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Bristol Airport passengers have been issued a travel warning following the closure of a major road near the M5 . Police officers are currently at the scene of a crash in A38 Bristol Road which happened earlier this morning (September 17). The collision took place near Brent Street and the roundabout at J22 with the M5. Motorists have been advised to avoid the area and consider alternative routes, with the road expected to be closed for the rest of the morning. In particular, those heading to Bristol Airport today have been advised to avoid the area. A spokesperson for the airport said on Twitter: "We have been advised that the A38 at Brent Knoll (just off M5 J22) is closed due to an incident. "If you are heading to the airport you are advised to continue M5 North exit J21 and use the A370. "The road is due to be closed for most of the morning. We will issue an update once it has re-opened." A police spokesperson added: "A38 at Brent Knoll (just off M5 J22) is closed due to an incident. … [Read more...] about Bristol Airport issues travel warning after A38 crash closure

The A38 Bristol Road has been closed following a crash this morning (September 17). Police officers are currently at the scene of the collision, which took place near Brent Street and the roundabout at J22 with the M5 . Motorists have been advised to avoid the area and consider alternative routes, with the road expected to be closed for the rest of the morning. There are further delays on the M5 following a crash involving two lorries overnight . You can get live updates below. For more updates on traffic and travel news in and around Bristol, join our dedicated Facebook group . If you see anything on the roads in Bristol which then make sure to get in touch. You can tweet @BristolLive or email [email protected] If you are on the roads, please make sure it is safe and legal to contact us before doing so. Read More Today's top stories For the latest news in and around Bristol, check back on Bristol Live's homepage .  07:14 Warning to avoid the area Motorists … [Read more...] about Updates: A38 Bristol Road closed all morning due to crash

The M5 remains closed this morning (September 17) following a crash involving two lorries overnight. The carriageway is closed northbound between J26 (Wellington) and J25 (Taunton) due to the collision, which took place yesterday at around 8pm. Avon and Somerset Constabulary are at the scene to investigate the accident and has warned motorists travelling to Bristol Airport to allow extra time for their journeys. You can get live updates below. For more updates on traffic and travel news in and around Bristol, join our dedicated Facebook group . If you see anything on the roads in Bristol which then make sure to get in touch. You can tweet @BristolLive or email [email protected] If you are on the roads, please make sure it is safe and legal to contact us before doing so. Read More Today's top stories For the latest news in and around Bristol, check back on Bristol Live's homepage .  06:31 M5 northbound closure The M5 remains closed this morning following a … [Read more...] about Updates: M5 remains closed following two-lorry crash overnight

A woman is accused of sexually assaulting and beating a drag queen while on a night out in Bristol. Jayde Clowting is on trial at Bristol Crown Court for "caressing the bum" of a drag queen in the Queenshilling pub in the city centre. Clowting is also on trial for common assault as shortly after the alleged touching a fight broke out on the bar's dancefloor during which Clouting is said to have thrown punches at the victim. Clowting, defended by Ms Sarah Regan, denies all the charges against her and has pleaded not guilty. The victim was the first to be called by the prosecution to give evidence at the trial today (September 16). The court heard how on the night of Saturday, December 15 2018, the victim who was dressed in drag along with his boyfriend, had got ready with friends and made their way to the club for around 11pm. Just before midnight, the victim said he emerged from the men's toilets and felt the defendant touch him on the bottom. Confronting the defendant, the victim … [Read more...] about Woman accused of sexually assaulting drag queen

A former Paralympian due to appear in court for Extinction Rebellion activity has handed himself in to police over his part in another protest. Partially-sighted James Brown - who claimed a cycling bronze in London in 2012 - participated in the 'pink bath' blockade in Bristol in July, which saw disruption to traffic heading for the M32. But he has since been arrested over plans to halt flights at Heathrow Airport using drones, according to Devon Live. Brown, 54, of Exeter, was arrested last week along with 11 others who intended to highlight the environmental damage which could be caused if a third runway were to be built at the London airport. The charity chief executive has said he is willing to end up behind bars - or even give up his life - to help save the planet. He said: “I’ve been described as an indefatigable optimist but the prospect of mass extinction really challenges this mindset. “I’m a mathematician and probabilistic and I’ve worked … [Read more...] about Extinction Rebellion activist due in court over drone plans