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• Burst water main closes key area in Bristol city centre - live updates

  13-11-2024 23:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
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• New state pension to rise by £460 a year from April - and it's all down to Triple Lock

  13-11-2024 23:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The state pension is set to rise from April next year and it's all down to the Triple Lock - which has been protected by the Labour Party
  
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• State pensioners born in certain years get instant £100 Winter Fuel Payment increase

  13-11-2024 23:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Winter Fuel Payment will be paid automatically to those state pensioners who are claiming a qualifying benefit, but the amount you get will vary depending on your circumstances
  
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• Late actor had strong connections to West Country

  13-11-2024 22:24 via bbc.com
  
  Timothy West went to school in Bristol and was a huge enthusiast of the Kennet and Avon Canal.
  
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• UK braces for 800-mile-wide snow bomb as new weather maps forecast heavy snowfall

  13-11-2024 22:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The arrival of an enormous frosty weather is set to blanket the country in snow
  
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• Witness appeal after girl forced into car in Wincanton

  13-11-2024 17:19 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Detectives investigating an incident in Wincanton in which a girl was forced into a car are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. At about 10.30pm yesterday (12 November), a girl, believed to be aged in her mid-to-late teens and about 5ft 5ins tall, was seen being followed by a car near the junction of The Batch and Shadwell Lane. The car’s driver then left the vehicle…
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• Fly-tipper ordered to pay more than £1,400 after dumping fridge freezers

  13-11-2024 17:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The man from Soundwell pleaded guilty to fly-tipping on the outskirts of Bristol
  
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• Major B&M store shut down as court brands it 'a disgrace'

  13-11-2024 16:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The magistrate branded the store 'hideous' as he warned members of the public 'shouldn't be allowed anywhere near' the retail outlet
  
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• Nightclub boss says venue closure 'would affect Bristol’s identity'

  13-11-2024 16:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Manager Director Daniel Deeks has explained the current situation regarding the iconic venue
  
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• Primark shoppers delighted as new £3.50 range 'as good as' Lush

  13-11-2024 15:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Many people have been raving about the new collection, which some have been comparing with Lush's popular Snow Fairy range
  
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• Top nightclub may close over lease ending

  13-11-2024 15:58 via bbc.com
  
  The much-loved nightclub may be forced to close next year as they are unable to renew their lease.
  
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• Live: Iconic Bristol music venue Motion announces it will close

  13-11-2024 15:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The owners of the site have rejected a request for a lease extension
  
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• News | UK investor homes in on £100 million Bristol trophy office - CoStar Group

  13-11-2024 15:41
  News | UK investor homes in on £100 million Bristol trophy office  CoStar Group
  
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• Live: Call 999 if you see Bristol man wanted in connection with violent disorder probe

  13-11-2024 15:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Call 999 if you see Mark Goodman
  
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• 'I'm a doctor - the healthiest type of porridge oats makes a huge difference'

  13-11-2024 15:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Professor Tim Spector has explained that the type of oats you choose can have a big impact on their health benefits, such as lowering cholesterol and improving gut health
  
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• B&M store shut down over mice infestation as court brands it 'hideous' and 'disgrace'

  13-11-2024 15:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A council inspector visited the B&M store in Birmingham after a member of the public reported droppings on the shelves - and the shop was shut down after a court hearing
  
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• Reality TV star undergoes emergency op after suffering septic shock

  13-11-2024 14:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Her fiance says the surgery was unexpected adding: 'I don't know how much more she can take'
  
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• Everyday early stomach cancer symptom after eating that may be a warning sign

  13-11-2024 14:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A particular painful symptom may indicate the presence of this grave disease
  
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• John Stapleton, 78, says he wants to be taken to Switzerland to die

  13-11-2024 14:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The broadcaster says he has considered what the future will be if his health deteriorates
  
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• Full list of those eligible for DWP Christmas bonus next month

  13-11-2024 14:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Not all benefit claimants will receive this year's Christmas Bonus
  
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• Post Office could close 115 branches with jobs at risk

  13-11-2024 14:14 via bbc.com
  
  Hundreds of head office workers are facing cuts and loss-making branches are under threat of closure.
  
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• ‘Heartbreaking’ lack of cash for school buses as children walking along dangerous roads

  13-11-2024 14:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Parents have urged council bosses to help fund buses to get their pupils to school safely
  
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• Activists bailed after protests at defence firm

  13-11-2024 13:51 via bbc.com
  
  The activists, who staged protests outside a defence firm on Tuesday, are released on police bail.
  
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• Earthy earns maiden England U21 call-up

  13-11-2024 13:37 via bbc.com
  
  Bristol City midfielder George Earthy called up to the England Under-21 squad for the first time after a series of withdrawals due to either injury or transitions into the senior squad.
  
