Bristol news

• The healthy 'superfood' hidden inside every Cadbury Creme Egg

  20-04-2025 05:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Creme Eggs have been a staple of UK Easter celebrations since they first hit the shelves in 1971 - but not many people know what goes into making them
  
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• Car repair chain with '100 years of experience' enters administration

  08-09-2026 14:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It had several sites
  
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• Clothing brand loved by sports and music stars enters liquidation

  08-09-2026 14:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It was established in 2020 and claims to offer 'luxury' streetwear clothing through its online shop.
  
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• Important advice issued to travel fans who shower before their flight

  08-09-2026 14:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A woman issued advice to anyone who likes to freshen up before jetting off – because this could mean you get stopped at airport security. This is the reason why
  
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• The hidden setting every parent needs to turn on before giving their child a phone

  08-09-2026 14:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of thousands of children have now moved up into secondary school and for many it means getting their first mobile phone
  
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• 'I'm a bin man – rubbish won't be collected properly if you make common mistake'

  08-09-2026 13:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A refuse worker has shared details about a common mistake households make when putting out their rubbish that could mean your bin is only partially emptied - and it's not the fault of binmen
  
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• Merchant Venturers and Bristol University 'should pay staff to end strike'

  08-09-2026 13:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The woman in charge of education in Bristol has a suggestion to end this week's strikes
  
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• Donald Trump edits video of King Charles and fainting Avonmouth Asda worker

  08-09-2026 13:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The edited clip used in the video was from an Asda distribution centre in Avonmouth and was filmed in 2020
  
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• Bristol 'blown up' for Casualty's 40th anniversary episode

  08-09-2026 13:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Clifton Suspension Bridge was used as the backdrop for the dramatic episode opening
  
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• Mistake sees people in UK raising blood pressure 'without realising'

  08-09-2026 12:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A GP has explained the common things that elevate levels
  
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• M5 lorry crash near Bristol sees driver taken to hospital

  08-09-2026 12:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One lane was closed at the time
  
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• EDF customers can get hours of free electricity with date set

  08-09-2026 12:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  EDF Energy has launched a new Flextras loyalty scheme
  
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• Man jailed for sexual activity with a child

  08-09-2026 11:56 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A man who groomed a child before sexually abusing them has been jailed. Ayoob Lakhani, 53, of Carlton Grove, Southwark, London, was sentenced to four counts of sexual activity with a child and one count of meeting a child following grooming at Bristol Crown Court on Friday 4 September. He was sentenced to nine years in prison with an extended three-year licence, has been handed a 15-year…
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• Man jailed for sexual abuse of a child

  08-09-2026 11:56 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A man who groomed a child before sexually abusing them has been jailed. Ayoob Lakhani, 53, of Carlton Grove, Southwark, London, was sentenced to four counts of sexual activity with a child and one count of meeting a child following grooming at Bristol Crown Court on Friday 4 September. He was also sentenced to nine years in prison with an extended three-year licence, has been handed a 15…
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• The remarkable transformation of Bristol's 'Outlaws Estate'

  08-09-2026 11:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "For years, film crews have used our estate as a backdrop for urban deprivation. We have a strong, diverse community determined to change the narrative"
  
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• Every driveway in UK affected by rule and 'drivers could be liable'

  08-09-2026 11:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Experts said many were unaware
  
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• Aldi to open new stores every week in September

  08-09-2026 10:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The openings are part of a £370million investment in new Aldi shops this year
  
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• Martin Lewis urges workers to 'fill in form on gov.uk' to claim money back

  08-09-2026 10:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The MoneySavingExpert founder told people to visit the official website to see if they can claim the tax relief
  
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• Bristol baker to join Great British Bake Off tent

  08-09-2026 10:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The new series launches later this month
  
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• DWP PIP cuts major update as 'final recommendations' due in weeks

  08-09-2026 07:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Sir Stephen Timms is leading a review into disability benefits
  
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• EasyJet '2 per person' alert to anyone travelling by plane

  08-09-2026 07:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Travellers heading away with easyJet have been given a reminder about an item many holidaymakers now consider essential
  
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• Undercover operation catches one in three east Bristol shops selling illegal tobacco

  08-09-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Two Bristol retailers hid the illicit goods in nearby cars
  
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• Safety upgrades planned for popular Bristol parks to make them safer for women and girls

  08-09-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Last year Labour said many people found walking through a park in the dark too daunting
  
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• Operator of unauthorised Bristol Airport car park says she's been 'unfairly targeted'

  08-09-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  North Somerset Council shut down her business earlier this year
  
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• Empty school repurposed to prevent youth justice workers meeting children in cars

  08-09-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Inspectors said the council should focus on providing proper places to work with teenagers
  
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• Bristol MP demands apology and rethink on controversial Liveable Neighbourhood plan

  08-09-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "This incident appears to have only further eroded trust"
  
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• Great British Bake Off: Bristol woman, 29, joins the tent in new series

  07-09-2026 21:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The bakers will be judged by TV cook Nigella Lawson in series 17
  
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• Big Brother first live eviction date as fans say 'definitely a good thing'

  07-09-2026 18:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  ITV has confirmed a major shake-up to live eviction nights on Big Brother
  
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• King Charles issues message to Harry and Meghan making their private citizen status clear

  07-09-2026 17:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  King Charles has reportedly issued a direct message to clear up any confusion following Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's return to the UK
  
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• New university campus and station entrance at Temple Meads open at last

  07-09-2026 17:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  University says Temple Quarter is 'most significant development in its history'
  
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