centre-road-closed-due-to-police-incident-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The secret to financial happiness - and it’s not the size of your paycheck]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research has been published]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/the-secret-to-financial-happiness-and-its-not-the-size-of-your-paycheck/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/the-secret-to-financial-happiness-and-its-not-the-size-of-your-paycheck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EFL preview: 'Sleepless nights' for under pressure bosses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Norwich City head coach Philippe Clement, Sheffield Wednesday manager Henrik Pedersen and Bristol Rovers boss Steve Evans face scrutiny.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/efl-preview-sleepless-nights-for-under-pressure-bosses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/efl-preview-sleepless-nights-for-under-pressure-bosses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Met Office 'be prepared' alert as Storm Austen could cause power cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Met Office has issued a number of weather warnings with UK households told to take precautions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/met-office-be-prepared-alert-as-storm-austen-could-cause-power-cuts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/met-office-be-prepared-alert-as-storm-austen-could-cause-power-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK households told to stockpile three days worth of food and water]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said people should be 'alert but not alarmed']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/uk-households-told-to-stockpile-three-days-worth-of-food-and-water/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/uk-households-told-to-stockpile-three-days-worth-of-food-and-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Satellite images reveal scale of reservoirs' decline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wimbleball Lake on Exmoor was 13% earlier in October, despite being full to capacity in March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/satellite-images-reveal-scale-of-reservoirs-decline/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/satellite-images-reveal-scale-of-reservoirs-decline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could experts have a solution to toxic algae?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts from the University of Bath are testing out a new invention at a lake in Wiltshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/could-experts-have-a-solution-to-toxic-algae/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/could-experts-have-a-solution-to-toxic-algae/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children's cancer unit gets £500K upgrade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RUH says a £495K donation will benefit generations of children with cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/childrens-cancer-unit-gets-500k-upgrade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/childrens-cancer-unit-gets-500k-upgrade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman tries Greggs, Tesco, Starbucks and other high street drinks - one clear winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beth has shared her verdict on pumpkin spice lattes on the UK high street - and her trips also included visits to places such as Black Sheep and Coffee Number One]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/woman-tries-greggs-tesco-starbucks-and-other-high-street-drinks-one-clear-winner/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/woman-tries-greggs-tesco-starbucks-and-other-high-street-drinks-one-clear-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fishponds offices and warehouses to be bulldozed for homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The development will have zero 'affordable' housing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/fishponds-offices-and-warehouses-to-be-bulldozed-for-homes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/fishponds-offices-and-warehouses-to-be-bulldozed-for-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colombian adventures inspires couple's new street food cafe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before that, the building had been home to a very popular Wetherspoons pub]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/colombian-adventures-inspires-couples-new-street-food-cafe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/colombian-adventures-inspires-couples-new-street-food-cafe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bus links row over bid for 75 homes on 'unsustainable' site]]></title><description><![CDATA['This development would totally change the village’s character']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bus-links-row-over-bid-for-75-homes-on-unsustainable-site/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bus-links-row-over-bid-for-75-homes-on-unsustainable-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Violent offender jailed for vicious headbutt outside North Bristol pub]]></title><description><![CDATA[His victim was left with missing teeth and broken bones]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/violent-offender-jailed-for-vicious-headbutt-outside-north-bristol-pub/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/violent-offender-jailed-for-vicious-headbutt-outside-north-bristol-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol then and now: A changing city in pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[An interactive photo gallery showing how Bristol has evolved over the past 100 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-then-and-now-a-changing-city-in-pictures/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-then-and-now-a-changing-city-in-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Old Filton Airfield named among world's most important aviation sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former airport factory site can trace its roots back to 1910]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/old-filton-airfield-named-among-worlds-most-important-aviation-sites/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/old-filton-airfield-named-among-worlds-most-important-aviation-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Domestic abuser's sentence lengthened after Attorney General intervenes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aiden Ford threatened his victim's life and suffocated her with his arm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/domestic-abusers-sentence-lengthened-after-attorney-general-intervenes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/domestic-abusers-sentence-lengthened-after-attorney-general-intervenes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biker in hospital with serious injuries after crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorists are asked to avoid the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/biker-in-hospital-with-serious-injuries-after-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/biker-in-hospital-with-serious-injuries-after-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team has to chip in with more goals - Skubala]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol City need more players to contribute to goals and assists says manager Michael Skubala with his side struggling to score.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/team-has-to-chip-in-with-more-goals-skubala/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/team-has-to-chip-in-with-more-goals-skubala/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Witness appeal after serious collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’re appealing for witnesses after a collision involving a black motorbike and a black Ford Ka car on Stoke Road. We were called by the ambulance service at 1.32pm and officers attended alongside the fire and ambulance services. The motorcyclist was taken to hospital with injuries that are serious, but not believed to be life-threatening. No other injuries have been reported.<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/witness-appeal-after-serious-collision/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/witness-appeal-after-serious-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serious crash closes road in Clifton - live updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorists are asked to avoid the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/serious-crash-closes-road-in-clifton-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/serious-crash-closes-road-in-clifton-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royate Hill shut due to emergency services incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[The closure caused slow traffic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/royate-hill-shut-due-to-emergency-services-incident/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/royate-hill-shut-due-to-emergency-services-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[F1 racing car simulator company opens new Bristol facility and is hiring]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-growing tech firm works with major motorsports teams and is advertising for a number of jobs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/f1-racing-car-simulator-company-opens-new-bristol-facility-and-is-hiring/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/f1-racing-car-simulator-company-opens-new-bristol-facility-and-is-hiring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge's murder trial instructions will not be reviewed by court]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Attorney General rules there is not a point of law which needs "further clarification".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/judges-murder-trial-instructions-will-not-be-reviewed-by-court/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/judges-murder-trial-instructions-will-not-be-reviewed-by-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shoplifting fears over Redcliffe Asda Express bid for late-night licence]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will do alcohol deliveries 24/7]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/shoplifting-fears-over-redcliffe-asda-express-bid-for-late-night-licence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/shoplifting-fears-over-redcliffe-asda-express-bid-for-late-night-licence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Vile' paedophile jailed for raping young girls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Timothy Mealing was convicted of 24 sexual offences against four "very young" girls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/vile-paedophile-jailed-for-raping-young-girls/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/vile-paedophile-jailed-for-raping-young-girls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthcare workers walk out on 24-hour strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[One striking worker says she goes home and cries because she no longer feels she is making a difference due to work pressures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/healthcare-workers-walk-out-on-24-hour-strike/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/healthcare-workers-walk-out-on-24-hour-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK's first 'Flower Pharmacy' opens to boost mood as clocks go back]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK's first 'Flower Pharmacy' has opened in London, prescribing mood-boosting bouquets instead of medicine as the clocks prepare to go back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/uks-first-flower-pharmacy-opens-to-boost-mood-as-clocks-go-back/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/uks-first-flower-pharmacy-opens-to-boost-mood-as-clocks-go-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My childhood was stolen from me' - predator raped and sexually assaulted young children]]></title><description><![CDATA[He tried to bribe one of his victims to stop them talking to police]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/my-childhood-was-stolen-from-me-predator-raped-and-sexually-assaulted-young-children/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/my-childhood-was-stolen-from-me-predator-raped-and-sexually-assaulted-young-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rylan Clark Halloween prank stuns cinema fans as The Witches tops scary film list]]></title><description><![CDATA[TV presenter Rylan Clark left unsuspecting cinemagoers screaming after pulling off a series of real-life jump scares for Halloween at Vue Cinema in London]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/rylan-clark-halloween-prank-stuns-cinema-fans-as-the-witches-tops-scary-film-list/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/rylan-clark-halloween-prank-stuns-cinema-fans-as-the-witches-tops-scary-film-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Currys to play together for first time in 16 months]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom and Ben Curry start for Sale for first time in 16 months while Christian Wade looks to break the try record, in team news from the Prem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/currys-to-play-together-for-first-time-in-16-months/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/currys-to-play-together-for-first-time-in-16-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supermarket blocked from building on city's edge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bath and North East Somerset Council turn down the plans, which Lidl said would have created 40 jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/supermarket-blocked-from-building-on-citys-edge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/supermarket-blocked-from-building-on-citys-edge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged over 2024 fatal collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 53-year-old man has been charged following a fatal collision on the A361 in Frome. Jobey Jason Smith, of Chilcompton in Radstock, appeared before Bristol Magistrates Court on Friday 9 October, after being charged with causing death by driving without due care and attention while over the prescribed limit for alcohol. It follows an investigation into a two-car collision at the junction…<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-charged-over-2024-fatal-collision/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-charged-over-2024-fatal-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First person confirmed dead after deadly virus moves from cattle into humans]]></title><description><![CDATA[[International news] The Shamonda virus has claimed its first human casualty, French authorities have announced]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/first-person-confirmed-dead-after-deadly-virus-moves-from-cattle-into-humans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/first-person-confirmed-dead-after-deadly-virus-moves-from-cattle-into-humans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man jailed for 32 years for raping children]]></title><description><![CDATA[A “vile” 34-year-old man who raped and sexually assaulted multiple young children has been jailed for more than 30 years. Timothy Mealing, of no fixed address, was convicted of 24 sexual offences committed against four girls and of attempting to bribe one of the survivors to withdraw their support for the police investigation. At Bristol Crown Court on Monday (19 October) he was handed…<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-jailed-for-32-years-for-raping-children/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-jailed-for-32-years-for-raping-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman found with knife wound in St Pauls early hours incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was initially arrested in South Bristol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/woman-found-with-knife-wound-in-st-pauls-early-hours-incident/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/woman-found-with-knife-wound-in-st-pauls-early-hours-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royate Hill shut due to 'emergency services incident' - updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The closure has caused slow traffic to build]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/royate-hill-shut-due-to-emergency-services-incident-updates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/royate-hill-shut-due-to-emergency-services-incident-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royate Hill shut closed due to 'emergency services incident' - updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The closure has caused slow traffic to build]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/royate-hill-shut-closed-due-to-emergency-services-incident-updates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/royate-hill-shut-closed-due-to-emergency-services-incident-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man taken to hospital after 'serious' attack in Old Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police and ambulance were called]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-taken-to-hospital-after-serious-attack-in-old-market/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-taken-to-hospital-after-serious-attack-in-old-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol area could go a year without library after closure at abandoned shopping centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[A temporary location is being searched for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-area-could-go-a-year-without-library-after-closure-at-abandoned-shopping-centre/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-area-could-go-a-year-without-library-after-closure-at-abandoned-shopping-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revolut 'it may take a few days' alert to millions of customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Revolut now has millions of UK customers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/revolut-it-may-take-a-few-days-alert-to-millions-of-customers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/revolut-it-may-take-a-few-days-alert-to-millions-of-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christa Pike 'speaking in sentences' after botched Tennessee execution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christa Pike, who survived two lethal injections during a botched execution in Tennessee, is now speaking in full sentences and walking more independently, her attorney has said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/christa-pike-speaking-in-sentences-after-botched-tennessee-execution/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/christa-pike-speaking-in-sentences-after-botched-tennessee-execution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East Bristol road closed due to 'emergency services incident' - updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The closure has caused slow traffic to build]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/east-bristol-road-closed-due-to-emergency-services-incident-updates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/east-bristol-road-closed-due-to-emergency-services-incident-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Met Office list of storm names as Storm Austen sparks warnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[We can expect very strong winds and heavy rain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/met-office-list-of-storm-names-as-storm-austen-sparks-warnings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/met-office-list-of-storm-names-as-storm-austen-sparks-warnings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning to people who take vitamin gummies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health conscious shoppers have been warned]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/warning-to-people-who-take-vitamin-gummies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/warning-to-people-who-take-vitamin-gummies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dad unrecognisable after committing to cycling every day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Drane weighed 23st 7lbs before he set himself the challenge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/dad-unrecognisable-after-committing-to-cycling-every-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/dad-unrecognisable-after-committing-to-cycling-every-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girl, 12, gets her own fashion show billboard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carmela, who has muscular dystrophy, says it was "amazing" to see herself on the billboard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/girl-12-gets-her-own-fashion-show-billboard/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/girl-12-gets-her-own-fashion-show-billboard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Race to save 1960s Windrush front room exhibition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dominican Front Room installation at the Watershed was meant to be temporary but proved popular.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/race-to-save-1960s-windrush-front-room-exhibition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/race-to-save-1960s-windrush-front-room-exhibition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['An £8k service charge left me unable to pay bills']]></title><description><![CDATA[Housing association Curo defends large increases to leaseholder bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/an-8k-service-charge-left-me-unable-to-pay-bills/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/an-8k-service-charge-left-me-unable-to-pay-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timeline in full as Bristol UWE student jailed for life for murdering housemate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamie Collins, described as a 'gentle soul' suffered 30 stab wounds and was left to die near his home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/timeline-in-full-as-bristol-uwe-student-jailed-for-life-for-murdering-housemate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/timeline-in-full-as-bristol-uwe-student-jailed-for-life-for-murdering-housemate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Librarians warn of safety risk in plan to use volunteers to open branches for longer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some could soon open on Sundays, but without hiring any more paid staff]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/librarians-warn-of-safety-risk-in-plan-to-use-volunteers-to-open-branches-for-longer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/librarians-warn-of-safety-risk-in-plan-to-use-volunteers-to-open-branches-for-longer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big drop in the number of asylum seekers staying in Bristol after ‘two hotels close’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The use of hotels to house asylum seekers had sparked violent protests]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/big-drop-in-the-number-of-asylum-seekers-staying-in-bristol-after-two-hotels-close/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/big-drop-in-the-number-of-asylum-seekers-staying-in-bristol-after-two-hotels-close/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I had no idea I was pregnant but gave birth 8mins after doctors examined me']]></title><description><![CDATA[Annalise Harry had no idea she was pregnant and barely noticed the extra few pounds she'd put on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/i-had-no-idea-i-was-pregnant-but-gave-birth-8mins-after-doctors-examined-me/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/i-had-no-idea-i-was-pregnant-but-gave-birth-8mins-after-doctors-examined-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japanese flight cancelled after snake discovered hidden inside aircraft cabin]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 40cm snake was spotted slithering under the floor carpet aboard a Japan Air Commuter aircraft at Fukuoka airport [World Story]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/japanese-flight-cancelled-after-snake-discovered-hidden-inside-aircraft-cabin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/japanese-flight-cancelled-after-snake-discovered-hidden-inside-aircraft-cabin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Couple found dead nine years after fire killed their two children and relatives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bridgid 'Biddy' O&rsquo;Brien and Jamie McGinn were both found dead in their home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/couple-found-dead-nine-years-after-fire-killed-their-two-children-and-relatives/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/couple-found-dead-nine-years-after-fire-killed-their-two-children-and-relatives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man jailed over death of pensioner – Keynsham]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has been handed a 15-year jail term after being convicted of manslaughter over the death of a vulnerable pensioner in Keynsham.&#8239;Following a re-trial in July 2026, a jury unanimously found Wayne Milsom, 51, from Keynsham, guilty of causing the death of Stephen Ridgeway, 72. Mr Ridgeway died in hospital on Saturday 7 December 2024, after being assaulted at his home in Keynsham in&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-jailed-over-death-of-pensioner-keynsham/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-jailed-over-death-of-pensioner-keynsham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hour-by-hour South West rain forecast as Storm Austen to cause weather chaos]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Met Office warns that Storm Austen could bring a spell of strong winds with transport disruption likely]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/hour-by-hour-south-west-rain-forecast-as-storm-austen-to-cause-weather-chaos/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/hour-by-hour-south-west-rain-forecast-as-storm-austen-to-cause-weather-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Metal detecting is best hobby in the world for ex-addicts']]></title><description><![CDATA[Karl Monks believes metal detecting is the "best hobby in the world" for ex-addicts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/metal-detecting-is-best-hobby-in-the-world-for-ex-addicts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/metal-detecting-is-best-hobby-in-the-world-for-ex-addicts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keynsham man killed pensioner in &lsquo;cruel, callous and calculated attack']]></title><description><![CDATA[He was sentenced on Wednesday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/keynsham-man-killed-pensioner-in-lsquocruel-callous-and-calculated-attack/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/keynsham-man-killed-pensioner-in-lsquocruel-callous-and-calculated-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keynsham man killed pensioner in ‘cruel, callous and calculated attack']]></title><description><![CDATA[He was sentenced on Wednesday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/keynsham-man-killed-pensioner-in-cruel-callous-and-calculated-attack/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/keynsham-man-killed-pensioner-in-cruel-callous-and-calculated-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Insecure' murderer 'felt threatened by popularity' of Bristol UWE student before stabbing him 30 times]]></title><description><![CDATA['I believe Coughlan did feel threatened by Jamie, not because Jamie ever threatened him, but because of Coughlan&rsquo;s own insecurities and the reality that [his] friends were gravitating more towards Jamie']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/insecure-murderer-felt-threatened-by-popularity-of-bristol-uwe-student-before-stabbing-him-30-times/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/insecure-murderer-felt-threatened-by-popularity-of-bristol-uwe-student-before-stabbing-him-30-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glastonbury coach tickets oversold in admin error]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bookings will automatically be converted into a general admission ticket and coach fare refunded.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/glastonbury-coach-tickets-oversold-in-admin-error/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/glastonbury-coach-tickets-oversold-in-admin-error/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man jailed for 'cruel' attack that killed pensioner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wayne Milsom was jailed for the manslaughter of Stephen Ridgeway after previously being cleared of murder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-jailed-for-cruel-attack-that-killed-pensioner/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-jailed-for-cruel-attack-that-killed-pensioner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sentencing remarks in full as UWE student murderer jailed for life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zack Coughlan changed his plea to guilty yesterday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/sentencing-remarks-in-full-as-uwe-student-murderer-jailed-for-life/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/sentencing-remarks-in-full-as-uwe-student-murderer-jailed-for-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Hundreds' of Union and St George flags taken down]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of Union and St George flags on lamp-posts in Bristol has been "significantly" reduced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/hundreds-of-union-and-st-george-flags-taken-down/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/hundreds-of-union-and-st-george-flags-taken-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City landmark could be restored by community ownership]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are hopes Ashton Court Mansion, much of which is derelict, could be revived under a new trust.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/city-landmark-could-be-restored-by-community-ownership/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/city-landmark-could-be-restored-by-community-ownership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Number of UK sunbed shops soar, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunbed shops are rapidly increasing in the UK, with the poorest areas having the highest concentration according to new data]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/number-of-uk-sunbed-shops-soar-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/number-of-uk-sunbed-shops-soar-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency services called to busy Old Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ambulance and police are at the scene]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/emergency-services-called-to-busy-old-market/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/emergency-services-called-to-busy-old-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anyone with stiff joints and pain issued health warning by NHS GP]]></title><description><![CDATA[The health expert warns of the symptoms people often dismiss, with 27,000 adults in the UK diagnosed each year - enough to fill The O2 Arena]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/anyone-with-stiff-joints-and-pain-issued-health-warning-by-nhs-gp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/anyone-with-stiff-joints-and-pain-issued-health-warning-by-nhs-gp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work to finally begin on eyesore gateway site into Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's 46 years since the factory here closed, and two years since it was demolished, but now 90 new affordable homes are being built]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/work-to-finally-begin-on-eyesore-gateway-site-into-bristol/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/work-to-finally-begin-on-eyesore-gateway-site-into-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Specific signs to tell if you have cold, flu or Covid this winter according to GP]]></title><description><![CDATA[All three health problems come with very similar symptoms]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/specific-signs-to-tell-if-you-have-cold-flu-or-covid-this-winter-according-to-gp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/specific-signs-to-tell-if-you-have-cold-flu-or-covid-this-winter-according-to-gp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Military slang veterans still use years after leaving service to stay connected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recent research reveals many ex-forces personnel still use familiar phrases long after leaving service, with nearly half saying the slang evokes positive memories]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/military-slang-veterans-still-use-years-after-leaving-service-to-stay-connected/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/military-slang-veterans-still-use-years-after-leaving-service-to-stay-connected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student who murdered uni housemate jailed for life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamie Collins, 21, was ambushed and killed in the garden of the home he shared with his killer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/student-who-murdered-uni-housemate-jailed-for-life/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/student-who-murdered-uni-housemate-jailed-for-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murderer handed life sentence for student’s death]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has received a life sentence for the murder of a student in Filton. Zack Coughlan, 23, will serve at least 28 years in prison for killing Jamie Collins on Wednesday 8 April. He was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court today (Wednesday 21 October) after changing his plea to guilty mid-trial yesterday. Mr Justice Linden said Coughlan had &lsquo;ambushed&rsquo; Jamie after waiting more than&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/murderer-handed-life-sentence-for-students-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/murderer-handed-life-sentence-for-students-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans to convert former Bristol care home into student beds refused]]></title><description><![CDATA[Controversial plans to turn a former care home into 126 student beds have been refused at the second time of asking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/plans-to-convert-former-bristol-care-home-into-student-beds-refused/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/plans-to-convert-former-bristol-care-home-into-student-beds-refused/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Common cold 'remedy' to 'ease' symptoms has major risk BBC doctor warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morning Live health expert Dr Xand van Tulleken said people need to be careful]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/common-cold-remedy-to-ease-symptoms-has-major-risk-bbc-doctor-warns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/common-cold-remedy-to-ease-symptoms-has-major-risk-bbc-doctor-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Norovirus outbreak' on flight as major airport declares mass casualty event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several passengers became unwell on a Eurowings flight amid a suspected norovirus outbreak linked to the Greek holiday island of Rhodes [World news]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/norovirus-outbreak-on-flight-as-major-airport-declares-mass-casualty-event/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/norovirus-outbreak-on-flight-as-major-airport-declares-mass-casualty-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas in peril at Sainsbury's as South West lorry drivers prepare to strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[It would see Sainsburys shelves around Bristol and the South West empty this Christmas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/christmas-in-peril-at-sainsburys-as-south-west-lorry-drivers-prepare-to-strike/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/christmas-in-peril-at-sainsburys-as-south-west-lorry-drivers-prepare-to-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of GWR staff could strike over shift pay]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are two separate disputes just as GWR is about to be nationalised]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/hundreds-of-gwr-staff-could-strike-over-shift-pay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/hundreds-of-gwr-staff-could-strike-over-shift-pay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live updates from court as UWE murderer sentenced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zack Coughlan, 23, admitted his guilt on yesterday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/live-updates-from-court-as-uwe-murderer-sentenced/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/live-updates-from-court-as-uwe-murderer-sentenced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol Airport issues update on £500m expansion plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The South West transport hub is seeking your views]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-airport-issues-update-on-500m-expansion-plans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-airport-issues-update-on-500m-expansion-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fresh calls on west mayor to  bring in bus franchising]]></title><description><![CDATA['The mayor should set out a clear timetable for public control']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/fresh-calls-on-west-mayor-to-bring-in-bus-franchising/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/fresh-calls-on-west-mayor-to-bring-in-bus-franchising/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cost of living blow for UK households as inflation soars again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transport costs were the single largest contributor to the upturn in inflation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/cost-of-living-blow-for-uk-households-as-inflation-soars-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/cost-of-living-blow-for-uk-households-as-inflation-soars-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmer feels 'helpless' after bluetongue outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset farmer Sally Phillips says the bluetongue outbreak has cost her £11,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/farmer-feels-helpless-after-bluetongue-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/farmer-feels-helpless-after-bluetongue-outbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bonfire burns victim still feels pain two years on]]></title><description><![CDATA[A burns consultant has revealed what to do and not to do when suffering a burn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bonfire-burns-victim-still-feels-pain-two-years-on/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bonfire-burns-victim-still-feels-pain-two-years-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multi-billion dollar US company opens Bristol factory creating new jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nasdaq-listed biomedical firm will not reveal how much has been spent on the new facility]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/multi-billion-dollar-us-company-opens-bristol-factory-creating-new-jobs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/multi-billion-dollar-us-company-opens-bristol-factory-creating-new-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Grandstand' pub in Kingswood wins fight for outdoor music and films]]></title><description><![CDATA[But they did withdraw bid for live music]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/grandstand-pub-in-kingswood-wins-fight-for-outdoor-music-and-films/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/grandstand-pub-in-kingswood-wins-fight-for-outdoor-music-and-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Far fewer flags now flying on lamp posts in Bristol as dozens removed last week]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the peak more than 1,000 were flying across the city]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/far-fewer-flags-now-flying-on-lamp-posts-in-bristol-as-dozens-removed-last-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/far-fewer-flags-now-flying-on-lamp-posts-in-bristol-as-dozens-removed-last-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Electric 'flying taxi' edges closer to reality as Bristol aircraft maker strikes major deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vertical Aerospace could soon move from design and testing to commercial production]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/electric-flying-taxi-edges-closer-to-reality-as-bristol-aircraft-maker-strikes-major-deals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/electric-flying-taxi-edges-closer-to-reality-as-bristol-aircraft-maker-strikes-major-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Janse van Rensburg agrees new Bristol deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[England centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg, 29, signs a new contract with Bristol Bears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/janse-van-rensburg-agrees-new-bristol-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/janse-van-rensburg-agrees-new-bristol-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South West care home manager linked to seven Covid deaths allowed back to work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joanne Burchell was initially suspended after the NMC found she told staff their Covid test results were negative when they were positive, but a review panel has ruled she can return to nursing with conditions on her practice]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/south-west-care-home-manager-linked-to-seven-covid-deaths-allowed-back-to-work/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/south-west-care-home-manager-linked-to-seven-covid-deaths-allowed-back-to-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student who stabbed housemate in masked ambush admits murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[A student who stabbed his housemate more than 30 times in a masked ambush has changed his murder plea to guilty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/student-who-stabbed-housemate-in-masked-ambush-admits-murder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/student-who-stabbed-housemate-in-masked-ambush-admits-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lib Dems call on regional mayor to franchise buses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council leaders from across West united to call for the regional mayor to "get on with" bus reform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/lib-dems-call-on-regional-mayor-to-franchise-buses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/lib-dems-call-on-regional-mayor-to-franchise-buses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How police uncovered killer's lies after the brutal murder of UWE student]]></title><description><![CDATA['I was going to bed and then I found him like that']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/how-police-uncovered-killers-lies-after-the-brutal-murder-of-uwe-student/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/how-police-uncovered-killers-lies-after-the-brutal-murder-of-uwe-student/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wannabe ISIS fighter used AI as part of plans, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 22-year-old was radicalised after viewing extreme material on social media]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/wannabe-isis-fighter-used-ai-as-part-of-plans-police-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/wannabe-isis-fighter-used-ai-as-part-of-plans-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family pay tribute to 'caring' son killed by housemate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamie Collins, 21, was killed by Zack Coughlan, 23, his housemate in Bristol, where they were studying.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/family-pay-tribute-to-caring-son-killed-by-housemate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/family-pay-tribute-to-caring-son-killed-by-housemate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Electric shock warning issued over £12.99 Ambiano Ionic Hairdryers - get full refund now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shoppers are being told to 'stop using it immediately' and claim a refund]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/electric-shock-warning-issued-over-1299-ambiano-ionic-hairdryers-get-full-refund-now/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/electric-shock-warning-issued-over-1299-ambiano-ionic-hairdryers-get-full-refund-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['One of a kind' market trader celebrates milestone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karen Stear has ran Grandma's Toy Shop in St Nicholas Market for more than 40 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/one-of-a-kind-market-trader-celebrates-milestone/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/one-of-a-kind-market-trader-celebrates-milestone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol's expansion beyond the M4 takes first formal step forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 'Ecotech Village' would extend the city's urban limit over the motorway for the first time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristols-expansion-beyond-the-m4-takes-first-formal-step-forward/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristols-expansion-beyond-the-m4-takes-first-formal-step-forward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student who stabbed housemate 30 times admits murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamie Collins is described as a "sensitive and caring young man" after his killer admits murder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/student-who-stabbed-housemate-30-times-admits-murder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/student-who-stabbed-housemate-30-times-admits-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family of murdered UWE student 'sickened' at killer's 'deception']]></title><description><![CDATA['Our family has been sickened that Zack Coughlan pretended to help Jamie, when in fact he was responsible for killing him']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/family-of-murdered-uwe-student-sickened-at-killers-deception/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/family-of-murdered-uwe-student-sickened-at-killers-deception/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student changes plea and admits murdering housemate in ‘cold-blooded execution’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zack Coughlan changed his plea during the trial]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/student-changes-plea-and-admits-murdering-housemate-in-cold-blooded-execution/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/student-changes-plea-and-admits-murdering-housemate-in-cold-blooded-execution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man pleads guilty to student murder in Filton]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has pleaded guilty to the murder of a university student in Filton. Zack Coughlan killed Jamie Collins &ndash; a 21-year-old student at the University of West of England who he shared a house with &ndash; on Wednesday 8 April 2026. The 23-year-old had previously admitted to killing Jamie, but denied murder on the grounds of having lost self-control. Seven days into the trial&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-pleads-guilty-to-student-murder-in-filton/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-pleads-guilty-to-student-murder-in-filton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VW Golf wrong way crash during police chase closes Bristol Airport road]]></title><description><![CDATA[The drivers made off on foot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/vw-golf-wrong-way-crash-during-police-chase-closes-bristol-airport-road/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/vw-golf-wrong-way-crash-during-police-chase-closes-bristol-airport-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Witness appeal following collision on A38]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are appealing for witnesses after a collision involving two vehicles on the A38 in North Somerset this morning (Tuesday 20 October) The collision happened on the A38 at Redhill, near Bristol Airport, at around 4.50am. A driver had earlier failed to stop for officers in the Langford area, leading to a pursuit. A Volkswagen Golf travelled the wrong way around a roundabout and&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/witness-appeal-following-collision-on-a38/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/witness-appeal-following-collision-on-a38/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taunton army veteran, 93, dies days after bathroom fall leaving wife devastated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Viewers saw the army veteran suffer a fall on Channel 4's 999: On the Front Line after his wife thought he wasn't breathing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/taunton-army-veteran-93-dies-days-after-bathroom-fall-leaving-wife-devastated/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/taunton-army-veteran-93-dies-days-after-bathroom-fall-leaving-wife-devastated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victim of tragic tiger killing 'making fresh start.' neighbours believe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neighbours who knew William Chapman say he was quiet but friendly, and liked to keep to himself]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/victim-of-tragic-tiger-killing-making-fresh-start-neighbours-believe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/victim-of-tragic-tiger-killing-making-fresh-start-neighbours-believe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristolians 'over &pound;100 worse off than other city dwellers' under financial plans, says Green MP]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MP is calling for at least &pound;80 more in core funding per person]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristolians-over-pound100-worse-off-than-other-city-dwellers-under-financial-plans-says-green-mp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristolians-over-pound100-worse-off-than-other-city-dwellers-under-financial-plans-says-green-mp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol bowls club 'will end' if residents' parking scheme is brought in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Players have been bowling in Victoria Park for well over 100 years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-bowls-club-will-end-if-residents-parking-scheme-is-brought-in/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-bowls-club-will-end-if-residents-parking-scheme-is-brought-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tragic death of Shannon Beirne explored in Stacey Dooley domestic abuse documentary]]></title><description><![CDATA['I'll be honest with you, it was a really really difficult investigation']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/tragic-death-of-shannon-beirne-explored-in-stacey-dooley-domestic-abuse-documentary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/tragic-death-of-shannon-beirne-explored-in-stacey-dooley-domestic-abuse-documentary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brits urged to 'drive like cup of tea on passenger seat' to save fuel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Car dealership Dace Motor Group have warned vehicle owners that stamping on your pedals and breaking hard can cause you to burn unnecessary fuel when driving.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/brits-urged-to-drive-like-cup-of-tea-on-passenger-seat-to-save-fuel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/brits-urged-to-drive-like-cup-of-tea-on-passenger-seat-to-save-fuel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My patience with Bristol City has evaporated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol City fan and podcaster Richard Angell says the pattern of constant change at Ashton Gate should be bringing better results.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/my-patience-with-bristol-city-has-evaporated/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/my-patience-with-bristol-city-has-evaporated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fan view: My patience with Bristol City has evaporated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol City fan and podcaster Richard Angell says the pattern of constant change at Ashton Gate should be bringing better results.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/fan-view-my-patience-with-bristol-city-has-evaporated/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/fan-view-my-patience-with-bristol-city-has-evaporated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Met Office 'extremes' weather alert with 21C drop]]></title><description><![CDATA[We can expect plenty of rain across much of the country today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/met-office-extremes-weather-alert-with-21c-drop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/met-office-extremes-weather-alert-with-21c-drop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A38 outside Bristol Airport clears after crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The busy route has cleared]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/a38-outside-bristol-airport-clears-after-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/a38-outside-bristol-airport-clears-after-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School absence fines 'scrapped' update as UK Government responds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners want change]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/school-absence-fines-scrapped-update-as-uk-government-responds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/school-absence-fines-scrapped-update-as-uk-government-responds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A38 crash outside Bristol Airport causing traffic delays - updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The busy route is partially blocked]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/a38-crash-outside-bristol-airport-causing-traffic-delays-updates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/a38-crash-outside-bristol-airport-causing-traffic-delays-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urban explorers at empty hotel could be arrested]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Grand Atlantic Hotel site has been subject to a number of break-ins and anti-social behaviour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/urban-explorers-at-empty-hotel-could-be-arrested/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/urban-explorers-at-empty-hotel-could-be-arrested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braille device could remove barriers to science]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Bristol-made device displays complex data in braille, helping blind people study and work in STEM.