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• Man who led hunt for Max and Mason's killers given New Year Honour

  30-12-2024 23:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "All I’ve ever wanted to do is make a difference, so to be recognised in this way is completely unexpected"
  
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• Bristol and Somerset people recognised in King's New Year Honours List

  30-12-2024 23:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The list celebrates the achievements and services of people from across the region
  
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• New 2025 tax rules and DWP benefit changes with some starting January 1

  30-12-2024 22:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Several money changes are on the way in 2025
  
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• 'I had a strange feeling in my legs and now I am paralysed'

  30-12-2024 22:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He says doctors have told him it's 'too early to tell' if he will walk again
  
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• Alzheimer's disease solution may lie within our body, NHS doctor claims

  30-12-2024 21:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dr Karan Rajan, an NHS surgeon and University of Sunderland lecturer, has shared his thoughts on 'menstrual blood-derived stem cells' in a video posted to Instagram
  
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• Northern lights alert issued for December 31 - best time to see them

  30-12-2024 19:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has issued an alert for New Year's Eve
  
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• Rare black moon in sky tonight - what is it and what you can expect

  30-12-2024 18:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A black moon is an unusual astronomical event which only happens once every 29 months - and it means good news for stargazers
  
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• Bristol now above Amsterdam and Krakow and into top ten as stag do city

  30-12-2024 17:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Expect more stag and hen parties coming to Bristol said industry expert
  
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• Bus driver taken to hospital after being punched in face in Knowle

  30-12-2024 17:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police want to speak to the man pictured
  
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• 'Healthy' doctor diagnosed with life-threatening disease after going for run

  30-12-2024 17:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dr Anjali Mahto said she was diagnosed with coronary heart disease, despite being young, fit, and healthy, and now wants to raise awareness of the condition
  
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• Best day to take Christmas tree down so 'bad luck' doesn't linger for a year

  30-12-2024 16:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Many people are still enjoying their Christmas decorations, but for those who are superstitious there is a certain date by which it is considered unlucky to leave them up
  
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• Unsettled New Year weather looms for West Country

  30-12-2024 16:34 via bbc.com
  
  The Met Office is warning of strong winds and heavy rain for the West Country on New Year’s Day.
  
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• Woman battling stage four cancer reveals three little-known symptoms she ignored

  30-12-2024 16:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Georgie Swallow was diagnosed with stage four cancer at the age of 28 after ignoring three unusual symptoms - and then found out she was heading into early menopause
  
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• Man seriously injured outside his place of work in Stoke Gifford attack

  30-12-2024 16:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The victim was kicked in the face by the unknown assailant
  
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• Photo issued in bus driver assault investigation – Bristol

  30-12-2024 16:23 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re issuing a photo of a man we want to identify as part of an ongoing assault investigation. A bus driver was punched in the face during an incident in Novers Lane, Knowle, at about 1.30pm on Friday 23 August. The driver, a man in his forties, suffered blurred vision following the incident, for which he needed treatment at hospital. The man in the photo is described as black…
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• Gavin and Stacey fans spot error in finale

  30-12-2024 16:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One scene in the finale had eagle-eyed viewers puzzled
  
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• Bristol City cut pre-tax losses by £18.9m to June 2024

  30-12-2024 16:07 via bbc.com
  
  Championship club Bristol City report a pre-tax loss of £3.3m for the year ended June 2024.
  
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• Five people charged in connection with Liam Payne’s death

  30-12-2024 15:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The singer died in October
  
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• Person falls from height in the Avon Gorge area

  30-12-2024 15:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police, ambulance and fire crews and the Coastguard are at the scene
  
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• Gregg Wallace's potential MasterChef replacement claims 'everyone heard stuff' about star

  30-12-2024 15:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Andi Oliver, who is rumoured to be replacing Gregg Wallace on MasterChef, has said she is 'not surprised' by the allegations against the star as 'everyone heard stuff'
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing star hints three specific royals 'could' join show after conversation

  30-12-2024 14:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Former Strictly Come Dancing star Dan Walker has claimed that he was in touch with one of the members of the Royal Family just six weeks ago and that three could join the show
  
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• Bristol firm Huboo saved from collapse by buy-out

  30-12-2024 14:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The firm sponsors both Bristol City and Bristol Bears and employs 600 people
  
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• Two Bristol rioters sentenced after violent disorder on Castle Park

  30-12-2024 14:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A 'main offender' and a man 'spoiling for a fight' and shouting 'who wants it?'
  
