Bristol news

• What will 2026 bring for West rail services?

  03-01-2026 08:14 via bbc.com
  GWR in public ownership and the Portishead line moving closer are some of the predictions for 2026.
  
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• Home Bargains slashes £200 'clean beauty' set with eight items to £40

  09-01-2026 12:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The retailer offers a range of beauty deals, including an offer on a branded skincare set
  
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• DWP PIP waiting times warning over new disability benefit claims

  09-01-2026 12:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  PIP provides financial support to cover additional living expenses for those with long-term physical or mental health conditions or disabilities
  
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• Heritage centre visitors will need torches to walk down dark country road as on-site parking cut

  09-01-2026 12:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Events will be promoted as 'park and stride'
  
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• Storm Goretti chaos continues as country warned of widespread ice

  09-01-2026 11:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Storm Goretti brought windspeeds of nearly 100mph and now more warnings have been issued
  
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• Neurologist says specific type of holiday is good for brain health

  09-01-2026 11:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Travel, learning new skills and taking up new hobbies can all boost long-term brain health
  
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• Love Island All Stars Belle Hassan already faces big hurdle before show starts

  09-01-2026 11:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Although the fan favourite is still one of the most backed by supporters
  
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• Employers told not to punish workers who can't get in because of weather

  09-01-2026 11:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  People are being told not to take a risk just to get to work
  
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• 'Buy to save' gadget Martin Lewis says 'cuts costs' coming to Aldi

  09-01-2026 11:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Money Saving Expert has spoken about the benefits of the device previously
  
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• Strictly and Gladiators star to join Bristol leisure centre fun day

  09-01-2026 11:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Free activities all day with training from TV star too
  
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• Policing plan in place ahead of Bristol protest

  09-01-2026 11:16 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  A protest and a counter-demonstration will take place in Bristol city centre this weekend. A policing operation has been stood up with the aim of enabling a peaceful protest to be carried out by both groups, while minimising disruption to other members of the public. There will be a visible presence from officers in the Broadmead area throughout the day tomorrow (Saturday 10 January)…
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• Pharmacist says eight ingredients 'like weight loss jabs without side effects'

  09-01-2026 10:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A pharmacist says these are the things to try instead of injections
  
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• HMP Leyhill manhunt sees third suspect charged with escaping prison

  09-01-2026 10:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He is also accused of another crime the day before
  
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• Third man charged with escaping lawful custody – HMP Leyhill

  09-01-2026 09:33 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  A 35-year-old man will appear in court today charged with robbery and escaping lawful custody. Matthew Armstrong was arrested near Henley-in-Arden train station by our colleagues in Warwickshire Police on Wednesday (7 January). He is the third person to be charged in connection with our investigation to locate three men who absconded from HMP Leyhill, in South Gloucestershire…
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• Sign in girl's eye led to diagnosis causing mum to 'fall to floor'

  09-01-2026 09:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bronte Richards had seen something in a picture of her daughter
  
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• BBC Breakfast host announces 'breaking news' minutes into programme

  09-01-2026 09:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  BBC Breakfast hosts Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt updated viewers on Storm Goretti
  
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• Lottery winner has just one month left to claim £1million prize

  09-01-2026 07:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The money will be handed over to charities if it isn't claimed by the start of February
  
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• 60,000 without power, schools closed, as 99mph winds hit in Storm Goretti

  09-01-2026 07:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Flights and trains have been cancelled, roads are closed, as more wind, rain ad heavy snow is forecast
  
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• Expert warns anyone with over £10,000 in UK bank account of £1,500 mistake

  09-01-2026 06:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Research conducted by Spring involving 2,000 adults has revealed that a substantial number of UK savers are missing out
  
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• Downs licence fees to change for personal trainers after fears it would force business closures

  09-01-2026 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Exercise classes will be made to pay hundreds of pounds for a licence to use the parkland
  
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• Bristol Patriots plan march through city centre again

  09-01-2026 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A counter protest is planned
  
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• Bedminster nickname 'Bedmo' removed by housing firm after backlash

  09-01-2026 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  The row over what Bedminster's nickname is has resurfaced again
  
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• River Island confirms exact dates for 27 stores to close this month

  09-01-2026 05:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  River Island has announced the exact dates that 27 of its stores will close in late January, as the fashion retailer continues with its restructuring plan
  
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• Nationwide sets out timelines for major change to credit and debit cards

  09-01-2026 03:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  You may want to call up Nationwide about the change
  
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• 50p trick to help stop condensation in UK homes this winter

  09-01-2026 03:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Almost one in five UK homes is affected by condensation damp which can lead to mould and health problems
  
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• Amazon forced to stop selling baby pillows due to 'risk of babies suffocating' while asleep

  09-01-2026 02:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Office for Product Safety and Standards issued an urgent warning over the Baby Pillow with Patting Function and Goose Baby Pillow
  
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• Check South West school closures for Friday as Storm Goretti brings 'weather bomb' warning

  08-01-2026 21:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A rare red weather warning has been issued in the South West
  
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• Tommy Bradley's 'flirty' DMs with Love Island winner exposed ahead of All Stars

  08-01-2026 21:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Series 12 star exchanged messages with a former show winner before being confirmed for All Stars
  
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• Tommy Bradley hoping for All Stars reunion with Love Island ex

  08-01-2026 21:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Tommy Bradley has opened up about wanting to see his former flame join Love Island All Stars
  
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• England forward Robinson re-joins Bristol City

  08-01-2026 20:05 via bbc.com
  Bristol City women re-sign forward Katie Robinson on a two-and-a-half-year deal.
  
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