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/braille-device-could-remove-barriers-to-science/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/braille-device-could-remove-barriers-to-science/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tax rise update from Chancellor John Healey ahead of October 28 Budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chancellor will deliver his first Budget next week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/tax-rise-update-from-chancellor-john-healey-ahead-of-october-28-budget/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/tax-rise-update-from-chancellor-john-healey-ahead-of-october-28-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worrying number of Bristol youngsters not showing up for school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol has one of the worst rates in England]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/worrying-number-of-bristol-youngsters-not-showing-up-for-school/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/worrying-number-of-bristol-youngsters-not-showing-up-for-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[E-bike menace and priest basher dealt by Bristol magistrates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's our round-up of what's been happening in Bristol's lower court]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/e-bike-menace-and-priest-basher-dealt-by-bristol-magistrates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/e-bike-menace-and-priest-basher-dealt-by-bristol-magistrates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol's most campaigned-about tree finally to get the chop]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first successful campaign to save it was in the 1920s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristols-most-campaigned-about-tree-finally-to-get-the-chop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristols-most-campaigned-about-tree-finally-to-get-the-chop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol needs to act now to avoid repeat of summer chaos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schools closed, bins weren't collected and a wildfire shut the motorway]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-needs-to-act-now-to-avoid-repeat-of-summer-chaos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-needs-to-act-now-to-avoid-repeat-of-summer-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol housing crisis warning as locals plead ‘stop objecting and start building’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The housing crisis has been described as the 'biggest threat' to Bristol's continued economic growth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-housing-crisis-warning-as-locals-plead-stop-objecting-and-start-building/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-housing-crisis-warning-as-locals-plead-stop-objecting-and-start-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chaotic Christa Pike's execution revealed as 911 didn't believe she was alive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christa Pike's lawyer dialled 911 herself amid the chaos of the failed execution]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/chaotic-christa-pikes-execution-revealed-as-911-didnt-believe-she-was-alive/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/chaotic-christa-pikes-execution-revealed-as-911-didnt-believe-she-was-alive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge metallic object found in Minnesota cornfield amid space debris investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 11-foot metallic object has been discovered in a Minnesota cornfield, with officials from the Stevens County Sheriff's Office investigating whether it could be space debris [World Story]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/huge-metallic-object-found-in-minnesota-cornfield-amid-space-debris-investigation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/huge-metallic-object-found-in-minnesota-cornfield-amid-space-debris-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leicester to visit Oxford City in FA Cup first round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicester City will travel to National League North side Oxford City in the 2026-27 FA Cup first round - five years after winning the competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/leicester-to-visit-oxford-city-in-fa-cup-first-round/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/leicester-to-visit-oxford-city-in-fa-cup-first-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol Rovers v Cambridge in FA Cup first round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicester City will travel to National League North side Oxford City in the 2026-27 FA Cup first round - five years after winning the competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-rovers-v-cambridge-in-fa-cup-first-round/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-rovers-v-cambridge-in-fa-cup-first-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Conservative MP admits assaulting man]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Howlett represented the Conservative party in Bath for two years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/former-conservative-mp-admits-assaulting-man/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/former-conservative-mp-admits-assaulting-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Islamist terrorist who travelled to join Daesh jailed for 12 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Press release shared on behalf of Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) *** An Islamist extremist who travelled to Somalia to join the terrorist group Daesh has been sentenced to 12 years&rsquo; imprisonment. Mohamed Mohamoud, of Francombe Grove, Horfield, Bristol, was sentenced today (Monday 19 October) at a hearing at the Central Criminal Court. The 22-year-old was found&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/islamist-terrorist-who-travelled-to-join-daesh-jailed-for-12-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/islamist-terrorist-who-travelled-to-join-daesh-jailed-for-12-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extremist who attempted to become IS martyr jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[He was found guilty of preparing for acts of terrorism after travelling to Somalia in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/extremist-who-attempted-to-become-is-martyr-jailed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/extremist-who-attempted-to-become-is-martyr-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man slashed with knife on Bristol Bridge sparks police appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are appealing for help after a man was slashed with a knife in Bristol city centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-slashed-with-knife-on-bristol-bridge-sparks-police-appeal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-slashed-with-knife-on-bristol-bridge-sparks-police-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beach motorbike race made 'as extreme as possible']]></title><description><![CDATA[A record number of spectators watched the riders navigate giant sand dunes on the North Somerset coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/beach-motorbike-race-made-as-extreme-as-possible/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/beach-motorbike-race-made-as-extreme-as-possible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who 'repeatedly' approached schoolgirl jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamie Fowler approached a 15-year-old girl and made "sexualised comments" about her appearance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-who-repeatedly-approached-schoolgirl-jailed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-who-repeatedly-approached-schoolgirl-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heartbreak for Bristol chippy owner as it closes for good]]></title><description><![CDATA[He'd been struggling for a long time to keep it going]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/heartbreak-for-bristol-chippy-owner-as-it-closes-for-good/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/heartbreak-for-bristol-chippy-owner-as-it-closes-for-good/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police update after fire broke out near Little Stoke community centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The road was closed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/police-update-after-fire-broke-out-near-little-stoke-community-centre/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/police-update-after-fire-broke-out-near-little-stoke-community-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeal after Bristol city centre assaults]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers investigating the assault of a man and a woman in Bristol city centre have released an image of a man they want to speak to. The victims were assaulted on Bristol Bridge just after 8pm on Wednesday 8 July. The woman was punched in the face before the man was slashed with a knife. Thankfully they both only suffered minor injuries and did not require hospital treatment.<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/appeal-after-bristol-city-centre-assaults/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/appeal-after-bristol-city-centre-assaults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New vision for empty Lockleaze wasteland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The site at the heart of the community has been empty for seven years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/new-vision-for-empty-lockleaze-wasteland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/new-vision-for-empty-lockleaze-wasteland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol man who 'did everything he could to join IS' jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[He was offered a job as a &ldquo;spy&rdquo; but turned it down because it was not a combat role in the &ldquo;killing zone&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-man-who-did-everything-he-could-to-join-is-jailed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-man-who-did-everything-he-could-to-join-is-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Designer of giant £4bn gigafactory off M5 opens new office for 200 staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[The factory will be the largest of its kind in Britain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/designer-of-giant-4bn-gigafactory-off-m5-opens-new-office-for-200-staff/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/designer-of-giant-4bn-gigafactory-off-m5-opens-new-office-for-200-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Binman warns 'we won't take it' if you don't do one thing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finding your wheelie bin still full after collection day can be frustrating, but the reason why may be simple]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/binman-warns-we-wont-take-it-if-you-dont-do-one-thing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/binman-warns-we-wont-take-it-if-you-dont-do-one-thing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Symptoms of cardiovascular disease according to NHS after as Davina McCall diagnosed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Davina McCall has shared that she has cardiovascular disease (CVD) in a new health update after overcoming breast cancer and a brain tumour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/symptoms-of-cardiovascular-disease-according-to-nhs-after-as-davina-mccall-diagnosed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/symptoms-of-cardiovascular-disease-according-to-nhs-after-as-davina-mccall-diagnosed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury inquest to examine whether student's meningitis death 'was preventable']]></title><description><![CDATA[Megan Draper, 18, died of meningitis in October 2025 after falling ill during her first term at Bournemouth University]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/jury-inquest-to-examine-whether-students-meningitis-death-was-preventable/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/jury-inquest-to-examine-whether-students-meningitis-death-was-preventable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West's biggest slaughterhouse expansion in limbo as global campaign rages on]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has triggered objections from around the world]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/wests-biggest-slaughterhouse-expansion-in-limbo-as-global-campaign-rages-on/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/wests-biggest-slaughterhouse-expansion-in-limbo-as-global-campaign-rages-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lloyds Bank shares details of 'digital only'  customer account change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Customers need to take action ahead of an October deadline]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/lloyds-bank-shares-details-of-digital-only-customer-account-change/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/lloyds-bank-shares-details-of-digital-only-customer-account-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Readers debate Bristol 20mph zones as one blasts them as 'ridiculous']]></title><description><![CDATA['Let the moaning commence']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/readers-debate-bristol-20mph-zones-as-one-blasts-them-as-ridiculous/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/readers-debate-bristol-20mph-zones-as-one-blasts-them-as-ridiculous/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extreme weather to hit South West with 'danger to life' winds and heavy rain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Met Office says wind gusts of up to 70mph could be reached]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/extreme-weather-to-hit-south-west-with-danger-to-life-winds-and-heavy-rain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/extreme-weather-to-hit-south-west-with-danger-to-life-winds-and-heavy-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Autumn weather to hit South West with 'danger to life' winds and heavy rain expected]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Met Office says wind gusts of up to 70mph could be reached]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/autumn-weather-to-hit-south-west-with-danger-to-life-winds-and-heavy-rain-expected/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/autumn-weather-to-hit-south-west-with-danger-to-life-winds-and-heavy-rain-expected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New staff sought as Bristol pub shuts for major transformation]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are a range of opportunities]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/new-staff-sought-as-bristol-pub-shuts-for-major-transformation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/new-staff-sought-as-bristol-pub-shuts-for-major-transformation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taunton fatal collision enquiry update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our enquiries into a collision in Taunton in which a teenage boy died have led to an arrest and the seizure of a vehicle. Emergency services were called to the collision on East Reach at about 10.20pm on Thursday 1 October. An electric motorbike with two riders was in collision with a car which had stopped at traffic lights near the junction with Haydon Road. Tragically, a 16-year-old&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/taunton-fatal-collision-enquiry-update/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/taunton-fatal-collision-enquiry-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Average Brit now tracks four wellness metrics every day - here's why]]></title><description><![CDATA[A survey suggests the average Brit now tracks four daily health habits &ndash; from sleep and fibre intake to steps and water &ndash; with sleep monitoring alone up 108% in five years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/average-brit-now-tracks-four-wellness-metrics-every-day-heres-why/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/average-brit-now-tracks-four-wellness-metrics-every-day-heres-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol City 0-1 Sheffield United - fans' verdicts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your thoughts after Sheffield United won 1-0 at Bristol City in the Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-city-0-1-sheffield-united-fans-verdicts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-city-0-1-sheffield-united-fans-verdicts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could free theatre in schools help access to arts?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol Old Vic is taking free theatre into schools in the city to tackle barriers to arts access.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/could-free-theatre-in-schools-help-access-to-arts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/could-free-theatre-in-schools-help-access-to-arts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Love Island winner Amber Rose Gill eats snack 2,000ft up at 120mph]]></title><description><![CDATA[The star says she now has a taste for adventure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/love-island-winner-amber-rose-gill-eats-snack-2000ft-up-at-120mph/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/love-island-winner-amber-rose-gill-eats-snack-2000ft-up-at-120mph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC's Chris Packham says 'countdown has begun' as he fronts new Bristol-based show&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Packham, Kyle Thomas and Megan McCubbin are joining forces for a brand- new show, Naturewatch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bbcs-chris-packham-says-countdown-has-begun-as-he-fronts-new-bristol-based-shownbsp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bbcs-chris-packham-says-countdown-has-begun-as-he-fronts-new-bristol-based-shownbsp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's your snack profile? Take the quiz to find out]]></title><description><![CDATA[A third of adults who work from home admit they've turned off their camera to eat a snack, according to research by Little Moons]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/whats-your-snack-profile-take-the-quiz-to-find-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/whats-your-snack-profile-take-the-quiz-to-find-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies after incident at Sea Wall in Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you need help or support, the Samaritans are available 24/7 on 116 123]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-dies-after-incident-at-sea-wall-in-bristol/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-dies-after-incident-at-sea-wall-in-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Met Office explains when temperatures will rise this month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last night was the coldest of the season so far]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/met-office-explains-when-temperatures-will-rise-this-month/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/met-office-explains-when-temperatures-will-rise-this-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I quit my banking job to earn double as a full-time solo foster carer']]></title><description><![CDATA[He now earns thousands of pounds a month - tax free]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/i-quit-my-banking-job-to-earn-double-as-a-full-time-solo-foster-carer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/i-quit-my-banking-job-to-earn-double-as-a-full-time-solo-foster-carer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I quit my banking job to be a full-time solo foster carer']]></title><description><![CDATA[He now earns thousands of pounds a month - tax free]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/i-quit-my-banking-job-to-be-a-full-time-solo-foster-carer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/i-quit-my-banking-job-to-be-a-full-time-solo-foster-carer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Step inside our control room… without leaving your sofa]]></title><description><![CDATA[To launch Control Room Week (26-31 October), we&rsquo;ll be bringing you live social media coverage straight from the heart of our operations between 1pm and 9pm on Monday 26 October. Using Facebook, Instagram and TikTok Stories, our social media team will share basic, anonymised details of calls being received throughout the shift, where doing so will not impact frontline policing.<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/step-inside-our-control-room-without-leaving-your-sofa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/step-inside-our-control-room-without-leaving-your-sofa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New 'October 28' tax changes update for eBay sellers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans could reportedly be announced this month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/new-october-28-tax-changes-update-for-ebay-sellers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/new-october-28-tax-changes-update-for-ebay-sellers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How helping European eels complete epic journey could save species]]></title><description><![CDATA["They're not fluffy and cute, but we need people to understand that eels do a really critical job for us."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/how-helping-european-eels-complete-epic-journey-could-save-species/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/how-helping-european-eels-complete-epic-journey-could-save-species/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[65 major UK companies have issued profit warnings in three months]]></title><description><![CDATA[EY-Parthenon says ' This is not a conventional economic cycle']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/65-major-uk-companies-have-issued-profit-warnings-in-three-months/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/65-major-uk-companies-have-issued-profit-warnings-in-three-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I entered foster care at 14 and it saved my life']]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman says fostering "saved her life" as a campaign launches to tackle a shortage of carers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/i-entered-foster-care-at-14-and-it-saved-my-life/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/i-entered-foster-care-at-14-and-it-saved-my-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The historic sites being rescued from ruin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charities and campaigners are restoring various treasured sites which have been neglected for years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/the-historic-sites-being-rescued-from-ruin/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/the-historic-sites-being-rescued-from-ruin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Held at gunpoint at 19, father-of-two still living with PTSD 19 years later]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Walter, from Bristol, says he continues to battle PTSD after he was held at gunpoint in 2007.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/held-at-gunpoint-at-19-father-of-two-still-living-with-ptsd-19-years-later/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/held-at-gunpoint-at-19-father-of-two-still-living-with-ptsd-19-years-later/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Part of main road between Bristol and Yate to close overnight this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Resurfacing works are due to take place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/part-of-main-road-between-bristol-and-yate-to-close-overnight-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/part-of-main-road-between-bristol-and-yate-to-close-overnight-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man's illegal rubbish dumping under cover of darkness to cost him &pound;3,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[He left his rubbish at 'the triangle' in Elberton]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/mans-illegal-rubbish-dumping-under-cover-of-darkness-to-cost-him-pound3000/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/mans-illegal-rubbish-dumping-under-cover-of-darkness-to-cost-him-pound3000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major turnaround for youth mental health services in Bristol, but teens still face long waits]]></title><description><![CDATA[But the waiting list is still far too long]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/major-turnaround-for-youth-mental-health-services-in-bristol-but-teens-still-face-long-waits/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/major-turnaround-for-youth-mental-health-services-in-bristol-but-teens-still-face-long-waits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best performing secondary schools for 2026 revealed - search our interactive map]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best performing secondary schools for GCSE results have been revealed for 2026 with new data published by the Department for Education today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/best-performing-secondary-schools-for-2026-revealed-search-our-interactive-map/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/best-performing-secondary-schools-for-2026-revealed-search-our-interactive-map/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Backlash over 24-hour South Bristol McDonald’s plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week's most notable planning applications to Bristol City Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/backlash-over-24-hour-south-bristol-mcdonalds-plan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/backlash-over-24-hour-south-bristol-mcdonalds-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jet2 confirms Bristol Airport rule to speed up check-in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passengers with flights before midday can drop off their luggage during a four-and-a-half window the day before]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/jet2-confirms-bristol-airport-rule-to-speed-up-check-in/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/jet2-confirms-bristol-airport-rule-to-speed-up-check-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EasyJet flight declares mid-air emergency after bird strike and diverts to Liverpool]]></title><description><![CDATA[An easyJet flight from Glasgow to Southampton declared a mid-air emergency after a bird strike and was forced to divert to Liverpool John Lennon Airport]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/easyjet-flight-declares-mid-air-emergency-after-bird-strike-and-diverts-to-liverpool/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/easyjet-flight-declares-mid-air-emergency-after-bird-strike-and-diverts-to-liverpool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two dead including child as truck ploughs through pitch at Kansas youth game]]></title><description><![CDATA[[World news] A six-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man have died after a truck drove through a football pitch during a youth game at the Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita, Kansas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/two-dead-including-child-as-truck-ploughs-through-pitch-at-kansas-youth-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/two-dead-including-child-as-truck-ploughs-through-pitch-at-kansas-youth-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 89, dies after crash between two cars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police want anyone with information to get in touch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-89-dies-after-crash-between-two-cars/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-89-dies-after-crash-between-two-cars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dad held at gunpoint hails 'life changing' medication in PTSD battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke was held at gunpoint during his shift at a bookmaker]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/dad-held-at-gunpoint-hails-life-changing-medication-in-ptsd-battle/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/dad-held-at-gunpoint-hails-life-changing-medication-in-ptsd-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beloved wife and dearly-loved mum among this week's Bristol funeral notices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/beloved-wife-and-dearly-loved-mum-among-this-weeks-bristol-funeral-notices/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/beloved-wife-and-dearly-loved-mum-among-this-weeks-bristol-funeral-notices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz and others given date to allow passengers two free bags]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airlines in Europe will have to allow you one personal item - such as a bag - as well as the hand luggage that fits under a seat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/ryanair-easyjet-wizz-and-others-given-date-to-allow-passengers-two-free-bags/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/ryanair-easyjet-wizz-and-others-given-date-to-allow-passengers-two-free-bags/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Wake up call’ shows how unprepared Bristol is for extreme heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[There have been calls for a 'laser focus' on preparing for future climate-related extreme weather]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/wake-up-call-shows-how-unprepared-bristol-is-for-extreme-heat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/wake-up-call-shows-how-unprepared-bristol-is-for-extreme-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing crisis is threatening Bristol's economy, business leaders warn]]></title><description><![CDATA["People are now able to find more affordable accommodation in other cities, including London. Losing that competitive edge of attractiveness is the city&rsquo;s biggest threat"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/housing-crisis-is-threatening-bristols-economy-business-leaders-warn/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/housing-crisis-is-threatening-bristols-economy-business-leaders-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crown Court round-up: rape gang and car thieves among those sentenced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are the some of the criminals served justice in Bristol's higher court over the past few weeks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/crown-court-round-up-rape-gang-and-car-thieves-among-those-sentenced/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/crown-court-round-up-rape-gang-and-car-thieves-among-those-sentenced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare photos show life inside HMP Bristol Horfield in the 1950s]]></title><description><![CDATA[These fascinating images offer a glimpse behind the locked doors of HMP Bristol, Horfield, in the 1950s, showing both the strict regime inside and the rare moments of freedom enjoyed by trusted inmates on pioneering day-release rehabilitation programmes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/rare-photos-show-life-inside-hmp-bristol-horfield-in-the-1950s/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/rare-photos-show-life-inside-hmp-bristol-horfield-in-the-1950s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bath lose at home to Montpellier in Champions Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montpellier score 22 second-half points without reply to beat Bath on the opening weekend of the Champions Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bath-lose-at-home-to-montpellier-in-champions-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bath-lose-at-home-to-montpellier-in-champions-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traffic held on M5 after crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incident, reportedly a traffic accident, happened shortly before 9pm on Saturday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/traffic-held-on-m5-after-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/traffic-held-on-m5-after-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traffic being held on M5 after crash - updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incident, reportedly a traffic accident, happened shortly before 9pm on Saturday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/traffic-being-held-on-m5-after-crash-updates/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/traffic-being-held-on-m5-after-crash-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I caught the new American Covid XFG - new symptom left me calling my mum for help']]></title><description><![CDATA[As Coronavirus cases soar across the UK, two women explain what it's really like to catch the new XFG strain, otherwise known as American Covid or Stratus (national story)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/i-caught-the-new-american-covid-xfg-new-symptom-left-me-calling-my-mum-for-help/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/i-caught-the-new-american-covid-xfg-new-symptom-left-me-calling-my-mum-for-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol City head coach Skubala on Sheff Utd defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol City boss Michael Skubala speaks after his side's 1-0 home defeat by Sheffield United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-city-head-coach-skubala-on-sheff-utd-defeat/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-city-head-coach-skubala-on-sheff-utd-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol beaten by Stormers in Champions Cup opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol Bears lose their Champions Cup pool-stage opener against Stormers, with Jonathan Roche and Leolin Zas both scoring twice for the South African side.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-beaten-by-stormers-in-champions-cup-opener/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-beaten-by-stormers-in-champions-cup-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family's agony after beloved teacher killed with three children in Oregon shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meghan Lambert, 25, was among four victims killed [World Story]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/familys-agony-after-beloved-teacher-killed-with-three-children-in-oregon-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/familys-agony-after-beloved-teacher-killed-with-three-children-in-oregon-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC hands back £3,470 each to thousands of people after overtaxing mistake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Savers must apply for money back instead of HMRC issuing an automatic refund]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/hmrc-hands-back-3470-each-to-thousands-of-people-after-overtaxing-mistake/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/hmrc-hands-back-3470-each-to-thousands-of-people-after-overtaxing-mistake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grieving son catches 'depraved' lorry driver having sex with deceased mum]]></title><description><![CDATA[The victim passed away after a battle with cancer. The judge said a change in the law came 'one month too late'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/grieving-son-catches-depraved-lorry-driver-having-sex-with-deceased-mum/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/grieving-son-catches-depraved-lorry-driver-having-sex-with-deceased-mum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK bank warns Halloween event could drain £1,295 from account]]></title><description><![CDATA[This could happen to anyone - so stay safe!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/uk-bank-warns-halloween-event-could-drain-1295-from-account/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/uk-bank-warns-halloween-event-could-drain-1295-from-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Bristol bakery chain that closed over two decades ago but is still missed today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mountstevens was a beloved local bakery chain that operated across the South West]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/the-bristol-bakery-chain-that-closed-over-two-decades-ago-but-is-still-missed-today/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/the-bristol-bakery-chain-that-closed-over-two-decades-ago-but-is-still-missed-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Takeaway and corner shop warn new bike route bollards will devastate business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bollards are planned for an on-road section of Concorde Way, to reduce traffic on the cycling route]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/takeaway-and-corner-shop-warn-new-bike-route-bollards-will-devastate-business/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/takeaway-and-corner-shop-warn-new-bike-route-bollards-will-devastate-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colourful Cliftonwood home with quirky 80s Smarties mural for sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The three bedroom home also has a maezzanine and gallery, private garden and its own garage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/colourful-cliftonwood-home-with-quirky-80s-smarties-mural-for-sale/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/colourful-cliftonwood-home-with-quirky-80s-smarties-mural-for-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol hotels set for Fury vs Joshua fight boost - if the trains run]]></title><description><![CDATA["Potentially it&rsquo;s like an early Christmas present for our businesses"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-hotels-set-for-fury-vs-joshua-fight-boost-if-the-trains-run/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-hotels-set-for-fury-vs-joshua-fight-boost-if-the-trains-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crucial to 'check five things' when buying a used car in UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts have explained the key things to do before making a decision]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/crucial-to-check-five-things-when-buying-a-used-car-in-uk/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/crucial-to-check-five-things-when-buying-a-used-car-in-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-soap star who conned wannabe models out of millions finally behind bars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Philip Foster fled to Spain rather than face justice in the UK, but was eventually tracked down in Alicante]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/ex-soap-star-who-conned-wannabe-models-out-of-millions-finally-behind-bars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/ex-soap-star-who-conned-wannabe-models-out-of-millions-finally-behind-bars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air ambulance lands at Sea Wall as incident unfolds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police and firefighters are also at the scene]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/air-ambulance-lands-at-sea-wall-as-incident-unfolds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/air-ambulance-lands-at-sea-wall-as-incident-unfolds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M32 crash causes delays and heavy traffic 'due to rubberneckers']]></title><description><![CDATA[Rubberneckers have been blamed for slowing down and holding traffic up on the opposite lane]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/m32-crash-causes-delays-and-heavy-traffic-due-to-rubberneckers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/m32-crash-causes-delays-and-heavy-traffic-due-to-rubberneckers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men stole £12,000 of lingerie and sex toys from Ann Summers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Kamal, 48, and Ashley Hillsley, 21, were arrested within minutes of police receiving a call about the burglary at the Ann Summers [National news]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/men-stole-12000-of-lingerie-and-sex-toys-from-ann-summers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/men-stole-12000-of-lingerie-and-sex-toys-from-ann-summers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Violent burglars beat up and threatened Bristol man over cryptocurrency]]></title><description><![CDATA[He has been left 'so frightened']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/violent-burglars-beat-up-and-threatened-bristol-man-over-cryptocurrency/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/violent-burglars-beat-up-and-threatened-bristol-man-over-cryptocurrency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver in court after 14-year-old cyclist's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teenage cyclist Leyton Coombs died following a crash in Stoke Gifford on 18 March 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/driver-in-court-after-14-year-old-cyclists-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/driver-in-court-after-14-year-old-cyclists-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M32 crash causes delays and heavy traffic 'due to rubberneckers' - LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rubberneckers have been blamed for slowing down and holding traffic up on the opposite lane]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/m32-crash-causes-delays-and-heavy-traffic-due-to-rubberneckers-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/m32-crash-causes-delays-and-heavy-traffic-due-to-rubberneckers-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Menace' driver tried to bite officers after chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge tells Martin Stokes "you seem to think the laws of the road do not apply to you".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/menace-driver-tried-to-bite-officers-after-chase/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/menace-driver-tried-to-bite-officers-after-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol UWE student killed housemate as 'he wanted to kill me', court told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zack Coughlan admits manslaughter, but denies murdering Jamie Collins]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-uwe-student-killed-housemate-as-he-wanted-to-kill-me-court-told/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-uwe-student-killed-housemate-as-he-wanted-to-kill-me-court-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men jailed for breaking into Bristol home and threatening man for cryptocurrency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three men have been jailed after a man&rsquo;s home was broken into and he was threatened in a failed attempt to steal cryptocurrency from him. Terroll Paul, 31, Mohamed Samagassi, 37, and Pierre Madzou, 30, forced their way into the victim&rsquo;s Bristol home in the early hours of 15 May before assaulting him and demanding he hand over a large amount of the digital currency. At Bristol Crown Court&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/men-jailed-for-breaking-into-bristol-home-and-threatening-man-for-cryptocurrency/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/men-jailed-for-breaking-into-bristol-home-and-threatening-man-for-cryptocurrency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder accused says housemate 'threatened to kill him']]></title><description><![CDATA[Zack Coughlan says he feels "horrible" for killing Jamie Collins but was in fear for his own life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/murder-accused-says-housemate-threatened-to-kill-him/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/murder-accused-says-housemate-threatened-to-kill-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning issued as 90% of kids' Halloween costumes break law]]></title><description><![CDATA[An investigation by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) uncovered 'alarming levels' of non-compliance among children's Halloween costumes sold by third-party sellers online]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/warning-issued-as-90-of-kids-halloween-costumes-break-law/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/warning-issued-as-90-of-kids-halloween-costumes-break-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged over crash which killed 14-year-old]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 56-year-old appeared at Bristol Magistrates Court on Friday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-charged-over-crash-which-killed-14-year-old/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-charged-over-crash-which-killed-14-year-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol drivers targeted with yellow box cameras and Downs parking charges in money saving bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spy cameras to be introduced in repainted yellow box junctions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-drivers-targeted-with-yellow-box-cameras-and-downs-parking-charges-in-money-saving-bid/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-drivers-targeted-with-yellow-box-cameras-and-downs-parking-charges-in-money-saving-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dashcam footage appeal after M32 collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are appealing for witnesses and anybody with dashcam footage following a collision on the M32 in South Gloucestershire. A beige Suzuki Alto was involved in a collision and overturned near junction 1, on the northbound approach to the M4, at around 12.45pm on Thursday October 15. The occupants of the vehicle, a man and woman in their late teens, were treated for minor injuries by a&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/dashcam-footage-appeal-after-m32-collision/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/dashcam-footage-appeal-after-m32-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire breaks out near Little Stoke community centre - live updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters are at the scene]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/fire-breaks-out-near-little-stoke-community-centre-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/fire-breaks-out-near-little-stoke-community-centre-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald's and Nando's join hospitality giants to employ 100,000 NEETs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department for Work and Pensions has partnered with some of the biggest hospitality brands in the UK to create opportunities for young people out of work]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/mcdonalds-and-nandos-join-hospitality-giants-to-employ-100000-neets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/mcdonalds-and-nandos-join-hospitality-giants-to-employ-100000-neets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disqualified BMW driver caught high on cannabis with kids in the car]]></title><description><![CDATA[He was stopped at a petrol station and arrested]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/disqualified-bmw-driver-caught-high-on-cannabis-with-kids-in-the-car/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/disqualified-bmw-driver-caught-high-on-cannabis-with-kids-in-the-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gen Z struggle with basic DIY despite strong tech skills, survey finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four in 10 Gen Zers would not feel confident hanging a mirror and 74% are hesitant to assemble flat-pack furniture]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/gen-z-struggle-with-basic-diy-despite-strong-tech-skills-survey-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/gen-z-struggle-with-basic-diy-despite-strong-tech-skills-survey-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged after fatal collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 56-year-old man has been charged in connection with a collision in Stoke Gifford last year in which Leyton Coombs, 14, sadly died. Following a police investigation, the Crown Prosecution Service authorised a charged of causing death by dangerous driving for Paul Dacey. He appeared at Bristol Magistrates&rsquo; Court on Friday 16 October and will appear at Bristol Crown Court on Wednesday 25&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-charged-after-fatal-collision/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-charged-after-fatal-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atkin-Davies returns to rugby after birth of daughter]]></title><description><![CDATA[England hooker Lark Atkin-Davies is to make her competitive playing return for Bristol Bears following the birth of her first child.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/atkin-davies-returns-to-rugby-after-birth-of-daughter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/atkin-davies-returns-to-rugby-after-birth-of-daughter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol student tells court he killed housemate and left his body in alleyway]]></title><description><![CDATA[The court heard how Zach Coughlan dressed in black to ambush Jamie Collins]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-student-tells-court-he-killed-housemate-and-left-his-body-in-alleyway/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-student-tells-court-he-killed-housemate-and-left-his-body-in-alleyway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boys flee quad bike after crash leaves man seriously injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two boys were seen running away from where the quad bike was found]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/boys-flee-quad-bike-after-crash-leaves-man-seriously-injured/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/boys-flee-quad-bike-after-crash-leaves-man-seriously-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disqualified driver caught driving under influence of cannabis on A370 sentenced]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who was caught driving while disqualified, uninsured and under the influence of cannabis has been sentenced in court. Adam Baker (pictured), 27, of Kingsway Avenue, Kingswood appeared at Bristol Magistrates Court on Tuesday 13 November after admitting a series of driving and drug offences. Officers were alerted to Baker&rsquo;s BMW 1 Series travelling on A370 heading out of Bristol&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/disqualified-driver-caught-driving-under-influence-of-cannabis-on-a370-sentenced/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/disqualified-driver-caught-driving-under-influence-of-cannabis-on-a370-sentenced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First look inside newly-refurbished South Bristol pub]]></title><description><![CDATA["The pub has had a top to bottom revamp"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/first-look-inside-newly-refurbished-south-bristol-pub/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/first-look-inside-newly-refurbished-south-bristol-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol City need to solve home form says Skubala]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol City need to "solve" their home form says manager Michael Skubala, after a third defeat in five games at Ashton Gate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-city-need-to-solve-home-form-says-skubala/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-city-need-to-solve-home-form-says-skubala/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Witness appeal after fail-to-stop collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are appealing for witnesses and anybody with dashcam footage in relation to a fail to stop collision involving a quad bike in Avonmouth. A blue quad bike was involved in a collision with a motorcycle on Chittening Road at 7.50pm on Friday 9 October. The rider of the motorcycle, a man in his fifties, suffered potentially life-changing injuries and has been taken to hospital for&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/witness-appeal-after-fail-to-stop-collision-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/witness-appeal-after-fail-to-stop-collision-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brits' bedroom habits revealed - from tea drinking to movie marathons]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research by Silentnight has shed light on the surprising things Brits do on their mattresses every year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/brits-bedroom-habits-revealed-from-tea-drinking-to-movie-marathons/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/brits-bedroom-habits-revealed-from-tea-drinking-to-movie-marathons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents reveal 1 major issue could impact childcare support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents fear age-related health problems &mdash; including failing eyesight &mdash; could make it harder for grandparents to continue providing vital childcare support]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/parents-reveal-1-major-issue-could-impact-childcare-support/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/parents-reveal-1-major-issue-could-impact-childcare-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British dad fined £2,500 after son, 2, falls 40ft to death from Cyprus hotel window]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joshua Foster's two-year-old son died after what the court called an 'inconceivable' tragedy [World news]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/british-dad-fined-2500-after-son-2-falls-40ft-to-death-from-cyprus-hotel-window/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/british-dad-fined-2500-after-son-2-falls-40ft-to-death-from-cyprus-hotel-window/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royal Mail cost of second class stamp confirmed 'until March 2028']]></title><description><![CDATA[Second class stamps are currently 91p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/royal-mail-cost-of-second-class-stamp-confirmed-until-march-2028/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/royal-mail-cost-of-second-class-stamp-confirmed-until-march-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air ambulance lands at Sea Wall as incident unfolds - live updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police and firefighters are also at the scene]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/air-ambulance-lands-at-sea-wall-as-incident-unfolds-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/air-ambulance-lands-at-sea-wall-as-incident-unfolds-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pick of the stats: Bristol City v Sheffield United]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport highlights some of the key stats and facts for the Championship match between Bristol City and Sheffield United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/pick-of-the-stats-bristol-city-v-sheffield-united-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/pick-of-the-stats-bristol-city-v-sheffield-united-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Primary school hit by targeted cyber-attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council believes the attack was carried out by the same criminals who targeted it last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/primary-school-hit-by-targeted-cyber-attack/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/primary-school-hit-by-targeted-cyber-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doctor explains if you can fly with a cold - and the one thing to avoid]]></title><description><![CDATA[The October half term coincides with an increase in colds, flu, Covid and RSV]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/doctor-explains-if-you-can-fly-with-a-cold-and-the-one-thing-to-avoid/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/doctor-explains-if-you-can-fly-with-a-cold-and-the-one-thing-to-avoid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top autumn walks as leaves expected to be more vibrant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire have plenty of beautiful spots for autumnal walks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/top-autumn-walks-as-leaves-expected-to-be-more-vibrant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/top-autumn-walks-as-leaves-expected-to-be-more-vibrant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key commuter routes could see 20mph zones imposed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Key A-roads could see the lower speed limit introduced in a bid to reduce serious crashes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/key-commuter-routes-could-see-20mph-zones-imposed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/key-commuter-routes-could-see-20mph-zones-imposed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkey issues 'stay home' warning after three deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schools will stay closed after the worst weather since 1985]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/turkey-issues-stay-home-warning-after-three-deaths/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/turkey-issues-stay-home-warning-after-three-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Railway path 'accident blackspot' leaves man in coma]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of people say they have experienced issues while cycling on the popular route.