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• Fire crews tackle lorry fire on M5

  29-10-2019 11:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Firefighters from Patchway, Southmead and Avonmouth attended
  
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• Prolific Bristol shoplifter with 'flagrant disregard for people' is behind bars

  05-12-2025 19:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He was given a chance to avoid jail but has now been sent to prison
  
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• 'Funny' BBC presenter dies of terminal illness a year after devastating diagnosis

  05-12-2025 19:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The BBC star was a presenter for nearly 40 years before he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
  
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• Dramatic moment explosion at unit 'full of fireworks' that forces a firefighter to flee

  05-12-2025 17:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The firefighter was tackling a huge blaze at an industrial estate
  
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• Family of mum who died of rabies after dog scratch ask if NHS was 'ready' for her

  05-12-2025 17:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Yvonne Ford, 59, died four months after being "slightly" scratched by a puppy while on holiday in Morocco
  
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• Amazon stops selling popular reclining armchairs - over 'serious risk' they can go up in flames

  05-12-2025 17:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Amazon has recalled popular product over a 'serious risk' it could go up in flames
  
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• Campaign to keep Bristol car parks free of charge

  05-12-2025 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The council is consulting on bringing in charges at 10 locations
  
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• Campaigners call on nation to support Small Business Saturday

  05-12-2025 16:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Small Business Saturday UK campaign reports encouraging signs that UK Christmas spending with small businesses could potentially deliver a crucial boost
  
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• Premier Inn unveils fun new pyjama range - and every penny goes to charity

  05-12-2025 16:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The hotel giant has launched a new limited edition sleepwear range, inspired by the world of sleep
  
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• Love Actually's Martine McCutcheon spreads Christmas cheer in nod to iconic scene

  05-12-2025 16:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Love Actually star Martine McCutcheon was spotted spreading festive cheer at London Stansted Airport
  
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• Greedy Royal Mail manager says 'I lost my morals' after stealing £50k from customers

  05-12-2025 16:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Jonathan Brooking identified Special Delivery packages containing money and took them home before stealing the cash
  
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• Mosque leader says Muslims ‘disproportionately impacted’ by liveable neighbourhood

  05-12-2025 16:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A one-way system and parking restrictions are planned for the area home to Bristol's oldest mosque
  
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• Final Royal Mail and Evri deadlines for December 2025 card and parcel deliveries

  05-12-2025 15:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dates are fast approaching for people needing to send cards and gifts
  
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• Man jailed for shoplifting days after he was sentenced for similar offences

  05-12-2025 15:44 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  A man has been jailed for shoplifting just days after being given a suspended prison sentence for committing similar offences in Bristol. Brandon Weyman, 32, from Clouds Hill Road in St George, reappeared at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 25 November and was sent straight to prison for a year. He was sentenced to a 12-month jail term, suspended for 18 months, for 27 charges of…
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• UK supermarkets set '10pm to 11.59pm' December deadline in food update

  05-12-2025 15:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Supermarkets have set mid-December deadlines for ordering, with supply concerns prompting shoppers to act quickly
  
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• UK channel showing 70 of the worst Christmas movies

  05-12-2025 14:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Christmas-only channel will air 197 festive films this December
  
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• People are using sick days instead of annual leave in worrying trend

  05-12-2025 14:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  People haven't used all their holiday days but 28 per cent have taken a day off sick when they weren't physically unwell
  
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• Motorcyclist left with broken spine and crushed pelvis after crash

  05-12-2025 14:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The 29-year-old suffered life-changing injuries
  
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• Poundland announces more UK closures - here's where

  05-12-2025 14:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The company is trying to secure its long-term future
  
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• Bristol Airport customers warned to avoid rogue parking operators

  05-12-2025 13:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Cars have been left damaged, dumped and with additional mileage around the airport
  
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• Bristol office workers warned over far-right extremist group

  05-12-2025 13:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'White Vanguard' have reportedly become more active in the city recently
  
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• Teenage ambulance patient was tasered before being killed on M5

  05-12-2025 12:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The 18-year-old has now been named
  
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• 'Great Christmas gift' as Debenhams reduces 'sophisticated' watch from £600 to £69

  05-12-2025 12:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Stuhrling watch is a 'great' accessory for any occasion, and it's been reduced by 88%
  
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• Lane near school used as rat-run could be blocked off after speeding cars flip over

  05-12-2025 12:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There have been a number of incidents
  
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• Beloved Bristol store Longwell Records moving from Keynsham to Clifton

  05-12-2025 11:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It is relocating in 2026
  
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• Beloved Bristol store Lonfwell Records moving from Keynsham to Clifton

  05-12-2025 11:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It is relocating in 2026
  
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• Surgeon warns over cold cure that can injure thighs, abdomen and genitals

  05-12-2025 11:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Yarrow says hospitals 'see too many children and adults every winter' because of the dangerous practice
  
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• 'I'm a former teacher - here's one present I still treasure today'

  05-12-2025 11:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The perfect gift for a teacher does not have to be costly or stressful, according to ex-teacher Damon Culbert
  
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• Mum tracks down missing McDonald's delivery only to 'find driver eating it'

  05-12-2025 11:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bianca Green ordered a double sausage and egg McMuffin meal after dropping her kids off at school, and waited in her car for the driver
  
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• Mum injured on birthday night out after drink spiked when she left it

  05-12-2025 11:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police say they are powerless to help
  
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