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• Stephen Fry shares strange sleep habit involving one particular food he swears by at 3am

  30-12-2024 14:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Stephen Fry has opened up about his unusual sleep hack that involves making mayonnaise in the early hours of the morning, something the comedian calls 'mayofulness'
  
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• 'Exact date' to take down your Christmas tree to avoid bad luck

  30-12-2024 13:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  With Christmas now over, you may be itching to tidy the house and pack up your festive decorations
  
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• Tributes to grocery supply king Arthur David who has died at 86

  30-12-2024 13:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "A hero to many of us, Arthur leaves a huge hole in the lives of the people he touched"
  
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• CCTV issued as enquiries continue into safe theft in Taunton

  30-12-2024 13:22 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re releasing CCTV footage after a safe was stolen from a business in Taunton. The business, in Priorswood, was broken into at about 8.30pm on Saturday 9 November. A safe containing cash was stolen after being loaded into what’s believed to be a dark blue hatchback. There are two men in the footage who we want to identify. One is wearing a balaclava, a hooded top…
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• Live: Serious police incident closes Clifton Suspension Bridge

  30-12-2024 13:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There is a large-scale emergency services operation taking place
  
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• Area in Avon Gorge reopens after person fell from height

  30-12-2024 13:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There was a large-scale emergency services operation taking place
  
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• Two men sentenced for Bristol violent disorder

  30-12-2024 13:05 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Two men have been sentenced for their involvement in the disorder in Bristol in August, taking the total to 41. Andrew Heath, 51, of Caldicot, and Ebrim Jadama, 20, of no fixed address, had both previously pleaded guilty to violent disorder before being sentenced on Wednesday 18 December and Thursday 19 December respectively. Bristol Crown Court heard the men had both played a…
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• South Bristol primary academy described as “beacon of support” in latest Ofsted report

  30-12-2024 12:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A primary academy in south Bristol was widely praised by Ofsted after an inspection in October
  
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• Vote to name Bristol Royal Hospital for Children’s newest neurosurgery robot

  30-12-2024 12:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Five suggestions made the shortlist
  
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• Islamophobic and anti-Semitic hate crimes rising

  30-12-2024 12:29 via bbc.com
  
  An increase was driven by the disorder where far-right protestors and a counter protest group clashed.
  
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• Neighbours object to new homes in village near Bristol which could ‘amplify parking issues’

  30-12-2024 12:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One local resident said delivery drivers struggle to access a cul-de-sac because of how some cars are parked
  
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• Images released after man seriously assaulted in Stoke Gifford

  30-12-2024 12:28 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re releasing images of a man we want to identify in connection with a serious assault in Stoke Gifford. A man in his twenties was attacked by an unknown man outside his place of work in Fox Den Road on Saturday 28 September. The victim suffered a facial fracture after being kicked in the face, for which he needed hospital treatment. The man in the images we’ve released is…
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• England's 'most beautiful' drive is a scenic route along stunning landscapes

  30-12-2024 12:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The most beautiful road trip in the UK has been named – and it's only an hour drive.
  
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• Martin Lewis' MSE shares rules on returning Christmas gift if you did not buy it

  30-12-2024 12:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Whether it’s the wrong size, colour, or just not your style, you might find yourself in a situation where you want to send it back
  
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• 'I shed weight by making simple changes – others make common New Year mistake'

  30-12-2024 11:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Shannon Collins, known as The Gym Nurse on Instagram, often shares her health and fitness advice on social media, and she's issued a warning to anyone planning to get in shape in January
  
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• Met Office issues 21-hour weather warning for New Year's Day

  30-12-2024 11:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Strong winds are expected to cause disruption and pose a potential danger to life
  
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• GoCompare issues urgent warning as £175 in free cash available

  30-12-2024 11:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The price comparison website has said that switching banks could land you some free cash, with up to £175 on offer - but savers need to act fast to take advantage of the situation
  
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• Early payment dates for Universal Credit and other DWP benefits announced

  30-12-2024 11:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that upcoming benefit payments will be made earlier than usual due to the New Year bank holiday
  
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• 9 of the best gigs coming to Bristol in 2025

  30-12-2024 11:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  From Sophie Ellis-Bextor to Jalen Ngoda
  
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• Anthony Hopkins recalls 'big, big trouble' in emotional health update

  30-12-2024 11:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Oscar-winning Sir Anthony Hopkins has warned that 'having a drink is fine - but if you're having a problem with the booze, there is help'
  
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• Graffiti on heritage sites and tributes to popular local figure

  30-12-2024 11:19 via bbc.com
  
  A look at what stories are trending across the West of England over the last few days of 2024.
  
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• Use this 65p kitchen staple to combat mould and save on heating this winter

  30-12-2024 11:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The home experts have shared a simple hack that can help banish condensation and mould from your home this winter
  
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• DIY SOS star Nick Knowles shares health update after Strictly Come Dancing injury

  30-12-2024 10:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  DIY SOS star Nick Knowles was forced to pull out of Strictly Come Dancing in October after he landed awkwardly during a rehearsal
  
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• BBC Breakfast presenter Sally Nugent forced to issue apology minutes into show

  30-12-2024 10:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  BBC Breakfast presenter Sally Nugent was forced to issue an apology minutes into the show today after a technical blunder left the programme unable to connect to reporter Nina Warhurst
  
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• PIP DWP 'overlap' warning as some claimants will not get full payments

  30-12-2024 10:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Some Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants could see smaller payments
  
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• GMB's Richard Madeley and Charlotte Hawkins share breaking news live on air

  30-12-2024 10:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Good Morning Britain presenters Richard Madeley and Charlotte Hawkins were forced to hand over to a reporter in the studio as they shared tragic news on the show
  
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• Big rise in reports of antisemitic and Islamophobic hate crimes

  30-12-2024 10:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police and Gloucestershire Constabulary are dealing with more hate crimes
  
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