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• Shirley Ballas makes heartfelt plea for votes for Tasha Ghouri ahead of Strictly final

  13-12-2024 23:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas has begged fans to pick up the phone and vote for one of the finalists, who has been in the bottom two twice
  
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• Update: Search for missing vulnerable woman in Bristol city centre

  13-12-2024 22:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Anyone who sees Sessie is asked to call 999
  
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• Live: Search for missing vulnerable woman in Bristol city centre

  13-12-2024 22:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Anyone who sees Sessie is asked to call 999
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing's Vito Coppola and Sarah Hadland declare love before final

  13-12-2024 21:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing's Vito Coppola and Sarah Hadland have declared their love for their Instagram 'choreography captain' in a sweet message before the final show on Saturday
  
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• Teacher's brutally honest three gifts kids should 'never' give at Christmas - including one 'uncomfortable' present

  13-12-2024 21:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A brutally honest teacher has shared the three gifts she would 'rather not get' as a token of appreciation this Christmas - and it's sparked a very divided reaction online
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing 2024 sees Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell gear up for final with heartfelt rehearsals

  13-12-2024 21:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  BBC Strictly Come Dancing pro Dianne Buswell has shared a touching message to her celebrity partner Chris McCausland as they prepare to perform in the final
  
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• Mayulu will be 'important' in future - Manning

  13-12-2024 19:39 via bbc.com
  
  Bristol City striker Fally Mayulu is heading in the right direction as he adapts to the Championship, says head coach Liam Manning.
  
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• Former strip club near Bristol city centre could become new housing for 11 people

  13-12-2024 18:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The former strip club near the city centre of Bristol could be set to be turned into nine residential units as well as a commercial unit
  
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• Cop accused of inappropriate and sexual behaviour at social event

  13-12-2024 18:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Avon & Somerset Police constable faces a three-day misconduct hearing at force HQ
  
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• Geminid meteor shower to peak on Friday December 13 - how to see it

  13-12-2024 18:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The night of Friday, December 13, into Saturday, December 14, will see the spectacle peak
  
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• Luatua returns as Bristol change six for La Rochelle trip

  13-12-2024 17:51 via bbc.com
  
  Lock Steven Luatua returns to captain the side in Fitz Harding's absence as Bristol Bears make six changes for their Investec Champions Cup trip to La Rochelle.
  
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• Athletics coach named BBC West Sports Unsung Hero

  13-12-2024 17:50 via bbc.com
  
  Bob Purcell has been volunteering at Gloucester Athletics Club every weekend for more than 30 years.
  
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• Pedestrian injured in collision – Yeovil

  13-12-2024 17:49 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for information and witnesses after a car was in collision with a pedestrian in Yeovil. The incident happened in Newton Road at about 6.40am today (Friday 13 December). The pedestrian, a man in his seventies, suffered a broken leg/ankle and was taken to hospital for treatment. The driver of the car, possibly a Toyota, did initially stop at the scene…
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• Three children receive 'best Christmas present in the world' - bionic arms

  13-12-2024 17:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Eight year old Zoey Hampton-Pigeon, 11 year old Finn Jarvis, and eight year old Ettie Baker were all given their new bionic arms this week
  
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• Players have to step up and deliver - Manning

  13-12-2024 17:01 via bbc.com
  
  Bristol City players need to "step up" in attack to turn more good performances into wins says head coach Liam Manning.
  
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• Live: A37 Bristol Road closed both ways by crash ahead of rush hour

  13-12-2024 16:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
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• A37 Bristol Road was closed both ways by crash ahead of rush hour

  13-12-2024 16:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There is slow traffic after the crash
  
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• Classrooms could take six months to repair after fire

  13-12-2024 16:32 via bbc.com
  
  The fire caused hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of damage.
  
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• Community cafe’s plea for toys and tech to support disadvantaged children this Christmas

  13-12-2024 16:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'Instead of stuff getting wasted we want to recycle it'
  
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• Bristol restaurant stars in BBC2 show with Michel Roux Jr and Fred Sirieix

  13-12-2024 16:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Michel Roux Jr even called Bristol his 'favourite British city'
  
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• Man jailed for Taunton drugs offences

  13-12-2024 14:54 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A 33-year-old man has been jailed for more than two years after pleading guilty to supplying class C drugs in Taunton. Dawid Dankiewicz, of Staplegrove Road, Taunton, was arrested in January after warrants were executed at his home address and at a business property in East Reach where large quantities of morphine, prescription-only medication and tens of thousands of pounds in cash were…
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• Dark meanings behind baby names you may want to avoid in 2025

  13-12-2024 14:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Some of the popular names sound nice, but their original meanings are often forgotten
  
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• 'Receiving emblem for Fleur was unforgettable'

  13-12-2024 14:34 via bbc.com
  
  Fleur Lombard's family, who are from Darlington, receive the award after she died fighting a fire.
  
