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• Emma Willis opens up on new BBC Radio 2 role 'there is that bit of pressure'

  12-01-2026 22:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Emma Willis has landed a new role as she is set to take over Zoe Ball's BBC Radio 2 Saturday lunchtime slot
  
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• Olivia Attwood breaks silence on 'most shocking series of Getting Filthy Rich yet'

  12-01-2026 22:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Loose Women's Olivia Attwood returns for series four of Getting Filthy Rich, exploring the adult industry from feet fetishes to OnlyFans with interviews featuring Katie Price and Kerry Katona
  
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• Police officer caused ring road crash that left young woman seriously hurt

  12-01-2026 20:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  PC Dan Parsons was driving an unmarked police car when he collided with a pedestrian
  
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• Bristol's high streets among worst in the country new study shows

  12-01-2026 20:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Slough, Hull and even Swindon rank better in the national study
  
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• Officer sentenced following serious injury collision in Emersons Green

  12-01-2026 18:46 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  A serving police officer has been sentenced after admitting causing serious injury by careless or inconsiderate driving, following a collision in Emersons Green. PC Dan Parsons, 32, was driving an unmarked police car responding to an emergency when it was in collision with a pedestrian on a roundabout, where the A4174 joins Badminton Road, on Sunday 24 November, 2024.
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• Fresh criticism of 23-storey ‘nightmare’ plans for South Bristol’s tallest ever building

  12-01-2026 18:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The tower would be visible from a popular spot in Victoria Park with panoramic views across the city
  
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• Witness appeal after cars damaged

  12-01-2026 17:35 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  Officers are appealing for witnesses after a number of cars were damaged with a sledgehammer in Bath earlier this month. On the evening of Saturday 3 January, between 7pm and 11pm, several cars were damaged in the Bear Flat and Twerton areas. Officers attended and arrested a man in his 40s on suspicion of criminal damage. He has since been released under investigation while enquiries…
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• Dangerous rockfaces next to Bristol roads to be made safe in £360k city council project

  12-01-2026 17:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Two sandstone embankments in Stapleton are at risk of collapse
  
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• Anti-refugee riots in Bristol came as ‘no surprise’ to left-behind areas

  12-01-2026 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Two experts spent months interviewing dozens of people about the reasons behind the disorder
  
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• Palestine Action activist ‘terrified’ during factory break-in, court told

  12-01-2026 16:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Zoe Rogers, 22, is one of six people accused of carrying out an attack at Elbit Systems
  
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• Netflix Stranger Things fans all say same thing ahead of 'secret' episode

  12-01-2026 16:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Stranger Things came to a close on December 31, but some fans still aren't ready to say goodbye
  
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• Vet warns seven dogs breeds are 'at risk' this month - what you need to know

  12-01-2026 16:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  People have been warned to look after their dogs as some breeds may be more at risk than others
  
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• Home Bargains fan has 'no regrets' buying giant '5ft decoration'

  12-01-2026 16:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The discount chain has launched a new Easter decoration, and it's been leaving shoppers in awe
  
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• All England households get 4 bins 'in months' items you cannot put in them

  12-01-2026 16:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  From March 31, waste collectors must collect different types of recycling and waste separately meaning a big change for residents
  
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• Woman buys 74p earrings at market and is staggered to learn true value

  12-01-2026 16:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A woman can’t stop smiling after buying a pair of earrings for just 74p and discovering their true value. People are now congratulating her on her incredible find
  
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• Man with illegal car plates arrested in Tesco car park

  12-01-2026 16:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A car was seized by police
  
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• Rare 20p with 'mule' error sells for massive profit on eBay

  12-01-2026 16:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The 20p piece, which features Queen Elizabeth II on the front and the Royal Shield of Arms on the reverse, was minted with a rare error
  
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• DWP to send letter to all PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance claimants

  12-01-2026 16:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The DWP has announced the proposed new weekly payment rates for individuals receiving disability benefits including PIP, DLA and AA
  
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• Court hears of Boxing Day house fire that killed mum and kids in South West village

  12-01-2026 16:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The awful incident sent shockwaves around the South West
  
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• Bristol GP says 'see a dermatologist' if you spot any of these changes

  12-01-2026 15:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  An experienced doctor has explained why
  
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• Electricity restored to more than 1,300 properties after Bristol power cut

  12-01-2026 15:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Engineers have restored electricity supplies after a power cut
  
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• Bristol power cut LIVE as more than 1,300 properties lose electricity

  12-01-2026 15:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Engineers are working to restore electricity supplies
  
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• 'I'm a pet nutritionist and there's a simple daily task you're forgetting'

  12-01-2026 14:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A warning has been issued to all dog owners by a pet nutritionist
  
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• ITV The Masked Singer star's 'crushing' costume 'was so difficult' to wear

  12-01-2026 14:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Another celebrity was revealed on the latest episode of The Masked Singer over the weekend.
  
