Bristol news

• WATCH: Roads and railways affected by floods

  12-01-2023 16:43 via bbc.co.uk
  Cars have been left submerged and railway lines blocked after several days of heavy rain.
  
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• St George's Park botulism latest as Environment Agency weighs in

  08-09-2026 16:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The council have reminded people not to feed the animals
  
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• Luxury car transport firm wants licence change at Bristol site

  08-09-2026 16:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The company is known for transporting luxury vehicles
  
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• Jobs to go at Bristol Old Vic as staff costs are cut

  08-09-2026 16:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'The immediate priority is the welfare of the team'
  
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• Bristol among 10 UK airports affected across the UK with disruption building

  08-09-2026 16:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Manchester, Birmingham are all among the airports impacted by a technical issue to air traffic control systems across the UK
  
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• Predator paid for child's lunches and school books before sexually abusing him

  08-09-2026 16:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "My anxiety is so bad from this whole situation that on days where I feel really anxious, I can’t even leave the house"
  
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• Odeon clarifies 3 strict rules to avoid being banned from online bookings

  08-09-2026 16:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The cinema chain has clarified rules but the move has sparked anger with some film fans
  
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• Dessert firm for Harrods, Android and Jo Malone enters administration

  08-09-2026 15:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Pan-n-Ice say they specialise in serving 'world-famous' rolled-out ice cream through more than 300 'multi-sensory' events a year.
  
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• Tree-felling plans go out to consultation for second time after council failed to give enough details

  08-09-2026 15:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Residents have until midnight on Wednesday to respond
  
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• 'I almost lost my dog': Mum's urgent warning to pet owners after simple beach mistake

  08-09-2026 15:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Kate Brooks says she'll never throw a ball on the sand again for Cockapoo Luna and says other pet owners need to know of the risk as she 'had no idea'
  
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• Love Island couple 'grateful' as they confirm split just weeks after ITV exit

  08-09-2026 14:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Love Island stars confirmed their split with social media statements, saying they are better suited as friends
  
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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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