Bristol news

• Shoplifter who targeted multiple retailers jailed

  26-08-2026 13:24 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A shoplifter has been jailed for more than 18 months after pleading guilty to several offences in South Gloucestershire. John Iles, 46, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to 82 weeks in prison at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 12 August. Iles was charged with nine counts of shop theft and one count of parcel theft and was charged with the offences on Tuesday 11 August.
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• Drug-laced sweets among haul of illegal goods seized in Bristol

  26-08-2026 20:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Investigators say such items are often linked to "wider criminal networks"
  
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• ITV announce Big Brother companion show fronted by iconic winner

  26-08-2026 20:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A Big Brother winner is returning to the franchise in a brand new role
  
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• Criticism over new powers for mayors to overrule planning decisions

  26-08-2026 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The government has launched a six-week consultation
  
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• Bristol Water hosepipe ban - all you need to know

  26-08-2026 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  For the first time in 50 years, 1.2 million people across a wide area around Bristol will be the subject of a hosepipe ban
  
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• Lloyds banking app drops out 'again' as customers 'can’t access funds'

  26-08-2026 16:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Users can now use the app again
  
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• Lloyds banking app 'down again' as customers 'can’t access funds'

  26-08-2026 16:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It comes as Halifax customers are being transferred onto the Lloyds banking app
  
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• Man jailed after stealing steaks from Aldi and Tesco

  26-08-2026 16:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He stole hundreds of pounds worth of steaks
  
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• easyJet boarding pass alert for travel from these 18 airports

  26-08-2026 15:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  easyJet is reminding passengers flying from these airports of an important rule
  
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• Mum says it 'could have been horrific' after what friend found on Haven holiday

  26-08-2026 15:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Sarah Buckley said she was horrified
  
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• Supermarket unveils new work experience scheme for 10,000 young Brits

  26-08-2026 15:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Sainsbury's have revealed a new work experience scheme set to help 10,000 Brits with employability
  
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• Staff at seven Bristol schools planning to strike at start of term

  26-08-2026 14:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  They are in dispute with an academy trust over historic back pay
  
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• Everyone urged to stop pouring yoghurt liquid down the sink - 'don't be tempted'

  26-08-2026 14:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  People who usually throw the liquid away are being urged by Dr Amir Khan to reconsider
  
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• Jet2 issues urgent reminder for all customers over luggage rule

  26-08-2026 14:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Anyone planning on travelling with a list of items needs to know the latest
  
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• Update after grass fire closes M5 near Bristol

  26-08-2026 13:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police and National Highways also attended
  
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• Hugely popular BBC period drama shoots Christmas special in Bristol

  26-08-2026 13:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Film crews arrived in Berkeley Square this week and are reportedly shooting for The Other Bennet Sister Christmas special
  
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• Boxing world title fight in Bristol as Tiah-Mai wins first belt

  26-08-2026 12:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  ''We haven’t had big world championship boxing or championship level boxing in Bristol for a long time and I think it would be a wild night'
  
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• Calls grow for driving bans over dangerous videos on social media

  26-08-2026 12:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
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• Brits would rather have fast broadband than live near a good school, research finds

  26-08-2026 12:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  New research suggests broadband has become a bigger factor than school catchment areas
  
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• Bristol Water hosepipe ban: full list of exemptions as first ban in 50 years announced

  26-08-2026 12:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It is the first ban in 50 years
  
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• Modified e-bike that could reach 43mph seized by police

  26-08-2026 11:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "They are not only dangerous, but in many cases illegal"
  
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• Shock as earthquake hits UK town and residents feel shaking

  26-08-2026 10:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A 2.2 magnitude earthquake was recorded Tuesday evening [National Story]
  
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• Anyone with flight booked told of '£520 rule' by Civil Aviation Authority

  26-08-2026 08:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Traveller body explained when people are entitled to money
  
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• Mental health trust apologises for failures before death of talented goalkeeper

  26-08-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'We are profoundly sorry'
  
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• Drivers warned of roadworks delays on key Bristol bridge again

  26-08-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'There are likely to be significant delays, especially at peak times'
  
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• Decision looms on expanding village near Bristol despite problem with bus route

  26-08-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It could be 25% larger
  
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• Bristol Water announces first hosepipe ban in 50 years

  26-08-2026 01:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'Introducing a hosepipe ban is never a decision we take lightly'
  
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• M5 closed as wildfire breaks out

  25-08-2026 22:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There were delays and a mile of traffic on the approach
  
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• M5 closed as wildfire breaks out - updates

  25-08-2026 21:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are delays and a mile of traffic on the approach
  
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• Beloved young dad to be laid to rest in Bristol as bikers urged to join final tribute

  25-08-2026 19:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ben's family and friends have asked bikers to join the ride out for the young dad tomorrow
  
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