Bristol news

• TUI warns Brits to do two passport checks even if it 'appears to be valid'

  04-08-2026 12:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  TUI has warned passengers that passports appearing 'to be valid can still be refused for entry' and has reminded UK holidaymakers to make two crucial checks before travel
  
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• easyJet 'important' alert to all UK passengers

  08-08-2026 08:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  easyJet has shared an update with everyone who is planning to take hand luggage
  
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• National Lottery EuroMillions winning numbers for Friday, August 7

  08-08-2026 08:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The National Lottery has announced the latest winning numbers
  
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• Bristol woman gets 'best revenge' on trolls and bullies who 'criticise her looks'

  08-08-2026 08:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Amira Evans, 27, from Bristol, claims she is getting the "best revenge" on the bullies who tormented her at school for her towering height. Trolls also make comments about her image
  
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• Everything you need to know ahead of protests in Bristol today

  08-08-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A far-right protest will be met by a counter-demonstration
  
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• Bristol Airbnb listings surge by over 40% in three years amid housing crisis

  08-08-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are now well over 2,000 'entire homes' listed on the holiday home website
  
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• 'Brew and Loo' bus stops with tea and toilets to be launched across West of England

  08-08-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Communities are being invited to apply for money to set up an 'enhanced interchange' bus stop
  
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• Day 2 of Bristol Balloon Fiesta - all the news, pictures and updates

  08-08-2026 06:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Thousands of people are expected
  
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• Sainsbury's announcement offers boost to shoppers - in effect until Tuesday, August 25

  08-08-2026 06:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The supermarket has announced changes that will be in effect for much of August
  
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• Customers say 'going to need a lot of this' as new drink hits Spar shelves

  08-08-2026 05:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The will be sold only in Spar and those loyal to their drink of choice are getting ready to start buying
  
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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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