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/railway-path-accident-blackspot-leaves-man-in-coma/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/railway-path-accident-blackspot-leaves-man-in-coma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snapchat and Instagram grooming becoming 'easier']]></title><description><![CDATA[Online grooming is rising, with children as young as five targeted, prompting calls for reform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/snapchat-and-instagram-grooming-becoming-easier/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/snapchat-and-instagram-grooming-becoming-easier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sites for 200 new e-scooter parking spots revealed in Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most of them will be new spaces and be on-street to stop pavement parking]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/sites-for-200-new-e-scooter-parking-spots-revealed-in-bristol/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/sites-for-200-new-e-scooter-parking-spots-revealed-in-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lottery millionaires mapped as UK’s luckiest towns and cities for big wins revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[You can use our interactive tool to see exactly how many Lotto millionaires are from your postcode district - and how &lsquo;lucky&rsquo; your local area is compared to the rest of the country]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/lottery-millionaires-mapped-as-uks-luckiest-towns-and-cities-for-big-wins-revealed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/lottery-millionaires-mapped-as-uks-luckiest-towns-and-cities-for-big-wins-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iconic burger spot to open inside Debenhams building with 100 freebies]]></title><description><![CDATA[There will also be &pound;4 pints]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/iconic-burger-spot-to-open-inside-debenhams-building-with-100-freebies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/iconic-burger-spot-to-open-inside-debenhams-building-with-100-freebies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former M&amp;S supplier dairy farm owner &lsquo;appalled&rsquo; after undercover cruelty footage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The undercover videos were filmed when the farm was part of the RSPCA Assured certificate scheme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/former-mamps-supplier-dairy-farm-owner-lsquoappalledrsquo-after-undercover-cruelty-footage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/former-mamps-supplier-dairy-farm-owner-lsquoappalledrsquo-after-undercover-cruelty-footage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Around 90 Bristol roads could be made 20mph in bid to cut down on crashes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many of the potential locations are main roads like Bond Street and the Bath Road]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/around-90-bristol-roads-could-be-made-20mph-in-bid-to-cut-down-on-crashes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/around-90-bristol-roads-could-be-made-20mph-in-bid-to-cut-down-on-crashes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol primary school hit by second cyber attack as records exported in data breach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of schools were left without internet after the first attack last month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-primary-school-hit-by-second-cyber-attack-as-records-exported-in-data-breach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-primary-school-hit-by-second-cyber-attack-as-records-exported-in-data-breach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Channel Tunnel crash: Bus collides with train with at least 19 casualties]]></title><description><![CDATA[A train and a bus have collided at the entrance to the Channel Tunnel in Pas-de-Calais, France [World news]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/channel-tunnel-crash-bus-collides-with-train-with-at-least-19-casualties/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/channel-tunnel-crash-bus-collides-with-train-with-at-least-19-casualties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Channel Tunnel crash as bus collides with train and at least 19 casualties]]></title><description><![CDATA[A train and a bus have collided at the entrance to the Channel Tunnel in Pas-de-Calais, France [World news]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/channel-tunnel-crash-as-bus-collides-with-train-and-at-least-19-casualties/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/channel-tunnel-crash-as-bus-collides-with-train-and-at-least-19-casualties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Flatulent' Bristol bus driver loses discrimination case after 'bad smell' complaint]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Big Lemon employee experienced bowel trouble mid-shift]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/flatulent-bristol-bus-driver-loses-discrimination-case-after-bad-smell-complaint/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/flatulent-bristol-bus-driver-loses-discrimination-case-after-bad-smell-complaint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Composer found with indecent images of children]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 59-year-old will serve an 18-month community order after being sentenced at Bristol Crown Court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/composer-found-with-indecent-images-of-children/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/composer-found-with-indecent-images-of-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gromit to get a voice after 37 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gromit will be voiced by actor Martin Freeman in a new audiobook.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/gromit-to-get-a-voice-after-37-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/gromit-to-get-a-voice-after-37-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student on trial searched 'what does corpse look like']]></title><description><![CDATA[Zack Coughlan is charged with murdering housemate Jamie Collins in the garden of their Filton home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/student-on-trial-searched-what-does-corpse-look-like/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/student-on-trial-searched-what-does-corpse-look-like/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Composer featured on BBC and ITV made over 1,000 indecent images of children]]></title><description><![CDATA[He pleaded guilty to all the charges against him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/composer-featured-on-bbc-and-itv-made-over-1000-indecent-images-of-children/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/composer-featured-on-bbc-and-itv-made-over-1000-indecent-images-of-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life-saving PC to sell 'rare' bravery medal set]]></title><description><![CDATA[PC Ian Standerwick is thought to be the first person to collect all three RHS medals for one rescue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/life-saving-pc-to-sell-rare-bravery-medal-set/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/life-saving-pc-to-sell-rare-bravery-medal-set/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeal after woman attacked in Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&rsquo;re appealing for witnesses, dashcam and information after an attack on a woman in Bristol. Members of the public called us after coming across a distressed woman near the B4058 Stapleton Road, Eastville, at 5.40am on Thursday 15 October. Officers attended and were directed to a woman in her forties who told them she had been punched and kicked by a man who attempted to sexually&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/appeal-after-woman-attacked-in-bristol/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/appeal-after-woman-attacked-in-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol student who killed housemate spoke of putting on a memorial for him, court told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamie Collins was allegedly stabbed 30 times by his housemate Zack Coughlan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-student-who-killed-housemate-spoke-of-putting-on-a-memorial-for-him-court-told/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-student-who-killed-housemate-spoke-of-putting-on-a-memorial-for-him-court-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Substantial' crime scene near Eastville park and M32]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a large police presence according to a witness]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/substantial-crime-scene-near-eastville-park-and-m32/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/substantial-crime-scene-near-eastville-park-and-m32/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Foreign Office Mauritius travel alert to UK tourists]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated their travel advice to issue warning to those travelling to Mauritius]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/new-foreign-office-mauritius-travel-alert-to-uk-tourists/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/new-foreign-office-mauritius-travel-alert-to-uk-tourists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising demand for costly social care means Bristol City Council facing £15m black hole]]></title><description><![CDATA[The budget gap in Bristol could reach a whopping &pound;67.5 million in five years' time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/rising-demand-for-costly-social-care-means-bristol-city-council-facing-15m-black-hole/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/rising-demand-for-costly-social-care-means-bristol-city-council-facing-15m-black-hole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman robbed and attacked by man who tried to sexually asssault her in Eastville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers put a cordon in place while they investigated]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/woman-robbed-and-attacked-by-man-who-tried-to-sexually-asssault-her-in-eastville/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/woman-robbed-and-attacked-by-man-who-tried-to-sexually-asssault-her-in-eastville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pensions change date confirmed by DWP minister 'to make it easier']]></title><description><![CDATA[It aims to reduce differences between pension rules and the benefits system]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/pensions-change-date-confirmed-by-dwp-minister-to-make-it-easier/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/pensions-change-date-confirmed-by-dwp-minister-to-make-it-easier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge 25-storey tower block next to M32 to greet Bristol visitors]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mixed development will also see a new home for Trojan Fitness]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/huge-25-storey-tower-block-next-to-m32-to-greet-bristol-visitors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/huge-25-storey-tower-block-next-to-m32-to-greet-bristol-visitors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foodie's Boots meal deal hack to get &pound;10 food for a fiver]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claudia Greiner has revealed how you can make the most profit on your meal deal by simply selecting the most expensive items on offer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/foodies-boots-meal-deal-hack-to-get-pound10-food-for-a-fiver/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/foodies-boots-meal-deal-hack-to-get-pound10-food-for-a-fiver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Bristol shop forced to close after ignoring repeated warnings]]></title><description><![CDATA['A Closure Order was necessary to prevent further criminal activity']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/south-bristol-shop-forced-to-close-after-ignoring-repeated-warnings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/south-bristol-shop-forced-to-close-after-ignoring-repeated-warnings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thursday airport drop-off charges update as government issues warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RAC found that costs had increased]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/thursday-airport-drop-off-charges-update-as-government-issues-warning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/thursday-airport-drop-off-charges-update-as-government-issues-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Change for people taking antidepressants in UK confirmed today]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has made an announcement]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/change-for-people-taking-antidepressants-in-uk-confirmed-today/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/change-for-people-taking-antidepressants-in-uk-confirmed-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Substantial' crime scene near Eastville park and M32 - live updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a large police presence according to a witness]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/substantial-crime-scene-near-eastville-park-and-m32-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/substantial-crime-scene-near-eastville-park-and-m32-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol bring in hooker Gordon as injury cover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol sign former Newcastle hooker Bryn Gordon as injury cover for their upcoming games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-bring-in-hooker-gordon-as-injury-cover/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-bring-in-hooker-gordon-as-injury-cover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds object to phone mast plan at Bristol park]]></title><description><![CDATA['I think the plans are absolutely rubbish and the local people have not been consulted']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/hundreds-object-to-phone-mast-plan-at-bristol-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/hundreds-object-to-phone-mast-plan-at-bristol-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Updates after M5 traffic held near Avonmouth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic is starting to build]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/updates-after-m5-traffic-held-near-avonmouth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/updates-after-m5-traffic-held-near-avonmouth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M5 traffic held near Avonmouth - live updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic is starting to build]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/m5-traffic-held-near-avonmouth-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/m5-traffic-held-near-avonmouth-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virgin Media alert as people aged 18 to 24 have bank accounts emptied]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new alert has been issued to a group of people]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/virgin-media-alert-as-people-aged-18-to-24-have-bank-accounts-emptied/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/virgin-media-alert-as-people-aged-18-to-24-have-bank-accounts-emptied/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Professor shares 'most important thing to do' when someone is grieving]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr Lesel Dawson, co-director of Good Grief Weston, says avoiding grief is not a good way to cope.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/professor-shares-most-important-thing-to-do-when-someone-is-grieving/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/professor-shares-most-important-thing-to-do-when-someone-is-grieving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safety row threatens closure of Bristol's public water taps ahead of &pound;1.7m upgrade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sudden change in the regulations has been called frustrating]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/safety-row-threatens-closure-of-bristols-public-water-taps-ahead-of-pound17m-upgrade/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/safety-row-threatens-closure-of-bristols-public-water-taps-ahead-of-pound17m-upgrade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister backs major plans to build more homes and workspaces in Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[A huge new pot of cash has been set aside to pay for the building projects]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/prime-minister-backs-major-plans-to-build-more-homes-and-workspaces-in-bristol/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/prime-minister-backs-major-plans-to-build-more-homes-and-workspaces-in-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disabled man died after failures by South Gloucestershire health and care authorities, inquiry finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 61-year-old's brother refused help but was not challenged]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/disabled-man-died-after-failures-by-south-gloucestershire-health-and-care-authorities-inquiry-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/disabled-man-died-after-failures-by-south-gloucestershire-health-and-care-authorities-inquiry-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crucial report raises concerns over future of Bristol's &pound;2bn Brabazon new town]]></title><description><![CDATA[House of Lords inquiry says scheme faces major 'barriers']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/crucial-report-raises-concerns-over-future-of-bristols-pound2bn-brabazon-new-town/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/crucial-report-raises-concerns-over-future-of-bristols-pound2bn-brabazon-new-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He took my childhood' says rape victim as 'calculated' abuser is jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA["The abuse I suffered as a child has had a lasting impact on my life"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/he-took-my-childhood-says-rape-victim-as-calculated-abuser-is-jailed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/he-took-my-childhood-says-rape-victim-as-calculated-abuser-is-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect named after police called to Bristol city centre shop]]></title><description><![CDATA[He has appeared in court]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/suspect-named-after-police-called-to-bristol-city-centre-shop/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/suspect-named-after-police-called-to-bristol-city-centre-shop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greek holiday hotspot popular with Brits hit by deadly flash flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 62-year-old man has died after his car was swept onto a beach by flash floods on the Greek holiday island of Rhodes, with the island placed under a state of emergency as violent winds and heavy rain cause widespread damage. [World news]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/greek-holiday-hotspot-popular-with-brits-hit-by-deadly-flash-flooding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/greek-holiday-hotspot-popular-with-brits-hit-by-deadly-flash-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man not guilty of attempted murder after shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[William Scammell is cleared of attempted murder, but convicted of possession of a firearm by a jury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-not-guilty-of-attempted-murder-after-shooting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-not-guilty-of-attempted-murder-after-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire station equipment worth thousands stolen]]></title><description><![CDATA[The break-in at the station in Wiltshire also left a fire engine out of action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/fire-station-equipment-worth-thousands-stolen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/fire-station-equipment-worth-thousands-stolen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Half of young adults find money talk 'awkward' &ndash; and it's costing them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Half of young adults find money chats so awkward they'd rather clean the oven, but experts suggest opening up could help grow savings]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/half-of-young-adults-find-money-talk-awkward-ndash-and-its-costing-them/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/half-of-young-adults-find-money-talk-awkward-ndash-and-its-costing-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Industrial fire linked to fish and eels' deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chemicals from firewater runoff entered a brook and spread downstream where dead fish and eels were later found, the Environment Agency has confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/industrial-fire-linked-to-fish-and-eels-deaths/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/industrial-fire-linked-to-fish-and-eels-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man found guilty of firearms offence following Speedwell shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 25-year-old man on trial in connection with a shooting incident in Speedwell has been found guilty to possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life. William Scammell, of no fixed address, has been on trial at Bristol Crown Court since last week. Today (Wednesday 14 October) the jury returned a guilty verdict for the firearms offence and a not guilty verdict for attempted murder.<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-found-guilty-of-firearms-offence-following-speedwell-shooting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-found-guilty-of-firearms-offence-following-speedwell-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speedwell man cleared of attempted murder after shooting 'bully' in the chest with shotgun]]></title><description><![CDATA[He was found guilty of a lesser but still serious offence]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/speedwell-man-cleared-of-attempted-murder-after-shooting-bully-in-the-chest-with-shotgun/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/speedwell-man-cleared-of-attempted-murder-after-shooting-bully-in-the-chest-with-shotgun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Killer bought hi-vis vest as disguise before brutal kidnapping and murder of dad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four men, including one from Bristol, tortured and set dad on fire over a &pound;1m fake cigarette haul]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/killer-bought-hi-vis-vest-as-disguise-before-brutal-kidnapping-and-murder-of-dad/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/killer-bought-hi-vis-vest-as-disguise-before-brutal-kidnapping-and-murder-of-dad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder accused appeared &lsquo;incredibly shocked&rsquo; by housemate's death, court told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zach Coughlan has admitted manslaughter but denies murdering Jamie Collins]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/murder-accused-appeared-lsquoincredibly-shockedrsquo-by-housemates-death-court-told/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/murder-accused-appeared-lsquoincredibly-shockedrsquo-by-housemates-death-court-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great British Bake Off winner reveals surprise use for conkers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunday Times bestselling author Nancy Birtwhistle has revealed how to use conkers to create your own detergent right from the comfort of your own kitchen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/great-british-bake-off-winner-reveals-surprise-use-for-conkers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/great-british-bake-off-winner-reveals-surprise-use-for-conkers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury returns verdict on attempted murder charge in Speedwell shooting trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[William Scammell, 25, denies attempted murder]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/jury-returns-verdict-on-attempted-murder-charge-in-speedwell-shooting-trial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/jury-returns-verdict-on-attempted-murder-charge-in-speedwell-shooting-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man jailed for non-recent rape of child]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has been jailed for nine-and-a-half years for the non-recent rape and sexual abuse of a child. Paul Colvin, 57, of Moorhall Lane, Stourport-on-Severn, was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on Friday 25 September. He was found unanimously guilty after trial in June of the rape of a child. He previously pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual abuse of a child, and seven counts of non&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-jailed-for-non-recent-rape-of-child/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-jailed-for-non-recent-rape-of-child/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesco issues '28,000 jobs' announcement ahead of Christmas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The supermarket giant made the announcement ahead of what it expects to be a busy Christmas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/tesco-issues-28000-jobs-announcement-ahead-of-christmas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/tesco-issues-28000-jobs-announcement-ahead-of-christmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeal following fatal collision on M5 near Taunton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the M5 yesterday afternoon (Tuesday 13 October). A rolling road block was put in place at 1.12pm due to debris on the northbound carriageway between junction 25 (Taunton) and junction 24 (Bridgwater South). This caused traffic to slow. A two-vehicle collision occurred shortly after at the rear of the rolling road block&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/appeal-following-fatal-collision-on-m5-near-taunton/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/appeal-following-fatal-collision-on-m5-near-taunton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robins' squad stronger but what's best starting XI?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol City fan David Pottier argues the Robins' squad is stronger than last season but at the expense of an obvious first-choice XI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/robins-squad-stronger-but-whats-best-starting-xi/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/robins-squad-stronger-but-whats-best-starting-xi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman 'taken too soon' as husband charged with murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[The children of Annette Bishop, 71, say the void she leaves "can never be filled".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/woman-taken-too-soon-as-husband-charged-with-murder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/woman-taken-too-soon-as-husband-charged-with-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeal after fail-to-stop collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are appealing for witnesses following a collision in Midsomer Norton on Sunday 11 October. We were called at around 11pm to Thicket Mead Roundabout following a two-vehicle fail-to-stop collision. The collision involved a blue Vauxhall Corsa and a white Audi, possibly an A1 or A3, with the latter leaving the scene before police arrival. Thankfully, we do not believe anyone was&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/appeal-after-fail-to-stop-collision/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/appeal-after-fail-to-stop-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Improv community 'devastated' by theatre closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[An improv theatre, popular with up-and-coming performers, shuts down due to financial difficulties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/improv-community-devastated-by-theatre-closure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/improv-community-devastated-by-theatre-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bradley Stoke grandma will be 'forever missed' as husband charged with her murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Annette Bishop, 71, died last week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bradley-stoke-grandma-will-be-forever-missed-as-husband-charged-with-her-murder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bradley-stoke-grandma-will-be-forever-missed-as-husband-charged-with-her-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Heartbroken’ family’s tribute to much-loved mother, 71]]></title><description><![CDATA[A family has paid tribute to a much-loved mother who &lsquo;had many years ahead of her&rsquo; following her tragic death last week. Annette Bishop, 71, from Sherbourne Avenue, Bristol, died following an incident on Friday (9 October). Her two children have paid tribute to their mother who will &lsquo;be forever missed&rsquo;. Gerald Bishop, 73, of Sherbourne Avenue, has been charged with her murder&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/heartbroken-familys-tribute-to-much-loved-mother-71/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/heartbroken-familys-tribute-to-much-loved-mother-71/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inspection report reveals lack of maintenance and rusty steel behind Pero’s Bridge collapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[An inspection report was recently revealed with details of "severe corrosion"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/inspection-report-reveals-lack-of-maintenance-and-rusty-steel-behind-peros-bridge-collapse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/inspection-report-reveals-lack-of-maintenance-and-rusty-steel-behind-peros-bridge-collapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Single dad who lost partner to cancer left in 'horrific situation' after restaurant's shock closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carl Eaves was the head chef of Coq Bristol but was made redundant when the company appointed liquidators at the end of September]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/single-dad-who-lost-partner-to-cancer-left-in-horrific-situation-after-restaurants-shock-closure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/single-dad-who-lost-partner-to-cancer-left-in-horrific-situation-after-restaurants-shock-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Simple' heating check to make now as frosty mornings forecast]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is 'one of the simplest winter preparations' you can make]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/simple-heating-check-to-make-now-as-frosty-mornings-forecast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/simple-heating-check-to-make-now-as-frosty-mornings-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Dangerous' Speedwell rapist used Snapchat to groom girls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aqeel would give his victims alcohol before sexually abusing them, sometimes when they were asleep]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/dangerous-speedwell-rapist-used-snapchat-to-groom-girls/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/dangerous-speedwell-rapist-used-snapchat-to-groom-girls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speedwell shooting trial updates with verdict expected today]]></title><description><![CDATA[William Scammell, 25, denies attempted murder]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/speedwell-shooting-trial-updates-with-verdict-expected-today/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/speedwell-shooting-trial-updates-with-verdict-expected-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man jailed for rape and sexual abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has been jailed for the rape and sexual abuse of a woman and child in Bristol. Suleman Aqeel, 23, of Elstree Road, Speedwell, Bristol, was convicted and sentenced to 17 years at Bristol Crown Court on Wednesday 30 September. He will serve 12 years in prison and a further five years on licence. He pleaded guilty to two counts of rape and sexual assault by penetration of a woman aged&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-jailed-for-rape-and-sexual-abuse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-jailed-for-rape-and-sexual-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key new clues could identify River Avon body 45 years on]]></title><description><![CDATA['It might be the last chance to identify him and reunite with him his name at last']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/key-new-clues-could-identify-river-avon-body-45-years-on/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/key-new-clues-could-identify-river-avon-body-45-years-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Devastated' family pay tribute to man killed in tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[William Chapman, in his mid-20s, died following a tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster on Saturday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/devastated-family-pay-tribute-to-man-killed-in-tiger-attack-at-yorkshire-wildlife-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/devastated-family-pay-tribute-to-man-killed-in-tiger-attack-at-yorkshire-wildlife-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public meeting called over huge 2,000-home development concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;We've been clear that any development must have benefits for existing residents"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/public-meeting-called-over-huge-2000-home-development-concerns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/public-meeting-called-over-huge-2000-home-development-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Much-loved, husband, brother, dad and pops among the latest Bristol funeral notices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/much-loved-husband-brother-dad-and-pops-among-the-latest-bristol-funeral-notices/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/much-loved-husband-brother-dad-and-pops-among-the-latest-bristol-funeral-notices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clouds team announce new Cantonese takeaway bringing 'comfort food' to Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[The menu includes bao buns, sweet and sour chicken, dumplings, wontons and more]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/clouds-team-announce-new-cantonese-takeaway-bringing-comfort-food-to-bristol/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/clouds-team-announce-new-cantonese-takeaway-bringing-comfort-food-to-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol air defence company wins major Kuwait deal, creating 100 jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government says the &pound;370m contract will help protect the Gulf state]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-air-defence-company-wins-major-kuwait-deal-creating-100-jobs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-air-defence-company-wins-major-kuwait-deal-creating-100-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asda issues update for all customers as slots to open next Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Customers with an Asda Delivery Pass can secure their slot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/asda-issues-update-for-all-customers-as-slots-to-open-next-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/asda-issues-update-for-all-customers-as-slots-to-open-next-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's a really hard result to take']]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol City head coach Michael Skubala speaks to BBC Radio Bristol after 1-0 defeat to Blackburn Rovers at Ashton Gate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/its-a-really-hard-result-to-take/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/its-a-really-hard-result-to-take/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder trial jury shown CCTV of accused 'dumping bloody clothes']]></title><description><![CDATA[Zack Coughlan admitted manslaughter but denies murder]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/murder-trial-jury-shown-cctv-of-accused-dumping-bloody-clothes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/murder-trial-jury-shown-cctv-of-accused-dumping-bloody-clothes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Convicted killer who sought death row given lethal injection despite failed Christa Pike execution]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Robertson, 63, was executed on 13 October, nearly 18 years after strangling his cellmate Frank Hart in 2008 so he would be sentenced to death [World news]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/convicted-killer-who-sought-death-row-given-lethal-injection-despite-failed-christa-pike-execution/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/convicted-killer-who-sought-death-row-given-lethal-injection-despite-failed-christa-pike-execution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies after Southmead motorbike crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The road will remain closed for a number of hours]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-dies-after-southmead-motorbike-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-dies-after-southmead-motorbike-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greystoke Avenue to remain closed after biker dies in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates as we get them]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/greystoke-avenue-to-remain-closed-after-biker-dies-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/greystoke-avenue-to-remain-closed-after-biker-dies-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student accused of murdering housemate said he 'injured himself climbing a tree']]></title><description><![CDATA[Zach Coughlan has admitted manslaughter but denies murdering Jamie Collins]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/student-accused-of-murdering-housemate-said-he-injured-himself-climbing-a-tree/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/student-accused-of-murdering-housemate-said-he-injured-himself-climbing-a-tree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Witness appeal after motorcyclist’s death in Southmead]]></title><description><![CDATA[A road closure is in place in Southmead following a fatal collision. Emergency services were called to Greystoke Avenue shortly before 1.40pm after a single-vehicle collision. Sadly a motorcyclist died at the scene. The man&rsquo;s family are aware and our thoughts are with them. They will be supported by a specially-trained officer going forward. Collision investigation work is&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/witness-appeal-after-motorcyclists-death-in-southmead/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/witness-appeal-after-motorcyclists-death-in-southmead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family 'soul destroyed' as woman dies after gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shannon Meenan-Browse, from Derry, died in August 2023, 18 months after undergoing gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey, and an inquest is under investigation to establish the circumstances of her death [National news]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/family-soul-destroyed-as-woman-dies-after-gastric-sleeve-surgery-in-turkey/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/family-soul-destroyed-as-woman-dies-after-gastric-sleeve-surgery-in-turkey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robbery arrest as police called to Bristol city centre shop]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incident was initially reported as a shoplifting offence]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/robbery-arrest-as-police-called-to-bristol-city-centre-shop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/robbery-arrest-as-police-called-to-bristol-city-centre-shop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darrian's killers named and pictured for the first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two killers were 15 at the time they murdered Darrian Williams in Bristol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/darrians-killers-named-and-pictured-for-the-first-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/darrians-killers-named-and-pictured-for-the-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elderly woman found dead in Bradley Stoke named]]></title><description><![CDATA[She died at a property on Sherbourne Avenue on Friday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/elderly-woman-found-dead-in-bradley-stoke-named/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/elderly-woman-found-dead-in-bradley-stoke-named/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four men arrested on suspicion of rape after incident at South West GP surgery car park]]></title><description><![CDATA[The GP surgery is closed today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/four-men-arrested-on-suspicion-of-rape-after-incident-at-south-west-gp-surgery-car-park/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/four-men-arrested-on-suspicion-of-rape-after-incident-at-south-west-gp-surgery-car-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greystoke Avenue shut after 'major crash' - updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates as we get them]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/greystoke-avenue-shut-after-major-crash-updates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/greystoke-avenue-shut-after-major-crash-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol City fans' team gets new kit thanks to Prime Minister Andy Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA['What started with our original letter to former Bristol City player Andy Burnham has turned into something truly special']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-city-fans-team-gets-new-kit-thanks-to-prime-minister-andy-burnham/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-city-fans-team-gets-new-kit-thanks-to-prime-minister-andy-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police presence at Bristol Airport explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers were seen in busy areas of the airport]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/police-presence-at-bristol-airport-explained/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/police-presence-at-bristol-airport-explained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationwide shares update on major payment error as customer accounts 'emptied']]></title><description><![CDATA[One Nationwide customer blasted the widespread incident as an 'absolute shambles']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/nationwide-shares-update-on-major-payment-error-as-customer-accounts-emptied/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/nationwide-shares-update-on-major-payment-error-as-customer-accounts-emptied/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My friend's been stabbed' murder accused sobs during 999 call]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zack Coughlan was heard crying while on the phone with 999 as he claimed to find his friend's body]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/my-friends-been-stabbed-murder-accused-sobs-during-999-call/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/my-friends-been-stabbed-murder-accused-sobs-during-999-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New warning issued over NHS repeat prescriptions - including '&pound;78 bill']]></title><description><![CDATA[A major new report has been issued today, Tuesday, October 13]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/new-warning-issued-over-nhs-repeat-prescriptions-including-pound78-bill/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/new-warning-issued-over-nhs-repeat-prescriptions-including-pound78-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking Bad's RJ Mitte tragically said he wanted to 'push forward' days edeath at 34]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 34-year-old actor had cerebral palsy and was a passionate disability advocate [World News]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/breaking-bads-rj-mitte-tragically-said-he-wanted-to-push-forward-days-edeath-at-34/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/breaking-bads-rj-mitte-tragically-said-he-wanted-to-push-forward-days-edeath-at-34/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free advice on managing money as people overspend £325 a month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Businesses can access tools to help employees]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/free-advice-on-managing-money-as-people-overspend-325-a-month/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/free-advice-on-managing-money-as-people-overspend-325-a-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trial date set for man accused of woman's murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerald Bishop, 73, appears at crown court after the death of the woman at the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/trial-date-set-for-man-accused-of-womans-murder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/trial-date-set-for-man-accused-of-womans-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[End use of artificial pitches - Rees-Zammit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales and Bristol star Louis Rees-Zammit calls for the end of artificial playing surfaces in top-flight rugby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/end-use-of-artificial-pitches-rees-zammit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/end-use-of-artificial-pitches-rees-zammit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cracking voice, Gromit: Dog to speak at last]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Freeman will be the voice of Aardman's Gromit in new audiobook.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/cracking-voice-gromit-dog-to-speak-at-last/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/cracking-voice-gromit-dog-to-speak-at-last/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel document you need to get into some countries - not passport or visa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rules for some travellers changed on October 1 this year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/travel-document-you-need-to-get-into-some-countries-not-passport-or-visa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/travel-document-you-need-to-get-into-some-countries-not-passport-or-visa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speedwell shooting trial updates as closing speeches due]]></title><description><![CDATA[William Scammell, 25, denies attempted murder]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/speedwell-shooting-trial-updates-as-closing-speeches-due/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/speedwell-shooting-trial-updates-as-closing-speeches-due/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M4 lorry crash leaves debris on motorway - live updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two lanes have been closed near Bath]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/m4-lorry-crash-leaves-debris-on-motorway-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/m4-lorry-crash-leaves-debris-on-motorway-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-soldier advises everyone to take common item on holiday]]></title><description><![CDATA[It should go in your safe when you arrive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/ex-soldier-advises-everyone-to-take-common-item-on-holiday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/ex-soldier-advises-everyone-to-take-common-item-on-holiday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telecom mast 'monstrosity' planned for South Bristol green]]></title><description><![CDATA["The location has been identified as being necessary for EE Ltd business development"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/telecom-mast-monstrosity-planned-for-south-bristol-green/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/telecom-mast-monstrosity-planned-for-south-bristol-green/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traffic queues across Bristol with M4 crash and delays - live updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[One lane has been closed on the motorway but that's not the only issue this morning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/traffic-queues-across-bristol-with-m4-crash-and-delays-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/traffic-queues-across-bristol-with-m4-crash-and-delays-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McNally looked really composed, says Skubala]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol City centre-back Luke McNally looked "really composed" on his return from injury, says manager Michael Skubala.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/mcnally-looked-really-composed-says-skubala/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/mcnally-looked-really-composed-says-skubala/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaw-dropping new images show poshest parts of Bristol's Aviva Arena]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 'incredible array of exclusive next level hospitality']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/jaw-dropping-new-images-show-poshest-parts-of-bristols-aviva-arena/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/jaw-dropping-new-images-show-poshest-parts-of-bristols-aviva-arena/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A4174 ring road reopen after oil spill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic was building and people say they have been stuck for ages]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/a4174-ring-road-reopen-after-oil-spill/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/a4174-ring-road-reopen-after-oil-spill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Icon of the ice age' shows what can be found in caves]]></title><description><![CDATA[The "rare" and "very unusual" skull was discovered in a cave on the Mendip Hills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/icon-of-the-ice-age-shows-what-can-be-found-in-caves/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/icon-of-the-ice-age-shows-what-can-be-found-in-caves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We were scammed by car cloning criminals - it's happening all the time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victims warn of sophisticated car cloning scams as police reveal cases are rapidly rising.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/we-were-scammed-by-car-cloning-criminals-its-happening-all-the-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/we-were-scammed-by-car-cloning-criminals-its-happening-all-the-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Modern masculinity explored in wrestling show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Developed by a Bristol team, the comedy discusses pride, vulnerability and ego.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/modern-masculinity-explored-in-wrestling-show/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/modern-masculinity-explored-in-wrestling-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major plans to transform Bristol streets and waterways unveiled]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proposals are backed by &pound;500,000 of funding and aim to make the city 'healthier' and 'greener']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/major-plans-to-transform-bristol-streets-and-waterways-unveiled/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/major-plans-to-transform-bristol-streets-and-waterways-unveiled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PC brutally attacked in the line of duty wins bravery award]]></title><description><![CDATA[She was left with facial injuries after the assault]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/pc-brutally-attacked-in-the-line-of-duty-wins-bravery-award/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/pc-brutally-attacked-in-the-line-of-duty-wins-bravery-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bullying and anxiety behind reasons why so many Bristol children skipping school]]></title><description><![CDATA[City ranks poorly compared to other areas for school attendance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bullying-and-anxiety-behind-reasons-why-so-many-bristol-children-skipping-school/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bullying-and-anxiety-behind-reasons-why-so-many-bristol-children-skipping-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking Bad's RJ Mitte dies aged 34 as tributes flood in]]></title><description><![CDATA[RJ Mitte, who played Walt Jr in Breaking Bad, has died aged 34, his representative confirmed [World news]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/breaking-bads-rj-mitte-dies-aged-34-as-tributes-flood-in/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/breaking-bads-rj-mitte-dies-aged-34-as-tributes-flood-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman arrested after 'tragic' death of baby girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[[National news] A woman has been arrested after a baby died, shortly after being rushed to hospital]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/woman-arrested-after-tragic-death-of-baby-girl/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/woman-arrested-after-tragic-death-of-baby-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol Water explains why the rain hasn't ended our drought conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Environment Agency has said that parts of the country could remain in drought into spring 2027]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-water-explains-why-the-rain-hasnt-ended-our-drought-conditions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-water-explains-why-the-rain-hasnt-ended-our-drought-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A4174 ring road closed after oil spill - live updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic is building and people say they have been stuck for ages]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/a4174-ring-road-closed-after-oil-spill-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/a4174-ring-road-closed-after-oil-spill-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student stabbed housemate 30 times in masked ambush]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamie Collins' killer donned a mask and gloves as he lay in wait for the victim to return home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/student-stabbed-housemate-30-times-in-masked-ambush/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/student-stabbed-housemate-30-times-in-masked-ambush/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Row over stolen e-bike culminated in Speedwell shooting, court hears]]></title><description><![CDATA[William Scammell, accused of attempted murder, says he was trying to scare the man who took the vehicle from him]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/row-over-stolen-e-bike-culminated-in-speedwell-shooting-court-hears/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/row-over-stolen-e-bike-culminated-in-speedwell-shooting-court-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video captures M5 drink-driver with dog in car swerving around]]></title><description><![CDATA[He was found to be four times over the drink-drive limit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/video-captures-m5-drink-driver-with-dog-in-car-swerving-around/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/video-captures-m5-drink-driver-with-dog-in-car-swerving-around/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CrossCountry plans 60,000 extra train seats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Extra trains will run under the plans, through Birmingham to cities including Glasgow and Manchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/crosscountry-plans-60000-extra-train-seats/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/crosscountry-plans-60000-extra-train-seats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['James Blunt owes me a song' for Celebrity Traitors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebrity Traitors star Julie Hesmondhalgh in conversation with Joe Sims on BBC Radio Breakfast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/james-blunt-owes-me-a-song-for-celebrity-traitors/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/james-blunt-owes-me-a-song-for-celebrity-traitors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opposition to plan for £2.35m park cycle route]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans for the cycle lane through Bath's Royal Victoria Park face strong opposition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/opposition-to-plan-for-235m-park-cycle-route/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/opposition-to-plan-for-235m-park-cycle-route/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firewater run-off WAS responsible for South Bristol wildlife catastrophe]]></title><description><![CDATA['The woods and the valley are a very different place now, there&rsquo;s no wildlife to be found there']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/firewater-run-off-was-responsible-for-south-bristol-wildlife-catastrophe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/firewater-run-off-was-responsible-for-south-bristol-wildlife-catastrophe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M5 drink-driver four times over limit with dog in the back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brian Househam, 69, was arrested after a member of the public saw him veering between lanes, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/m5-drink-driver-four-times-over-limit-with-dog-in-the-back/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/m5-drink-driver-four-times-over-limit-with-dog-in-the-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol restaurant Coq closes down less than year after opening]]></title><description><![CDATA[The gourmet burger business has ceased trading and has appointed liquidators]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-restaurant-coq-closes-down-less-than-year-after-opening/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-restaurant-coq-closes-down-less-than-year-after-opening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police share update after College Green protests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 170 people attended the protest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/police-share-update-after-college-green-protests/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/police-share-update-after-college-green-protests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statement from developers, as clarity provided on Bristol Rovers' new stadium search]]></title><description><![CDATA['Therefore, we have to make it clear that neither the landowners nor SWSD have ever been approached by Bristol Rovers, and neither have had any talks with them.