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Bristol News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Bristol News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

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Daily 2-minute local news for Bristol, England (UK): key incidents, city decisions, events, weather, and trending stories. Fresh every day.

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Episodes
  • Bristol: Bristol's £50m motorway project faces new delays | June 18

    Bristol: Bristol's £50m motorway project faces new delays | June 18
    Jun 18 2026
    Bristol faces new delays in the £50m motorway junction project after defects were found, while canalside development plans aim to create a bustling waterfront promenade. A father shares the heartbreaking story of his son James, who was paralyzed from the waist down after a spinal injury, highlighting the challenges of such medical emergencies.
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    1 min
  • Bristol: Bristol's £50m motorway junction still unused after seven years | June 17

    Bristol: Bristol's £50m motorway junction still unused after seven years | June 17
    Jun 17 2026
    Bristol's unused £50m motorway junction, completed in 2019, faces criticism for its lack of use, while the city's Green-led council defends £12m spent on diesel bin lorries. A woman is jailed for killing a Take That fan before a concert, and a 9-year-old boy faces murder charges after claiming he fled from police.
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    2 mins
  • Bristol: Care provider criticized for unsafe practices in Bristol homes | June 16

    Bristol: Care provider criticized for unsafe practices in Bristol homes | June 16
    Jun 16 2026
    Bristol's Local Wire update highlights a care provider criticized for unsafe conditions, including mouldy food and unsecured drugs, and a hit-and-run incident in Easton leading to an attempted murder charge. The episode also covers traffic safety concerns in Ladies Mile following a dog fatality and ongoing council tax debates affecting temporary housing sites.
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    1 min
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