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• Update after Yate vehicle fire sends huge plumes of smoke

  12-01-2026 13:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It happened over the weekend
  
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• Drivers who ignore this letter could be sent to court

  12-01-2026 13:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police will typically issue a letter if they believe a motorists has committed a road traffic offence
  
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• Home Bargains shoppers love 'genius' £20 body warmer that heats up

  12-01-2026 13:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Shoppers have been praising the item ahead of more snow and ice warnings
  
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• Married couples urged to claim £4,300 DWP boosts

  12-01-2026 13:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  DWP wants to make more people aware of what they may be entitled to
  
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• North Street 'hit-and-run' crash - second man arrested after cyclist dies

  12-01-2026 13:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Two suspects are now in police custody
  
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• Temporary closure of Yeovil Police Enquiry Office ahead of major station refurbishment 

  12-01-2026 13:12 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  The temporary police enquiry office currently based at Horsey Lane in Yeovil will close to the public from Monday 26 January while it is relocated to a new site on Brympton Way. The move is expected to take around six weeks while the building is dismantled, relocated and prepared for public use. During the temporary closure, members of the public can visit enquiry offices at Chard…
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• Primark fan 'emotionally attached' to new version of viral £20 cardigan

  12-01-2026 13:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The popular cardigan has been a hit on social media, and Primark fans can't wait to get their hands on the new shade
  
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• Iconic organ returns to Bristol Beacon after seven-year restoration

  12-01-2026 13:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Grade II-listed organ, once a hiding place for suffragettes, is among only a handful of working instruments of this scale anywhere in the world
  
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• Bristol school refused permission for CCTV cameras on its playing fields

  12-01-2026 13:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The controversy over Stoke Lodge continues
  
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• 'Human waste and flytipping' at Bristol van dweller site

  12-01-2026 12:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  They will have seven days to leave the site
  
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• Eight warning signs your cat may be 'struggling' or 'distressed' - and what to do

  12-01-2026 12:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The specialist stressed that early intervention is 'key to addressing any behavioural or health issue'
  
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• 'Elegant' £25 Home Bargains side tables 'similar' to £150 set at Next

  12-01-2026 12:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The budget retailer is selling a new furniture set as part of its 2026 homeware collection
  
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• Mum questioned over weird item she took with her to smear test

  12-01-2026 12:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A mum took a bizarre item with her to her smear test, also known as a cervical screening, with people questioning why
  
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• Love Island All Stars filming 'set to restart' after unexpected delay

  12-01-2026 12:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  ITV bosses have suggested a new air date for the first episode of the new series
  
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• I'm a runner and adding 1 exercise to my routine helped rid knee pain

  12-01-2026 12:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Running can be great for getting fit, but it can often lead to pain in your knees, and there's a simple exercise that can help to reduce discomfort
  
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• British Land boss Simon Carter to quit and join warehouse developer

  12-01-2026 12:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Property giant British Land will conduct a full search for a successor after CEO announces plans to join P3 Logistics Parks.
  
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• Education and support services in Bristol set to be hit by strikes

  12-01-2026 11:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'Industrial action is a last resort', one union leader said
  
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• Is there a new episode of Love Island All Stars on tonight?

  12-01-2026 11:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The ITV dating show was scheduled to premiere tonight
  
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• DWP benefit payments that won't rise this year

  12-01-2026 10:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  These major benefits that many households rely on will not see an increase this April
  
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• Girl, two, drowned in pond on Christmas Day, inquest hears

  12-01-2026 10:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Isobel's family tried to save her with CPR
  
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• Doctor says 'don't wait' after 50 per cent surge in 'burning' rash

  12-01-2026 10:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are five reasons you may need urgent medical attention
  
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• Aldi's new SpecialBuy helps dry clothes faster at home without tumble dryer

  12-01-2026 10:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The gadget is available to buy in stores now, while stocks last
  
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• BBC Breakfast pays tribute to football legend who will 'always be remembered'

  12-01-2026 10:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Jon Kay and Sally Nugent spoke to manager John Rooney about the team's FA Cup victory over Crystal Palace at the weekend.
  
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• HMRC sends 1.3 million tax letters as personal allowance frozen at £12,570

  12-01-2026 09:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The frozen income tax thresholds have led to more than a million extra tax letters, new figures reveal - primarily affecting pensioners and savers
  
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• BBC Breakfast presenter flooded with support after emotional show exit

  12-01-2026 09:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  BBC Breakfast presenter Ben Boulos has been supported by fans.
  
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• Inside Rod Stewart's incredible £4.6m mansion life with very famous neighbours

  12-01-2026 09:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Rock legend Rod Stewart owns a stunning £4.6 million Grade II-listed mansion set on 46 acres
  
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