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/statement-from-developers-as-clarity-provided-on-bristol-rovers-new-stadium-search/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/statement-from-developers-as-clarity-provided-on-bristol-rovers-new-stadium-search/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Armed police pictured in Pucklechurch as Taser used to detain machete-holding man]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police found a man, in an agitated state, holding a machete inside a property]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/armed-police-pictured-in-pucklechurch-as-taser-used-to-detain-machete-holding-man/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/armed-police-pictured-in-pucklechurch-as-taser-used-to-detain-machete-holding-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fears over Bristol City Leap future sparks emergency meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A partner company in the &pound;475m project is being sold]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/fears-over-bristol-city-leap-future-sparks-emergency-meeting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/fears-over-bristol-city-leap-future-sparks-emergency-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student stabbed housemate 30 times, murder jury told]]></title><description><![CDATA[The court heard Zack Coughlan ambushed Jamie Collins in the garden of their home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/student-stabbed-housemate-30-times-murder-jury-told/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/student-stabbed-housemate-30-times-murder-jury-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pride of Britain Awards 2026 red carpet line-up confirmed and full TV details]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards pays tribute to the UK's unsung everyday heroes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/pride-of-britain-awards-2026-red-carpet-line-up-confirmed-and-full-tv-details/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/pride-of-britain-awards-2026-red-carpet-line-up-confirmed-and-full-tv-details/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We sold our &pound;350,000 UK home and moved our 3 kids and 2 dogs to &pound;700-a-month Thai villa']]></title><description><![CDATA[Jasmine and Ross Scarr decided to move their three kids and two dogs to Thailand after the mum first fell in love with the place travelling as a teenager]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/we-sold-our-pound350000-uk-home-and-moved-our-3-kids-and-2-dogs-to-pound700-a-month-thai-villa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/we-sold-our-pound350000-uk-home-and-moved-our-3-kids-and-2-dogs-to-pound700-a-month-thai-villa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three jailed for string of burglaries and car thefts across South West]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trio committed several burglaries and stole cars ranging from VW and Volvos to BMW and Mercedes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/three-jailed-for-string-of-burglaries-and-car-thefts-across-south-west/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/three-jailed-for-string-of-burglaries-and-car-thefts-across-south-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pensioner, 73, in court over woman's murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerald Bishop is charged with murder following the death of a 71-year-old woman on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/pensioner-73-in-court-over-womans-murder/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/pensioner-73-in-court-over-womans-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Binman urges people 'never throw item in food waste' and 'check with council']]></title><description><![CDATA[A familiar item everyone owns needs to be thrown away properly says a TikTok council worker]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/binman-urges-people-never-throw-item-in-food-waste-and-check-with-council/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/binman-urges-people-never-throw-item-in-food-waste-and-check-with-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Libraries to open for longer and abolish overdue fines to get more Bristolians reading]]></title><description><![CDATA[Branches would open in the evenings and at weekends]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/libraries-to-open-for-longer-and-abolish-overdue-fines-to-get-more-bristolians-reading/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/libraries-to-open-for-longer-and-abolish-overdue-fines-to-get-more-bristolians-reading/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge M4 queues in Bristol after trailer fire breaks out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers should expect delays in the area]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/huge-m4-queues-in-bristol-after-trailer-fire-breaks-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/huge-m4-queues-in-bristol-after-trailer-fire-breaks-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Citroen bring back iconic 'tin snail' car but this time it's electric&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will be bright and compact - with a removable storage handle and fabric straps instead of door handles]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/citroen-bring-back-iconic-tin-snail-car-but-this-time-its-electricnbsp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/citroen-bring-back-iconic-tin-snail-car-but-this-time-its-electricnbsp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three jailed for burglary and car theft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three men have been jailed for offences linked to burglary and vehicle thefts which happened across Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Devon in March and April this year. Gary Warman, 34, of Whitehouse Lane, Bedminster, Bristol, was jailed for four years and five months in total at Bristol Crown Court on Wednesday 7 October after previously admitting: Two other men charged as part&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/three-jailed-for-burglary-and-car-theft/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/three-jailed-for-burglary-and-car-theft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gardening expert reveals how to avoid October 'gnat swarm' in your home]]></title><description><![CDATA[TV presenter and blogger Dan Cooper is helping green-fingered Brits maintain gardens and plants through the 'hectic' month of October]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/gardening-expert-reveals-how-to-avoid-october-gnat-swarm-in-your-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/gardening-expert-reveals-how-to-avoid-october-gnat-swarm-in-your-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Handy device to stop Brits needing to 'black out' this Halloween]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than one in two (53%) admit using tactics to dodge unwanted callers, while almost half (46%) suffer from &ldquo;doorstep dread&rdquo; at this time of year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/handy-device-to-stop-brits-needing-to-black-out-this-halloween/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/handy-device-to-stop-brits-needing-to-black-out-this-halloween/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samaritans leaves graffiti messages on London streets that 'could be life-saving']]></title><description><![CDATA[A series of graffiti-style quotes has appeared on the streets of London as part of a new campaign designed to get Brits talking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/samaritans-leaves-graffiti-messages-on-london-streets-that-could-be-life-saving/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/samaritans-leaves-graffiti-messages-on-london-streets-that-could-be-life-saving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire Council net zero 2030 ambitions quietly abandoned]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new four-year climate and nature emergency has been approved]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/south-gloucestershire-council-net-zero-2030-ambitions-quietly-abandoned/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/south-gloucestershire-council-net-zero-2030-ambitions-quietly-abandoned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bradley Stoke man appears in court accused of murdering elderly wife]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 71-year-old was found dead on Friday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bradley-stoke-man-appears-in-court-accused-of-murdering-elderly-wife/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bradley-stoke-man-appears-in-court-accused-of-murdering-elderly-wife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge M4 queues in Bristol after trailer fire breaks out - live updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers should expect delays in the area]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/huge-m4-queues-in-bristol-after-trailer-fire-breaks-out-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/huge-m4-queues-in-bristol-after-trailer-fire-breaks-out-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Festival to host tribute to influential photographer]]></title><description><![CDATA[A temporary free public gallery is set to host a tribute to the late Martin Parr as part of a photography festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/festival-to-host-tribute-to-influential-photographer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/festival-to-host-tribute-to-influential-photographer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halloween 'bigger than Christmas', say businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[From scare parks to pumpkin patches, Halloween is driving huge crowds and spending.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/halloween-bigger-than-christmas-say-businesses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/halloween-bigger-than-christmas-say-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How teens race hovercrafts at 70mph with no brakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phoenix Racing members believe they are the only hovercraft racing team in the West.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/how-teens-race-hovercrafts-at-70mph-with-no-brakes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/how-teens-race-hovercrafts-at-70mph-with-no-brakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier Inn owner to reopen Bristol city centre hotel that closed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whitbread PLC plans to convert the property]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/premier-inn-owner-to-reopen-bristol-city-centre-hotel-that-closed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/premier-inn-owner-to-reopen-bristol-city-centre-hotel-that-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City centre traffic lights to be removed to speed up buses]]></title><description><![CDATA[They are being ripped out to help ease congestion in the bus network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/city-centre-traffic-lights-to-be-removed-to-speed-up-buses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/city-centre-traffic-lights-to-be-removed-to-speed-up-buses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol businessman vows to go to 'shop window' war over parking ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[The eccentric Mr Neagle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-businessman-vows-to-go-to-shop-window-war-over-parking-ban/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-businessman-vows-to-go-to-shop-window-war-over-parking-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol planning: Gym converted back into a church in latest Bristol planning applications]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Elevation Church was founded in 2010 in Nigeria]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-planning-gym-converted-back-into-a-church-in-latest-bristol-planning-applications/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-planning-gym-converted-back-into-a-church-in-latest-bristol-planning-applications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol man pronounced 'clinically dead' is 'brought back to life' twice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roy was declared "clinically dead" after his heart stopped twice at his Bristol flat and the life-saving paramedic rescue was captured on camera for Channel 4's 999: On the Front Line]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-man-pronounced-clinically-dead-is-brought-back-to-life-twice/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-man-pronounced-clinically-dead-is-brought-back-to-life-twice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger will not be euthanised after man mauled to death at UK wildlife park]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man died at the scene on Saturday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/tiger-will-not-be-euthanised-after-man-mauled-to-death-at-uk-wildlife-park/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/tiger-will-not-be-euthanised-after-man-mauled-to-death-at-uk-wildlife-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police launch urgent search for missing boy from Kingswood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Call 999 if you see Finn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/police-launch-urgent-search-for-missing-boy-from-kingswood/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/police-launch-urgent-search-for-missing-boy-from-kingswood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with murder after woman, 71, found dead in Bradley Stoke]]></title><description><![CDATA[Accused will appear at Bristol Magistrates&rsquo; Court tomorrow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-charged-with-murder-after-woman-71-found-dead-in-bradley-stoke/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-charged-with-murder-after-woman-71-found-dead-in-bradley-stoke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beloved mum, gran and great-gran, 100, among this week's Bristol funeral notices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/beloved-mum-gran-and-great-gran-100-among-this-weeks-bristol-funeral-notices/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/beloved-mum-gran-and-great-gran-100-among-this-weeks-bristol-funeral-notices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder charge following woman’s death]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#65279;A 73-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman in Bradley Stoke. Emergency services were called to an address in Sherbourne Avenue at around 2pm on Friday (9 October) where a 71-year-old woman was sadly found deceased. Gerald Bishop, of Sherbourne Avenue, was arrested at the scene and charged with her murder. He has been remanded in custody and is due&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/murder-charge-following-womans-death/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/murder-charge-following-womans-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorists warned of 'disruptive' motorway closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Highways says that months of repair work - which begins later - will be "disruptive".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/motorists-warned-of-disruptive-motorway-closure/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/motorists-warned-of-disruptive-motorway-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South West seaside town  tourism plea as Pontins goes another summer without holidaymakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been closed to the public for years since hundreds of people moved in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/south-west-seaside-town-tourism-plea-as-pontins-goes-another-summer-without-holidaymakers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/south-west-seaside-town-tourism-plea-as-pontins-goes-another-summer-without-holidaymakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[They've been handed &pound;20m - but can it really change lives?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents in Bridgwater and Hartcliffe get to decide how the government cash could reshape their areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/theyve-been-handed-pound20m-but-can-it-really-change-lives/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/theyve-been-handed-pound20m-but-can-it-really-change-lives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers warned of M5 disruption as abnormal load journey begins in Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Highways says significant delays are to be expected]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/drivers-warned-of-m5-disruption-as-abnormal-load-journey-begins-in-bristol/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 08:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/drivers-warned-of-m5-disruption-as-abnormal-load-journey-begins-in-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hatchet Inn: Bristol's oldest pub where Blackbeard drank and rockers feuded]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hatchet Inn on Frogmore Street in the city centre has a rich and colourful history stretching back over four centuries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/the-hatchet-inn-bristols-oldest-pub-where-blackbeard-drank-and-rockers-feuded/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/the-hatchet-inn-bristols-oldest-pub-where-blackbeard-drank-and-rockers-feuded/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Growing up Black in Bristol in the 1970s and 80s - new film tells powerful stories]]></title><description><![CDATA["These personal stories collectively reveal a much bigger picture of resilience, belonging and change"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/growing-up-black-in-bristol-in-the-1970s-and-80s-new-film-tells-powerful-stories/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/growing-up-black-in-bristol-in-the-1970s-and-80s-new-film-tells-powerful-stories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cherished Aerospace Bristol museum struggling financially]]></title><description><![CDATA[The museum showcases the area's historical role in the aerospace industry]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/cherished-aerospace-bristol-museum-struggling-financially/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/cherished-aerospace-bristol-museum-struggling-financially/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bus pervert, £9k gold thief, and ninja sword owner among those sentenced in Bristol court]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been an interesting start to October in the courts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bus-pervert-9k-gold-thief-and-ninja-sword-owner-among-those-sentenced-in-bristol-court/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bus-pervert-9k-gold-thief-and-ninja-sword-owner-among-those-sentenced-in-bristol-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three friends on their student debt: One paid off, one chipping away and one creeping up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lizzy, Charlotte and Libby studied at the same time, but their student debt now looks very different.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/three-friends-on-their-student-debt-one-paid-off-one-chipping-away-and-one-creeping-up/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/three-friends-on-their-student-debt-one-paid-off-one-chipping-away-and-one-creeping-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caluori scores as Saracens too strong for Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[Noah Caluori gets on the scoresheet as Saracens continue their hold over Bristol Bears at the StoneX Stadium with a 30-7 victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/caluori-scores-as-saracens-too-strong-for-bristol/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/caluori-scores-as-saracens-too-strong-for-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skubala happy with Bristol City's point at Charlton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol City manager Michael Skubala spoke to BBC Radio Bristol after his side draw 1-1 at Charlton Athletic to maintain their fine recent run.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/skubala-happy-with-bristol-citys-point-at-charlton/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/skubala-happy-with-bristol-citys-point-at-charlton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maya Jama addresses Celebrity Traitors drama as fans rush to her defence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol-born presenter Maya Jama has admitted she had no idea James Acaster and Hannah Fry didn't want to be Traitors when she recruited them in BBC's Celebrity Traitors]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/maya-jama-addresses-celebrity-traitors-drama-as-fans-rush-to-her-defence/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/maya-jama-addresses-celebrity-traitors-drama-as-fans-rush-to-her-defence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bedminster eyesore covered in scaffolding for seven years to be demolished]]></title><description><![CDATA[The scaffolding is needed as the building is dangerous and has been condemned]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bedminster-eyesore-covered-in-scaffolding-for-seven-years-to-be-demolished/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bedminster-eyesore-covered-in-scaffolding-for-seven-years-to-be-demolished/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pope weighs in on death row killer Christa Pike's failed execution calling it 'attack on dignity']]></title><description><![CDATA[Christa Pike was sentenced to death after murdering 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer in 1995 [World news]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/pope-weighs-in-on-death-row-killer-christa-pikes-failed-execution-calling-it-attack-on-dignity/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/pope-weighs-in-on-death-row-killer-christa-pikes-failed-execution-calling-it-attack-on-dignity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump's furious outburst after Nobel Peace Prize snub - 'I settled 8 wars']]></title><description><![CDATA[Navi Pillay, a South African-born jurist and former UN human rights chief, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for efforts that the award committee said promoted international law [World news]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/donald-trumps-furious-outburst-after-nobel-peace-prize-snub-i-settled-8-wars/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/donald-trumps-furious-outburst-after-nobel-peace-prize-snub-i-settled-8-wars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two men named and charged with murdering Bristol student]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both men have been remanded to appear at Kidderminster Magistrates Court on Saturday, October 10]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/two-men-named-and-charged-with-murdering-bristol-student/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/two-men-named-and-charged-with-murdering-bristol-student/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M5 drink-driver who put lives at risk avoids jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police could immediately smell alcohol on him when he was arrested at a service station]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/m5-drink-driver-who-put-lives-at-risk-avoids-jail/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/m5-drink-driver-who-put-lives-at-risk-avoids-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis encourages home appliance switch as it 'can be a lot cheaper']]></title><description><![CDATA[He said the device can be much more efficient compared to other options]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/martin-lewis-encourages-home-appliance-switch-as-it-can-be-a-lot-cheaper/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/martin-lewis-encourages-home-appliance-switch-as-it-can-be-a-lot-cheaper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol man jailed after father-of-two tortured, set alight and killed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The men kidnapped the dad and claimed to be from Interpol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-man-jailed-after-father-of-two-tortured-set-alight-and-killed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-man-jailed-after-father-of-two-tortured-set-alight-and-killed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 3,000 new homes NOT being built in Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[Developers stalling despite being given planning permission]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/the-3000-new-homes-not-being-built-in-bristol/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/the-3000-new-homes-not-being-built-in-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Bristol man has broken world record for longest podcast interview]]></title><description><![CDATA['By the second night, Ollie was hallucinating and suffering intense stomach cramps']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/a-bristol-man-has-broken-world-record-for-longest-podcast-interview/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/a-bristol-man-has-broken-world-record-for-longest-podcast-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare archive photos of classic Bristol scenes from the 1960s - spot the changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a time of continuing post-war regeneration and modernisation in Bristol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/rare-archive-photos-of-classic-bristol-scenes-from-the-1960s-spot-the-changes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 06:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/rare-archive-photos-of-classic-bristol-scenes-from-the-1960s-spot-the-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers of certain ages face 'extra charge' of more than &pound;50 this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young motorists are being hit by a rise in car insurance costs even as premiums fall]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/drivers-of-certain-ages-face-extra-charge-of-more-than-pound50-this-year/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/drivers-of-certain-ages-face-extra-charge-of-more-than-pound50-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested for 'wearing face mask' at Bristol demonstrations]]></title><description><![CDATA[There were a total of two arrests during the evening]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-arrested-for-wearing-face-mask-at-bristol-demonstrations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-arrested-for-wearing-face-mask-at-bristol-demonstrations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christa Pike feared 'scary' pain from lethal injection before botched execution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Death row inmate Christa Pike, 50, survived a botched execution in Tennessee after being administered two doses of pentobarbital in the death chamber, suffering severe burns and blisters on her arms]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/christa-pike-feared-scary-pain-from-lethal-injection-before-botched-execution/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/christa-pike-feared-scary-pain-from-lethal-injection-before-botched-execution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Armed police swoop to detain man with machete in Pucklechurch]]></title><description><![CDATA[They discharged a Taser and fired baton rounds]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/armed-police-swoop-to-detain-man-with-machete-in-pucklechurch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/armed-police-swoop-to-detain-man-with-machete-in-pucklechurch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pensioner arrested on suspicion of woman's murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency services found the victim, who was in her 70s, with serious injuries at a property.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/pensioner-arrested-on-suspicion-of-womans-murder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/pensioner-arrested-on-suspicion-of-womans-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bradley Stoke murder probe: Man arrested after woman dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[A police investigation is in its early stages]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bradley-stoke-murder-probe-man-arrested-after-woman-dies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bradley-stoke-murder-probe-man-arrested-after-woman-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magnitude 8 quake rocks waters near Panama prompting tsunami warnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buildings from miles away in the capital were reportedly shaking after the major tremor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/magnitude-8-quake-rocks-waters-near-panama-prompting-tsunami-warnings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/magnitude-8-quake-rocks-waters-near-panama-prompting-tsunami-warnings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested on suspicion of murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have arrested a man in connection with the death of a woman at an address in Bradley Stoke. Emergency services were called to a property in Sherbourne Avenue at around 2pm on Friday 9 October. A woman, in her seventies, was found with serious injuries and was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. A man, also in his seventies, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and enquiries&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-murder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In photos - police line splits rival Bristol rallies as chants ring out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dramatic pictures show the scene unfold]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/in-photos-police-line-splits-rival-bristol-rallies-as-chants-ring-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/in-photos-police-line-splits-rival-bristol-rallies-as-chants-ring-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police hunt 'Bru-bandits' after Irn-Bru lorry reported stolen from Cumbernauld]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police Scotland are investigating after a bright orange lorry carrying 41,184 bottles of Irn-Bru worth &pound;30,000 was reported stolen from a depot in Cumbernauld on Sunday, 27 September 2026, with the vehicle later spotted on CCTV heading south into Cumbria.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/police-hunt-bru-bandits-after-irn-bru-lorry-reported-stolen-from-cumbernauld/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/police-hunt-bru-bandits-after-irn-bru-lorry-reported-stolen-from-cumbernauld/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death confirmed for Countryfile star Frank Carr as tributes pour in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frank Carr's last episode on the show was aired in August, weeks before his tragic death]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/death-confirmed-for-countryfile-star-frank-carr-as-tributes-pour-in/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/death-confirmed-for-countryfile-star-frank-carr-as-tributes-pour-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Bullying and anxiety' making children skip school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mental health is one of the "central drivers of absence" in secondary schools in Bristol, a council reports says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bullying-and-anxiety-making-children-skip-school/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bullying-and-anxiety-making-children-skip-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two charged with student's murder after stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian student Vijay Kumar, who was studying in Bristol, was fatally stabbed in Worcester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/two-charged-with-students-murder-after-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/two-charged-with-students-murder-after-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol Rises far-right demo and counter-protest in city centre - updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[We will bring you the latest updates]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-rises-far-right-demo-and-counter-protest-in-city-centre-updates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-rises-far-right-demo-and-counter-protest-in-city-centre-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accused Speedwell shooter dumped gun in park and burned clothes out of fear, court heard]]></title><description><![CDATA[William Scammell - who denies attempted murder - took to the stand at Bristol Crown Court on Friday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/accused-speedwell-shooter-dumped-gun-in-park-and-burned-clothes-out-of-fear-court-heard/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/accused-speedwell-shooter-dumped-gun-in-park-and-burned-clothes-out-of-fear-court-heard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Far right 'were asked to move' protest for cancer charity fundraiser]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say they asked far-right Bristol Rises protesters to change their plans but 'an agreement could not be reached' so now the big Cancer Research event has been postponed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/far-right-were-asked-to-move-protest-for-cancer-charity-fundraiser/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/far-right-were-asked-to-move-protest-for-cancer-charity-fundraiser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Far right refused to move protest for cancer charity fundraiser]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say they asked far-right Bristol Rises protesters to change their plans but 'an agreement could not be reached' so now the big Cancer Research event has been postponed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/far-right-refused-to-move-protest-for-cancer-charity-fundraiser/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/far-right-refused-to-move-protest-for-cancer-charity-fundraiser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over-40s think they're 'too old' to start a business, new study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain could be missing out on more than &pound;391 billion of entrepreneurial potential as more than four million over-40s put their business plans on hold, research finds]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/over-40s-think-theyre-too-old-to-start-a-business-new-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/over-40s-think-theyre-too-old-to-start-a-business-new-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policing plans in place ahead of Yeovil protest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Policing plans are in place ahead of a planned protest in Yeovil tomorrow (Saturday 10 October). The protest and march are due to take place in the town centre, starting at around 12pm. There will be large police presence in the town during the day with officers there to enable peaceful protest to take place and to ensure the safety of those in attendance and the wider public.<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/policing-plans-in-place-ahead-of-yeovil-protest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/policing-plans-in-place-ahead-of-yeovil-protest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ask yourself this 1 question before snacking to support healthy eating, says nutritionist]]></title><description><![CDATA[A leading nutritionist says asking yourself one simple question before snacking may help support your healthy eating goals and manage hunger throughout the day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/ask-yourself-this-1-question-before-snacking-to-support-healthy-eating-says-nutritionist/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/ask-yourself-this-1-question-before-snacking-to-support-healthy-eating-says-nutritionist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Controversial conversion of historic pub into student flats nearly complete]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillors refused permission but the developer won on appeal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/controversial-conversion-of-historic-pub-into-student-flats-nearly-complete/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/controversial-conversion-of-historic-pub-into-student-flats-nearly-complete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concerned motorist’s call leads to arrest of drink-driver over four times legal limit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A drink-driver who recorded a roadside breath test reading of 142, more than four times the legal drink-drive limit, was arrested thanks to a report from a member of the public. Officers were alerted on Sunday 13 September after a concerned motorist contacted police to report a grey Toyota RAV4 was veering between the hard shoulder and lane two on the M5 southbound between junctions 13 and 14&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/concerned-motorists-call-leads-to-arrest-of-drink-driver-over-four-times-legal-limit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/concerned-motorists-call-leads-to-arrest-of-drink-driver-over-four-times-legal-limit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royal Mail reminder of 'unexpected surcharge' - and how to avoid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Royal Mail has strict envelope and parcel rules that could cost extra for those receiving post]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/royal-mail-reminder-of-unexpected-surcharge-and-how-to-avoid/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/royal-mail-reminder-of-unexpected-surcharge-and-how-to-avoid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great British Bake Off star starts up new beer, wine and spirits firm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Companies House records show the celebrity incorporated a business on March 12 this year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/great-british-bake-off-star-starts-up-new-beer-wine-and-spirits-firm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/great-british-bake-off-star-starts-up-new-beer-wine-and-spirits-firm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Witness appeal following vodka theft]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are appealing to witnesses and anybody with information relating to the theft of a significant amount of vodka in the Somer Valley area. We were called after a white HGV arrived at a yard in Third Avenue, Westfield Industrial Estate, Radstock, with a substantial amount of premium vodka missing from its load at around 5pm on Friday (2 October). CCTV enquiries have been carried out&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/witness-appeal-following-vodka-theft/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/witness-appeal-following-vodka-theft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decision due on major redevelopment of Fishponds with hundreds of homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some locals have concerns about the lack of infrastructure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/decision-due-on-major-redevelopment-of-fishponds-with-hundreds-of-homes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/decision-due-on-major-redevelopment-of-fishponds-with-hundreds-of-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caluori back for Saracens as teams ring changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team news from round three of Prem Rugby as Noah Calouri makes his first appearance of the season for Saracens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/caluori-back-for-saracens-as-teams-ring-changes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/caluori-back-for-saracens-as-teams-ring-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Race to save 'living history' of recordings at risk of being lost forever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of recordings capturing memories of people across the south-west of England are being rescued.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/race-to-save-living-history-of-recordings-at-risk-of-being-lost-forever/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/race-to-save-living-history-of-recordings-at-risk-of-being-lost-forever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers urged to use this 'batch' trick to cut fuel costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Car dealership Dace Motor Group has warned vehicle owners that making multiple short trips in a day could be causing Brits to burn through their fuel faster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/drivers-urged-to-use-this-batch-trick-to-cut-fuel-costs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/drivers-urged-to-use-this-batch-trick-to-cut-fuel-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wales were ready for a new captain - Ingle]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the latest Feast of Football podcast, Sophie Ingle reveals why she gave up the Wales captaincy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/wales-were-ready-for-a-new-captain-ingle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/wales-were-ready-for-a-new-captain-ingle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Massive change for easyJet passengers as 700,000 seats axed in fuel crisis Friday update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryanair and easyJet bosses make changes including fare increases]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/massive-change-for-easyjet-passengers-as-700000-seats-axed-in-fuel-crisis-friday-update/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/massive-change-for-easyjet-passengers-as-700000-seats-axed-in-fuel-crisis-friday-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man jailed for non-recent sexual offences against children]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has been jailed for more than nine years after admitting non-recent sexual offences against three children in Somerset and Devon. Colin Butcher, 61, of Whitebeam Grove, Dunkeswell, in Devon, was sentenced at Taunton Crown Court, sitting at Worle, for eight indecent assaults against children under the age of 14 yesterday (Thursday 8 October). Butcher was sentenced to nine years and&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-jailed-for-non-recent-sexual-offences-against-children/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-jailed-for-non-recent-sexual-offences-against-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biker seriously injured in Avonmouth crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motorcycle and Nissan Micra collided]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/biker-seriously-injured-in-avonmouth-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/biker-seriously-injured-in-avonmouth-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mysterious flashing lights and loud bang in Oldbury Common explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents also reported a power outage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/mysterious-flashing-lights-and-loud-bang-in-oldbury-common-explained/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/mysterious-flashing-lights-and-loud-bang-in-oldbury-common-explained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 71, charged with assaulting woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has appeared in court charged with attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent against a woman in her sixties. The charge relates to an incident at an address at Meare Green, near Taunton, on 16 December 2023. David Powell, 71, of Meare Green, near Taunton, appeared at Taunton Magistrates&rsquo; Court on Thursday 8 October. He was released on unconditional court bail to&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-71-charged-with-assaulting-woman/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-71-charged-with-assaulting-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caravan destroyed after late-night Bristol fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews from three fire stations tackled the blaze]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/caravan-destroyed-after-late-night-bristol-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/caravan-destroyed-after-late-night-bristol-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Witness appeal after collision near Wells]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are appealing for witnesses after a collision involving a motorbike and a van near Wells yesterday (Thursday 8 October). The collision between a white Triumph motorbike and a white Ford Transit van was reported at 1.15pm on the A371 Bishops Park Way. The motorcyclist, a man in his seventies, was taken to hospital with injuries that are thankfully neither believed to be life&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/witness-appeal-after-collision-near-wells/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/witness-appeal-after-collision-near-wells/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dina Asher-Smith races Vodafone's super fast new mobile plan in the ultimate speed test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vodafone challenged Dina Asher-Smith to race its new super-fast mobile plan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/dina-asher-smith-races-vodafones-super-fast-new-mobile-plan-in-the-ultimate-speed-test/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/dina-asher-smith-races-vodafones-super-fast-new-mobile-plan-in-the-ultimate-speed-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cat owners urged to make five changes to their homes before November]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cat owners are being urged to make changes to their homes before Bonfire Night and Diwali celebrations begin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/cat-owners-urged-to-make-five-changes-to-their-homes-before-november/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/cat-owners-urged-to-make-five-changes-to-their-homes-before-november/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police given temporary dispersal powers ahead of protests]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dispersal zone and ban on face coverings will be in place in Bristol from 16:00 BST until 23:00.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/police-given-temporary-dispersal-powers-ahead-of-protests/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/police-given-temporary-dispersal-powers-ahead-of-protests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get 'better sleep' with expert's 15-minute trick to help when the clocks change]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the clocks go back on October 25, sleep expert Dr Allie Hare shares a simple 15-minute nighttime routine shift]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/get-better-sleep-with-experts-15-minute-trick-to-help-when-the-clocks-change/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/get-better-sleep-with-experts-15-minute-trick-to-help-when-the-clocks-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Such courage and passion' - tributes to promising young jockey dead at 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lily Slattery was an award-winning rider, who was due to compete at one of Ireland's biggest equestrian events]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/such-courage-and-passion-tributes-to-promising-young-jockey-dead-at-16/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/such-courage-and-passion-tributes-to-promising-young-jockey-dead-at-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major report says ADHD and autism overdiagnosed as normal anxiety 'medicalised']]></title><description><![CDATA[The 607-page study says there is a discrepancy between the true number of people with the conditions and the numbers seeking help]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/major-report-says-adhd-and-autism-overdiagnosed-as-normal-anxiety-medicalised/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/major-report-says-adhd-and-autism-overdiagnosed-as-normal-anxiety-medicalised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sustainable fashion project secures £850k funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[The initiative will involve year-round clothing swaps, repair cafes and upcycling workshops.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/sustainable-fashion-project-secures-850k-funding/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/sustainable-fashion-project-secures-850k-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Care home chef voted one of the UK's best]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darren Nelson says varying diets and budget restraints make care home cooking a real skill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/care-home-chef-voted-one-of-the-uks-best/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/care-home-chef-voted-one-of-the-uks-best/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oasis documentary Don't Look Back In Anger now streaming with major changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The feature-length film charts the record-breaking Oasis Live '25 tour that saw Liam and Noel Gallagher reunite on stage for the first time in more than 15 years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/oasis-documentary-dont-look-back-in-anger-now-streaming-with-major-changes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/oasis-documentary-dont-look-back-in-anger-now-streaming-with-major-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quiz teams invited to take on Bristol's brain surgeons in ultimate test]]></title><description><![CDATA["The event is a fundraiser for The Grand Appeal and is being billed as &lsquo;not your average pub quiz'"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/quiz-teams-invited-to-take-on-bristols-brain-surgeons-in-ultimate-test/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/quiz-teams-invited-to-take-on-bristols-brain-surgeons-in-ultimate-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Law firm 'negligent but not dishonest' in Bristol's Grosvenor Hotel scandal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Court of Appeal ruling means victims of the scam are still no nearer getting any money back]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/law-firm-negligent-but-not-dishonest-in-bristols-grosvenor-hotel-scandal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/law-firm-negligent-but-not-dishonest-in-bristols-grosvenor-hotel-scandal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Controversial Bristol student beds plans back for second vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Planning committee rejected ex-care home redevelopment by 5-3 votes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/controversial-bristol-student-beds-plans-back-for-second-vote/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/controversial-bristol-student-beds-plans-back-for-second-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol corner shop loses alcohol licence after getting caught selling illicit cigarettes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trading Standards officers bought counterfeit cigarettes as a test purchase]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-corner-shop-loses-alcohol-licence-after-getting-caught-selling-illicit-cigarettes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-corner-shop-loses-alcohol-licence-after-getting-caught-selling-illicit-cigarettes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derelict building fire on Gloucester Road 'deliberate']]></title><description><![CDATA[Three fire stations attended]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/derelict-building-fire-on-gloucester-road-deliberate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/derelict-building-fire-on-gloucester-road-deliberate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wearing a face covering during Bristol protest may lead to arrest, police warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[The demonstration is due to start at 7pm at College Green]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/wearing-a-face-covering-during-bristol-protest-may-lead-to-arrest-police-warn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/wearing-a-face-covering-during-bristol-protest-may-lead-to-arrest-police-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skubala hopes to have Dickie back before Christmas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol City hope to have centre-back Rob Dickie back from injury before Christmas, says manager Michael Skubala.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/skubala-hopes-to-have-dickie-back-before-christmas/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/skubala-hopes-to-have-dickie-back-before-christmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A403 near Bristol re-opens after crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic was heavy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/a403-near-bristol-re-opens-after-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/a403-near-bristol-re-opens-after-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yeboah returns to Bristol City from Southend loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Striker Ephraim Yeboah returns to Bristol City early after a short spell on loan with Southend United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/yeboah-returns-to-bristol-city-from-southend-loan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/yeboah-returns-to-bristol-city-from-southend-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rees-Zammit reaping rewards of hard work, says Lam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales winger Louis Rees-Zammit is reaping the rewards of the work he has put into training, said Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/rees-zammit-reaping-rewards-of-hard-work-says-lam/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/rees-zammit-reaping-rewards-of-hard-work-says-lam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents win Curo service charge legal battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[People living in a block of flats take their landlord to tribunal over a 300 per cent increase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/residents-win-curo-service-charge-legal-battle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/residents-win-curo-service-charge-legal-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notorious empty toilet block could be transformed into community hub and cafe]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been shut down for years but now there's a new plan to create something for the whole community]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/notorious-empty-toilet-block-could-be-transformed-into-community-hub-and-cafe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/notorious-empty-toilet-block-could-be-transformed-into-community-hub-and-cafe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protest planned in Bristol city centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Policing powers are in place for a protest and counter-protest in Bristol city centre tomorrow evening (Friday 9 October). The protest demonstration is due to start at 7pm at College Green, off Park Street, with the counter-protestors mustering from 6.30pm. Police officers are being deployed to enable participants&rsquo; rights to freedom of expression and assembly, while safeguarding those in&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/protest-planned-in-bristol-city-centre/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/protest-planned-in-bristol-city-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weddings 'kicked into touch' at Bath Rugby HQ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farleigh House can no longer host weddings and some other functions due to planning rules.