Welcome to the rolling news live blog where you'll find all the latest news and traffic, travel, sport and weather updates for Bristol and the West on Wednesday, August 23.

If it's happening in the city, you'll hear it here first.

If it's happening in the wider world and we think you'll be interested, this is where you will find it.

We will keep you up to date on all you need to know.

We're hoping you can be our eyes and ears in your own communities so if you spot something going on you can tweet our live blogs editor Natasha Davies @natashabdavies, call us on 0117 934 3237 or email bristolpostnews@localworld.co.uk

Good night all

That’s it from me here at the Bristol Post. I will be back again tomorrow from 3pm.

In the meantime, Natasha will take over from 7am tomorrow morning.

If you have any breaking news or want to get in touch with a story you can catch me @bronweatherby or b.weatherby@localworld.co.uk.

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Weather

Tomorrow (Thursday, Aug 24) is going to be a sunny one folks.

There will be some clouds about, but the temperature is expected to reach 20 degrees.

Not the hottest for the summertime, but certainly a nice change from a dreary month so far.

There is a slight risk of light showers but around 2pm is looking the clearest should you want to plan for any barbecues.

Work in the travel industry and think about going on holiday every day of the year
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A Hartcliffe man has been jailed

Clutterbuck stole from family, friends, neighbours and work colleagues!

Clutterbuck lives on Lakeshore Drive in Hartcliffe
Clutterbuck lives on Lakeshore Drive in Hartcliffe
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GCSE results!

Exciting times ahead for thousands of pupils across Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset who will be receiving their GCSE results tomorrow morning.

Our education correspondent Michael Yong and reporters will be bringing you the latest in GCSE news and best stories from across the region.

The team will be bringing you pictures of all the celebrations, professional advice about what to do next and how you can decipher your grades.

Give the live blog a follow here.

GCSE Results 2016 Bedminster Down 25/08/2016 Photographer: Jon Kent Reporter: Copyright: Local World/Bristol Post
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Bloomin' lovely sunset

Many Bristolians have been posting fantastic pictures of the beautiful sunset above the city this evening.

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Bristol University student accommodation

Best and worst reviews of halls in the city. Where will you choose?

http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/bristol-university-student-accommodation-best-370356

Clifton Hill House is the top-rated hall of residence for Bristol University students.
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More traffic information

Fortunately, traffic has started moving a bit faster throughout the city with some roads returning to normal.

However, some roads are still experiencing some heavy congestion.

At the moment Victoria Street, near Bristol Bridge has a travel time of around six minutes.

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Expect delays on A3029 - Bridge due to open

There may be some traffic on Brunel Way near Plimsoll Bridge as Bridge due to open at 7.45pm.

Merchants Road will also be affected near Junction Bridge as bridge due to open at 7.30pm.

Brunel Way is currently blocked with vehicles after the Plimsoll Swing Bridge malfunctioned
Plimsoll bridge
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Highridge Common travellers told to move on before they ‘do too much damage’

The travellers have been served with a trespass notice.

http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/highridge-common-travellers-told-move-369231

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Part of the M5 is going to be closed tonight

The M5 is going to be closed southbound for roadworks, so drivers will need to find alternative routes.

The southbound carriageway between junction 23 for Bridgwater to junction 24 for Minehead will be closed from 8pm tonight (Wednesday, August 23) Highways England is carrying out emergency resurfacing work on the Huntworth Viaduct.

A diversion will be in place via the A39 and A38 until the road reopens at 6am on Thursday.

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Someone has stolen a massive toothbrush and the owners want it back

A giant toothbrush on display in Millennium Square has been stolen less than a week before it was due to be removed.

Bristol Water installed the #MassiveToothbrush in the square at the start of the month to highlight the amount of water used by the average person when brushing their teeth.

At Bristol staff noticed the brush was missing in the early hours of Monday morning, which prompted Bristol Water to report it to police as stolen.

The blue toothbrush was removed from its stand in Millennium Square in the early hours of Monday morning
The blue toothbrush was removed from its stand in Millennium Square in the early hours of Monday morning (Image: Bristol Water / Twitter)

Read more here.

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Harbourside boat explosion's oil leak is now affecting wildlife

The explosion in Bristol Harbour which hospitalised two people on Sunday (August 20) has also affected another victim.

A Moorhen water bird was taken to the RSPCA Bristol Clinic on Monday (August 21) after being found distressed and covered in oil by a member of the public.

The bird has been treated at the clinic in St Philips and has since been transferred to the West Hatch Animal Care Centre in Taunton for rehabilitation.

Read the full story here

The bird was left distressed and covered in oil after the explosion
The bird was left distressed and covered in oil after the explosion (Image: Picture courtesy of the RSPCA Bristol )
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More on the crash in Bedminster

It looks like police have closed Commercial Road from Bedminster Bridge Roundabout towards Spike Island and Wapping Road.

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Reports of crash in Bedminster

This just in, more as we get it.

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Moped destroyed in 'deliberate' fire

Firefighters were called to a moped fire last night.

A crew from Bedminster were called to Grenville Smyth Park in Ashton shortly before 11pm.

Firefighters put the fire out but the moped was destroyed.

The fire is thought to have been started deliberately.

This picture was shared with us this morning.

