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• Rival Madeleine McCann documentaries from Netflix and Amazon

  20-09-2023 23:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The two entertainment giants are both producing documentaries about the disappearance of Madeleine McCann and chief suspect Christian Brueckner.
  
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• Take That logo appears on Ashton Gate as Bristol gig is teased

  20-09-2023 22:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ashton Gate Stadium has sent out a striking message to all Take That fans in the area
  
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• Bristol and Bath Universities help students combat move out waste

  20-09-2023 22:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thousands of items left behind by departing students are offered to freshers as the new term starts.
  
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• Two teens charged with murdering West Country dad

  20-09-2023 19:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ben Milton and Jack Milton have been charged with murdering 34-year-old Aaron Parrington
  
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• Report warns of devastating silent killer before it kills 76m by 2050

  20-09-2023 19:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  If it is not tackled, it could also lead to 120 million strokes, 79 million heart attacks and 17 million cases of heart failure
  
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• Video shows motorbike narrowly avoiding head-on collision in clip of 'poor driving'

  20-09-2023 18:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The footage was released as part of Operation Snap, in which members of the public submit videos of poor driving to the police
  
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• Bristol City appoint chief operating officer after Phil Alexander leaves

  20-09-2023 18:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol City promote Tom Rawcliffe to chief operating officer following the departure of chief executive Phil Alexander.
  
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• UWE Bristol launches 'UK-first' climate course - Bristol24/7

  20-09-2023 18:19
  
  UWE Bristol launches 'UK-first' climate course  Bristol24/7
  
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• Five health problems caused by sitting down all day - and what to do to fix it

  20-09-2023 18:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The average working-age adult spending 9.5 hours a day perched on their backside
  
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• Bristol City Council chief executive has contract extended to oversee move to committee system

  20-09-2023 17:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Residents voted to scrap the existing mayoral model last year and replace it with cross-party decision-making committees
  
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• First three Brits infected with dog disease as condition spreads among pets

  20-09-2023 17:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  In dogs, the disease is incurable and causes infertility, swollen testes, lameness and pain. Now it has started to spread to humans in the UK for the first time.
  
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• Met Office explains when Sub-Saharan plume will bring Indian summer

  20-09-2023 17:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  After today's deluge clears, there is better weather on the way
  
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• Two robbers stabbed man in head with screwdriver at cash machine

  20-09-2023 17:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The victim was placed in an induced coma and has been left with a severe brain injury
  
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• Uproar as 'eyesore' Bishopston One Stop storefront is installed before planning permission granted

  20-09-2023 17:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Multiple objections have been submitted to Bristol City Council by people living nearby
  
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• Man appears in court following hunt incident

  20-09-2023 16:52 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A 63-year-old man has appeared in court following an incident in relation to a hunt last year. Steven Paul, of Church Lane, Yeovil, appeared in Taunton Magistrates’ Court on Monday 18 September after being charged with one count of assault. The charges relate to an incident which took place on Thursday 3 November in Limington, near Yeovil. Paul will next appear in court on Thursday 5 October.
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• Disgusting ingredients you had no idea you've been eating - including ground-up insects

  20-09-2023 16:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  You have probably also consumed sheep secretions and arsenic without knowing it
  
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• West Country dad who was stabbed to death is named

  20-09-2023 16:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Aaron Parrington was seriously assaulted in broad daylight on Sunday, September 17, and a murder investigation has been launched.
  
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• Cop sent 'flirty' messages to vulnerable woman he met after taking part in search for her

  20-09-2023 16:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  PC Robert Whitehead has now been sacked following an investigation into allegations he sent messages and also received others which were inappropriate
  
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• 'I quit my job to go travelling - I'll never go back to work'

  20-09-2023 16:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Travel blogger Samantha Oppenheimer on how to earn a living while globe trotting
  
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• Dr Michael Mosley says hot drink can bust stress, help heart and even stop osteoporosis fractures

  20-09-2023 16:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Doctor said a simple cup of tea has major benefits - and there's scientific evidence to back it up
  
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• Boris Johnson fires warning to Rishi Sunak over net zero commitments

  20-09-2023 15:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister is expected to announce the watering down of certain climate change commitments
  
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• Airbnb 'party house' owners lose planning appeal after neighbours' lives made a 'misery'

  20-09-2023 15:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol City Council is expecting a fresh application from the landlords and has paused enforcement action
  
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• Alex Beresford admits he has to 'pinch himself' in relationship update

  20-09-2023 15:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Alex has just celebrated a special milestone
  
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• Doctors told girl, 6, she had water infection and experiencing growing pains but it turned out to be a tumour

  20-09-2023 15:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Faith Robert could have been paralysed by the wrongly diagnosed tumour
  
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• Dr Michael Mosley says this food can reduce inflammation and liver damage

  20-09-2023 15:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Eating heated-up pasta the day after it's made can create resistant starch which is highly beneficial - and green bananas can provide it too
  
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• Bake Off's Paul Hollywood teases update to fans