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/weddings-kicked-into-touch-at-bath-rugby-hq/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/weddings-kicked-into-touch-at-bath-rugby-hq/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A403 near Bristol closed both ways after crash - live updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic is building]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/a403-near-bristol-closed-both-ways-after-crash-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/a403-near-bristol-closed-both-ways-after-crash-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Far-right protest postpones Bristol's annual Cancer Research charity walk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those taking part have been left furious at being given a day's notice]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/far-right-protest-postpones-bristols-annual-cancer-research-charity-walk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/far-right-protest-postpones-bristols-annual-cancer-research-charity-walk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halloween fans warned over scarefest scam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three of nine locations allegedly hosting events listed on the website said they were fake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/halloween-fans-warned-over-scarefest-scam/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/halloween-fans-warned-over-scarefest-scam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[87 Bristol schools targeted by cyber attack]]></title><description><![CDATA["Have children's details been hacked and stolen?"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/87-bristol-schools-targeted-by-cyber-attack/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/87-bristol-schools-targeted-by-cyber-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shotgun believed to be linked to alleged attempted murder never found, court hears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trial of 25-year-old William Scammell continues]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/shotgun-believed-to-be-linked-to-alleged-attempted-murder-never-found-court-hears/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/shotgun-believed-to-be-linked-to-alleged-attempted-murder-never-found-court-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Bristol Airport-style red route plans divide city]]></title><description><![CDATA[One business owner said the plans were too "scary" to even think about.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/new-bristol-airport-style-red-route-plans-divide-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/new-bristol-airport-style-red-route-plans-divide-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red route 'could make small businesses go extinct']]></title><description><![CDATA[The city council is proposing to ban vehicles from stopping on some major roads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/red-route-could-make-small-businesses-go-extinct/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/red-route-could-make-small-businesses-go-extinct/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three 'precious' sisters who died in Brighton sea tragedy 'took their own lives']]></title><description><![CDATA[A coroner has ruled that three sisters whose bodies were recovered from the sea off Brighton died by suicide [National news]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/three-precious-sisters-who-died-in-brighton-sea-tragedy-took-their-own-lives/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/three-precious-sisters-who-died-in-brighton-sea-tragedy-took-their-own-lives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to expect from a restored Birnbeck Pier]]></title><description><![CDATA[The restoration of the historic pier in Weston-super-Mare is due to finish in the summer of 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/what-to-expect-from-a-restored-birnbeck-pier/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/what-to-expect-from-a-restored-birnbeck-pier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol Airport set for 'cutting-edge' security change 'by early 2027']]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK Government is rolling out a 'contactless' system at major British airports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-airport-set-for-cutting-edge-security-change-by-early-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-airport-set-for-cutting-edge-security-change-by-early-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol Celebrity Traitors star Maya Jama sparks exit fears after 'major giveaway']]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Traitors contestant has warned Maya Jama could be caught out by the Faithful thanks to a recurring error]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-celebrity-traitors-star-maya-jama-sparks-exit-fears-after-major-giveaway/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-celebrity-traitors-star-maya-jama-sparks-exit-fears-after-major-giveaway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joy of para fencing becoming accessible to all thanks to trailblazing new invention]]></title><description><![CDATA[Funded through generous donations from the British Fencing Charity, on behalf of British Fencing and directed by Rick Rodgers, the SwordSeat is the national governing body&rsquo;s response to the prohibitive cost and equipment requirements of wheelchair fencing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/joy-of-para-fencing-becoming-accessible-to-all-thanks-to-trailblazing-new-invention/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/joy-of-para-fencing-becoming-accessible-to-all-thanks-to-trailblazing-new-invention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 100 vulnerable Bristol children in unregistered education places]]></title><description><![CDATA[&pound;10m is spent on 'alternative provision']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/nearly-100-vulnerable-bristol-children-in-unregistered-education-places/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/nearly-100-vulnerable-bristol-children-in-unregistered-education-places/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shocking video of men laughing as they flee after raping teen]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the men can be seen taunting the camera and waving his middle finger while they all laugh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/shocking-video-of-men-laughing-as-they-flee-after-raping-teen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/shocking-video-of-men-laughing-as-they-flee-after-raping-teen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Purchase scams skyrocket as Brits worry about fraudsters using AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Purchase scams surge as Brits fear AI-powered fraudsters are getting more sophisticated]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/purchase-scams-skyrocket-as-brits-worry-about-fraudsters-using-ai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/purchase-scams-skyrocket-as-brits-worry-about-fraudsters-using-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pick of the stats: Charlton Athletic v Bristol City]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport highlights some of the key stats and facts for the Championship match between Charlton Athletic and Bristol City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/pick-of-the-stats-charlton-athletic-v-bristol-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/pick-of-the-stats-charlton-athletic-v-bristol-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simple 20p tyre check could help drivers avoid £2,500 fines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Using a 20p coin to check your tyre tread depth could save you from a &pound;2,500 fine and a driving ban.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/simple-20p-tyre-check-could-help-drivers-avoid-2500-fines/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/simple-20p-tyre-check-could-help-drivers-avoid-2500-fines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Operation Beaconport: Helping Victims and Survivors understand review options following a previously closed investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you are a Victim or Survivor of child sexual abuse or exploitation and would like to understand what review options may be available, IAmReady can help. IAmReady.org.uk offers victims and survivors tailored pathways to specialist advice and guidance depending on their individual needs and requirements, to help them make informed decisions about their individual circumstances.<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/operation-beaconport-helping-victims-and-survivors-understand-review-options-following-a-previously-closed-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/operation-beaconport-helping-victims-and-survivors-understand-review-options-following-a-previously-closed-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From cadet to cop: my policing journey ]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was just 13 when I joined the police cadets. Inspired by the respect and admiration my father had for the police, I was drawn to the programme because it offered discipline, opportunities for personal growth, and a chance to take the first step towards the career I hoped to pursue. Fast forward six years, and I am now a police constable completing the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/from-cadet-to-cop-my-policing-journey/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/from-cadet-to-cop-my-policing-journey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a scientist used Britpop to reach Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colin Pillinger died believing that Beagle 2 had not landed, and now his work is being celebrated around the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/how-a-scientist-used-britpop-to-reach-mars/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/how-a-scientist-used-britpop-to-reach-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the average family is now £2,900 worse off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham has promised 'breathing space']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/why-the-average-family-is-now-2900-worse-off/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/why-the-average-family-is-now-2900-worse-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disabled passengers 'cut off' as lifts keep breaking down at Bristol Parkway train station]]></title><description><![CDATA[Step-free access is crucial for disabled and elderly passengers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/disabled-passengers-cut-off-as-lifts-keep-breaking-down-at-bristol-parkway-train-station/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/disabled-passengers-cut-off-as-lifts-keep-breaking-down-at-bristol-parkway-train-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol council under fire for leaving vulnerable boy without school provision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local Government Ombudsman's annual report highlights authority's failures]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-council-under-fire-for-leaving-vulnerable-boy-without-school-provision/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-council-under-fire-for-leaving-vulnerable-boy-without-school-provision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol council tax soars by two-thirds in 12 years as wages fail to keep up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Average wages meanwhile have grown less quickly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-council-tax-soars-by-two-thirds-in-12-years-as-wages-fail-to-keep-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-council-tax-soars-by-two-thirds-in-12-years-as-wages-fail-to-keep-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billionaire given green light to build solar farm at 100-bed mansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plans were initially met with criticism from both neighbours and the local parish council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/billionaire-given-green-light-to-build-solar-farm-at-100-bed-mansion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/billionaire-given-green-light-to-build-solar-farm-at-100-bed-mansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ambulance volunteers ‘should be allowed to drive in bus lanes’ to help save lives]]></title><description><![CDATA[The volunteers provide crucial first aid and drive their own personal vehicles]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/ambulance-volunteers-should-be-allowed-to-drive-in-bus-lanes-to-help-save-lives/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/ambulance-volunteers-should-be-allowed-to-drive-in-bus-lanes-to-help-save-lives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC expert explains major passport change at UK airports 'in next few months']]></title><description><![CDATA[Key change for anyone arriving back - full details]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bbc-expert-explains-major-passport-change-at-uk-airports-in-next-few-months/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bbc-expert-explains-major-passport-change-at-uk-airports-in-next-few-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christa Pike's first words after surviving Tennessee's botched execution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christa Pike's lawyers have shared her first words after she regained consciousness following her botched execution in Tennessee, where she survived two lethal injections and remains in hospital in Nashville (World News)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/christa-pikes-first-words-after-surviving-tennessees-botched-execution/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/christa-pikes-first-words-after-surviving-tennessees-botched-execution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Covid PPE fraudster jailed for scamming medical companies out of millions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Craig Morris was jailed for three years and nine months after being found guilty of money laundering and conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/covid-ppe-fraudster-jailed-for-scamming-medical-companies-out-of-millions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/covid-ppe-fraudster-jailed-for-scamming-medical-companies-out-of-millions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holidaymakers save almost £400 on Euro city breaks by ditching DIY bookings, study claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[An easyJet study claims that booking a package holiday is back in fashion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/holidaymakers-save-almost-400-on-euro-city-breaks-by-ditching-diy-bookings-study-claims/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/holidaymakers-save-almost-400-on-euro-city-breaks-by-ditching-diy-bookings-study-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes paid to Royal Family GP after body found at house during sleepover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr Hannah Cain, 45, was found dead at her home on Fern Hill, Dersingham, near the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, in the early hours of October 4, as her family paid tribute to the "kind, generous and loving" GP [National Story]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/tributes-paid-to-royal-family-gp-after-body-found-at-house-during-sleepover/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/tributes-paid-to-royal-family-gp-after-body-found-at-house-during-sleepover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[83 per cent of Brits targeted by scam texts, calls and emails this year, new research reveals]]></title><description><![CDATA[As fraudsters target households with fake offers of government support, consumer champion Dom Littlewood explains how to stay safe and why smart prepay meters can make receiving the Warm Home Discount simpler]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/83-per-cent-of-brits-targeted-by-scam-texts-calls-and-emails-this-year-new-research-reveals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/83-per-cent-of-brits-targeted-by-scam-texts-calls-and-emails-this-year-new-research-reveals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK winter forecast as El Niño fuels snow fears as Met Office warns of major weather change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weather forecasters warn that El Ni&ntilde;o could weaken the polar vortex and trigger cold snaps across the UK, with Scotland potentially seeing early-season snow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/uk-winter-forecast-as-el-nio-fuels-snow-fears-as-met-office-warns-of-major-weather-change/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/uk-winter-forecast-as-el-nio-fuels-snow-fears-as-met-office-warns-of-major-weather-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speedwell shooting victim possibly hit at point blank range with shotgun, court hears]]></title><description><![CDATA[William Scammell, 25, of Honiton Road in Speedwell, is on tiral for attempted murder]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/speedwell-shooting-victim-possibly-hit-at-point-blank-range-with-shotgun-court-hears/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/speedwell-shooting-victim-possibly-hit-at-point-blank-range-with-shotgun-court-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attenborough's Blue Planet III uncovers 'surprising and intelligent' sea creatures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir David says the series uncovers marine life that is "even more precious than we ever realised".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/attenboroughs-blue-planet-iii-uncovers-surprising-and-intelligent-sea-creatures/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/attenboroughs-blue-planet-iii-uncovers-surprising-and-intelligent-sea-creatures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could 'seasonal parking' fees be coming to city?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seasonal charges are one of several options being opened up to public consultation until 3 November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/could-seasonal-parking-fees-be-coming-to-city/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/could-seasonal-parking-fees-be-coming-to-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Armed police called to busy East Bristol road]]></title><description><![CDATA[They were called at about 11am]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/armed-police-called-to-busy-east-bristol-road/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/armed-police-called-to-busy-east-bristol-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Future of M32 roadworks as drivers to face six years of disruption]]></title><description><![CDATA["We need to replace or repair parts of its structure"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/future-of-m32-roadworks-as-drivers-to-face-six-years-of-disruption/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/future-of-m32-roadworks-as-drivers-to-face-six-years-of-disruption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rise of 'buy to resell' trend as shoppers factor in future resale value]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new study shows that over a third of second-hand marketplace sellers actively consider an item's resale value before making a purchase]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/rise-of-buy-to-resell-trend-as-shoppers-factor-in-future-resale-value/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/rise-of-buy-to-resell-trend-as-shoppers-factor-in-future-resale-value/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car reaches 130mph along M5 during police chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[The vehicle lost two tyres during the pursuit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/car-reaches-130mph-along-m5-during-police-chase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/car-reaches-130mph-along-m5-during-police-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sainsbury's launches new AI tool to 'take the effort' out of shopping]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sainsbury's says it hopes the move will make shopping a more 'joyful' experience]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/sainsburys-launches-new-ai-tool-to-take-the-effort-out-of-shopping/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/sainsburys-launches-new-ai-tool-to-take-the-effort-out-of-shopping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asda shoppers warned 'stop using' footwear over 'chemical risk']]></title><description><![CDATA[An urgent recall has been issued by Asda due to a potential 'chemical risk']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/asda-shoppers-warned-stop-using-footwear-over-chemical-risk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/asda-shoppers-warned-stop-using-footwear-over-chemical-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iconic Bristol pizza restaurant Bertha's announces closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ten years, half a million pizzas... no Hawaiians]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/iconic-bristol-pizza-restaurant-berthas-announces-closure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/iconic-bristol-pizza-restaurant-berthas-announces-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We asked Bristol City Council's leader about the Greens' Zionism motion and chaos ensued]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cllr Tony Dyer says he opposes the motion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/we-asked-bristol-city-councils-leader-about-the-greens-zionism-motion-and-chaos-ensued/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/we-asked-bristol-city-councils-leader-about-the-greens-zionism-motion-and-chaos-ensued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol's Harvey Nichols store to be rebranded as 'Flannels']]></title><description><![CDATA[It means the store will continue after fears it would close]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristols-harvey-nichols-store-to-be-rebranded-as-flannels/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristols-harvey-nichols-store-to-be-rebranded-as-flannels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Cruise surprises Bristol fundraiser]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hollywood star invited Lloyd Kembrey from Bristol to the premiere for his new film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/tom-cruise-surprises-bristol-fundraiser/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/tom-cruise-surprises-bristol-fundraiser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["He told me about sleeping in John Cleese's bed"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC's John Kay talks about his recent interview with the late Jeffrey Archer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/he-told-me-about-sleeping-in-john-cleeses-bed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/he-told-me-about-sleeping-in-john-cleeses-bed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prepping expert warns common emergency plan mistake could leave you in the dark in a blackout]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK government has urged people to be prepared so they can keep themselves safe if a national emergency strikes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/prepping-expert-warns-common-emergency-plan-mistake-could-leave-you-in-the-dark-in-a-blackout/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/prepping-expert-warns-common-emergency-plan-mistake-could-leave-you-in-the-dark-in-a-blackout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating commitment and public service at our Long Service and Good Conduct Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Behind every one of our awards is a personal story of commitment, resilience and public service. This week we hold our Long Service and Good Conduct Awards. These ceremonies recognise police officers, police staff, special constables and volunteers who have reached significant service milestones. New for this year, we have also introduced the Combined Service to Policing Award&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/celebrating-commitment-and-public-service-at-our-long-service-and-good-conduct-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/celebrating-commitment-and-public-service-at-our-long-service-and-good-conduct-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quiz: What has happened so far in the Championship?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think you know the Championship? What do you remember about the start to the 2026-27 season so far? Put it to the test.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/quiz-what-has-happened-so-far-in-the-championship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/quiz-what-has-happened-so-far-in-the-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great British Bake Off viewers left 'gutted' over Bristol star's early exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shannon was the second contestant to leave the Great British Bake Off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/great-british-bake-off-viewers-left-gutted-over-bristol-stars-early-exit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/great-british-bake-off-viewers-left-gutted-over-bristol-stars-early-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New red route could be introduced in parts of Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vehicles would be banned from dropping off or picking up passengers in the restricted areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/new-red-route-could-be-introduced-in-parts-of-bristol/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/new-red-route-could-be-introduced-in-parts-of-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than a third of Neets live in just nine cities - full list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young people in some cities and large towns are more than three times as likely not to be in education, employment or training]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/more-than-a-third-of-neets-live-in-just-nine-cities-full-list/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/more-than-a-third-of-neets-live-in-just-nine-cities-full-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Results demanded 'before Christmas' as West of England handed millions to tackle homelessness]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Prime Minister has pledged to end homelessness across the UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/results-demanded-before-christmas-as-west-of-england-handed-millions-to-tackle-homelessness/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/results-demanded-before-christmas-as-west-of-england-handed-millions-to-tackle-homelessness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government set to wipe out nearly £100m of Bristol’s huge SEND budget deficit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former bailout programme proved very controversial last year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/government-set-to-wipe-out-nearly-100m-of-bristols-huge-send-budget-deficit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/government-set-to-wipe-out-nearly-100m-of-bristols-huge-send-budget-deficit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyclist feared for his life when he was knocked off his bike near Temple Meads]]></title><description><![CDATA[He said his helmet saved him from having 'brain damage']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/cyclist-feared-for-his-life-when-he-was-knocked-off-his-bike-near-temple-meads/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/cyclist-feared-for-his-life-when-he-was-knocked-off-his-bike-near-temple-meads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Changed our lives': Troubled Bristol housing site gives families a fresh start]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 'local lettings policy' is 'enabling people to remain close to their families, support networks and local services']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/changed-our-lives-troubled-bristol-housing-site-gives-families-a-fresh-start/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/changed-our-lives-troubled-bristol-housing-site-gives-families-a-fresh-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers heading for MOT could be asked to pay £2,500 over little-known rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorists have also been warned that they could be hit with an additional &pound;1k fine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/drivers-heading-for-mot-could-be-asked-to-pay-2500-over-little-known-rule/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/drivers-heading-for-mot-could-be-asked-to-pay-2500-over-little-known-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Savage starts Peterborough reign with 4-1 win - EFL Trophy round-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robbie Savage's first game in charge of Peterborough is a comfortable win which sends his side into the last 32 of the Jersey Mike's Trophy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/savage-starts-peterborough-reign-with-4-1-win-efl-trophy-round-up/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/savage-starts-peterborough-reign-with-4-1-win-efl-trophy-round-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passenger 'tries to open plane door' mid-flight before dramatic restraint by crew]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 33-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly trying to open an emergency door mid-flight on a Lufthansa service]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/passenger-tries-to-open-plane-door-mid-flight-before-dramatic-restraint-by-crew/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/passenger-tries-to-open-plane-door-mid-flight-before-dramatic-restraint-by-crew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sex offender jailed and 'banned from speaking to women' after assault on Tube train]]></title><description><![CDATA[Siljan Lacaj, 33, was stopped by an off-duty cop and said he was just trying to help the girl get home [National news]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/sex-offender-jailed-and-banned-from-speaking-to-women-after-assault-on-tube-train/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/sex-offender-jailed-and-banned-from-speaking-to-women-after-assault-on-tube-train/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four sentenced for grooming and raping teenage girl in Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three men and a 17-year-old boy who groomed and raped a teenage girl in Bristol last year leaving her &ldquo;broken beyond resistance&rdquo; have received custodial sentences. Mehrab Safi, 21, and Salman Habibkheil, 19, arranged for the victim to be brought into Bristol where they, together with Awal Ahmadzai, 19, and the 17-year-old boy, plied her with alcohol and raped her.<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/four-sentenced-for-grooming-and-raping-teenage-girl-in-bristol/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/four-sentenced-for-grooming-and-raping-teenage-girl-in-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three men from Afghanistan raped girl and then fled in back of lorry to France]]></title><description><![CDATA[They were picked up by French authorities and returned to British police]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/three-men-from-afghanistan-raped-girl-and-then-fled-in-back-of-lorry-to-france/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/three-men-from-afghanistan-raped-girl-and-then-fled-in-back-of-lorry-to-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rylan Clark helps settle key bedroom debate - and the result might surprise you]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rylan Clark hit the streets of London to find out whether Brits prefer their pillows firm or soft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/rylan-clark-helps-settle-key-bedroom-debate-and-the-result-might-surprise-you/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/rylan-clark-helps-settle-key-bedroom-debate-and-the-result-might-surprise-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Almondsbury man spared prison despite running drug dealing crew]]></title><description><![CDATA[He was handed a suspended sentence]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/almondsbury-man-spared-prison-despite-running-drug-dealing-crew/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/almondsbury-man-spared-prison-despite-running-drug-dealing-crew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Midfielder Appiah joins Bristol Rovers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol Rovers complete the signing of free agent midfielder Arvin Appiah.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/midfielder-appiah-joins-bristol-rovers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/midfielder-appiah-joins-bristol-rovers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesco introduces major new rule for staff - 'Safe Leave' explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move by the supermarket has been praised by union officials]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/tesco-introduces-major-new-rule-for-staff-safe-leave-explained/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/tesco-introduces-major-new-rule-for-staff-safe-leave-explained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Witness appeal following Weston-super-Mare assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are appealing for any witnesses and those with information relating to an assault in Weston-super-Mare to come forward and assist with our enquiries. Two men, in their late teens, were knocked unconscious during an incident on The Grand Pier at around 1.30am on Sunday 9 August. We have spoken to one of the victims who has provided an account of the incident, and he did not seek&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/witness-appeal-following-weston-super-mare-assault/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/witness-appeal-following-weston-super-mare-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol dropped affordable housing rule weeks after meeting major Temple Island developers]]></title><description><![CDATA[New documents reveal developers L&amp;G specifically requested the policy be relaxed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-dropped-affordable-housing-rule-weeks-after-meeting-major-temple-island-developers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-dropped-affordable-housing-rule-weeks-after-meeting-major-temple-island-developers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monster locked away after mum noticed something was wrong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Craig James has been jailed for seven years and seven months after sexually abusing a child]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/monster-locked-away-after-mum-noticed-something-was-wrong/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/monster-locked-away-after-mum-noticed-something-was-wrong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Primark items urgently recalled over 'asbestos contamination']]></title><description><![CDATA[Customers have been advised on what to do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/two-primark-items-urgently-recalled-over-asbestos-contamination/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/two-primark-items-urgently-recalled-over-asbestos-contamination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iconic Bristol venture returns to city as new glassworks rises from the ashes]]></title><description><![CDATA["It was all we knew. It's a way of life and we wanted to carry that on"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/iconic-bristol-venture-returns-to-city-as-new-glassworks-rises-from-the-ashes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/iconic-bristol-venture-returns-to-city-as-new-glassworks-rises-from-the-ashes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[🎧Carey talks Ashton Gate return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol City's new under-21s coach Louis Carey speaks to BBC Radio Bristol's Sound of the City show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/carey-talks-ashton-gate-return/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/carey-talks-ashton-gate-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged following incident in Stoke Gifford]]></title><description><![CDATA[We received multiple calls in relation to concerns surrounding a naked man displaying erratic behaviour in Hatchet Road, Stoke Gifford, at around 1.40pm today (Friday 2 October). Goitom Asefa, 25, of Lockleaze, Bristol, has been charged with outraging public decency and has been released on conditional bail until his first court hearing on Wednesday 11 November.<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-charged-following-incident-in-stoke-gifford/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-charged-following-incident-in-stoke-gifford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two thirds say their most useful skills were learned outside the classroom]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new poll discovered 67% of Brits learnt their most useful skills outside the classroom as the majority wished they had been taught more practical lessons at school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/two-thirds-say-their-most-useful-skills-were-learned-outside-the-classroom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/two-thirds-say-their-most-useful-skills-were-learned-outside-the-classroom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK savings and investment confidence rises - with Southampton leading the way]]></title><description><![CDATA[An annual study of over 4,000 adults found UK financial confidence has risen from 79% to 85% since 2024, with Southampton topping the financial confidence index]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/uk-savings-and-investment-confidence-rises-with-southampton-leading-the-way/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/uk-savings-and-investment-confidence-rises-with-southampton-leading-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charity warns of gap between concern and action on working animal welfare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Working Animals International says there is a gap between concern and action on working animal welfare, as new video highlights ongoing challenges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/charity-warns-of-gap-between-concern-and-action-on-working-animal-welfare/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/charity-warns-of-gap-between-concern-and-action-on-working-animal-welfare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol dad spends £8k on sewage repairs only for Wessex Water to tear it all up again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nik was told the issue needed to be fixed by the homeowner before Wessex Water found a fault on its own network underneath]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-dad-spends-8k-on-sewage-repairs-only-for-wessex-water-to-tear-it-all-up-again/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-dad-spends-8k-on-sewage-repairs-only-for-wessex-water-to-tear-it-all-up-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASOS 'hacked' with customers sent 'we will leak it' notification]]></title><description><![CDATA[Customers have been sent into a panic after being sent a threatening app message [National news]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/asos-hacked-with-customers-sent-we-will-leak-it-notification/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/asos-hacked-with-customers-sent-we-will-leak-it-notification/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Universal Credit 'from &pound;1' rule to be changed affecting 1.5m claimants]]></title><description><![CDATA[The eligibility rules for an extra payments scheme are changing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/universal-credit-from-pound1-rule-to-be-changed-affecting-15m-claimants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/universal-credit-from-pound1-rule-to-be-changed-affecting-15m-claimants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Counter-terrorism barriers to be installed at University of Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[The changes are being made ahead of a forthcoming change in the law following the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/counter-terrorism-barriers-to-be-installed-at-university-of-bristol/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/counter-terrorism-barriers-to-be-installed-at-university-of-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council-owned nurseries in Bristol can’t balance the books in funding crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[But there are signs of progress now as the collective deficit has been reducing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/council-owned-nurseries-in-bristol-cant-balance-the-books-in-funding-crisis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/council-owned-nurseries-in-bristol-cant-balance-the-books-in-funding-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bistro owner felt 'violated' after burglary as she was getting married in Greece]]></title><description><![CDATA[Her bistro within Bristol city centre was burgled when she was away]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bistro-owner-felt-violated-after-burglary-as-she-was-getting-married-in-greece/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bistro-owner-felt-violated-after-burglary-as-she-was-getting-married-in-greece/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A4 Portway in Bristol to become 'world's most expensive bus lane']]></title><description><![CDATA[The major road is undergoing a &pound;23m transformation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/a4-portway-in-bristol-to-become-worlds-most-expensive-bus-lane/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/a4-portway-in-bristol-to-become-worlds-most-expensive-bus-lane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Binman settles debate on where to put your old light bulbs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dispose of your light bulbs properly with the advice from a popular binman on TikTok.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/binman-settles-debate-on-where-to-put-your-old-light-bulbs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/binman-settles-debate-on-where-to-put-your-old-light-bulbs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeffrey Archer, novelist and former Tory MP, dead at 86, publisher confirms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novelist and former Conservative MP Jeffrey Archer has died aged 86, his publisher has confirmed [National news]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/jeffrey-archer-novelist-and-former-tory-mp-dead-at-86-publisher-confirms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/jeffrey-archer-novelist-and-former-tory-mp-dead-at-86-publisher-confirms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traffic was held on M4 near Bristol after crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency services are at the scene]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/traffic-was-held-on-m4-near-bristol-after-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/traffic-was-held-on-m4-near-bristol-after-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man 'attacked by members of a counter-protest' near University of Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said the demonstration 'had transitioned into a protest and counter-protest']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-attacked-by-members-of-a-counter-protest-near-university-of-bristol/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-attacked-by-members-of-a-counter-protest-near-university-of-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RSPCA footage shows muck-smeared house where 86 animals were found in squalid conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The grimy Spaniels are visible along the stairs while the walls surrounding them are covered in mud [National news]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/rspca-footage-shows-muck-smeared-house-where-86-animals-were-found-in-squalid-conditions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/rspca-footage-shows-muck-smeared-house-where-86-animals-were-found-in-squalid-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enquiries ongoing following protest in Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers were called to attend reports of a demonstration in Bristol today (Monday 5 October). A solo-crewed officer attended at around 11.30am and the demonstration had transitioned into a protest and counter-protest in Woodland Road. An incident broke out when a man was grabbed, resulting in a physical altercation involving a small number of people. The officer was able to&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/enquiries-ongoing-following-protest-in-bristol/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/enquiries-ongoing-following-protest-in-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridge replacement delayed due to summer heatwaves]]></title><description><![CDATA[The key route will have shut to traffic for more than two years by the time it opens in early 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bridge-replacement-delayed-due-to-summer-heatwaves/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bridge-replacement-delayed-due-to-summer-heatwaves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drug driving arrest after car driven into parked vehicle in Whitehall]]></title><description><![CDATA[He was also arrested on suspicion of possessing a class A drug]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/drug-driving-arrest-after-car-driven-into-parked-vehicle-in-whitehall/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/drug-driving-arrest-after-car-driven-into-parked-vehicle-in-whitehall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traffic held on M4 near Bristol after crash - updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency services are at the scene]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/traffic-held-on-m4-near-bristol-after-crash-updates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/traffic-held-on-m4-near-bristol-after-crash-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roads around Bristol Rovers' Memorial Stadium could close for two hours before and after matches]]></title><description><![CDATA[The football club says the plans were 'triggered by the construction of the South Stand at the Memorial Stadium']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/roads-around-bristol-rovers-memorial-stadium-could-close-for-two-hours-before-and-after-matches/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/roads-around-bristol-rovers-memorial-stadium-could-close-for-two-hours-before-and-after-matches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plaque honours Mars mission scientist]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tribute recognises Colin Pillinger who led the 2003 probe mission to Mars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/plaque-honours-mars-mission-scientist/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/plaque-honours-mars-mission-scientist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 20 ways Gen Z show they care revealed – from memes to making a cuppa]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new study has revealed the top 20 ways Gen Z show they care through - and it's not always face-to-face]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/top-20-ways-gen-z-show-they-care-revealed-from-memes-to-making-a-cuppa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/top-20-ways-gen-z-show-they-care-revealed-from-memes-to-making-a-cuppa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key details as Bristol city centre flats evacuated after fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire began in the ground floor of the building]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/key-details-as-bristol-city-centre-flats-evacuated-after-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/key-details-as-bristol-city-centre-flats-evacuated-after-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former scout volunteer handed 20-year sentence for sexual abuse against children]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who sexually abused children he met through his scouting volunteer work has received a 20-year sentence. Matt Ellett, from Taunton, was found guilty of 19 offences against five children after standing trial in August. The 32-year-old had presented himself as a role model to children and won the trust of parents, before using that to subject the victims to sexual abuse.<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/former-scout-volunteer-handed-20-year-sentence-for-sexual-abuse-against-children/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/former-scout-volunteer-handed-20-year-sentence-for-sexual-abuse-against-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salty celebrations, questionable signings and Test bolters - Prem talking points]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol set out their top-four aspirations with a statement win, while Gloucester's renaissance continues in the second round of Prem action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/salty-celebrations-questionable-signings-and-test-bolters-prem-talking-points/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/salty-celebrations-questionable-signings-and-test-bolters-prem-talking-points/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One of oldest competitive runners, 82, says secret is cigars and coffee]]></title><description><![CDATA[His running team has a combined age of 321]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/one-of-oldest-competitive-runners-82-says-secret-is-cigars-and-coffee/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/one-of-oldest-competitive-runners-82-says-secret-is-cigars-and-coffee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community centre planned for new housing estate in north Bristol opening in 2029]]></title><description><![CDATA[The centre will be the second of three planned for the wider area]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/community-centre-planned-for-new-housing-estate-in-north-bristol-opening-in-2029/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/community-centre-planned-for-new-housing-estate-in-north-bristol-opening-in-2029/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pregnant women in Bristol asked to take part in world-first vaccine trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[One jab while pregnant could save their baby from the biggest killer of newborns in the UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/pregnant-women-in-bristol-asked-to-take-part-in-world-first-vaccine-trial/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/pregnant-women-in-bristol-asked-to-take-part-in-world-first-vaccine-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free parking at South Gloucestershire car parks could be extended to an hour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Controversial charges were introduced by South Gloucestershire Council in 2025]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/free-parking-at-south-gloucestershire-car-parks-could-be-extended-to-an-hour/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/free-parking-at-south-gloucestershire-car-parks-could-be-extended-to-an-hour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New probe into Bristol company linked to former deputy mayor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol city councillors will receive a 'lessons learned' report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/new-probe-into-bristol-company-linked-to-former-deputy-mayor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/new-probe-into-bristol-company-linked-to-former-deputy-mayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Binman warns your bins 'need' this or they risk being lost]]></title><description><![CDATA[One small change could make it much easier for bin crews to tell which household a wheelie bin belongs to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/binman-warns-your-bins-need-this-or-they-risk-being-lost/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/binman-warns-your-bins-need-this-or-they-risk-being-lost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monday key transport 'could be cut' warning as fuel crisis surges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coach and haulage bosses have said they're at 'breaking point' with big knock-on hikes in food prices likely]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/monday-key-transport-could-be-cut-warning-as-fuel-crisis-surges/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/monday-key-transport-could-be-cut-warning-as-fuel-crisis-surges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council took four days to identify cyber attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol City Council says suspicious activity was spotted on the Trading with Schools service on 21 September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/council-took-four-days-to-identify-cyber-attack/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/council-took-four-days-to-identify-cyber-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeal following fatal collision near Weston-super-Mare]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam following a fatal collision near Weston-super-Mare yesterday (Sunday 4 October). Officers were called at around 2pm yesterday to the A370 at Bleadon following reports of a single-vehicle motorcycle collision. The motorcycle left the carriageway and sadly the rider died at the scene. The family of the 53-year-old man have been informed and&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/appeal-following-fatal-collision-near-weston-super-mare/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/appeal-following-fatal-collision-near-weston-super-mare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police update as naked man seen roaming Stoke Gifford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several people called the police]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/police-update-as-naked-man-seen-roaming-stoke-gifford/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/police-update-as-naked-man-seen-roaming-stoke-gifford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trio of masked men try to rob disabled man on mobility scooter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incident is being treated as a hate crime]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/trio-of-masked-men-try-to-rob-disabled-man-on-mobility-scooter/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/trio-of-masked-men-try-to-rob-disabled-man-on-mobility-scooter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Red' alert warning for popular Spain holiday hotspot]]></title><description><![CDATA[People are being warned of 'extraordinary danger']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/red-alert-warning-for-popular-spain-holiday-hotspot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/red-alert-warning-for-popular-spain-holiday-hotspot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will &pound;4m dredging solve a dock's silt problem?