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• Woman leaves 'world's safest country' after seven months due to surprising discovery

  10-03-2026 08:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The YouTuber said she felt like she was "losing her marbles" before deciding to pack up and leave a country often considered the safest in the world
  
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• Drivers hit with £950 bills due to 'hidden' danger and it's worse this year

  10-03-2026 07:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  New figures from the RAC show the problem to be as bad as ever in 2026
  
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• Final plans for biggest urban park in South West for 50 years

  10-03-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  This week's most notable planning applications to Bristol City Council
  
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• Bristol's most controversial housing plan set for go-ahead this week

  10-03-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There have been hundreds of objections in just the last week alone
  
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• 'My teenage son's secret vaping habit nearly killed him when his lung collapsed'

  10-03-2026 04:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Cameron Vann's lung collapsed twice as a result of his vaping habit which he hid from his mum, Crystal
  
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• Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain shares real reason she no longer watches

  10-03-2026 01:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The 2015 Great British Bake Off winner has spoken candidly about no longer watching the Channel 4 show and shared her thoughts on Nigella Lawson replacing Prue Leith as judge
  
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• MAFS Australia bride says 'I can't marry you' as fans slam 'weird' request

  09-03-2026 22:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Married At First Sight Australia viewers admitted they had "secondhand embarrassment"
  
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• MAFS Australia viewers issue same complaint minutes into brand new series

  09-03-2026 21:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One Married At First Sight Australia contestant sparked fury within minutes of the new E4 series premiere
  
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• Made in Chelsea star to share liver transplant journey in 'moving' new series

  09-03-2026 21:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Made in Chelsea star and his wife will share their journey as new parents whilst Sam waits for a life-saving organ transplant
  
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• Family pay heartbreaking tribute to Army vet grandfather, 82, after he was killed in 'unprovoked' attack at bus stop

  09-03-2026 21:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The heartbroken family of a grandfather have paid tribute to the ex-Army vet who died after a man pushed him to the kerb
  
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• BBC The One Show's Alex Jones shares 'amazing' news minutes into broadcast

  09-03-2026 20:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The One Show presenters Alex Jones and Roman Kemp shared exciting news just minutes into Monday's episode
  
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• Dubai flights latest as Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways issue updates

  09-03-2026 19:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Some services are expected to resume on a limited schedule while many other routes are cancelled amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East
  
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• Motorists issued fuel update by Rachel Reeves as Iran war sees pump price soar

  09-03-2026 18:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Chancellor was speaking as fuel prices reached their highest level since 2022 in response to the crisis in the Middle East
  
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• Very slow traffic on major A-road after double crash

  09-03-2026 17:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Expect delays in the area
  
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• Live: Very slow traffic on major A-road after double crash

  09-03-2026 17:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Expect delays in the area
  
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• New vegan chocolate shop opens in Bristol - Yahoo News UK

  09-03-2026 17:07
  New vegan chocolate shop opens in Bristol  Yahoo News UK
  
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• Dad of Bristol teen killer jailed for drug dealing after being caught driving 'erratically' at McDonald's drive-thru

  09-03-2026 17:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Kristian Hooper was spotted high on cocaine on a moped 'riding erratically' around McDonalds
  
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• 'We won't collect your bins if you make this mistake next month' binman warns

  09-03-2026 16:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A binman has given a simple verdict of what will happen if people ignore these rules
  
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• Bristol Bears pay tribute to one of their 'greatest ever captains'

  09-03-2026 16:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "Matt’s passion for the sport left a lasting impact across the Bristol rugby community."
  
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• M4 was closed after crash near service station

  09-03-2026 15:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are huge traffic queueus
  
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• Live: M4 closed after crash near service station

  09-03-2026 15:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are huge traffic queueus
  
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• Free extensions for foster carers to stem tide of firms making profit from Bristol children

  09-03-2026 15:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Potential carers can get up to £200,000 from the city council, which is trying to shfit away from fostering agencies
  
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• Viral dog takes Cardiff by storm as famous pooch is stopped countless times

  09-03-2026 15:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Viola the Husky, a social media sensation with millions of followers, received a huge welcome when she visited Cardiff, with fans crowding around for selfies...
  
