Bristol’s Hot Summer and Odd Stories | Bristol News

Bristol Airport’s expansion is sparking fury as activists protest plans to use compulsory purchase orders to install landing lights on Felton Common, despite claims of thousands of new jobs. Meanwhile, a Stonehouse couple still relies on a 1949 Electrolux fridge that’s outlasted modern appliances. A severe dry spell has triggered a hosepipe ban across Swindon and Marlborough, with no rain in July. On a brighter note, Bristol’s George Clarke — yes, that George Clarke — received an honorary doctorate from Bath Spa University, joined by Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams. But the heatwave isn’t just taxing humans — RSPCA warns dog owners to keep pets indoors, and rescue centers are flooded with dehydrated hedgehogs, while food donations plummet, straining families. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bbb7e4c936441e36