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Silt levels at Gloucester Docks have become so high water depths have fallen below navigable levels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/will-pound4m-dredging-solve-a-docks-silt-problem/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/will-pound4m-dredging-solve-a-docks-silt-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My girl lost her limbs to meningitis - get the jab']]></title><description><![CDATA[The mother of a girl who lost all her limbs to meningitis urges people to not "put off" having the vaccine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/my-girl-lost-her-limbs-to-meningitis-get-the-jab/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/my-girl-lost-her-limbs-to-meningitis-get-the-jab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Ageing without children can be hard and lonely']]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of North Somerset's Ageing Without Children group go to make friends and get support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/ageing-without-children-can-be-hard-and-lonely/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/ageing-without-children-can-be-hard-and-lonely/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thornbury mum went into early labour days after winning Euromillions jackpot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol is one of the luckiest places in the UK for lottery winners]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/thornbury-mum-went-into-early-labour-days-after-winning-euromillions-jackpot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/thornbury-mum-went-into-early-labour-days-after-winning-euromillions-jackpot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hidden camera pervert among those sentenced by Bristol magistrates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol's lower court has been busy again]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/hidden-camera-pervert-among-those-sentenced-by-bristol-magistrates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/hidden-camera-pervert-among-those-sentenced-by-bristol-magistrates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Exceptional' Ofsted report for large North Bristol school]]></title><description><![CDATA["The report reflects the hard work, dedication and commitment of our entire school community"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/exceptional-ofsted-report-for-large-north-bristol-school/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/exceptional-ofsted-report-for-large-north-bristol-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol Hippodrome to undergo a makeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week's most notable planning applications to Bristol City Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-hippodrome-to-undergo-a-makeover/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-hippodrome-to-undergo-a-makeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portway in Bristol to close overnight for two weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cars and buses will be diverted]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/portway-in-bristol-to-close-overnight-for-two-weeks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/portway-in-bristol-to-close-overnight-for-two-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol roadworks: Easton, Bedminster and Henleaze road closures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dates have been announced]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-roadworks-easton-bedminster-and-henleaze-road-closures/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-roadworks-easton-bedminster-and-henleaze-road-closures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Block of flats evacuated in Bristol as fire unfolds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fire service at the scene as residents wait in the street]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/block-of-flats-evacuated-in-bristol-as-fire-unfolds/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/block-of-flats-evacuated-in-bristol-as-fire-unfolds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in court after 'explosive substances' found]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 70-year-old man appears in court after suspected explosive substances and firearms are found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-in-court-after-explosive-substances-found/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-in-court-after-explosive-substances-found/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in court following incident in Worle]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 70-year-old man has appeared in court following an incident in Worle earlier this week. Peter Bissell, of Becket Road, has been charged with possessing explosive substances for unlawful purposes and possessing a firearm without a certificate. The charges follow an incident in Becket Road, Worle, where an overnight 100m cordon was put in place on Wednesday (30 September) after suspected&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-in-court-following-incident-in-worle/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-in-court-following-incident-in-worle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother writes book to help children with cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[She is hoping Edie's Magic Hair can be distributed to hospitals to help other children losing their hair.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/mother-writes-book-to-help-children-with-cancer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/mother-writes-book-to-help-children-with-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beloved husband and dad among this week's Bristol funeral notices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/beloved-husband-and-dad-among-this-weeks-bristol-funeral-notices/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/beloved-husband-and-dad-among-this-weeks-bristol-funeral-notices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Block of flats evacuated in Bristol as fire unfolds - updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fire service at the scene as residents wait in the street]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/block-of-flats-evacuated-in-bristol-as-fire-unfolds-updates/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/block-of-flats-evacuated-in-bristol-as-fire-unfolds-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis' MSE '12 week' rule as Christmas travellers warned tickets can 'disappear']]></title><description><![CDATA[The countdown to Christmas is on - and it's just around the corner]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/martin-lewis-mse-12-week-rule-as-christmas-travellers-warned-tickets-can-disappear/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/martin-lewis-mse-12-week-rule-as-christmas-travellers-warned-tickets-can-disappear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Survivors fear being hurt by abusers released early from prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[One survivor says she almost hopes her abusive ex-partner reoffends to prove the scheme to ease prison overcrowding is "wrong".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/survivors-fear-being-hurt-by-abusers-released-early-from-prison/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/survivors-fear-being-hurt-by-abusers-released-early-from-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: Cardboard pier and food festival fun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our weekly round-up of photographs from across the West.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/in-pictures-cardboard-pier-and-food-festival-fun/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/in-pictures-cardboard-pier-and-food-festival-fun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol Crown Court round-up: rapist, arsonist and drug runner among those sentenced]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been a busy month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-crown-court-round-up-rapist-arsonist-and-drug-runner-among-those-sentenced/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-crown-court-round-up-rapist-arsonist-and-drug-runner-among-those-sentenced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We look after them like we would our own' - the nursery queens who've cared for thousands]]></title><description><![CDATA[They began looking after Hartcliffe's babies in 1996]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/we-look-after-them-like-we-would-our-own-the-nursery-queens-whove-cared-for-thousands/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/we-look-after-them-like-we-would-our-own-the-nursery-queens-whove-cared-for-thousands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven big changes you need to know about in the South Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[The focus is on Southville's modal filters but other things are changing too]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/seven-big-changes-you-need-to-know-about-in-the-south-bristol-liveable-neighbourhood/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/seven-big-changes-you-need-to-know-about-in-the-south-bristol-liveable-neighbourhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I tried proper Jamaican food from an unassuming spot hiding in plain sight on busy road]]></title><description><![CDATA[It felt like eating with family]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/i-tried-proper-jamaican-food-from-an-unassuming-spot-hiding-in-plain-sight-on-busy-road/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/i-tried-proper-jamaican-food-from-an-unassuming-spot-hiding-in-plain-sight-on-busy-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Familiar and forgotten Bristol locations on screen in 1962]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore screengrabs from Some People showing familiar and forgotten Bristol locations, contemporary youth culture and the early years of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/familiar-and-forgotten-bristol-locations-on-screen-in-1962/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/familiar-and-forgotten-bristol-locations-on-screen-in-1962/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rees-Zammit stars as Bristol power past Northampton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louis Rees-Zammit scores a double as Bristol edge past reigning champions Northampton in a pulsating Prem tussle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/rees-zammit-stars-as-bristol-power-past-northampton/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/rees-zammit-stars-as-bristol-power-past-northampton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum 'won't stop fighting' after daughter died in custody a decade ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[June Hartigan is still seeking answers nearly a decade after her daughter Kelly Hartigan-Burns, 35, was found unresponsive in a police cell and died in hospital the following day [National news]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/mum-wont-stop-fighting-after-daughter-died-in-custody-a-decade-ago/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/mum-wont-stop-fighting-after-daughter-died-in-custody-a-decade-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes to six-year-old boy who died after being hit by van]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harrison Glynne Jones has been named locally as the six-year-old boy who died in a collision in Llanfairfechan, Conwy [National news]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/tributes-to-six-year-old-boy-who-died-after-being-hit-by-van/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/tributes-to-six-year-old-boy-who-died-after-being-hit-by-van/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Cruise surprises Bristol Uni worker after extreme challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA['I&rsquo;ve done a lot of wild things and stunts, but when I heard about Lloyd&rsquo;s adventure, I just thought, 'I&rsquo;ve got to meet this guy']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/tom-cruise-surprises-bristol-uni-worker-after-extreme-challenges/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/tom-cruise-surprises-bristol-uni-worker-after-extreme-challenges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeal to raise £400k to upgrade defibrillators]]></title><description><![CDATA[The South Western Ambulance Charity wants to replace the defibrillators used by local volunteers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/appeal-to-raise-400k-to-upgrade-defibrillators/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/appeal-to-raise-400k-to-upgrade-defibrillators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cribbs Causeway's evolving food and drink spots are proof that shopping habits have changed]]></title><description><![CDATA[From new neighbourhoods and attractions nearby drawing in more locals, to Gen Z dining out for longer - here's how this shopping mall is quite literally catering to the modern day]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/cribbs-causeways-evolving-food-and-drink-spots-are-proof-that-shopping-habits-have-changed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/cribbs-causeways-evolving-food-and-drink-spots-are-proof-that-shopping-habits-have-changed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol pub to transform into 'stadium-style experience' in &pound;280,000 refit]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will be one of the first 'Grandstand' style pubs in the city]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-pub-to-transform-into-stadium-style-experience-in-pound280000-refit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-pub-to-transform-into-stadium-style-experience-in-pound280000-refit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol road reopens after two-vehicle crash - updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local bus service was suspended as traffic queues build]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-road-reopens-after-two-vehicle-crash-updates/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-road-reopens-after-two-vehicle-crash-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olly Murs to headline festival's 'biggest year']]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Times Live will return to Chipping Sodbury, near Bristol, in May 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/olly-murs-to-headline-festivals-biggest-year/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/olly-murs-to-headline-festivals-biggest-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol road closed off A4 Portway after morning crash - updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local bus service has been suspended as traffic queues build]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-road-closed-off-a4-portway-after-morning-crash-updates/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-road-closed-off-a4-portway-after-morning-crash-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Terrifying balaclava gangs' and 'CCTV in family home']]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/terrifying-balaclava-gangs-and-cctv-in-family-home/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/terrifying-balaclava-gangs-and-cctv-in-family-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman who relearned to walk eight times defies odds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ebony Clark hopes to raise funds for the children's hospital that cared for her for 17 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/woman-who-relearned-to-walk-eight-times-defies-odds/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/woman-who-relearned-to-walk-eight-times-defies-odds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The food and drink spots that closed in Bristol in September]]></title><description><![CDATA[But there are some exciting new openings for October]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/the-food-and-drink-spots-that-closed-in-bristol-in-september/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/the-food-and-drink-spots-that-closed-in-bristol-in-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 'cute, quirky' community neighbourhood with some of Bristol's most raved about food spots]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's home to a city farm, an eco village, pubs and taprooms, graffiti and some top foodie spots - can you get more Bristol?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/the-cute-quirky-community-neighbourhood-with-some-of-bristols-most-raved-about-food-spots/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/the-cute-quirky-community-neighbourhood-with-some-of-bristols-most-raved-about-food-spots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somerset Carnivals - ten handy hints for attending from Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[They are among the biggest events in the country and are right on our doorstep]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/somerset-carnivals-ten-handy-hints-for-attending-from-bristol/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/somerset-carnivals-ten-handy-hints-for-attending-from-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol 1950s photos show post-war change and everyday life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Archive photos capture everyday life in 1950s Bristol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-1950s-photos-show-post-war-change-and-everyday-life/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-1950s-photos-show-post-war-change-and-everyday-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Splash £1 ingredient around windows keeps fruit flies out of the kitchen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fruit flies can quickly become a nuisance in the home, but keeping them away doesn't have to be complicated]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/splash-1-ingredient-around-windows-keeps-fruit-flies-out-of-the-kitchen/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/splash-1-ingredient-around-windows-keeps-fruit-flies-out-of-the-kitchen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women swap &pound;40 pedicures for &pound;12 scrub leaving 'feet and legs incredibly soft']]></title><description><![CDATA['Excellent scrub, leaves skin soft and feeling refreshed and clean. Great scent too']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/women-swap-pound40-pedicures-for-pound12-scrub-leaving-feet-and-legs-incredibly-soft/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/women-swap-pound40-pedicures-for-pound12-scrub-leaving-feet-and-legs-incredibly-soft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road closures plan for Bristol Rovers matchdays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several streets near the Memorial Stadium would be affected]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/road-closures-plan-for-bristol-rovers-matchdays/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/road-closures-plan-for-bristol-rovers-matchdays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rescue firm seeks permission for site at Avonmouth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The land is near Bristol Docks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/rescue-firm-seeks-permission-for-site-at-avonmouth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/rescue-firm-seeks-permission-for-site-at-avonmouth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision investigation underway after teenager’s death in Taunton]]></title><description><![CDATA[A police investigation is underway following a fatal collision in Taunton last night (Thursday 1 October). One person has died and a second is in hospital with serious injuries as a result of a two-vehicle collision in East Reach at about 10.20pm. Emergency services were called to scene following a collision between a car and a second vehicle, which we believe to be an electric&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/collision-investigation-underway-after-teenagers-death-in-taunton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/collision-investigation-underway-after-teenagers-death-in-taunton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portishead predator raped woman in her own home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carl Thomson must sign the Sex Offenders&rsquo; Register for life]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/portishead-predator-raped-woman-in-her-own-home/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/portishead-predator-raped-woman-in-her-own-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palestine Action group ‘armed with kebab skewers attacked Elbit Systems guards’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jurors were told a security guard suffered a 4cm laceration to his head]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/palestine-action-group-armed-with-kebab-skewers-attacked-elbit-systems-guards/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/palestine-action-group-armed-with-kebab-skewers-attacked-elbit-systems-guards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former priest found guilty of rape claims 'it was affection, not abuse']]></title><description><![CDATA[Christopher Brain, 69, was the leader of Christian movement the Nine O&rsquo;Clock Service]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/former-priest-found-guilty-of-rape-claims-it-was-affection-not-abuse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/former-priest-found-guilty-of-rape-claims-it-was-affection-not-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MacGinty savouring Bristol return after long spell out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol Bears fly-half AJ MacGinty on returning after nine months out injured, his World Cup ambition and coaching aims.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/macginty-savouring-bristol-return-after-long-spell-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/macginty-savouring-bristol-return-after-long-spell-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three in court on drug supply charges – Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three men appeared in court on Thursday 1 October charged with drug offences after neighbourhood police searched addresses in south Bristol on Wednesday 30 September. Four other men, three in their twenties and one in his forties, were also arrested for drug supply offences the same day and later released under investigation, along with a woman in her thirties.<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/three-in-court-on-drug-supply-charges-bristol/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/three-in-court-on-drug-supply-charges-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bowler Miles retires to protect 'mental well-being']]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire bowler Craig Miles retires from professional cricket to protect his "mental well-being".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bowler-miles-retires-to-protect-mental-well-being/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bowler-miles-retires-to-protect-mental-well-being/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brits already trying to stay ahead of high winter costs, poll finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nation is already concerned about how expensive the winter months will be, and are making small changes to help themselves in the future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/brits-already-trying-to-stay-ahead-of-high-winter-costs-poll-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/brits-already-trying-to-stay-ahead-of-high-winter-costs-poll-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Activists 'armed with kebab skewers' in Elbit raid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five defendants deny criminal damage and violent disorder charges as a trial begins in London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/activists-armed-with-kebab-skewers-in-elbit-raid/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/activists-armed-with-kebab-skewers-in-elbit-raid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six arrested and three charged in huge South Bristol drugs raid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Locals have reported drug crime in the area]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/six-arrested-and-three-charged-in-huge-south-bristol-drugs-raid/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/six-arrested-and-three-charged-in-huge-south-bristol-drugs-raid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disorganised households overpay on bills by £800 every year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some British households are overpaying on their bills by &pound;800 every year as they forget to cancel or switch contracts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/disorganised-households-overpay-on-bills-by-800-every-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/disorganised-households-overpay-on-bills-by-800-every-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman fined for breeding puppies without a licence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elosie Templar bred and sold puppies for about &pound;1,400 each, despite being told she needed a licence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/woman-fined-for-breeding-puppies-without-a-licence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/woman-fined-for-breeding-puppies-without-a-licence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[eBay bidding war sees 20p coin sell for £45 - check wallets as there are 250,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are tens of thousands of the coins in the UK - get checking]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/ebay-bidding-war-sees-20p-coin-sell-for-45-check-wallets-as-there-are-250000/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/ebay-bidding-war-sees-20p-coin-sell-for-45-check-wallets-as-there-are-250000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Works warns 'stop using immediately' as children's item pulled from shelves]]></title><description><![CDATA[An urgent recall has been issued. Parents in particular should take heed of the warning from the high street chain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/the-works-warns-stop-using-immediately-as-childrens-item-pulled-from-shelves/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/the-works-warns-stop-using-immediately-as-childrens-item-pulled-from-shelves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman furnishes her home for free, saving more than £4,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michelle Boyle reckons she has saved thousands of pounds]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/woman-furnishes-her-home-for-free-saving-more-than-4000/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/woman-furnishes-her-home-for-free-saving-more-than-4000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryanair's Michael O'Leary hits out at Andy Burnham over plans to stop airlines charging parents to sit with children]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK Government says it will ensure parents cannot be charged for sitting next to their children on planes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/ryanairs-michael-oleary-hits-out-at-andy-burnham-over-plans-to-stop-airlines-charging-parents-to-sit-with-children/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/ryanairs-michael-oleary-hits-out-at-andy-burnham-over-plans-to-stop-airlines-charging-parents-to-sit-with-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Furbank to make first start for Quins in Prem]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Furbank will make his first Prem start for Harlequins this weekend plus team news from all five games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/furbank-to-make-first-start-for-quins-in-prem/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/furbank-to-make-first-start-for-quins-in-prem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears make two changes while Furbank given first Prem start for Quins]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Furbank will make his first Prem start for Harlequins this weekend plus team news from all five games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bears-make-two-changes-while-furbank-given-first-prem-start-for-quins/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bears-make-two-changes-while-furbank-given-first-prem-start-for-quins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brit fighting for life after hitting head just hours into Lanzarote family holiday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Grant had been in Lanzarote for just a few hours when the accident occurred]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/brit-fighting-for-life-after-hitting-head-just-hours-into-lanzarote-family-holiday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/brit-fighting-for-life-after-hitting-head-just-hours-into-lanzarote-family-holiday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Insurance costs fall the most for young drivers, data finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young motorists were found to be saving more than &pound;250 on average year-on-year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/insurance-costs-fall-the-most-for-young-drivers-data-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/insurance-costs-fall-the-most-for-young-drivers-data-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family's tribute to 'deeply missed' teenager George]]></title><description><![CDATA['We will never forget the great times we shared with him']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/familys-tribute-to-deeply-missed-teenager-george/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/familys-tribute-to-deeply-missed-teenager-george/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EastEnders on-screen couple reunite after more than 20 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Natalie Cassidy and Jack Ryder have reunited with the help of National Rail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/eastenders-on-screen-couple-reunite-after-more-than-20-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/eastenders-on-screen-couple-reunite-after-more-than-20-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exact date heavy rainfall to hit South West next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wet weather could reach as far south as Devon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/exact-date-heavy-rainfall-to-hit-south-west-next-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/exact-date-heavy-rainfall-to-hit-south-west-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[George’s family thank public for support]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of George, who died last month, have paid tribute to him and thanked well-wishers who have supported them. George was reported missing from Portishead on Thursday 17 September and several public appeals for information were made. Sadly, a body believed to be George was recovered from the South Wales coastline on Sunday 27 September. The formal identification process has been&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/georges-family-thank-public-for-support/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/georges-family-thank-public-for-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sue Johnston encourages Brits to turn to 'Age Intelligence' instead of AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The actress has launched 'Age Intelligence' to share older people's life experiences and wisdom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/sue-johnston-encourages-brits-to-turn-to-age-intelligence-instead-of-ai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/sue-johnston-encourages-brits-to-turn-to-age-intelligence-instead-of-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Met Office 'unseasonably warm' verdict for first half of October]]></title><description><![CDATA[It all depends on where you live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/met-office-unseasonably-warm-verdict-for-first-half-of-october/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/met-office-unseasonably-warm-verdict-for-first-half-of-october/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CCTV appeal following criminal damage incidents]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are releasing an image of a man we would like to speak to in relation to an incident of criminal damage in Bridgwater. Damage was caused to a number of vehicles in Weacombe Road at around 3am on Thursday 13 August. We have carried out CCTV and house-to-house enquiries as investigations continue, and we are now releasing an image of a man we would like to speak to because we believe he&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/cctv-appeal-following-criminal-damage-incidents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/cctv-appeal-following-criminal-damage-incidents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryanair blames 'collapse' as it confirms 1,000 flights cancelled]]></title><description><![CDATA[The airline has given an update this morning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/ryanair-blames-collapse-as-it-confirms-1000-flights-cancelled/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/ryanair-blames-collapse-as-it-confirms-1000-flights-cancelled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen sentenced for nine arson attacks that destroyed cars and homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Przemek Trojecki, who pleaded guilty to nine offences, caused up to &pound;150,000 worth of damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/teen-sentenced-for-nine-arson-attacks-that-destroyed-cars-and-homes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/teen-sentenced-for-nine-arson-attacks-that-destroyed-cars-and-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flu jabs to be given to homeless people for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pop-up clinics and mobile vans will be set up in rough-sleeping hotspots]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/flu-jabs-to-be-given-to-homeless-people-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/flu-jabs-to-be-given-to-homeless-people-for-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patient reused syringe as NHS supplies failed to arrive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Man says he reused a syringe and woman waited hours for help as concerns mount over HCRG.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/patient-reused-syringe-as-nhs-supplies-failed-to-arrive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/patient-reused-syringe-as-nhs-supplies-failed-to-arrive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are we seeing more roadworks on major roads?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are simultaneous roadworks on several key routes, including the M4, M5, A350 and A36.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/why-are-we-seeing-more-roadworks-on-major-roads/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/why-are-we-seeing-more-roadworks-on-major-roads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Get me in that arena!’: Olly Murs eyes up show at long-awaited Bristol venue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former X Factor star is no stranger to Bristol - but did you know he used to play here in a band back in the day?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/get-me-in-that-arena-olly-murs-eyes-up-show-at-long-awaited-bristol-venue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/get-me-in-that-arena-olly-murs-eyes-up-show-at-long-awaited-bristol-venue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gender pay gap in Bristol widening as men now paid £134 more a week than women]]></title><description><![CDATA[The difference between what men and women are paid on average is growing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/gender-pay-gap-in-bristol-widening-as-men-now-paid-134-more-a-week-than-women/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/gender-pay-gap-in-bristol-widening-as-men-now-paid-134-more-a-week-than-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crimes along Bristol and Bath Railway Path shot up]]></title><description><![CDATA[In three years, more than 80 offences have been reported]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/crimes-along-bristol-and-bath-railway-path-shot-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/crimes-along-bristol-and-bath-railway-path-shot-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol's biggest night of boxing in years - taking place in Cardiff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol's army of boxing fans will have to cross the Channel to see their local heroes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristols-biggest-night-of-boxing-in-years-taking-place-in-cardiff/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristols-biggest-night-of-boxing-in-years-taking-place-in-cardiff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump beats Si to set up Selby tie at Shenzhen Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judd Trump defeats Si Jiahui 5-2 to set up a mouthwatering quarter-final meeting with Mark Selby at the Shenzhen Open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/trump-beats-si-to-set-up-selby-tie-at-shenzhen-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/trump-beats-si-to-set-up-selby-tie-at-shenzhen-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Company plans to operate from base next to M4 in Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[An application has been submitted]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/company-plans-to-operate-from-base-next-to-m4-in-bristol/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/company-plans-to-operate-from-base-next-to-m4-in-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyre firm submits plans for Bristol operating centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The public is being asked to submit views]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/tyre-firm-submits-plans-for-bristol-operating-centre/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/tyre-firm-submits-plans-for-bristol-operating-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Mid-air emergency' forces Emritates plane to make unplanned landing in Germany]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Emirates flight diverted from its planned route, to touch down in Frankfurt earlier today [National news]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/mid-air-emergency-forces-emritates-plane-to-make-unplanned-landing-in-germany/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/mid-air-emergency-forces-emritates-plane-to-make-unplanned-landing-in-germany/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We must keep going' says charity hit by fuel prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both petrol and diesel prices have risen by a third or more in just the past seven months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/we-must-keep-going-says-charity-hit-by-fuel-prices/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/we-must-keep-going-says-charity-hit-by-fuel-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Disappointment' as Turbo Island village green rejected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inspectors say the bid lacked evidence of legal pastimes taking place on the land.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/disappointment-as-turbo-island-village-green-rejected/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/disappointment-as-turbo-island-village-green-rejected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overton hopes to make England selectors' job hard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset all-rounder Craig Overton says he wants to make England selectors' jobs "as hard as possible" by continuing to play well.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/overton-hopes-to-make-england-selectors-job-hard/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/overton-hopes-to-make-england-selectors-job-hard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bid to protect Bristol’s Turbo Island as ‘town or village green’ rejected]]></title><description><![CDATA[The decision marks the end of a two-year row over the Stokes Croft corner]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bid-to-protect-bristols-turbo-island-as-town-or-village-green-rejected/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bid-to-protect-bristols-turbo-island-as-town-or-village-green-rejected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five year’s youth detention for arsonist]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has been jailed after causing tens of thousands of pounds in damage by starting multiple fires in Fishponds and Stapleton last year. Przemek Trojecki was sentenced to five years and three months in a young offenders institution after pleading guilty to nine offences. His early guilty plea and vulnerabilities outlined by the defence were taken into account in the sentence.<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/five-years-youth-detention-for-arsonist/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/five-years-youth-detention-for-arsonist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inmates walk free from HMP Bristol under Government’s early release scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of the prisoners leaving Bristol thanked the Government amid overcrowding concerns]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/inmates-walk-free-from-hmp-bristol-under-governments-early-release-scheme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/inmates-walk-free-from-hmp-bristol-under-governments-early-release-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police apologise for arresting child by mistake at St Pauls Carnival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Allegations the officer discriminated against the child by reason of race and age were not proven]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/police-apologise-for-arresting-child-by-mistake-at-st-pauls-carnival/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/police-apologise-for-arresting-child-by-mistake-at-st-pauls-carnival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas safety at Bristol council homes plunged into uncertainty]]></title><description><![CDATA[New IT software meant records did not match up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/gas-safety-at-bristol-council-homes-plunged-into-uncertainty/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/gas-safety-at-bristol-council-homes-plunged-into-uncertainty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol Rovers' Raynor diagnosed with bowel cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol Rovers assistant head coach Paul Raynor reveals he has been diagnosed with bowel cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-rovers-raynor-diagnosed-with-bowel-cancer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-rovers-raynor-diagnosed-with-bowel-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Southend striker Walker dies aged 38]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend United pay tribute following the death of former Shrimpers striker James Walker, aged 38.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/former-southend-striker-walker-dies-aged-38/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/former-southend-striker-walker-dies-aged-38/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Bristol Rovers striker Walker dies aged 38]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend United pay tribute following the death of former Shrimpers striker James Walker, aged 38.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/former-bristol-rovers-striker-walker-dies-aged-38/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/former-bristol-rovers-striker-walker-dies-aged-38/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baby girl found on North Wales shoreline 'may have been in water for weeks']]></title><description><![CDATA[A post-mortem examination has been carried out on the infant found on the shoreline in Bangor, Gwynedd, as North Wales Police appeal for the mother to come forward [National Story]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/baby-girl-found-on-north-wales-shoreline-may-have-been-in-water-for-weeks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/baby-girl-found-on-north-wales-shoreline-may-have-been-in-water-for-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Redpath comes in for Bath's game with Exeter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bath make seven changes for the visit of Exeter as they prepare for their first home game since June's Prem semi-final defeat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/redpath-comes-in-for-baths-game-with-exeter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/redpath-comes-in-for-baths-game-with-exeter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested after 'explosive substances' found]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bomb-disposal team was brought in to destroy the items, triggering the evacuation of 153 homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-arrested-after-explosive-substances-found/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-arrested-after-explosive-substances-found/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested for explosive offence following Worle incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was arrested on suspicion of possessing explosive substances yesterday evening (Wednesday 30 September). Detectives attended an address in Becket Road, in Worle near Weston-super-Mare, at around 11.15am to carry out an arrest attempt in connection with a fraud investigation. A 70-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of fraud by false representation and was taken into custody.<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-arrested-for-explosive-offence-following-worle-incident/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-arrested-for-explosive-offence-following-worle-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urgent notice to 'stop using' Shein children's toy 'immediately' over 'asbestos risk']]></title><description><![CDATA[An urgent recall has been issued as it does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/urgent-notice-to-stop-using-shein-childrens-toy-immediately-over-asbestos-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/urgent-notice-to-stop-using-shein-childrens-toy-immediately-over-asbestos-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St Nick’s Market upgrades approved as council moves to rebuild trust with traders]]></title><description><![CDATA[A landmark vision document has been signed off paving the way for upgrades]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/st-nicks-market-upgrades-approved-as-council-moves-to-rebuild-trust-with-traders/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/st-nicks-market-upgrades-approved-as-council-moves-to-rebuild-trust-with-traders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asda is turning trolleys pink at branches across the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Other changes include new QR codes on the handles]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/asda-is-turning-trolleys-pink-at-branches-across-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/asda-is-turning-trolleys-pink-at-branches-across-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Babies to be tested for condition from Thursday after Jesy Nelson campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[It can cause severe muscle weakness, leading to difficulty moving, breathing and swallowing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/babies-to-be-tested-for-condition-from-thursday-after-jesy-nelson-campaign/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/babies-to-be-tested-for-condition-from-thursday-after-jesy-nelson-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How 'doomed to fail' energy firm cost taxpayers &pound;40m]]></title><description><![CDATA[How did an energy company set up to help people save money on bills end up costing taxpayers &pound;40m?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/how-doomed-to-fail-energy-firm-cost-taxpayers-pound40m/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/how-doomed-to-fail-energy-firm-cost-taxpayers-pound40m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Families welcome right to challenge A&amp;E care]]></title><description><![CDATA[The expansion of Martha's Rule to all emergency departments will save lives, say families in the West]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/families-welcome-right-to-challenge-aampe-care/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/families-welcome-right-to-challenge-aampe-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rent in Bristol and Bath now £500 a month higher than all other major cities outside London]]></title><description><![CDATA[But for the first time Bath is more expensive still]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/rent-in-bristol-and-bath-now-500-a-month-higher-than-all-other-major-cities-outside-london/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/rent-in-bristol-and-bath-now-500-a-month-higher-than-all-other-major-cities-outside-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brave Effie defies doctors' expectations and survives cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[But survival comes with its own challenges]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/brave-effie-defies-doctors-expectations-and-survives-cancer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/brave-effie-defies-doctors-expectations-and-survives-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Balaclava gangs 'absolutely terrifying' says South Bristol councillor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cllr Kirsty Tait told Labour conference about murdered teens and helped knife crime plan get approved]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/balaclava-gangs-absolutely-terrifying-says-south-bristol-councillor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/balaclava-gangs-absolutely-terrifying-says-south-bristol-councillor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Avoid the area' warning after serious crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The road remains closed as drivers have been warned to 'avoid the area']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/avoid-the-area-warning-after-serious-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/avoid-the-area-warning-after-serious-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heartbreaking aftermath as Horfield fire destroys caravan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The blaze broke out near Gloucester Road]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/heartbreaking-aftermath-as-horfield-fire-destroys-caravan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/heartbreaking-aftermath-as-horfield-fire-destroys-caravan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where was Winter filmed? Inside Bristol-set drama's actual filming locations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richard Armitage's new ITV drama is set in Bristol but it wasn't filmed there]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/where-was-winter-filmed-inside-bristol-set-dramas-actual-filming-locations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/where-was-winter-filmed-inside-bristol-set-dramas-actual-filming-locations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clevedon Road crash leaves two in hospital as road remains closed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The road remains closed after a Mini and Land Rover crashed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/clevedon-road-crash-leaves-two-in-hospital-as-road-remains-closed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/clevedon-road-crash-leaves-two-in-hospital-as-road-remains-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Romance fraudster loses repayment appeal bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Acklom has failed in a bid to overturn an order requiring him to repay his victim &pound;125,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/romance-fraudster-loses-repayment-appeal-bid/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/romance-fraudster-loses-repayment-appeal-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cordon lifted in Becket Road, Worle, following fraud arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[UPDATE &ndash; 6.45am (Thursday 1 October): The cordon in Becket Road, and the surrounding area, has now been lifted and residents are free to return home at their convenience. From all of us at Avon and Somerset Police, we would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to the displaced residents, their friends and family for their patience and understanding. We would also like to recognise some&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/cordon-lifted-in-becket-road-worle-following-fraud-arrest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/cordon-lifted-in-becket-road-worle-following-fraud-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cordon in place in Worle following fraud arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of an ongoing investigation into fraud offences, officers have arrested a man, aged 70, on suspicion of fraud by false representation in Becket Road, in Worle near Weston-super-Mare, this afternoon (Wednesday 30 September). During searches of the property, some suspicious substances and items were located. As a precautionary safety measure, a 100m cordon has been put in place and&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/cordon-in-place-in-worle-following-fraud-arrest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/cordon-in-place-in-worle-following-fraud-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assistant head sent 'sexually motivated texts' to staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[He told two colleagues over WhatsApp messages he "would love to watch" them perform a sex act.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/assistant-head-sent-sexually-motivated-texts-to-staff/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/assistant-head-sent-sexually-motivated-texts-to-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol City Women and Ashton Gate feature in latest episode of Ted Lasso Season Four]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol City Women and Richmond W.F.C face off at Ashton Gate in the latest episode of the Apple TV drama]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-city-women-and-ashton-gate-feature-in-latest-episode-of-ted-lasso-season-four/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-city-women-and-ashton-gate-feature-in-latest-episode-of-ted-lasso-season-four/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Divided shoppers brand M&amp;S snack both 'criminal' and 'heavenly']]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Dark Chocolate Chilli Tortillas have divided opinion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/divided-shoppers-brand-mamps-snack-both-criminal-and-heavenly/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/divided-shoppers-brand-mamps-snack-both-criminal-and-heavenly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[🎧 Managerial fireworks and Irish breakfasts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen to the latest episode of BBC's 72+ EFL podcast as Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by Bristol Rovers boss Steve Evans and Barnet's Dean Brennan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/-managerial-fireworks-and-irish-breakfasts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/-managerial-fireworks-and-irish-breakfasts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trial date set for Downend man accused of murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jill Billett, 69, died on Sunday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/trial-date-set-for-downend-man-accused-of-murder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/trial-date-set-for-downend-man-accused-of-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former North Somerset deputy head barred for lesbian sex act comment to female teachers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A panel said his denials were 'not plausible']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/former-north-somerset-deputy-head-barred-for-lesbian-sex-act-comment-to-female-teachers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/former-north-somerset-deputy-head-barred-for-lesbian-sex-act-comment-to-female-teachers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCA officer stole millions in Bitcoin from dark web drug dealer]]></title><description><![CDATA[He has been order to pay back &pound;1.8m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/nca-officer-stole-millions-in-bitcoin-from-dark-web-drug-dealer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/nca-officer-stole-millions-in-bitcoin-from-dark-web-drug-dealer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning errors fail to stop Southville bungalow approval despite furious neighbours]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bristol City Council report gave inaccurate figures]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/planning-errors-fail-to-stop-southville-bungalow-approval-despite-furious-neighbours/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/planning-errors-fail-to-stop-southville-bungalow-approval-despite-furious-neighbours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drug driver jailed for 10 years after horror crash killed 'beloved' army veteran]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Lister was killed when a drug driver smashed into his car at a red light]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/drug-driver-jailed-for-10-years-after-horror-crash-killed-beloved-army-veteran/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/drug-driver-jailed-for-10-years-after-horror-crash-killed-beloved-army-veteran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who made your County Championship team of the season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The votes have been counted... who made your County Championship team of the season?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/who-made-your-county-championship-team-of-the-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/who-made-your-county-championship-team-of-the-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-officer must repay £1.8m for stolen Bitcoin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Chowles from Bristol took cryptocurrency seized in an investigation into a dark website.