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• Bristol Folk Festival’s ‘magical’ opening concert features UK exclusive - Bristol 24/7

  09-03-2026 15:13
  Bristol Folk Festival’s ‘magical’ opening concert features UK exclusive  Bristol 24/7
  
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• Couple sells £310k home to live on cruise ships - 'it's £2k a month cheaper than living in UK'

  09-03-2026 15:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Katrina Middleton and husband Kevin sold up and now live in luxury cabins on back-to-back cruises, working remotely from the ships
  
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• ITV Gone episodes and release schedule: When to watch the Bristol-filmed drama

  09-03-2026 14:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Gone is the brand new six-part crime thriller from ITV starring Eve Myles and David Morrissey
  
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• Boy, 12, and girl, 14, arrested after shocking Cabot Circus attack

  09-03-2026 13:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The horrific attack on a teenage girl was filmed
  
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• Nando's worker shares 5 little-known food hacks that are completely free

  09-03-2026 13:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A Nando's employee has shared five food hacks that customers can use to enhance their meals completely free of charge
  
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• 'Scaremongering' row over future of South Bristol social club

  09-03-2026 13:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "After all their broken promises, our residents already have little faith in the council"
  
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• Five arrests after child assaulted in Bristol

  09-03-2026 12:47 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  Two further arrests have been made as part of an ongoing investigation into the assault of a child in Bristol city centre. Five arrests have now been made after a girl in her mid-teens was attacked in Philadelphia Street, Cabot Circus, at around 7.45pm on Wednesday 4 March. The first three individuals were arrested on Thursday 5 March on suspicion of various offences, including affray…
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• Bristol micropub named among UK’s best - Bristol 24/7

  09-03-2026 12:08
  Bristol micropub named among UK’s best  Bristol 24/7
  
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• Suspect named after racially-aggravated attack in Bristol

  09-03-2026 11:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It follows an incident where members of the public were allegedly abused
  
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• Marks and Spencer announces £13.41 news but campaigners not happy

  09-03-2026 11:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The retailer has been asked to reconsider
  
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• British Airways flight diverted from UK airport after mid-air medical emergency

  09-03-2026 11:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Flight BA78 was forced to make an emergency landing in France, after a passenger required urgent medical care [NATIONAL NEWS]
  
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• Prime Bristol office receives planning permission - UK Property Forums

  09-03-2026 11:08
  Prime Bristol office receives planning permission  UK Property Forums
  
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• HMRC 'will take 40pc of your cash' if you make 'simple mistakes'

  09-03-2026 10:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A tax expert says simple errors can add up to huge tax bills that otherwise wouldn't be faced
  
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• Bereaved dad calls for change after toddler's death in moving BBC Breakfast interview

  09-03-2026 10:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  John Story spoke about his two-year-old daughter's death from undiagnosed type 1 diabetes
  
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• Made in Chelsea's Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo share first-look at new Disney+ show

  09-03-2026 10:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Made in Chelsea stars Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo have shared the first glimpse of their new Disney+ docuseries following their journey with baby Ziggy
  
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• Man charged after racially-aggravated incident in Bristol

  09-03-2026 10:22 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  A 59-year-old man has been charged following a racially-aggravated incident in Bristol on Saturday (7 March). Benjamin Gray, of Eastville, will appear at Bristol Magistrates’ Court today (Monday 9 March). He has been charged with Section 4 Public Order causing fear or provocation of violence, racially-aggravated assault by beating, and assault by beating. The charges follow an…
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• Three charged after man assaulted

  09-03-2026 09:47 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  Three people have been charged following an assault in Weston-super-Mare over the weekend. Jo Junior Martin, aged 18 of Laira Bridge Road, Plymouth, and a 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named due to his age, have been charged with wounding with intent. The 17-year-old was additionally charged with being in possession of a bladed article. Nathaniel Ashman-Stanislaus…
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• Police stumped in mystery of man found in remote reservoir

  09-03-2026 09:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Can you help police identify the man?
  
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• Wessex Water denies untreated sewage turning Brislington Brook into ‘brown sludge’

  09-03-2026 09:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  But two drains feeding into the brook have been discharging on average once a week
  
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• School on edge of Bristol where pupils are 'proud and enjoy their learning'

  09-03-2026 08:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  However, its sixth form needs improvement, according to Ofsted inspectors
  
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• Cancer deaths in UK drop 11 per cent but four types see increase

  09-03-2026 07:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Around 247 in every 100,000 people in the UK are thought to die from cancer in any given year
  
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• Developers refused permission to build even shared houses with zero parking

  09-03-2026 07:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Local residents said the surrounding streets already suffer from problematic parking
  
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• Thousands of people make same bank account mistake at end of month

  09-03-2026 07:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It could be costing you a lot of money
  
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• Car buyers told 'check code' after 449 found to be wrong in a year

  09-03-2026 07:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It is often a warning sign of something far more serious
  
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• Little black boxes appearing on Bristol lampposts - everything you need to know

  09-03-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "This is a useful step forward"
  
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• 'We live in Bristol's 'green slum' and feel forgotten'

  09-03-2026 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The area has an unusual rubbish collection system
  
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• ITV viewers say same thing as 'outstanding' Bristol drama premieres

  09-03-2026 00:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  David Morrissey and Eve Myles star in ITV's new six-part thriller Gone, which was filmed in and around Bristol
  
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