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• 'I'll be serving up Christmas dinner in prison on December 25'

  13-12-2024 14:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'Christmas Day can be a tough day and the regime runs as normal'
  
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• Brit woman, 28, shares harrowing experience of how she was almost killed by a kiss

  13-12-2024 14:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Phoebe Campbell-Harris, 28, suffered an allergic reaction after kissing a man she met in Paris and has now warned of the hidden dangers of potentially fatal anaphylaxis
  
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• Expert's 2 steps to safeguard cancelled flights as UK airport announces strike

  13-12-2024 14:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Knowing your compensation entitlements could be vital as many forms of transport face potential delays and cancellations over the Christmas period
  
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• 'I'm a nutritionist – there are three foods to avoid if you want to lose belly fat'

  13-12-2024 13:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dr Pedi Mirdamadi, a licensed naturopathic doctor and holistic nutritionist, has shared a number of videos on the social media platform offering his insight and tips to his followers
  
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• Free driving lessons for people on benefits - full list of who qualifies and how to apply

  13-12-2024 13:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The cost of learning to drive can be a barrier for many, but those on certain benefits could get free lessons. A charity-run scheme and Jobcentres have separate funding available
  
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• Two Bristol restaurants among best Indians in the UK - Bristol Live

  13-12-2024 13:02
  Two Bristol restaurants among best Indians in the UK  Bristol Live
  
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• Two Bristol restaurants among best Indians in the UK

  13-12-2024 13:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "Bristol is a city known for its eclectic food scene, and Indian cuisine holds a special place in its diverse culinary offerings"
  
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• Warning as Bank of England set to hold off interest rate cuts

  13-12-2024 12:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Economists are concerned at the Bank of England's latest decision on interest rates
  
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• Infected blood compensation update as DWP and inheritance impact clarified ahead of first payments

  13-12-2024 12:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  As compensation for the scandal begins to roll out decades after the first deaths, infected blood victims have now been advised how their hefty payouts could affect their benefits and inheritance
  
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• Motorcyclist killed in early morning crash

  13-12-2024 12:36 via bbc.com
  
  The biker, who has not yet been formally identified, is believed to have been a man in his thirties.
  
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• You can get £10 voucher for Tesco or Asda if you do specific job

  13-12-2024 12:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The voucher will be redeemable at leading supermarkets, including Sainsbury's
  
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• WASPI issues update over DWP response to £3,000 compensation petition

  13-12-2024 12:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The WASPI women have been campaigning for compensation for years after many were left struggling financially after their state pension age was increased
  
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• Chard Police Station reopens following refurbishment 

  13-12-2024 12:00 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  After closing in May for refurbishment, Chard Police Station will reopen its doors to the public on Monday 16th December. Both the Response and Neighbourhood Policing Teams have already returned to the building. The enquiry office will reopen to the public on the 16th of December at 10am. The station has undergone significant internal and external upgrades to modernise the facilities…
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• Headlines: Reaction to 200-year-old store closure

  13-12-2024 11:19 via bbc.com
  
  A look at what stories are trending across the West of England on Friday, 13 December.
  
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• Pick of the stats - Bristol City v QPR

  13-12-2024 11:15 via bbc.com
  
  All the best stats ahead of the match between Bristol City and QPR.
  
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• Appeal after fatal collision in Avonmouth

  13-12-2024 11:07 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A man has died after a collision in Avonmouth yesterday morning (12 December). Emergency services were called just after 7am to a collision between a Volkswagen Polo car and a motorbike on Kings Weston Lane. The rider of the motorbike sadly died at the scene. He has not yet been formally identified, but he is believed to be a man aged in his 30s. His next of kin have been informed and…
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• Biker dies in crash with VW Polo near Avonmouth

  13-12-2024 11:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A motorcyclist in his 30s lost his life in the collision
  
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• You can get 60 days off work in 2025 thanks to holiday rules

  13-12-2024 10:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  You will need to act fast at the start of January
  
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• Five documents divorced parents with children need at the airport

  13-12-2024 10:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Thousands of parents will be navigating foreign travel having got divorced this year, and need to know the rules
  
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• Kris – Humans of Avon and Somerset

  13-12-2024 09:57 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  I joined the Met Police in 2003, after growing up in Cardiff and dreaming of moving up to the big smoke. All I ever wanted was to be a detective. I’ve been fortunate enough to work many different specialisms in my career – from surveillance, to investigating rape and other serious offences. I moved to Avon and Somerset Police after 13 years in London, and am now the Superintendent for…
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• EFL preview: Farewells and reunions

  13-12-2024 09:09 via bbc.com
  
  Sheffield United and Leeds United vie for the lead of the Championship as Millwall bid farewell to Neil Harris and Shrewsbury face Wycombe.
  
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• Warning your job, pay and home are at risk as UK economy shrinks

  13-12-2024 08:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A finance expert says the unexpected shrinking of the UK economy is a worrying sign of job cuts, mortgage hikes and smaller pay packets to come
  
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• Royal Mail fined £10.5m after less than 75% of post delivered on time

  13-12-2024 08:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ofcom said 'people aren’t getting what they pay for when they buy a stamp'
  
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• 'I save thousands on brands like DKNY and Burberry and anyone can do it'

  13-12-2024 08:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Iso, 27, says she has saved more than £25,000 on designer finds
  
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• UK drivers must declare 110 medical conditions to DVLA or risk massive fine

  13-12-2024 08:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Failing to declare can result in devastating consequences, warn experts
  
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• I can't believe how much Martin Lewis' radiator foil hack has saved me on heating bills

  13-12-2024 08:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A thrifty TikTok user has shared a simple trick to keep homes warm this winter
  
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• Woman given £36,000 after alleged sexually harassment at Christmas party

  13-12-2024 08:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Both her colleague and her employer have made payments after the 'unwanted and inappropriate physical contact'
  
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