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/ex-officer-must-repay-18m-for-stolen-bitcoin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/ex-officer-must-repay-18m-for-stolen-bitcoin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CCTV shared after spate of burglaries and thefts in Keynsham]]></title><description><![CDATA[It happened over a 12-hour period]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/cctv-shared-after-spate-of-burglaries-and-thefts-in-keynsham/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/cctv-shared-after-spate-of-burglaries-and-thefts-in-keynsham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free fruit and veg 'transformative' at Bristol school]]></title><description><![CDATA[The produce is provided by Tesco through its schools programme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/free-fruit-and-veg-transformative-at-bristol-school/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/free-fruit-and-veg-transformative-at-bristol-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeffrey Archer releases final book]]></title><description><![CDATA[The renowned author returns to his former school in Wellington as he reflects on his life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/jeffrey-archer-releases-final-book/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/jeffrey-archer-releases-final-book/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major regeneration of Bristol industrial area ‘needs more parks and fewer tall towers’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The area will become home to a new neighbourhood over the next several years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/major-regeneration-of-bristol-industrial-area-needs-more-parks-and-fewer-tall-towers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/major-regeneration-of-bristol-industrial-area-needs-more-parks-and-fewer-tall-towers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trial date set for man accused of wife's murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geoffrey Billett is accused of killing his wife Jill Billett at an address in Downend, near Bristol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/trial-date-set-for-man-accused-of-wifes-murder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/trial-date-set-for-man-accused-of-wifes-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ITV Winter episode guide as standalone crime stories make up Bristol-set series]]></title><description><![CDATA[How many episodes of Winter are there, and how to watch the ITV series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/itv-winter-episode-guide-as-standalone-crime-stories-make-up-bristol-set-series/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/itv-winter-episode-guide-as-standalone-crime-stories-make-up-bristol-set-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CCTV appeal following spate of burglaries and thefts]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are releasing images of two people we would like to speak to in relation to incidents of burglary and theft in the Keynsham area. A number of thefts from motor vehicles and burglaries are reported to have happened in the Keynsham area between 7pm on Saturday 26 September and 7am the following morning. Enquiries are also being carried out into an incident of fraud in Stoke Gifford&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/cctv-appeal-following-spate-of-burglaries-and-thefts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/cctv-appeal-following-spate-of-burglaries-and-thefts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Coupon king' shows how to save &pound;3 on Nando's burger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jordon Cox says you should never order a chicken burger straight from the menu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/coupon-king-shows-how-to-save-pound3-on-nandos-burger/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/coupon-king-shows-how-to-save-pound3-on-nandos-burger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Avoid the area' warning after serious crash - updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The road remains closed as drivers have been warned to 'avoid the area']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/avoid-the-area-warning-after-serious-crash-updates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/avoid-the-area-warning-after-serious-crash-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student describes agony of MenB as jabs rolled out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Freshers across the South West are being urged to get two doses of the Meningitis B vaccine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/student-describes-agony-of-menb-as-jabs-rolled-out/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/student-describes-agony-of-menb-as-jabs-rolled-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter cast: Who stars alongside Richard Armitage in ITV's new Bristol-set series?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr Ethan Winter&rsquo;s skills perfectly complement DI Lauren Bell in the new forensic crime drama from ITV - but who are the actors behind the new characters?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/winter-cast-who-stars-alongside-richard-armitage-in-itvs-new-bristol-set-series/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/winter-cast-who-stars-alongside-richard-armitage-in-itvs-new-bristol-set-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen arsonist terrorised Fishponds area for months before his mum turned him in]]></title><description><![CDATA[He mainly targeted cars but on two occasions flames spread to houses]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/teen-arsonist-terrorised-fishponds-area-for-months-before-his-mum-turned-him-in/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/teen-arsonist-terrorised-fishponds-area-for-months-before-his-mum-turned-him-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beloved husband and dad among the latest Bristol funeral notices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/beloved-husband-and-dad-among-the-latest-bristol-funeral-notices/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/beloved-husband-and-dad-among-the-latest-bristol-funeral-notices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holidaymakers warned GHIC travel mistake could cost you £25,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[The costs could be even higher for some people]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/holidaymakers-warned-ghic-travel-mistake-could-cost-you-25000/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/holidaymakers-warned-ghic-travel-mistake-could-cost-you-25000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Witness appeal to public order incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are appealing for anybody with information relating to a public order incident in Bath to come forward and assist with our enquiries. A man threatened to cause damage to a property in Shockerwick Lane between 6-7pm on Tuesday 22 September. The unknown offender has been described as Black, in his late twenties, with short dark hair. No more details surrounding his description have been&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/witness-appeal-to-public-order-incident/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/witness-appeal-to-public-order-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major rail card change today with millions getting third off train tickets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rules change on Wednesday meaning you can cut a third off the price of a train ticket for you and a companion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/major-rail-card-change-today-with-millions-getting-third-off-train-tickets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/major-rail-card-change-today-with-millions-getting-third-off-train-tickets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abnormal loads to cause 'significant'  delays on M5]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers have been warned to expect delays of up to an hour-and-half on multiple days in October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/abnormal-loads-to-cause-significant-delays-on-m5/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/abnormal-loads-to-cause-significant-delays-on-m5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restoration work on historic pier 'astonishing']]></title><description><![CDATA[The remaining deck spans are being installed over the coming months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/restoration-work-on-historic-pier-astonishing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/restoration-work-on-historic-pier-astonishing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prolific young thief jailed for stealing cars worth £35k]]></title><description><![CDATA[He had over 50 previous convictions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/prolific-young-thief-jailed-for-stealing-cars-worth-35k/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/prolific-young-thief-jailed-for-stealing-cars-worth-35k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular Wick pub closed for six-figure refurbishment]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's due to reopen next month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/popular-wick-pub-closed-for-six-figure-refurbishment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/popular-wick-pub-closed-for-six-figure-refurbishment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Confusion over Bristol Clean Air Zone fines as ‘bizarre’ figures don’t add up]]></title><description><![CDATA[An annual report looking at Bristol&rsquo;s Clean Air Zone was marred with errors as 'bizarre' percentages were given which don&rsquo;t add up to 100. The report highlighted two major problems last year, with pollution in the city centre increasing and many drivers not paying CAZ fines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/confusion-over-bristol-clean-air-zone-fines-as-bizarre-figures-dont-add-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/confusion-over-bristol-clean-air-zone-fines-as-bizarre-figures-dont-add-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol school named best in the country for early years provision]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is one of only nine schools nationally to get an 'exceptional' Ofsted rating]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-school-named-best-in-the-country-for-early-years-provision/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-school-named-best-in-the-country-for-early-years-provision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transport firm seeks permission for Severn Beach site]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plans are being advertised publicly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/transport-firm-seeks-permission-for-severn-beach-site/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/transport-firm-seeks-permission-for-severn-beach-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm a binman and recycling will be ignored if left in 1 area outside']]></title><description><![CDATA[Your recycling could be left behind if you make one common mistake with your bins. A refuse collector revealed the error many households make which impacts their collection]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/im-a-binman-and-recycling-will-be-ignored-if-left-in-1-area-outside/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/im-a-binman-and-recycling-will-be-ignored-if-left-in-1-area-outside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum's 'heartbreak' as drink-driver who killed teen biker could move to open prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[[National news] Tracy Venison is campaigning to give lifetime bans to those convicted of causing death by dangerous driving, after her son was killed by Toby Spiring]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/mums-heartbreak-as-drink-driver-who-killed-teen-biker-could-move-to-open-prison/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/mums-heartbreak-as-drink-driver-who-killed-teen-biker-could-move-to-open-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police officer 'wouldn't have done it differently' after using baton on 92-year-old with one leg]]></title><description><![CDATA[PC Stephen Smith explained his authoritative approach had 'served him well' when attending previous incidents]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/police-officer-wouldnt-have-done-it-differently-after-using-baton-on-92-year-old-with-one-leg/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/police-officer-wouldnt-have-done-it-differently-after-using-baton-on-92-year-old-with-one-leg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[River Wear tragedy: Teenager arrested after three die when Audi plunges into river - sparking major search]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four people were in the Audi when it left the road, but only one of them made it out in time [National News]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/river-wear-tragedy-teenager-arrested-after-three-die-when-audi-plunges-into-river-sparking-major-search/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/river-wear-tragedy-teenager-arrested-after-three-die-when-audi-plunges-into-river-sparking-major-search/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[River Wear tragedy: Boy, 17,  arrested after three teens die when Audi plunges into river - sparking major search]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four people were in the Audi when it left the road, but only one of them made it out in time [National News]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/river-wear-tragedy-boy-17-arrested-after-three-teens-die-when-audi-plunges-into-river-sparking-major-search/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/river-wear-tragedy-boy-17-arrested-after-three-teens-die-when-audi-plunges-into-river-sparking-major-search/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Risk of flooding across Bristol as 7m spring tide predicted]]></title><description><![CDATA[An alert is in place along the river]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/risk-of-flooding-across-bristol-as-7m-spring-tide-predicted/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/risk-of-flooding-across-bristol-as-7m-spring-tide-predicted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New parking charges across South Gloucestershire fail to bring in profit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new fees were introduced in 22 council parks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/new-parking-charges-across-south-gloucestershire-fail-to-bring-in-profit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/new-parking-charges-across-south-gloucestershire-fail-to-bring-in-profit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol inventors flush away Dragons' Den deal after appearing on BBC show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amber Probyn and Hazel McShane have created a flat-pack portable urinal that has been used at festivals including Glastonbury and Shambala]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-inventors-flush-away-dragons-den-deal-after-appearing-on-bbc-show/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-inventors-flush-away-dragons-den-deal-after-appearing-on-bbc-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire crews called to Hilton hotel in Bristol city centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[We will bring you the latest updates]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/fire-crews-called-to-hilton-hotel-in-bristol-city-centre/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/fire-crews-called-to-hilton-hotel-in-bristol-city-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Downend man charged with woman's murder and harming a dog appears in court]]></title><description><![CDATA[He is accused of killing a 69-year-old woman who died in hospital on Sunday (September 27)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/downend-man-charged-with-womans-murder-and-harming-a-dog-appears-in-court/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/downend-man-charged-with-womans-murder-and-harming-a-dog-appears-in-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rolls-Royce invests £90m in Filton factory as part of UK expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The works to its South Gloucestershire site will be completed in 2031]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/rolls-royce-invests-90m-in-filton-factory-as-part-of-uk-expansion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/rolls-royce-invests-90m-in-filton-factory-as-part-of-uk-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Fly-tipping magnets': Why communal bins in St Pauls and Montpelier are still overflowing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Individual bins were first removed 15 years ago from some streets to make the pavements tidier]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/fly-tipping-magnets-why-communal-bins-in-st-pauls-and-montpelier-are-still-overflowing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/fly-tipping-magnets-why-communal-bins-in-st-pauls-and-montpelier-are-still-overflowing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man jailed for sexual assault of vulnerable woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[A registered sex offender has been jailed for nine years for the sexual assault of a vulnerable woman in Bridgwater. Darren Bradley, 61, of no fixed abode, Bridgwater, pleaded guilty to sexual assault by penetration and the breach of an interim Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and was sentenced at Taunton Crown Court on Tuesday 15 September. Bradley committed his offences against a&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-jailed-for-sexual-assault-of-vulnerable-woman/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-jailed-for-sexual-assault-of-vulnerable-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One-week passport warning for parents ahead of October deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[You could be turned away at the airport]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/one-week-passport-warning-for-parents-ahead-of-october-deadline/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/one-week-passport-warning-for-parents-ahead-of-october-deadline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol Energy formally dissolved as final taxpayer bill hits £39.3m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liquidators have spent five years winding up the doomed venture]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-energy-formally-dissolved-as-final-taxpayer-bill-hits-393m/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-energy-formally-dissolved-as-final-taxpayer-bill-hits-393m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police update after Portway shut for hours as Clifton Suspension Bridge incident unfolds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Clifton Suspension Bridge was also shut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/police-update-after-portway-shut-for-hours-as-clifton-suspension-bridge-incident-unfolds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/police-update-after-portway-shut-for-hours-as-clifton-suspension-bridge-incident-unfolds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man named and charged with murder after Downend woman's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jill Billett was taken to hospital after being found injured, where she died a few hours later]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-named-and-charged-with-murder-after-downend-womans-death/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-named-and-charged-with-murder-after-downend-womans-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder charge after woman’s death in Downend]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 68-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman in Downend over the weekend. Emergency services were called to an address in Overnhill Road in the early hours of Sunday 27 September. Jill Billett, 69, was taken to hospital after being found injured, where sadly she died a few hours later. Geoffrey Billett, of Overnhill Road, was arrested at the scene&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/murder-charge-after-womans-death-in-downend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/murder-charge-after-womans-death-in-downend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morrison extends Bristol City stay until 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol City wide player Elijah Morrison signs a new deal to stay at Ashton Gate until the summer of 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/morrison-extends-bristol-city-stay-until-2028/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/morrison-extends-bristol-city-stay-until-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A4 Portway re-opens after police incident unfolds - live updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clifton Suspension Bridge was closed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/a4-portway-re-opens-after-police-incident-unfolds-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/a4-portway-re-opens-after-police-incident-unfolds-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pero's Bridge emergency repairs approved but there's no extra money]]></title><description><![CDATA[But Bristol City Council allocates no extra money for project]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/peros-bridge-emergency-repairs-approved-but-theres-no-extra-money/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/peros-bridge-emergency-repairs-approved-but-theres-no-extra-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monster raped one teenager while on bail for raping another]]></title><description><![CDATA[He was jailed at Bristol Crown Court for ten years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/monster-raped-one-teenager-while-on-bail-for-raping-another/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/monster-raped-one-teenager-while-on-bail-for-raping-another/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Changes to &pound;10m Bristol school site plans 'don't go far enough' say residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proposal is the biggest development near the Downs in decades]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/changes-to-pound10m-bristol-school-site-plans-dont-go-far-enough-say-residents/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/changes-to-pound10m-bristol-school-site-plans-dont-go-far-enough-say-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[easyJet 'didn't care' after Bristol flight cancelled during air traffic chaos]]></title><description><![CDATA[The customer has slammed the airline after they had to stay in a 'horrendous and vile' hotel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/easyjet-didnt-care-after-bristol-flight-cancelled-during-air-traffic-chaos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/easyjet-didnt-care-after-bristol-flight-cancelled-during-air-traffic-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A4 Portway closed both ways as police incident unfolds - live updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clifton Suspension Bridge has reportedly been closed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/a4-portway-closed-both-ways-as-police-incident-unfolds-live-updates-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/a4-portway-closed-both-ways-as-police-incident-unfolds-live-updates-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes pour in after body found in search for 18-year-old George]]></title><description><![CDATA[A body was found in the search for George on Sunday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/tributes-pour-in-after-body-found-in-search-for-18-year-old-george/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/tributes-pour-in-after-body-found-in-search-for-18-year-old-george/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder arrest after death of woman in her 60s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police arrested a man shortly after a woman was found dead in Overnhill Road in Downend on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/murder-arrest-after-death-of-woman-in-her-60s/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/murder-arrest-after-death-of-woman-in-her-60s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder arrest after woman dies in Downend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The woman was found with serious injuries and died in hospital]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/murder-arrest-after-woman-dies-in-downend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/murder-arrest-after-woman-dies-in-downend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested after woman’s death in Downend]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a woman at a house in Downend. Emergency services were called to an address in Overnhill Road shortly after 1.45am yesterday morning (Sunday 27 September). A woman, in her 60s, was found with serious injuries and taken to hospital where sadly she died a few hours later. A man, also on his 60s, has been arrested on suspicion of&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-arrested-after-womans-death-in-downend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-arrested-after-womans-death-in-downend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Works begins on new £12m urgent treatment centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is hoped the facility will reducing demand and wait times at the hospital's A&amp;E.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/works-begins-on-new-12m-urgent-treatment-centre/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/works-begins-on-new-12m-urgent-treatment-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A4  Portway closed both ways as police incident unfolds - live updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clifton Suspension Bridge has reportedly been closed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/a4-portway-closed-both-ways-as-police-incident-unfolds-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/a4-portway-closed-both-ways-as-police-incident-unfolds-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Redfield man sexually assaulted woman while she slept next to her husband]]></title><description><![CDATA[He was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/redfield-man-sexually-assaulted-woman-while-she-slept-next-to-her-husband/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/redfield-man-sexually-assaulted-woman-while-she-slept-next-to-her-husband/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New 'chilling' Bristol-based crime drama starring Richard Armitage starts on ITV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winter is a brand new ITV crime drama starring Richard Armitage as a forensic pathologist, set in Bristol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/new-chilling-bristol-based-crime-drama-starring-richard-armitage-starts-on-itv/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/new-chilling-bristol-based-crime-drama-starring-richard-armitage-starts-on-itv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fourth person charged after attack on ship crew]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three men, all from the Philippines, were attacked near Avonmouth Docks on 31 July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/fourth-person-charged-after-attack-on-ship-crew/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/fourth-person-charged-after-attack-on-ship-crew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inquest opens into death of man at Bristol Prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[He was found dead in his cell in July 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/inquest-opens-into-death-of-man-at-bristol-prison/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/inquest-opens-into-death-of-man-at-bristol-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman charged over alleged attack on ship crew in Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[She is the fourth person to be charged in relation to what happened in Avonmouth on the last day of July]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/woman-charged-over-alleged-attack-on-ship-crew-in-bristol/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/woman-charged-over-alleged-attack-on-ship-crew-in-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New &pound;4m college to train 'engineers of the future']]></title><description><![CDATA[The campus opens with 800 students learning alongside major firms like Airbus, GKN and Rolls-Royce.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/new-pound4m-college-to-train-engineers-of-the-future/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/new-pound4m-college-to-train-engineers-of-the-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fourth person charged with Avonmouth assault offences]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman will appear in court next month after being charged in connection with our investigation into injuries sustained by ship workers in Avonmouth in July. Kayleigh Coates was re-arrested on Friday 25 September and has now been charged with three offences. The 39-year-old is the fourth person to be charged during the course of our enquiries into an incident in Richmond Terrace on the&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/fourth-person-charged-with-avonmouth-assault-offences/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/fourth-person-charged-with-avonmouth-assault-offences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rooftop venues and Sunday opening: St Nick's Market set for major revamp after fee hike scrapped]]></title><description><![CDATA[In September last year councillors voted to defer a controversial fee hike]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/rooftop-venues-and-sunday-opening-st-nicks-market-set-for-major-revamp-after-fee-hike-scrapped/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/rooftop-venues-and-sunday-opening-st-nicks-market-set-for-major-revamp-after-fee-hike-scrapped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PIP expert update on 'reduced' assessments for claimants with these health conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[An official DWP review of the PIP system is under way]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/pip-expert-update-on-reduced-assessments-for-claimants-with-these-health-conditions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/pip-expert-update-on-reduced-assessments-for-claimants-with-these-health-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol residents forced to wait three more years to recycle soft plastics]]></title><description><![CDATA[But new containers should help drive up recycling rates]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-residents-forced-to-wait-three-more-years-to-recycle-soft-plastics/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-residents-forced-to-wait-three-more-years-to-recycle-soft-plastics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol Blue Glass art saved as ex-employees relaunch historic craft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five months after the city's last Bristol blue glass company folded, a new one is about to start]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-blue-glass-art-saved-as-ex-employees-relaunch-historic-craft/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-blue-glass-art-saved-as-ex-employees-relaunch-historic-craft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investment warning to anyone born before 1996]]></title><description><![CDATA[A personal finance expert has explained the dangers of cash]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/investment-warning-to-anyone-born-before-1996/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/investment-warning-to-anyone-born-before-1996/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norris apologises to Colapinto for ban comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[World champion Lando Norris apologises to Franco Colapinto for saying the Argentine should be banned for causing an accident at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/norris-apologises-to-colapinto-for-ban-comments/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/norris-apologises-to-colapinto-for-ban-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Openreach told to withdraw £9.50 offer by Ofcom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regulator described the offer as 'unfair' to competitors]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/openreach-told-to-withdraw-950-offer-by-ofcom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/openreach-told-to-withdraw-950-offer-by-ofcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BT Openreach told to withdraw £9.50 offer by Ofcom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regulator described the offer as 'unfair' to competitors]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bt-openreach-told-to-withdraw-950-offer-by-ofcom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bt-openreach-told-to-withdraw-950-offer-by-ofcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Country Brake Services seeks permission for extra trailers at Avonmouth site]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company is based in Cheddar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/west-country-brake-services-seeks-permission-for-extra-trailers-at-avonmouth-site/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/west-country-brake-services-seeks-permission-for-extra-trailers-at-avonmouth-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The tragic case of Dean Jeffrey - Bristol's 20-year unsolved murder mystery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dean's attackers have never been found]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/the-tragic-case-of-dean-jeffrey-bristols-20-year-unsolved-murder-mystery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/the-tragic-case-of-dean-jeffrey-bristols-20-year-unsolved-murder-mystery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham bingo tax 'could close third of venues and casinos']]></title><description><![CDATA[Mecca Bingo and Grosvenor Casinos parent company says a third of its locations could face clsoure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/andy-burnham-bingo-tax-could-close-third-of-venues-and-casinos/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/andy-burnham-bingo-tax-could-close-third-of-venues-and-casinos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are more towns and cities moving to 20mph?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many councils are turning to 20mph limits, but questions remain over the benefits across the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/why-are-more-towns-and-cities-moving-to-20mph/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/why-are-more-towns-and-cities-moving-to-20mph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol road closures: Easton, Henleaze and Bedminster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of the roadworks could go on until April 2027]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-road-closures-easton-henleaze-and-bedminster/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-road-closures-easton-henleaze-and-bedminster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St Nicholas Market 'could open some evenings']]></title><description><![CDATA[The proposals come a year after traders successfully campaigned against a rent increase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/st-nicholas-market-could-open-some-evenings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/st-nicholas-market-could-open-some-evenings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Getting river pollution investigated like 'pulling teeth']]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol residents say an oil-like substance has been bubbling up for years and killing wildlife.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/getting-river-pollution-investigated-like-pulling-teeth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/getting-river-pollution-investigated-like-pulling-teeth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unauthorised Bristol car wash triggers fresh planning row]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week's list of notable planning applications submitted to the city council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/unauthorised-bristol-car-wash-triggers-fresh-planning-row/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/unauthorised-bristol-car-wash-triggers-fresh-planning-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thornbury nursery where kids feel 'safe, confident and ready to explore' praised]]></title><description><![CDATA['We are delighted']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/thornbury-nursery-where-kids-feel-safe-confident-and-ready-to-explore-praised/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/thornbury-nursery-where-kids-feel-safe-confident-and-ready-to-explore-praised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's entirely wrong': Villagers unite to save greenbelt land from 1,300-home development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fears the greenbelt between Bristol and Yate could disappear]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/its-entirely-wrong-villagers-unite-to-save-greenbelt-land-from-1300-home-development/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/its-entirely-wrong-villagers-unite-to-save-greenbelt-land-from-1300-home-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Incredibly lucky' Taunton woman's life-saving moment aired on TV]]></title><description><![CDATA[The woman went into cardiac arrest right in front of the emergency workers&rsquo; faces in 999: On the Front Line]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/incredibly-lucky-taunton-womans-life-saving-moment-aired-on-tv/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/incredibly-lucky-taunton-womans-life-saving-moment-aired-on-tv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol 999 operator makes 'sad' admission after heartbreaking call]]></title><description><![CDATA[TV series 999: On the Front Line aired the poignant scenes this evening]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-999-operator-makes-sad-admission-after-heartbreaking-call/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-999-operator-makes-sad-admission-after-heartbreaking-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body found in search for missing teenager George]]></title><description><![CDATA[A body was found in the water in South Wales]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/body-found-in-search-for-missing-teenager-george/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/body-found-in-search-for-missing-teenager-george/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicholas Wanderers bid to extend alcohol licence at Dundridge Farm Clubhouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The football club wants to be able to serve alcohol until 11pm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/nicholas-wanderers-bid-to-extend-alcohol-licence-at-dundridge-farm-clubhouse/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/nicholas-wanderers-bid-to-extend-alcohol-licence-at-dundridge-farm-clubhouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body found in search for missing George]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the course of recent days we have been appealing for information around the whereabouts of missing 18-year-old George and we can confirm a body was found earlier today (Sunday 27 September). We were informed this morning that a body had been recovered from water at a coastal location near Newport. The items of clothing worn by the man matched those George had last been seen wearing in&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/body-found-in-search-for-missing-george/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/body-found-in-search-for-missing-george/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aprolis UK Limited seeks goods vehicle licence for Bristol operating centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The application is for Severn View Industrial Park]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/aprolis-uk-limited-seeks-goods-vehicle-licence-for-bristol-operating-centre/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/aprolis-uk-limited-seeks-goods-vehicle-licence-for-bristol-operating-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum with unforgettable smile among this week's Bristol funeral notices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/mum-with-unforgettable-smile-among-this-weeks-bristol-funeral-notices/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/mum-with-unforgettable-smile-among-this-weeks-bristol-funeral-notices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Batch cooking saves my family of eight a fortune']]></title><description><![CDATA[Chantelle Gillett shares how batch cooking has helped cut her family's food bill by "a fortune".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/batch-cooking-saves-my-family-of-eight-a-fortune/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/batch-cooking-saves-my-family-of-eight-a-fortune/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why saunas are becoming the new dating hotspot]]></title><description><![CDATA[From first dates to speed dating, saunas have become a popular place to meet a new partner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/why-saunas-are-becoming-the-new-dating-hotspot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/why-saunas-are-becoming-the-new-dating-hotspot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Pictures: Blessed pets and Jacob Elordi lookalikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our weekly round-up of photographs from across the West.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/in-pictures-blessed-pets-and-jacob-elordi-lookalikes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/in-pictures-blessed-pets-and-jacob-elordi-lookalikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Dangerous' egg throwers delay Bristol bus journey by 90 minutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The behaviour has been condemned]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/dangerous-egg-throwers-delay-bristol-bus-journey-by-90-minutes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/dangerous-egg-throwers-delay-bristol-bus-journey-by-90-minutes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anyone with empty home nearby given major Sunday update on new rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Housing Secretary Angela Rayner aims to slash the time before the house can be taken over]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/anyone-with-empty-home-nearby-given-major-sunday-update-on-new-rules/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/anyone-with-empty-home-nearby-given-major-sunday-update-on-new-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spiders stay well away when you sprinkle £1 spice around home entry points]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the weather gets colder, spiders are more likely to be found in our homes during autumn spider season &ndash; but a simple spice tip may help keep them at bay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/spiders-stay-well-away-when-you-sprinkle-1-spice-around-home-entry-points/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/spiders-stay-well-away-when-you-sprinkle-1-spice-around-home-entry-points/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Staff 'toxic culture' and 'bullying' put children's home kids at risk, Ofsted finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ofsted report finds the South Gloucestershire home is 'inadequate']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/staff-toxic-culture-and-bullying-put-childrens-home-kids-at-risk-ofsted-finds/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/staff-toxic-culture-and-bullying-put-childrens-home-kids-at-risk-ofsted-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dark with subtle waspish humour - the disturbing West Country film Bad Apples asks questions you don't want to answer]]></title><description><![CDATA["It&rsquo;s a film that is very much set in the West Country"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/dark-with-subtle-waspish-humour-the-disturbing-west-country-film-bad-apples-asks-questions-you-dont-want-to-answer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/dark-with-subtle-waspish-humour-the-disturbing-west-country-film-bad-apples-asks-questions-you-dont-want-to-answer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol Magistrates' Court round-up: A racist attack, disqualified driver and a cheese theft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol's lower criminal court has been busy again this week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-magistrates-court-round-up-a-racist-attack-disqualified-driver-and-a-cheese-theft/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-magistrates-court-round-up-a-racist-attack-disqualified-driver-and-a-cheese-theft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol in the 1970s: Archive photos capture everyday life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Archive photos capture everyday life in 1970s Bristol, from five barmaids reaching national competition finals to Margaret Thatcher visiting the fish market before becoming prime minister.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-in-the-1970s-archive-photos-capture-everyday-life/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-in-the-1970s-archive-photos-capture-everyday-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who qualifies for free dental treatment as 'mistake' leaves 200,000 with &pound;100 fine - full list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost half of people in the UK can get free NHS dental treatment however there are strict rules in force]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/who-qualifies-for-free-dental-treatment-as-mistake-leaves-200000-with-pound100-fine-full-list/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/who-qualifies-for-free-dental-treatment-as-mistake-leaves-200000-with-pound100-fine-full-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol start with steely victory at Sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol Bears claim a notable win away against Sale Sharks, running in five tries in a 34-24 success at CorpAcq Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-start-with-steely-victory-at-sale/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-start-with-steely-victory-at-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WW2 sailor and SBS member dies aged 101]]></title><description><![CDATA[The decorated veteran of the Royal Marines and SBS carried out missions behind enemy lines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/ww2-sailor-and-sbs-member-dies-aged-101/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/ww2-sailor-and-sbs-member-dies-aged-101/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent celebrate promotion by beating Gloucestershire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent complete victory against Gloucestershire, with their promotion to Division One having already been confirmed by Northamptonshire's earlier defeat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/kent-celebrate-promotion-by-beating-gloucestershire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/kent-celebrate-promotion-by-beating-gloucestershire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New images reveal regeneration of St Philip’s Marsh with car-free canalside promenade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillors will vote on approving a new masterplan for the area]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/new-images-reveal-regeneration-of-st-philips-marsh-with-car-free-canalside-promenade/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/new-images-reveal-regeneration-of-st-philips-marsh-with-car-free-canalside-promenade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Met to re-examine CCTV from Jill Dando murder case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are reviewing footage of a man at Putney Bridge station after the Crimewatch presenter was shot in 1999.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/met-to-re-examine-cctv-from-jill-dando-murder-case/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/met-to-re-examine-cctv-from-jill-dando-murder-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend sign Yeboah on loan from Bristol City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend United sign striker Ephraim Yeboah on a 28-day loan deal from Bristol City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/southend-sign-yeboah-on-loan-from-bristol-city/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/southend-sign-yeboah-on-loan-from-bristol-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PM 'very supportive' of city mass transit system]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham says there is an opportunity to work with the Mayor of the West of England on the project in Bristol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/pm-very-supportive-of-city-mass-transit-system/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/pm-very-supportive-of-city-mass-transit-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venues strike back against AI generated artwork]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caf&eacute; Kino is the latest venue to ban the use of AI artwork over ethical and sustainability concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/venues-strike-back-against-ai-generated-artwork/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/venues-strike-back-against-ai-generated-artwork/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Hefty school fines' and 'new bellringers sought']]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/hefty-school-fines-and-new-bellringers-sought/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/hefty-school-fines-and-new-bellringers-sought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Poo, sludge and belly button fluff':  I went on a birthday tour of a sewage works]]></title><description><![CDATA["Here we were, listening intently to a former teacher-turned sewage educator, gleefully explaining what kind of microbes are best to break down your poo"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/poo-sludge-and-belly-button-fluff-i-went-on-a-birthday-tour-of-a-sewage-works/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/poo-sludge-and-belly-button-fluff-i-went-on-a-birthday-tour-of-a-sewage-works/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brute suffocated ex while she held their young daughter]]></title><description><![CDATA[She was unable to breathe for about a minute during a terrifying ordeal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/brute-suffocated-ex-while-she-held-their-young-daughter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/brute-suffocated-ex-while-she-held-their-young-daughter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol 1987 photos: Princess Diana's royal visit and city memories unearthed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our long-lost images from 1987 show memorable moments from the worlds of power boating, tennis, rugby and football, faces from the classroom and the beauty pageant, fun and games at the museum, plus a royal visit from Princess Diana]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-1987-photos-princess-dianas-royal-visit-and-city-memories-unearthed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-1987-photos-princess-dianas-royal-visit-and-city-memories-unearthed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Budapest Cafe in Clifton applies for alcohol licence]]></title><description><![CDATA[The business has been based in Clifton for several years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/budapest-cafe-in-clifton-applies-for-alcohol-licence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/budapest-cafe-in-clifton-applies-for-alcohol-licence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol planning: Hersey Gardens solar array and city projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol City Council lists new planning and listed building bids, led by a Hersey Gardens solar array]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-planning-hersey-gardens-solar-array-and-city-projects/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-planning-hersey-gardens-solar-array-and-city-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hallen: Stellantis UK seeks goods vehicle licence at Wrings Transport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Application would base 15 HGVs and 15 trailers at Wrings Transport, Central Avenue, Hallen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/hallen-stellantis-uk-seeks-goods-vehicle-licence-at-wrings-transport/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/hallen-stellantis-uk-seeks-goods-vehicle-licence-at-wrings-transport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol planning: Clifton, Bedminster, Redland and listed buildings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest planning list is in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-planning-clifton-bedminster-redland-and-listed-buildings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-planning-clifton-bedminster-redland-and-listed-buildings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol road closures: Bedminster and St Philips roadworks announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some will last until November]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-road-closures-bedminster-and-st-philips-roadworks-announced/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-road-closures-bedminster-and-st-philips-roadworks-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hallen: Earthworks UK Ltd seeks operating centre for 15 HGVs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earthworks UK Ltd plans a Hallen operating centre for 15 HGVs; residents near Severn Road can send representations within 21 days]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/hallen-earthworks-uk-ltd-seeks-operating-centre-for-15-hgvs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/hallen-earthworks-uk-ltd-seeks-operating-centre-for-15-hgvs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family say FA could have prevented footballer's death after similar incidents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Billy Vigar's family say his death 'could have been prevented' and pointed to the death of Ben Hiscox, who suffered a brain injury following a collision with a clubhouse which was in close proximity to the pitch at Stoke Gifford in 2015]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/family-say-fa-could-have-prevented-footballers-death-after-similar-incidents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/family-say-fa-could-have-prevented-footballers-death-after-similar-incidents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Internet access suspended at dozens of schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[A potential security incident causes a major internet outage at primary, secondary and SEND schools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/internet-access-suspended-at-dozens-of-schools/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/internet-access-suspended-at-dozens-of-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man appears in court to face drugs charges – Bath]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 22-year-old man has appeared in court after being charged with drug offences. Regis Mbongompasi, from Newport, appeared at Bristol Magistrates&rsquo; Court yesterday (Thursday 24 September) charged with possession with intent to supply class A drugs (heroin and crack cocaine) and for being in possession of class B drugs (cannabis). The charges come after a PCSO on patrol in Bath was&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-appears-in-court-to-face-drugs-charges-bath/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-appears-in-court-to-face-drugs-charges-bath/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could City look south for inspiration?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fan writer David Pottier looks at the success of Bournemouth, Brighton and Brentford and wonders if Bristol City could be following in the same footsteps.