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DWP Universal Credit deadline reminder for 2026
Brits on Income Support, JSA, ESA, Housing Benefit, and Tax Credits face a major change
Brits risk £90 fine if certain fireworks rules aren't followed in 2026
From time restrictions to age limits - here are the essential firework rules you need to follow
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Anyone flying a drone warned as new laws come into effect today
The law has changed when it comes to flying drones in public
Live: Armed police swoop on road near South Bristol church
The road has been closed
Every Love Islander 'barred' from All Stars series 3
Love Island All Stars returns to ITV2 on January 12, but some familiar faces have reportedly been 'banned' from the new series
Norovirus outbreak at much-loved restaurant as customers fall ill
The restaurant has closed for a deep clean
‘Being annoying is worse than being evil’: the high-octane, low-culture genius of indie duo Getdown Services
Scatological lyrics, social conscience and a shoutout from Walton Goggins – 2026 is going to be the laptop garage band’s yearIt’s a Saturday night in Camden, London, and Getdown Services’ fans are getting the beers in before “Britain’s best band” play one of their final gigs of the yea...
Bristol midwife gets New Year Honour after 50 years service
And the boss of 36 schools across Bristol, Gloucestershire and Somerset is knighted
'I died for 15 minutes at the side of the road - just one thing went through my mind'
Mark Moran collapsed while on a gentle bike ride
Owners' fury at squatters claim rights to iconic closed nightclub
Chasers’ owners claim the building was broken into
Video captures terrifying moment 'old woman drives wrong way down M6'
HGV driver Phil Smith caught the shocking moment on his dashcam
South West could see 'rise in deaths' as amber health alert issued
It's going to be a cold start to 2026
The big stories we're proud of as a news-packed 2025 comes to a close
It's been a challenging year but we've always been here for you
Candle thief banned from Broadmead for five years
She repeatedly stole from shops
Multi-vehicle M4 crash left woman seriously hurt
Three cars and a van were involved
EasyJet passenger removed from Bristol flight after 'drinking cans of Stella and chanting'
The man was seen 'chanting' and 'swearing' before police removed him
Woman could face trial over death of pensioner
The victim died at a flat on Christmas morning
New Year 2026 fireworks live from Sydney, Bangkok and London
Audiences can follow live coverage from major cities as they welcome the New Year with fireworks, music and street parties.
Masked gang raid Stapleton home in terrifying ordeal
The thugs threatened the occupant and her son with a knife