  20-09-2023 15:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The 14th series of Bake Off is set to be an exciting one with some fresh themes to match new presenter Alison Hammond
  
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• Police chief blames delays in answering 101 calls on understaffing and pocket dials

  20-09-2023 15:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset's control room has faced rising demand and difficulty recruiting enough call handlers
  
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• Holly Willoughby fights back tears on This Morning as she opens up about friendship

  20-09-2023 15:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The presenter was discussing medical professionals going on strike with a guest when she became emotional
  
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• EasyJet pilot performs incredible landings at Bristol Airport against Hurricane Lee winds

  20-09-2023 14:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Incredible footage has captured a number of planes landing on the tarmac as they fight against the strong winds
  
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• A4174 traffic recap: Ring Road cleared near Warmley after crash

  20-09-2023 14:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There was queuing traffic heading northbound this afternoon (September 20)
  
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• A4174 traffic live: Ring Road blocked near Warmley after crash

  20-09-2023 14:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There is queuing traffic heading northbound this afternoon (September 20)
  
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• Inflation explained and what today's surprise fall means for your money

  20-09-2023 14:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  After several drops, analysts had expected the rate to rise again in the latest figures because the price of petrol and diesel has jumped
  
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• River Island's 'absolutely beautiful' dress that flatters every shape and size

  20-09-2023 14:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The dress is perfect for the autumn
  
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• TV's Medicinal Chef explains key thing everyone should know about cholesterol

  20-09-2023 14:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Nutritionist Dale Pinnock says cholesterol is vital for the body to function properly, but too much of it will increase your risk of potentially life-threatening conditions
  
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• Bristol VOI scooter fall leaves woman severely injured

  20-09-2023 14:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A woman is severely injured and another arrested after the scooter they were both riding crashed.
  
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• Wilko reveals locations of 111 stores to shut next week

  20-09-2023 14:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The retail giants had more than 400 stores and 12,500 staff members
  
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• Chris Evans gives cancer update as he says he 'couldn't sleep'

  20-09-2023 13:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Updating listeners, he went on to urge people to get checked if they have cancer symptoms
  
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• First-class postie delivers his own daughter on living room floor

  20-09-2023 13:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Scott Rogers returned home to find his other half Joanne in labour and realised that he would be making a special delivery
  
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• Girl, 2, was enjoying picnic in garden before being attacked by pack of XL bullies

  20-09-2023 13:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ella had patted one of the 'lovely' dogs on the head the day before the savage attack in May 2016
  
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• Salvage Hunters star moving to West Country after buying huge property

  20-09-2023 12:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Drew Pritchard has said he will be keeping his cottage on the North Wales coast despite the "big move"
  
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• Mum urges people to make plans for organ donation after daughter saved three lives

  20-09-2023 12:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Debbie Young, 53, was heartbroken when Raechel Waterston suffered a fatal seizure
  
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• Witnesses and dashcam sought following Wells collision

  20-09-2023 12:39 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a road traffic collision earlier this month. At 2.25pm on Sunday 3 September, a Peugeot 208 and a Triumph motorcycle collided on the A371 near the Titlands Lane junction in Wells. The rider, a man in his 30s, was taken to hospital, where he remains, with serious injuries. If you have any information, witnessed the collision...
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• Helen Flanagan defended by fans after being mum-shamed over snap with daughter

  20-09-2023 12:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The soap star shared a sweet snap of her eldest daughter, but not everyone was impressed
  
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• Man charged in Broomfield murder investigation

  20-09-2023 12:25 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A 36-year-old man has been charged following the death of an 86-year-old woman in March. David Parish, of no fixed address, has been charged with the murder of Beryl Purdy who died in her home in Broomfield, near Bridgwater, on Monday 27 March. Parish, who was initially sectioned under the Mental Health Act, has now been charged following his release from a secure mental health unit yesterday...
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• Friends sleep on airport floor when Jet2 aircraft left without them 'after row'

  20-09-2023 12:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Danyaal Khan said the group of six were utterly confused and humiliated after Jet2 crew refused to let them on board
  
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• Dad brutally beat ex only stopping for pizza delivery to arrive

  20-09-2023 12:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Their children were upstairs in bed as he throttled her and repeatedly kicked her on the floor as she lay defenceless curled in ball
  
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• Woman suffers 'life-changing' injuries after two people crash riding e-scooter

  20-09-2023 12:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Two women were reportedly riding the e-scooter when they fell off, police have said, with one seriously injured and the other arrested
  
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• Martin Lewis warns motorists over surging cost of car insurance

  20-09-2023 12:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Some analysts believe it has gone up by more than 40 per cent, with home insurance not far behind
  
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• How to work out the cheapest way to heat your home as energy prices set to drop within weeks

  20-09-2023 12:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The majority of homes are gas-powered, but electric can also be worth considering - this is how to do the sums
  
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• 'My headaches and backpains were strange symptoms of extremely rare disorder'

  20-09-2023 12:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Georgia Kelsall was diagnosed with an extremely rare condition called neuromyelitis optica
  
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