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/could-city-look-south-for-inspiration/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/could-city-look-south-for-inspiration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol Ikea's all-you-can-eat Meatball Rave was just as mad as you thought]]></title><description><![CDATA["I was not tripping. Someone had not slipped something into my fizzy lingonberry juice"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-ikeas-all-you-can-eat-meatball-rave-was-just-as-mad-as-you-thought/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-ikeas-all-you-can-eat-meatball-rave-was-just-as-mad-as-you-thought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Staddon and Heward out for season with ACL injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol Bears pair Ethan Staddon and Noah Heward suffer ACL injuries while Kalaveti Ravouvou is out for 12 weeks with a knee injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/staddon-and-heward-out-for-season-with-acl-injuries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/staddon-and-heward-out-for-season-with-acl-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Redundant workers set up blue glass firm to keep heritage 'alive']]></title><description><![CDATA[The new company is set to open in the coming weeks and will also make modern items in other colours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/redundant-workers-set-up-blue-glass-firm-to-keep-heritage-alive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/redundant-workers-set-up-blue-glass-firm-to-keep-heritage-alive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Saints skipper Lawes to make Sale debut - Prem team news]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran forward Courtney Lawes makes his debut for Sale Sharks, while England prop Will Stuart returns for Bath.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/ex-saints-skipper-lawes-to-make-sale-debut-prem-team-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/ex-saints-skipper-lawes-to-make-sale-debut-prem-team-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['London-style' pay top-up for Bristol council staff would cost over &pound;14m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unison said Bristol was the most expensive city in the country to rent in and the second most expensive to live in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/london-style-pay-top-up-for-bristol-council-staff-would-cost-over-pound14m/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/london-style-pay-top-up-for-bristol-council-staff-would-cost-over-pound14m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M5 van driver tried to transport cocaine into Cornwall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police found 'two brick-like items' under the front passenger seat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/m5-van-driver-tried-to-transport-cocaine-into-cornwall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/m5-van-driver-tried-to-transport-cocaine-into-cornwall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pub broken into as owner says Bristol city centre getting 'tougher']]></title><description><![CDATA[He claims his was not the first business in the street to be targeted]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/pub-broken-into-as-owner-says-bristol-city-centre-getting-tougher/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/pub-broken-into-as-owner-says-bristol-city-centre-getting-tougher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danny Tommo denies criminal damage charge over alleged Channel boat slashing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The far-right activist was suported in court by fellow far-right activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon [National news]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/danny-tommo-denies-criminal-damage-charge-over-alleged-channel-boat-slashing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/danny-tommo-denies-criminal-damage-charge-over-alleged-channel-boat-slashing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man jailed for drug offences after officers stop his car on M5]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man from Liverpool who was stopped by police transporting cocaine to Cornwall has been sentenced. Jamie Woods, 30, of Duke Street, Liverpool, was stopped at Junction 14 on the M5 by Avon and Somerset Police officers in June. A search of the van he was driving uncovered two brick-like items suspected to be drugs from a purpose-built electronically operated compartment under the front&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-jailed-for-drug-offences-after-officers-stop-his-car-on-m5/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-jailed-for-drug-offences-after-officers-stop-his-car-on-m5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dr Amir Khan's warning as woman rushed to A&amp;E after using common beauty product]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NHS GP has shared a warning about the "subtle" signs of the life-threatening medical condition after a woman's "painful" ordeal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/dr-amir-khans-warning-as-woman-rushed-to-aampe-after-using-common-beauty-product/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/dr-amir-khans-warning-as-woman-rushed-to-aampe-after-using-common-beauty-product/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol Rovers chase club history with 11th home win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol Rovers want to make history, says manager Steve Evans, as they look to set a new club record of 11 consecutive home victories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-rovers-chase-club-history-with-11th-home-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-rovers-chase-club-history-with-11th-home-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Much-loved Bristol rugby player dies suddenly, aged 21]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tributes have been paid as friends lend support to his family]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/much-loved-bristol-rugby-player-dies-suddenly-aged-21/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/much-loved-bristol-rugby-player-dies-suddenly-aged-21/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hooker Oghre signs contract extension with Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol Bears hooker Gabriel Oghre signs a new contract with the Prem club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/hooker-oghre-signs-contract-extension-with-bristol/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/hooker-oghre-signs-contract-extension-with-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy, 11, who died in horror train crash was 'distracted by his phone']]></title><description><![CDATA[CCTV footage of Jaiden Shehata, 11, showed a 'glowing object in his hands' at the railway crossing [National news]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/boy-11-who-died-in-horror-train-crash-was-distracted-by-his-phone/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/boy-11-who-died-in-horror-train-crash-was-distracted-by-his-phone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['NHS staff looked at my dead son's medical records more than 600 times']]></title><description><![CDATA[Oliver was just 18 when he died]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/nhs-staff-looked-at-my-dead-sons-medical-records-more-than-600-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/nhs-staff-looked-at-my-dead-sons-medical-records-more-than-600-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the young Bristol stars of the latest Hollywood hit film]]></title><description><![CDATA["It felt like an insane one in a lifetime experience"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/meet-the-young-bristol-stars-of-the-latest-hollywood-hit-film/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/meet-the-young-bristol-stars-of-the-latest-hollywood-hit-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[He died in what should have been a safe environment... now his family want answers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A review is under way into the 47-year-old's death]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/he-died-in-what-should-have-been-a-safe-environment-now-his-family-want-answers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/he-died-in-what-should-have-been-a-safe-environment-now-his-family-want-answers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cameras could catch parents flouting safety rules outside four Bristol primary schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four schools in particular have struggled with enforcing School Streets restrictions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/cameras-could-catch-parents-flouting-safety-rules-outside-four-bristol-primary-schools/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/cameras-could-catch-parents-flouting-safety-rules-outside-four-bristol-primary-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol pub&rsquo;s wrapped mural branded 'atrocious AI slop']]></title><description><![CDATA[Punch Pubs says the AI-generated vinyl mural at the Jolly Colliers pub in Bedminster is temporary because the wall needs minor repairs. It hopes to work with local artists and the community on a permanent mural.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-pubrsquos-wrapped-mural-branded-atrocious-ai-slop/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-pubrsquos-wrapped-mural-branded-atrocious-ai-slop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boots announces 'important step' for shoppers - starts Monday, September 28]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boots says the move is an 'exciting new way' to reach customers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/boots-announces-important-step-for-shoppers-starts-monday-september-28/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/boots-announces-important-step-for-shoppers-starts-monday-september-28/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Armed police swarm Bristol street as school locked down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pupils were kept inside]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/armed-police-swarm-bristol-street-as-school-locked-down/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/armed-police-swarm-bristol-street-as-school-locked-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update after huge emergency response seen at Castle Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[It all happened in the evening]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/update-after-huge-emergency-response-seen-at-castle-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/update-after-huge-emergency-response-seen-at-castle-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M32 chaos after rush hour crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crash affected rush-hour traffic in both directions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/m32-chaos-after-rush-hour-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/m32-chaos-after-rush-hour-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol Water hosepipe ban update after September rainfall]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the first hosepipe ban for the area in 50 years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-water-hosepipe-ban-update-after-september-rainfall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-water-hosepipe-ban-update-after-september-rainfall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent make good start against Gloucs in promotion bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent remain in pole position for promotion from Division Two after they enjoy a good opening day against Gloucestershire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/kent-make-good-start-against-gloucs-in-promotion-bid/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/kent-make-good-start-against-gloucs-in-promotion-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bath's Bhatti out for months with forearm injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Bath signing Jamie Bhatti is out for months with a forearm injury says head of rugby Johann van Graan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/baths-bhatti-out-for-months-with-forearm-injury/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/baths-bhatti-out-for-months-with-forearm-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M32 chaos after rush hour crash - live updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crash is affecting rush-hour traffic in both directions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/m32-chaos-after-rush-hour-crash-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/m32-chaos-after-rush-hour-crash-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds attend Jacob Elordi lookalike competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The contest, organised by a group from the University of Bristol, included an Australian accent round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/hundreds-attend-jacob-elordi-lookalike-competition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/hundreds-attend-jacob-elordi-lookalike-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears pair Staddon and Heward suffer ACL injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol Bears pair Ethan Staddon and Noah Heward suffer ACL injuries while Kalaveti Ravouvou is out for 12 weeks with a knee injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bears-pair-staddon-and-heward-suffer-acl-injuries/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bears-pair-staddon-and-heward-suffer-acl-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expert says Turbo Island should not be protected due to drug-taking and bonfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[After two years and tens of thousands of pounds a decision could soon finally be made]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/expert-says-turbo-island-should-not-be-protected-due-to-drug-taking-and-bonfires/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/expert-says-turbo-island-should-not-be-protected-due-to-drug-taking-and-bonfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 1 simple thing parents should do immediately when their child is born]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts reveal the most important thing mums and dads should set up the moment their child arrives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/the-1-simple-thing-parents-should-do-immediately-when-their-child-is-born/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/the-1-simple-thing-parents-should-do-immediately-when-their-child-is-born/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man persuaded woman into a relationship before brutal hammer attack]]></title><description><![CDATA['There are days when I feel like a shell of the person I used to be - afraid to leave my house']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-persuaded-woman-into-a-relationship-before-brutal-hammer-attack/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-persuaded-woman-into-a-relationship-before-brutal-hammer-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Armed police swarm Bristol street as school locked down - updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pupils were kept inside]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/armed-police-swarm-bristol-street-as-school-locked-down-updates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/armed-police-swarm-bristol-street-as-school-locked-down-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Criticised AI mural of city on pub wall removed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AI-generated mural was in a part of the city which hosts Europe's largest street art festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/criticised-ai-mural-of-city-on-pub-wall-removed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/criticised-ai-mural-of-city-on-pub-wall-removed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man jailed for hammer attack on woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has been jailed for seven years and six months after a jury convicted him of causing grievous bodily harm to a woman and breaching a restraining order. Johnathan Harvey, 34, of Albany Road, Redruth, in Cornwall, was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on Friday 18 September, following his conviction in July. The court heard that Harvey breached an earlier court order by contacting the&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-jailed-for-hammer-attack-on-woman/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-jailed-for-hammer-attack-on-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[easyJet announces two new routes flying from Bristol Airport next summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will bring the total number of routes operated by easyJet from Bristol Airport to 93]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/easyjet-announces-two-new-routes-flying-from-bristol-airport-next-summer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/easyjet-announces-two-new-routes-flying-from-bristol-airport-next-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harlequins duo injured but Bath's Stuart returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harlequins are without injured George Furbank and Marcus Smith for Friday's Prem opener but Bath's have Will Stuart back in their XV, while Newcastle start seven new signings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/harlequins-duo-injured-but-baths-stuart-returns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/harlequins-duo-injured-but-baths-stuart-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeal for information following attempted bicycle theft in Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&rsquo;re aware of footage circulating on social media that appears to show a member of the public intervening in the attempted theft of a bicycle in Bristol. The incident has not yet been formally reported to police, but is believed to have taken place recently, during daylight hours, at the junction of College Street and Deanery Road. The footage appears to show two individuals wearing&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/appeal-for-information-following-attempted-bicycle-theft-in-bristol/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/appeal-for-information-following-attempted-bicycle-theft-in-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biker dies after crash on busy road near Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[The biker was taken to hospital in critical condition but sadly died from their injuries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/biker-dies-after-crash-on-busy-road-near-bristol/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/biker-dies-after-crash-on-busy-road-near-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing girl not seen for days may be travelling to Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 15-year-old hasn't been seen since Monday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/missing-girl-not-seen-for-days-may-be-travelling-to-bristol/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/missing-girl-not-seen-for-days-may-be-travelling-to-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hovis workers pause strike after fresh pay deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 60 delivery drivers were set to strike earlier over a 3% pay offer earlier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/hovis-workers-pause-strike-after-fresh-pay-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/hovis-workers-pause-strike-after-fresh-pay-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danny Tommo arrested over alleged Channel migrant boat slashing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Far-right activist Daniel Thomas, known as Danny Tommo, has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and endangering life [National news]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/danny-tommo-arrested-over-alleged-channel-migrant-boat-slashing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/danny-tommo-arrested-over-alleged-channel-migrant-boat-slashing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dashcam appeal following fatal collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are appealing for dashcam footage following a fatal collision near Long Ashton. We were called at around 6.30pm on Monday 21 September to A370 Long Ashton Bypass at its junction with Gurney Roundabout and Colliters Way following a single-vehicle collision. The motorcyclist was taken to hospital in critical condition, but sadly died on Tuesday (22 September) from their injuries.<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/dashcam-appeal-following-fatal-collision/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/dashcam-appeal-following-fatal-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol Hovis strike suspended after 'late night negotiations']]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 60 drivers were due to walk out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-hovis-strike-suspended-after-late-night-negotiations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-hovis-strike-suspended-after-late-night-negotiations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicolas Hamilton reveals bold ambition after announcement of trailblazing new partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[The British Touring Car Championship driver, who is the younger brother of seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton, wants to create the first fully disabled and neurodiverse racing outfit, as well as make the sport more accessible]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/nicolas-hamilton-reveals-bold-ambition-after-announcement-of-trailblazing-new-partnership/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/nicolas-hamilton-reveals-bold-ambition-after-announcement-of-trailblazing-new-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol woman who had to re-learn to walk 8 times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ebony from Hartcliffe has rare condition &amp; wants to give back to the hospital that helped]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-woman-who-had-to-re-learn-to-walk-8-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-woman-who-had-to-re-learn-to-walk-8-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lorraine Kelly calls on families to save classic baking recipes from being lost]]></title><description><![CDATA[TV presenter Lorraine Kelly has partnered with HP to launch an appeal urging Brits to share their cherished family baking recipes before they are lost forever]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/lorraine-kelly-calls-on-families-to-save-classic-baking-recipes-from-being-lost/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/lorraine-kelly-calls-on-families-to-save-classic-baking-recipes-from-being-lost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll finds Gen Z are most generous generation doing five kind acts a week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gen Z are leading the charge when it comes to everyday acts of kindness &ndash; carrying out a generous deed around five times a week, according to a new poll]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/poll-finds-gen-z-are-most-generous-generation-doing-five-kind-acts-a-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/poll-finds-gen-z-are-most-generous-generation-doing-five-kind-acts-a-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot chilli legacy of summer heatwave]]></title><description><![CDATA[An amateur gardener from Stoke Gifford says he has produced a bumper crop of chillies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/hot-chilli-legacy-of-summer-heatwave/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/hot-chilli-legacy-of-summer-heatwave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man died of cardiac arrest on flight, inquest told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geoff Kitchen died onboard a Singapore Airlines flight which experienced severe turbulence in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-died-of-cardiac-arrest-on-flight-inquest-told/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-died-of-cardiac-arrest-on-flight-inquest-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Saints reign again or new winners rise? - Prem Rugby club guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport commentators and reporters analyse how the 10 Prem Rugby clubs will fare ahead of the start of the 2026-27 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/will-saints-reign-again-or-new-winners-rise-prem-rugby-club-guide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/will-saints-reign-again-or-new-winners-rise-prem-rugby-club-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People with up to 27 conditions can now skip queue for a GP appointment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The scheme is expanding so you won't have to wait for a GP or head to A&amp;E]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/people-with-up-to-27-conditions-can-now-skip-queue-for-a-gp-appointment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/people-with-up-to-27-conditions-can-now-skip-queue-for-a-gp-appointment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doctor says you can lower blood pressure without drugs like ramipril]]></title><description><![CDATA[A GP has explained simple steps you can take at home to control the 'silent killer']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/doctor-says-you-can-lower-blood-pressure-without-drugs-like-ramipril/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/doctor-says-you-can-lower-blood-pressure-without-drugs-like-ramipril/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor believes mass transit system is coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helen Godwin answered questions on public transport, water supplies and her future aspirations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/mayor-believes-mass-transit-system-is-coming/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/mayor-believes-mass-transit-system-is-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is the hosepipe ban still in place?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everything you need to know about the continuing hosepipe ban across the south-west of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/why-is-the-hosepipe-ban-still-in-place/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/why-is-the-hosepipe-ban-still-in-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tourist tax branded a ‘hit on families’ as Bristol businesses raise concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire Tory leader Liz Brennan warns a proposed tourist tax in the Bristol region could hurt families]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/tourist-tax-branded-a-hit-on-families-as-bristol-businesses-raise-concerns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/tourist-tax-branded-a-hit-on-families-as-bristol-businesses-raise-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS staff investigated over access to dead teenager's medical records]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oliver McGowan, who died in 2016, may have had his medical records accessed inappropriately after his death by NHS staff in Bristol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/nhs-staff-investigated-over-access-to-dead-teenagers-medical-records/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/nhs-staff-investigated-over-access-to-dead-teenagers-medical-records/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Making East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood rat run residents-only ruled out]]></title><description><![CDATA[The route has recently become an alternative cut-through for drivers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/making-east-bristol-liveable-neighbourhood-rat-run-residents-only-ruled-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/making-east-bristol-liveable-neighbourhood-rat-run-residents-only-ruled-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late-night opening and rooftop plan for St Nick's Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been a whole year since the council paused controversial increases to trader fees]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/late-night-opening-and-rooftop-plan-for-st-nicks-market/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/late-night-opening-and-rooftop-plan-for-st-nicks-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Father told to keep XL Bully away from son as part of custody court case]]></title><description><![CDATA[The dad asked to be allowed to see his son but his mum raised concerns about the banned dog at home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/father-told-to-keep-xl-bully-away-from-son-as-part-of-custody-court-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/father-told-to-keep-xl-bully-away-from-son-as-part-of-custody-court-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pest control expert's 'best way to get rid' of spiders in your house - and two 'myths' busted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mosh Latifi says you can&rsquo;t beat a proper cleaning product and some elbow grease]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/pest-control-experts-best-way-to-get-rid-of-spiders-in-your-house-and-two-myths-busted/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/pest-control-experts-best-way-to-get-rid-of-spiders-in-your-house-and-two-myths-busted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Animal welfare campaigner died of thyroid cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[An inquest into Sarah Fisher's death rules that she died of an aggressive form of thyroid cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/animal-welfare-campaigner-died-of-thyroid-cancer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/animal-welfare-campaigner-died-of-thyroid-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain's oldest lido vows comeback after flood damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cleveland Pools in Bath is set to reopen after flood damage forced its closure months after launch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/britains-oldest-lido-vows-comeback-after-flood-damage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/britains-oldest-lido-vows-comeback-after-flood-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thornbury man died after severe turbulence on aeroplane]]></title><description><![CDATA[The inquest heard the man's wife, who sustained serious injuries, was not informed of his death until two days later]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/thornbury-man-died-after-severe-turbulence-on-aeroplane/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/thornbury-man-died-after-severe-turbulence-on-aeroplane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community condemn AI mural as 'insult' to artists]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pub's owners said the vinyl sticker is a "temporary solution" and will soon be replaced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/community-condemn-ai-mural-as-insult-to-artists/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/community-condemn-ai-mural-as-insult-to-artists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somerset fraudster abused position of trust]]></title><description><![CDATA[Issued on behalf of the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU). A fraudster who exploited a vulnerable widow and stole money intended to clear her debts has been jailed following an investigation by the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU). Paul Johns, 61, of Prestleigh Road, Shepton Mallet, appeared at Taunton Crown Court on Monday 21 September&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/somerset-fraudster-abused-position-of-trust/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/somerset-fraudster-abused-position-of-trust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Layers of Roman history' found during renovation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Archaeologists say the fragmented finds expand the known extent of Roman occupation in Bath.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/layers-of-roman-history-found-during-renovation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/layers-of-roman-history-found-during-renovation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shared ownership switch for landmark Bristol development]]></title><description><![CDATA['It offers first-time buyers a more accessible route on to the property ladder']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/shared-ownership-switch-for-landmark-bristol-development/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/shared-ownership-switch-for-landmark-bristol-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Prolific offender' sent back to jail after &pound;40 theft from South Bristol shop]]></title><description><![CDATA[He was also arrested for robbery]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/prolific-offender-sent-back-to-jail-after-pound40-theft-from-south-bristol-shop/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/prolific-offender-sent-back-to-jail-after-pound40-theft-from-south-bristol-shop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mounjaro and Wegovy warning for people considering stopping weight-loss jabs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pharmacist explains what you need to know before making any changes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/mounjaro-and-wegovy-warning-for-people-considering-stopping-weight-loss-jabs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/mounjaro-and-wegovy-warning-for-people-considering-stopping-weight-loss-jabs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC alert to anyone with a National Insurance number]]></title><description><![CDATA[HMRC alert to anyone with a National Insurance number]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/hmrc-alert-to-anyone-with-a-national-insurance-number/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/hmrc-alert-to-anyone-with-a-national-insurance-number/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asda covers Britain&rsquo;s 'rudest' signposts covered with curtains]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new study from Asda Money found almost two thirds of Brits admit to being distracted by a rude-sounding road name]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/asda-covers-britainrsquos-rudest-signposts-covered-with-curtains/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/asda-covers-britainrsquos-rudest-signposts-covered-with-curtains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge Castle Park response after 'person seen in water']]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters, paramedics and rescue boats were involved in the search]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/huge-castle-park-response-after-person-seen-in-water/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/huge-castle-park-response-after-person-seen-in-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family desperate to find missing teen who vanished near Portishead beach]]></title><description><![CDATA['We would like to thank everyone who has called with offers of support and helped police in the search for our son']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/family-desperate-to-find-missing-teen-who-vanished-near-portishead-beach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/family-desperate-to-find-missing-teen-who-vanished-near-portishead-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[31 UK branches affected as Santander confirms changes - full list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Santander UK gave an update on Wednesday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/31-uk-branches-affected-as-santander-confirms-changes-full-list/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/31-uk-branches-affected-as-santander-confirms-changes-full-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renewed appeal to locate missing George, 18]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are renewing our appeal to locate missing 18-year-old George. George had been out near the Royal Inn pub, off Pier Road, in Portishead, on Thursday 17 September when he went missing at around 8.20pm. Following his disappearance, police, fire, Coastguard, RNLI, and the National Police Air Service were deployed to the Woodlands Road area and beach where he was last seen and&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/renewed-appeal-to-locate-missing-george-18/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/renewed-appeal-to-locate-missing-george-18/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Foreign Office Turkey 'safety and security' update for travellers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has updated its advice]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/new-foreign-office-turkey-safety-and-security-update-for-travellers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/new-foreign-office-turkey-safety-and-security-update-for-travellers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third of Bristol city councillors faced complaints about conduct last year]]></title><description><![CDATA[But none of the 35 complaints were upheld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/third-of-bristol-city-councillors-faced-complaints-about-conduct-last-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/third-of-bristol-city-councillors-faced-complaints-about-conduct-last-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I thought blurred vision was a hangover - but it was eye tumour]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a friend's advice, the 28-year-old decided to go to Specsavers the next day for a routine check-up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/i-thought-blurred-vision-was-a-hangover-but-it-was-eye-tumour/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/i-thought-blurred-vision-was-a-hangover-but-it-was-eye-tumour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family's heartfelt tribute to loving teen killed in motorbike crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alfie Gray died as a result of his injuries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/familys-heartfelt-tribute-to-loving-teen-killed-in-motorbike-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/familys-heartfelt-tribute-to-loving-teen-killed-in-motorbike-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wallace and Gromit coming to LEGO for first time with event for fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will be a grand day out for fans of the Bristol creation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/wallace-and-gromit-coming-to-lego-for-first-time-with-event-for-fans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/wallace-and-gromit-coming-to-lego-for-first-time-with-event-for-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What have we learned from the Championship so far?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we enter the three-week international break, BBC Sport looks back at the opening block of Championship fixtures to see what we have learned so far.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/what-have-we-learned-from-the-championship-so-far/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/what-have-we-learned-from-the-championship-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carnival wants community views to protect its future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organisers of St Pauls Carnival in Bristol are asking the public what they want to see improved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/carnival-wants-community-views-to-protect-its-future/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/carnival-wants-community-views-to-protect-its-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis issues new advice on lending money to family]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mr Lewis has published a new guide on navigating what can be a tricky situation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/martin-lewis-issues-new-advice-on-lending-money-to-family/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/martin-lewis-issues-new-advice-on-lending-money-to-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Thought it was menopause – it’s incurable cancer”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jane Roberts put memory issues down to perimenopause, but it was incurable brain tumour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/thought-it-was-menopause-its-incurable-cancer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/thought-it-was-menopause-its-incurable-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family’s pride for Alfie, 18, in heartfelt tribute]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of an 18-year-old man whose life was cruelly cut short by a dangerous driver have paid tribute to a son &lsquo;they were extremely proud of.&rdquo; Alfie Gray, from Weston-super-Mare, was riding his motorbike home from work along the A370 when he was involved in a collision with a car which veered into his path on Tuesday 10 September 2024. Alfie tragically died as a result of his&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/familys-pride-for-alfie-18-in-heartfelt-tribute/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/familys-pride-for-alfie-18-in-heartfelt-tribute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vapes could be seized when you get to UK airports under new October 1 rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anyone bringing vapes and vape liquid into a UK airport could be asked to pay a charge or have them confiscated]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/vapes-could-be-seized-when-you-get-to-uk-airports-under-new-october-1-rule/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/vapes-could-be-seized-when-you-get-to-uk-airports-under-new-october-1-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waitrose 'contamination' alert as 'unsafe' drink taken off shelves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anyone who has bought it has been advised not to drink it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/waitrose-contamination-alert-as-unsafe-drink-taken-off-shelves/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/waitrose-contamination-alert-as-unsafe-drink-taken-off-shelves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sex offenders spiking victims with over-the-counter pills and vapes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say 'act quickly' as they release details of where attacks are happening and who is targeted]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/sex-offenders-spiking-victims-with-over-the-counter-pills-and-vapes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/sex-offenders-spiking-victims-with-over-the-counter-pills-and-vapes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New spending limits for some Santander customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some customers could see rules on where and when money can be spent - as well as how much]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/new-spending-limits-for-some-santander-customers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/new-spending-limits-for-some-santander-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traffic lights finally removed as Bathurst Bridge reopens ahead of schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two sets of temporary lights turned getting through a section of the road into a nightmare]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/traffic-lights-finally-removed-as-bathurst-bridge-reopens-ahead-of-schedule/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/traffic-lights-finally-removed-as-bathurst-bridge-reopens-ahead-of-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safety concerns spark calls for better lighting on key Bristol commuter route as hundreds back petition]]></title><description><![CDATA[This section of Concorde Way is used by lots of schoolchildren and train passengers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/safety-concerns-spark-calls-for-better-lighting-on-key-bristol-commuter-route-as-hundreds-back-petition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/safety-concerns-spark-calls-for-better-lighting-on-key-bristol-commuter-route-as-hundreds-back-petition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ofsted praise for school in Bristol's most deprived area]]></title><description><![CDATA["The report captures the school our children and families experience every day - welcoming, inclusive and full of adults who care deeply"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/ofsted-praise-for-school-in-bristols-most-deprived-area/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/ofsted-praise-for-school-in-bristols-most-deprived-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developers scale back plans for £10m homes site next to the Downs]]></title><description><![CDATA["We have worked really hard to understand the community&rsquo;s priorities"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/developers-scale-back-plans-for-10m-homes-site-next-to-the-downs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/developers-scale-back-plans-for-10m-homes-site-next-to-the-downs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Disabled artists need opportunities, not just access']]></title><description><![CDATA[Artists say while access has improved at arts venues, more could be done to support their work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/disabled-artists-need-opportunities-not-just-access/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/disabled-artists-need-opportunities-not-just-access/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS message to South West smokers as law changes in 100 days]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major change is happening on January 1, 2027]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/nhs-message-to-south-west-smokers-as-law-changes-in-100-days/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/nhs-message-to-south-west-smokers-as-law-changes-in-100-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air ambulance lands near popular Manchester pub and two teens taken to hospital after stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two teenage boys were taken to hospital after reports of a stabbing on Whittaker Lane in Prestwich [National Story]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/air-ambulance-lands-near-popular-manchester-pub-and-two-teens-taken-to-hospital-after-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/air-ambulance-lands-near-popular-manchester-pub-and-two-teens-taken-to-hospital-after-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key details after heavy police presence outside Tesco store]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least four police cars were seen outside the shop]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/key-details-after-heavy-police-presence-outside-tesco-store/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/key-details-after-heavy-police-presence-outside-tesco-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Putney pusher' suspect's death discovered after he missed family meal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nicholas Brandram, 44, was arrested in in connection with an incident on Putney Bridge in which a jogger shoved a woman headfirst into the path of an oncoming bus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/putney-pusher-suspects-death-discovered-after-he-missed-family-meal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/putney-pusher-suspects-death-discovered-after-he-missed-family-meal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man sentenced for causing death of teen motorcyclist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alfie Gray, 18, was riding his motorcycle home from work when he was killed in a head-on collision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-sentenced-for-causing-death-of-teen-motorcyclist/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-sentenced-for-causing-death-of-teen-motorcyclist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week-long mission saves trapped and starving pigeons in Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners got the police and RSPCA involved, and the pigeons were freed in the end]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/week-long-mission-saves-trapped-and-starving-pigeons-in-bristol/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/week-long-mission-saves-trapped-and-starving-pigeons-in-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man sentenced for causing death by dangerous driving]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has been sentenced to two years in a young offenders&rsquo; institution for dangerous driving which caused the death of a teenager near Weston-super-Mare in 2024. Kasper Stankiewicz, 20, from Congresbury, was also disqualified for driving for six years when he was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court today (Tuesday 22 September). Stankiewicz was found guilty by a unanimous jury verdict of&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-sentenced-for-causing-death-by-dangerous-driving/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-sentenced-for-causing-death-by-dangerous-driving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hovis workers' strike could disrupt bread deliveries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lorry drivers at Hovis will go on strike after a 3% pay rise was offered by the company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/hovis-workers-strike-could-disrupt-bread-deliveries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/hovis-workers-strike-could-disrupt-bread-deliveries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 household essentials will cost more this winter due to war and weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[Food price increases will impact staples as we head towards Christmas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/5-household-essentials-will-cost-more-this-winter-due-to-war-and-weather/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/5-household-essentials-will-cost-more-this-winter-due-to-war-and-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Staying connected: Police services for Deaf communities ]]></title><description><![CDATA[To mark International Week of Deaf People (21-27 September), Avon and Somerset Police is highlighting the range of ways D/deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind people can contact the police. If you use British Sign Language (BSL) you can call 999 by using the 999 BSL video relay service, or download the 999 BSL App on your smart device. www.999bsl.co.uk If you register in advance&hellip;<br />
Source]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/staying-connected-police-services-for-deaf-communities/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/staying-connected-police-services-for-deaf-communities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis' 4pm rule could help keep your home warmer and cut energy bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Money saving expert Martin Lewis has shared a simple curtain tip that could help households keep their homes warmer for less this winter - and it involves making one small change at around 4pm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/martin-lewis-4pm-rule-could-help-keep-your-home-warmer-and-cut-energy-bills/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/martin-lewis-4pm-rule-could-help-keep-your-home-warmer-and-cut-energy-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bread shortage fear as Bristol Hovis workers set to strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shops are set to be affected across the South West]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bread-shortage-fear-as-bristol-hovis-workers-set-to-strike/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bread-shortage-fear-as-bristol-hovis-workers-set-to-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol man accused of three counts of rape]]></title><description><![CDATA[He will appear at Bristol Crown Court in October]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-man-accused-of-three-counts-of-rape/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristol-man-accused-of-three-counts-of-rape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver jailed over death of young biker with 'smile that melted your heart']]></title><description><![CDATA[The tragic crash happened near Weston in 2024]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/driver-jailed-over-death-of-young-biker-with-smile-that-melted-your-heart/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/driver-jailed-over-death-of-young-biker-with-smile-that-melted-your-heart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol's first AI street art mural is 'only temporary' says pub after backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA["You&rsquo;re in Bristol for crying out loud"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristols-first-ai-street-art-mural-is-only-temporary-says-pub-after-backlash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/bristols-first-ai-street-art-mural-is-only-temporary-says-pub-after-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dental expert warns common toothpaste mistake could put oral health at risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[When brushing our teeth twice a day, many people often wet their toothbrush before or after applying toothpaste on their brush.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/dental-expert-warns-common-toothpaste-mistake-could-put-oral-health-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/dental-expert-warns-common-toothpaste-mistake-could-put-oral-health-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC offering cash top ups for DWP Universal Credit claimants]]></title><description><![CDATA['It only takes a few minutes to check your eligibility']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/hmrc-offering-cash-top-ups-for-dwp-universal-credit-claimants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/hmrc-offering-cash-top-ups-for-dwp-universal-credit-claimants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man left with chipped teeth after Bristol pub attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[The victim also suffered a concussion during the attack]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-left-with-chipped-teeth-after-bristol-pub-attack/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/man-left-with-chipped-teeth-after-bristol-pub-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans for 300 homes on greenbelt near Bristol approved despite hundreds of objections]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire councillors gave the go-ahead for the development]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/plans-for-300-homes-on-greenbelt-near-bristol-approved-despite-hundreds-of-objections/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/plans-for-300-homes-on-greenbelt-near-bristol-approved-despite-hundreds-of-objections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barclays, Lloyds, Nationwide update over 'extra &pound;400' if you make account change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many bank customers are missing out on the extra payments]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/barclays-lloyds-nationwide-update-over-extra-pound400-if-you-make-account-change/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/barclays-lloyds-nationwide-update-over-extra-pound400-if-you-make-account-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Deliberate' fire breaks out in South Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thick, black smoke filled the sky]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/deliberate-fire-breaks-out-in-south-bristol/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/deliberate-fire-breaks-out-in-south-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TUI customers given new booking update before winter season]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has updated customers as the summer season comes to a close]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/tui-customers-given-new-booking-update-before-winter-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/tui-customers-given-new-booking-update-before-winter-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thug texts pregnant ex 'I'll come and batter you' then tried to strangle her]]></title><description><![CDATA[Macauley Thomas had eight previous convictions and a history of drug use [National news]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/thug-texts-pregnant-ex-ill-come-and-batter-you-then-tried-to-strangle-her/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/bristol/thug-texts-pregnant-ex-ill-come-and-batter-you-then-tried-to-strangle-her/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lillie –  Humans of Avon and Somerset]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a few years as part of the detainee investigations team, I knew I wanted to do more. I wanted to be out in the community, providing a helping hand in someone&rsquo;s time of need. So, when there was a chance to join the local neighbourhood policing team as a PCSO, I knew I had to take it As a PCSO, helping people is at the heart of everything I do. No two days are the same&hellip;<br />
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