Bristol news

• Solar eclipse effect on animals as 'routines disrupted'

  07-08-2026 11:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The south west is set to be the prime viewing spot for the eclipse on August 12, 2026
  
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• Police incident stops M4 traffic near Bristol - recap

  07-08-2026 23:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Traffic was blocked on the M4 near Bristol earlier this evening
  
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• Police incident stops M4 traffic near Bristol - live updates

  07-08-2026 23:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Traffic is being held
  
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• Chaos at Bristol Airport as all flights cancelled - live updates

  07-08-2026 22:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Flights are being diverted to other UK airports
  
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• Jet2 in 2 key updates for people with flights booked - one to avoid delays

  07-08-2026 20:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Airline responds to new EU rules and also gave advice to avoid being 'stuck' at foreign airport
  
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• Car fire causes heavy traffic in Easton

  07-08-2026 19:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Traffic is very slow in the area
  
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• UK adults say maintaining friendships feels like a 'second job' as 44% report burnout

  07-08-2026 19:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Over half of UK adults consider maintaining friendships to be like a 'second job', with more than 30 minutes spent daily on social connection and staying in touch with friends
  
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• Car fire causes heavy traffic in Easton - live updates

  07-08-2026 18:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Traffic is very slow in the area
  
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• Sex predator left free to kill twice before being brought to justice

  07-08-2026 16:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Simon Levy, 40, was convicted by a jury of murdering Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo, 53, and Sheryl Wilkins, 39, five months apart last year, and was also found guilty of two counts of rape [National news]
  
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• New policing powers to be utilised at city centre protest 

  07-08-2026 16:09 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A policing operation has been stood up ahead of a protest and counter-protest in Bristol city centre tomorrow (Saturday 8 August). The protest group are expected to muster in Queen’s Square at around 11am, with the counter-protest group expected to be in the area from 10am. Officers are being deployed to enable participant’s right to free speech and to ensure the safety of all…
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• Drivers love £28 dash cam as 'crash for cash' insurance scams increase

  07-08-2026 16:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It gives motorists 'peace of mind' without the need for any 'pesky smart-phone apps'
  
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• Three named and charged after gun fired in South Bristol

  07-08-2026 15:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Three other suspects remain in police custody
  
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• Stars of major TV show Young Sherlock seen filming in Bristol

  07-08-2026 15:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Two of the main cast were seen filming for the second series
  
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• Seven dog illnesses that can be caused by poor nutrition

  07-08-2026 15:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Not all dog owners may know this, and it's worth looking into
  
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• Three in court after firearm discharged in South Bristol

  07-08-2026 15:03 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Three people have been charged after a firearm was discharged in South Bristol earlier this week. Both Reanne Davis, aged 33, and Anthony York, aged 41, both of Faber Grove, Hartcliffe, were charged with conspiracy to possess a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. York was additionally charged with violent disorder and criminal damage. Ryan Davies, aged 19 from Pavey Road…
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• New hand luggage rules will impact Brits travelling to Europe in 2027

  07-08-2026 14:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  From next year, there will be new hand luggage rules in place that will impact British holidaymakers travelling to Europe, and it's aimed at avoiding unwanted additional costs
  
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• Cost-of-living crisis forces couples to slash wedding budgets

  07-08-2026 14:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Newly-married couples have been opting for lowkey weddings to mark their special day to save money
  
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• Mum desperate to find missing daughter, 15, last seen five days ago

  07-08-2026 14:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Mia is described as 5ft 2ins, of medium build and with light brown hair
  
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• Man hanged himself in Bristol court cells while awaiting trial

  07-08-2026 13:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A welfare check was falsely recorded as having taken place.
  
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• Innocent Bristol dad shot in head by gang who got wrong house

  07-08-2026 12:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The thugs are still at large years later after police closed the case 'as they had exhausted all lines of enquiry'
  
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• Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome - NHS advice, symptoms and causes

  07-08-2026 12:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It comes after the son of former Wales player and manager, Mark Hughes, died of the condition earlier this year
  
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• M5 traffic delays build in South West after multiple crashes - live updates

  07-08-2026 12:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Friday getaway is well underway
  
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• Aldi and Lidl to lose special 'exemption' to 16-year rule followed by Asda, Sainsbury’s and Tesco

  07-08-2026 12:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Aldi and Lidl are currently treated differently to Asda, Co‑op, Marks and Spencer, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose but a competitions chiefs say this should change
  
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• Man jailed for shoplifting in Bristol

  07-08-2026 11:56 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A man has been jailed for 67 weeks for stealing hundreds of pounds worth of food and handbags. Michael Kyriacou, 33 and of no fixed address, stole the items over a period of a few weeks in early July and pleaded guilty to 12 offences. He stole meat, cheese, and chocolate worth more than £1,000 across multiple incidents as well as handbags worth more than £500 from a TK Maxx shop.
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• Police issue stern warning ahead of Bristol protests on Saturday

  07-08-2026 11:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A far-right protest will be met by a counter-demonstration this weekend
  
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• TUI Group launches new cheap holidays to Spain and Turkey from £234pp

  07-08-2026 11:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  TUI has launched a new budget holiday brand called Sundeals, offering cheap summer holidays to Spain, Greece and Turkey from £290pp, with over 100 destinations and 20,000 hotels to choose from.
  
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• Four warning signs your child has had too much screen time

  07-08-2026 10:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Children across the UK are spending the equivalent of an entire month each year on screens
  
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• Witness appeal following serious assault in Yeovil

  07-08-2026 10:44 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are appealing for witnesses and information after a man was the victim of a serious assault in Yeovil. The incident is believed to have taken place between 11.50pm on Saturday 25 July and 12.05am on Sunday 26 July. The victim was walking from the St Michael’s Avenue area towards Hawthorn Road when he was assaulted by an unknown offender. The incident is thought to have taken…
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• Brain cancer 'attack window' found after swimmer makes TV plea to Andy Burnham

  07-08-2026 07:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It comes after Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn made an emotional plea to Prime Minister Andy Burnham
  
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• Exact timings for solar eclipse as South West to have best view of phenomenon

  07-08-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Up to 95 per cent of the sun is expected to be covered by the moon
  
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