A burned-out moped in Greville Smyth Park, Ashton on Wednesday morning
A burned-out moped in Greville Smyth Park, Ashton on Wednesday morning (Image: Daniel King)
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Man has almost £2,000 worth of tools stolen by man using suspected ‘universal key’

A Bristol man has been left almost £2,000 out of pocket after a thief broke into his van using a suspected ‘universal key’.

Dan Finn left his van in the car park of the Wickes DIY store in Ashton Gate for minutes on Saturday (August 19), unaware that someone had broken into the van and stolen his tools.

Mr Finn had been working nearby and gone into the shop to pick up some materials. He returned to the van and realised his tools had been taken. He was unsure what had happened, but CCTV footage from outside the store later revealed the truth.

Read more here.

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Flood alert issued for River Avon in Bristol

A flood alert has been issued for the River Avon.

The warning is for high water on the tidal sections of the river at Bristol, Pill and Shirehampton.

High water is expected at 9.30pm this evening and it is expected to coincide with strong winds.

Further high water is expected shortly before 10am tomorrow morning.

The blue area shows where the flood alert is in place
The blue area shows where the flood alert is in place (Image: Google/Riverlevels.uk)
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Five children rescued from the sea in tide drama

Five children owe their lives to a local businessman who repeatedly called the coastguard as the incoming tide left them stranded on a sandbank in Clevedon.

The alarm was raised at around 4pm on Tuesday as people on the shore tried desperately to get the attention of the youngsters, who were out on a sandbank around half a mile off Marine Lake.

Read the full story here.

Clevedon Coastguard
Clevedon Coastguard
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Police continue to question man and woman after 27-year-old woman was stabbed to death

Police are continuing to question two people arrested in connection with a police murder inquiry.

A 27-year-old woman was found inside a flat in Ludlow Close, St Paul’s, with serious stab injuries in the early hours of Tuesday, August 22.

She died at the scene and a 37-year-old man was arrested, along with a 27-year-old woman.

Residents reported being woken by shouting and police were called to reports of a disturbance at around 12.30am.

Forensic team at Ludlow Close, St Pauls.
Forensic team at Ludlow Close, St Pauls. (Image: David Betts Photography)

Much of the block of flats where the woman was found was cordoned off yesterday.

The incident has been referred to police watchdog the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) as there had been previous police contact.

Avon and Somerset Police stepped up patrols around St Paul’s to reassure residents following the incident.

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How are the roads looking?

Here’s the latest traffic and travel news:

  • There’s heavy traffic on Fishponds Road in Eastville in both directions.
  • Coronation Road in Southville is busy near the Bedminster Bridge roundabout.
  • There’s slow traffic on St Andrews Road in Avonmouth at the roundabout for the M5 and Avonmouth Way.
  • Church Road is slow in Redfield.
  • Victoria Street in the city centre is slow near Bristol Bridge.
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Is Facebook down?

Twitter users in Bristol are reporting Facebook being down...

Are you affected?

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Shopper 'stole' £245 Chanel face cream then took it to another shop for refund

A woman stole a top-end face cream from a Cribbs Causeway shop - then claimed a refund on it in a nearby department store, a jury has been told.

Melanie Storkey is accused of stealing the Chanel moisturiser, priced at £245, from Boots in The Mall. It is claimed that moments later, she took the same cream and some clothing to customer services at nearby John Lewis, where she was given a £354 gift card in lieu of a refund.

Read the full story here.

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Fishponds crash clears

The Fishponds crash has now cleared.

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Motorists warned as M48 on Severn Bridge to close over bank holiday weekend

Anyone heading for a bank holiday trip could have their plans scuppered if they don’t plan ahead, the authorities have warned.

On Sunday, August 27, thousands of people are set to descend on the Severn Bridge for two running events – the half-marathon and 10k. Organisers are expecting up to 2,300 participants in the fourth annual half-marathon.

The race will start on the Welsh side of the bridge in Chepstow, in the carriageway of the M48, and will finish beneath junction two on the same side after runners cross the bridge and come back.

Get the details here.

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Crash blocks road in Fishponds

There are long delays here, if you’re heading out you might want to find a different route.

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It's cheaper to fly from Bristol to Newcastle than to take the train

It might seem hard to believe but flights from Bristol to Newcastle this weekend are CHEAPER AND QUICKER than taking a train.

The Bristol Post has found Easyjet flights from Bristol to Newcastle that could save you over £30.

Leaving this Saturday from Bristol Airport and returning on Sunday would cost you £116.48, via Skyscanner, a flight comparison website.

Find out more here.

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Road no longer blocked but there are still long delays

Ambulance crews and police are still at the scene but the road is no longer blocked.

Traffic is moving but there are still long delays in both directions.

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Delays continue

One of the damaged cars is being moved and will be recovered.

Until then the road is expected to remain blocked which is causing long delays for drivers heading in and out of Bristol on the A370.

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This is where the crash happened

The road is still blocked and there are long delays in both directions.

It happened outside the Jubilee Inn at around 7.30am.

Stay with us for the latest.

The location of the incident
The location of the incident (Image: Google)
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Long delays after A370 crash

The A370 is blocked in both directions at Flax Bourton and traffic is queuing back to Clevedon Road and Belmont Hill.

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