Bristol Post

The Bristol Post is a regional newspaper that publishes five days a week, previously six days a week. It focuses on news from Bristol city and the surrounding areas, including Greater Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. The paper was originally called the Bristol Evening Post until it changed its name in April 2012. In April 2018, its website was revamped and rebranded as Bristol Live. The Bristol Post is owned by Reach PLC, which was formerly known as Trinity Mirror.

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Homeowners with garden hedges told 'it is illegal' as expert issues warning | Bristol Live

1 day ago | bristolpost.co.uk | James Roger |James Rodger |Tom Kershaw |Pete Gavan

A gardening expert has warned that certain garden tasks are not only illegal but also pose significant safety risks - and it's not just about the tools you use
Brits face £5,000 fines for bringing 5 items back to UK even if from duty free

1 day ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Ben Hurst |Nicola Croal |Pete Gavan

The new rules came into force last monthHolidaymakers have been issued a stern warning regarding potential fines of up to £5,000 for bringing certain items through customs – including goods bought at duty-free shops. The UK government reinforced stringent regulations last month in light of a serious disease outbreak in Europe. Travellers arriving from destinations such as Spain, France, Italy, and Greece need to make sure their baggage doesn't contain any banned items.
UK man jailed for 10 years in Saudi Arabia over 2018 tweet

1 day ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Neil Shaw

He was arrested as he was preapring to return home from a holiday with his familyA British man has reportedly been jailed for 10 years in Saudi Arabia for a tweet he wrote seven years ago. Ahmed al-Doush, 41, a banking business analyst from Manchester, is believed to have been jailed by a Saudi judge on Monday after being held for nine months in al-Hair Prison in the capital, Riyadh.
Foragers evacuated from Welsh island after eating hemlock

1 day ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Neil Shaw

The plant can be fatal, even in small amountsTwo experienced foragers had to be rescued from a small Welsh island after eating suspected poisonous hemlock. Barry Dock RNLI sent a crew to Sully Island, off the coast of Swanbridge in south Wales, where they found two people “showing signs of anxiety”. It is believed the two people had ingested hemlock, a poisonous plant with umbrella-like clusters of white flowers in summer, which produces a repellent smell when its leaves are crushed.
Gripping TV crime drama gains perfect Rotten Tomatoes score as fans beg for another season

1 day ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Katie-Ann Gupwell

It's available on BBC iPlayer for fans in the UKCrime drama fans have recommended a "gripping" TV show with a perfect score of 100 per cent on the review site Rotten Tomatoes. Available on BBC iPlayer in the UK, the show Black Snow is receiving widespread acclaim for its engrossing narrative.
A Place In The Sun star opens up on 'chaotic' time after moving family to Spain

1 day ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Fran Winston

Jasmine Harman has opened up about her new Channel 4 show and the challenges of home renovation abroadA Place In the Sun presenter Jasmine Harman has candidly shared her experiences of moving her family to Spain amid ongoing renovations for their new home, which will feature in her upcoming Channel 4 programme.
All M&S customers will be 'prompted' to make one change as hackers steal data

1 day ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Charlotte Smith

Marks and Spencer has issued an update with 'stay safe' advice in wake of the recent cyber incidentMarks and Spencer has announced that hackers have compromised customer personal information following a significant cyber attack last month.
Nissan to shut seven factories and cut 20,000 jobs

1 day ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Neil Shaw

The changes are expected to affect around 15% of the company’s workforceNissan has confirmed it will shut seven factories and cut 20,000 jobs globally in a bid to slash costs. The Japanese car maker has said it will cut 11,000 more jobs than originally planned, having announced in November that it would axe 9,000 roles in a restructuring. On Tuesday, the group said its major overhaul will see it reduce its number of plants from 17 to 10 by 2027.
Sir Chris Hoy gives cancer health update saying 'everything's good'

1 day ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Neil Shaw

The Olympian said in October that his diagnosis is terminalSir Chris Hoy says he has entered “a bit of a stability stage” in his cancer treatment and is appreciating life “more than ever”. The six-time Olympic cycling champion revealed in February 2024 he was undergoing treatment, including chemotherapy, and said in October that his diagnosis was terminal and he had been told by doctors that he had two to four years to live. “I’m doing well,” the 49-year-old Scot said on Sky Sports News.
Family banned from flight because of insect bites on baby's leg

1 day ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Neil Shaw

BA refused boarding and removed the family's luggage from the planeA family was banned from boarding their flight because airline staff were suspicious of insect bites on their son's leg. Expat Jonathan Arthur, 34, and his wife Xun Sun, 35, were flying from Shanghai Pudong Airport to London Heathrow for a family wedding.