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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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  • Bristol: Plans for 20-meter phone mast at busy roundabout under review | June 21

    Bristol: Plans for 20-meter phone mast at busy roundabout under review | June 21
    Jun 21 2026
    Bristol City Council is reviewing a 20-meter phone mast at the St Pauls Roundabout, sparking debate over safety and aesthetics, while residents in St Pauls push for action against persistent littering. The episode also covers mass transit plans, a new garden center near the Bristol-Bath railway line, and a tribute to England’s most patriotic street.
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    1 min
  • Bristol: Bristol developer faces backlash over affordable housing cuts | June 20

    Bristol: Bristol developer faces backlash over affordable housing cuts | June 20
    Jun 20 2026
    Bristol's housing debate escalated as Debenhams developer proposed cutting affordable homes in their high-rise plans, sparking concerns over the city’s housing crisis. A UWE student faces major charges after denying stabbing their housemate to death, while neighbors protest near Bristol Airport over construction delays and environmental concerns.
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    1 min
  • Bristol: Bristol carer finds relief in retro sweet for migraine attacks | June 19

    Bristol: Bristol carer finds relief in retro sweet for migraine attacks | June 19
    Jun 19 2026
    Bristol's latest story features Jemma O’Donovan, a carer finding migraine relief from a 60p retro sweet, while a disabled student at UWE wins a landmark case for better accessibility. The city also grapples with Bristol City Hall’s beer festival ban and a new book on its 1960s psychedelic commune.
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    2 mins
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