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• Seven conditions that allow you to skip long GP queues and get treatment straight away

  13-11-2024 13:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are often lengthy waits to get an appointment with a doctor but if you have one of these conditions you can dodge the queue
  
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• DWP warning over letters being sent about major benefit changes affecting thousands

  13-11-2024 13:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The DWP has issued a warning to the public as it continues to move people to a 'modern benefit regime' - here's everything you need to know about the migration notices
  
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• Bristol City Council leader warns of "financial black hole"

  13-11-2024 13:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Cllr Tony Dyer marked six months in office with a pledge to rebuild trust in politics
  
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• Doctor says you can get a better night's sleep by adding 5 foods to your diet

  13-11-2024 13:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dr Alan Mandell, known as the motivational doctor on TikTok, has shared his five top tips for falling asleep quickly - and they're all readily available in your kitchen
  
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• Legendary Bristol actor Timothy West dies peacefully in sleep aged 90

  13-11-2024 13:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He went to Bristol Grammar School
  
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• 'Beautiful' £89 M&S aviator jacket that's 'really thick' and 'so cosy'

  13-11-2024 13:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Shoppers love the Faux Leather Longline Aviator Jacket, leaving glowing reviews for the stylish winter staple
  
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• Damaging contrails could be wiped out for £3.50 per plane ticket

  13-11-2024 12:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The simple change is set to be explored for the first time
  
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• The common 33p food that could reduce wrinkles risk and help boost your collagen

  13-11-2024 12:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Eating a certain type of food can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and boost collagen production in your skin, according to experts
  
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• Every Post Office in the South West at risk of closing - check the list for yours

  13-11-2024 12:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  More than 100 Post Offices across the country are at risk of shutting, with more than 1,000 people potentially losing their jobs
  
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• The preschool giving children “a sense of belonging” praised by Ofsted

  13-11-2024 12:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The school was inspected in September and was widely praised
  
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• Homebase ‘set for administration’ with thousands of jobs at risk

  13-11-2024 12:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
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• Woman explains what questions to expect during NHS ADHD assessment

  13-11-2024 11:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  If you suspect that you or your child might have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), it's best to consult with a general practitioner
  
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• Centre Hennessey signs 'long-term' Bath deal

  13-11-2024 11:50 via bbc.com
  
  Bath centre Louie Hennessey signs a new "long-term" contract with the Premiership club.
  
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• Newspapers & trending: Stars return to city centre

  13-11-2024 11:40 via bbc.com
  
  A look at what stories are trending across the West of England on 13 November 2024.
  
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• Bristol City Council's new chief executive on £192k salary

  13-11-2024 11:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The local authority previously refused to say how much he would be paid
  
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• Police officer convicted of coercive behaviour

  13-11-2024 11:38 via bbc.com
  
  Mitchell Curtis 'refused to admit what he had done' to colleagues despite a 'wealth of evidence'.
  
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• Three men jailed for their involvement in a drugs line between Manchester and Somerset

  13-11-2024 11:25 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Three men involved in a drugs line between Manchester and Somerset have been given prison sentences. Officers seized heroin and cocaine from a hotel room in Bridgwater in February as part of the investigation. The three men, all from Greater Manchester, were sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on Thursday (November 7). On Thursday 22 February, we received information that Curtis Coburn…
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• Martin Lewis says 'ALL' people who bought car on finance might be eligible for payout in new update

  13-11-2024 11:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A new update today from the Financial Conduct Authority means people need to get their complaints in, he said
  
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• Doves announce Bristol show as part of new UK 2025 tour - Bristol Live

  13-11-2024 11:16
  Doves announce Bristol show as part of new UK 2025 tour  Bristol Live
  
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• NatWest, Barclays and HSBC warning to 9.7m customers paying £278

  13-11-2024 11:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Personal finance experts say most people can easily avoid the 'ghost' charge
  
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• Avon & Somerset police officer suffocated victim during period of abuse

  13-11-2024 11:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He has been convicted of coercive and controlling behaviour
  
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• NHS 'high risk' warning over life-threatening infection

  13-11-2024 11:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  People are being urged to make an all-important check and speak to GPs if needed
  
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• NHS tool that could prevent thousands dying of heart disease is 'not being checked'

  13-11-2024 11:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The NHS Health Checks are designed to help spot people at higher risk of getting certain health problems and offer practical tips on how to prevent them - but less than half of eligible adults take part
  
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• 115 Post Offices facing axe - full list of every at risk branch

  13-11-2024 10:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The shake-up could see 1,000 jobs axed as post offices cold be closed or transferred to other retail partners
  
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• Tesco shoppers told they could be fined over car park rule

  13-11-2024 10:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The supermarket giant said 'it's your responsibility'
  
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• Homebase's 130 branches at risk as it appoints administrator

  13-11-2024 10:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The move could mean all branches closing and all employees losing their jobs
  
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