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• Carol Vorderman slammed over comment about Nigel Farage's 'nine jobs'

  15-01-2025 22:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  She's been told to "grow up"
  
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• BBC The Traitors star who went from being homeless to a millionaire in six months

  15-01-2025 22:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The contestant has had an incredible journey
  
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• Met Office issues 15-hour yellow weather warning

  15-01-2025 21:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Major disruption to travel expected
  
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• Alex Jones' candid reaction to Motsi Mabuse's Strictly Come Dancing tour excitement on The One Show

  15-01-2025 21:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The One Show host Alex Jones had a brutal response to Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse's wish for the upcoming Strictly tour
  
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• Strictly's Claudia Winkleman's racy confession about Giovanni Pernice as she answers key question

  15-01-2025 21:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman had some very revealing thoughts about Giovanni Pernice - long before he left the BBC show after facing bullying claims
  
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• Major city road reopens after three-vehicle crash

  15-01-2025 21:03 via bbc.com
  
  Commuters heading back into Bristol faced long delays on Wednesday afternoon.
  
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• Major tech campus approved on green belt next to Bristol

  15-01-2025 20:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'The development will transform Long Ashton from a distinct rural community into what will effectively become a conurbation of Bristol'
  
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• ITV The Chase fans all say same thing after 'disappointing' show

  15-01-2025 20:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Chase viewers were left unimpressed with Wednesday's show and begged for it to end as they all noticed the same thing in the 'disappointing' episode
  
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• Live: Long delays on M32 due to crash in Bristol

  15-01-2025 19:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One lane of the motorway is closed
  
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• Harrogate bring in Bristol Rovers defender Bilongo

  15-01-2025 19:40 via bbc.com
  
  Harrogate Town sign Bristol Rovers left-back Bryant Bilongo on loan until the end of the season.
  
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• Men's rugby union needs more 'personality' - Maher

  15-01-2025 19:00 via bbc.com
  
  Bristol Bears and USA women's rugby star Ilona Maher says the men's game needs more "personality" to promote the sport.
  
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• Person cut free from car after crash in Bristol city centre

  15-01-2025 18:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Drivers were diverted off the M32 after the collision
  
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• Two men charged with murder following home burglary

  15-01-2025 18:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A man died in hospital after his home was burgled
  
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• Two charged with murder after burglary victim's death

  15-01-2025 18:39 via bbc.com
  
  Stephen Ridgeway, 72, died in hospital five weeks after being injured during a burglary at his home.
  
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• The Crow Girl cast, plot, trailer, release schedule for new gritty Bristol drama

  15-01-2025 18:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Crow Girl is a new crime drama series on Paramount+ set in Bristol and was filmed in and around the city
  
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• Four-year-old girl hospitalised with lump in stomach before doctors' horror realisation

  15-01-2025 18:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT: The four-year-old girl had suffered a week of pain and swelling in her stomach, as well as vomiting and feeling full after eating a small amount of food, before being taken to hospital
  
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• 'I ignored several symptoms for 12 months - then found out I had deadly disease'

  15-01-2025 18:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  After feeling unwell for a year, Alicia Ortstad finally saw a doctor who told her problems were something much more sinister which was identified 'just in time'
  
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• Men charged with murder – Keynsham

  15-01-2025 17:47 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Two men have appeared in court charged with the murder of a man who died in hospital following a burglary at his home in Keynsham. Wayne Milsom, 49, and Ryan Robbins, 33, both of Keynsham, are jointly charged with the murder of Stephen Ridgeway, 72. Mr Ridgeway was injured in an attack at his house in Tenby Road in the early hours of Sunday 3 November 2024. He was admitted to…
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• Bristol traffic updates as city centre road blocked by rush hour crash

  15-01-2025 17:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The A4032 is blocked near Cabot Circus
  
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• Only Fools and Horses and Hollyoaks star Diane Langton dies at age 77

  15-01-2025 17:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Diane Langton, who also featured in Eastenders, has passed away, her agent confirmed
  
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• New arena launched by Malaysian PM

  15-01-2025 17:21 via bbc.com
  
  Developers hope the new town will be the most sustainable in the UK.
  
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• BBC's Silent Witness overshadowed by ITV game show in tough ratings battle

  15-01-2025 17:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The BBC crime drama returned on Monday night, but it failed to beat ITV's The Chase in the ratings, as viewers also complained about the 'passionate scenes'
  
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• Eye doctor reveals exact age parents should start letting children use screens

  15-01-2025 17:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dr Rupa Wong, a paediatric ophthalmologist based in America, has said that children under a certain age should have no screen time except for FaceTime and video calls
  
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• Vinted user who's made £4 on app has five-step method to ensure items sell

  15-01-2025 17:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Chloe Chandler, a successful Vinted seller who has made over £4,000 on the platform, has shared her top five tips in a viral TikTok video to ensure your items sell
  
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• Pretty Little Thing fans race online after seeing how cheap clothes now are

  15-01-2025 17:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Debenhams has slashed the price of a range of Pretty Little Thing products on its website, including stylish jackets and cosy joggers
  
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• McGuane ruled out but Dickie returns for Robins

  15-01-2025 17:05 via bbc.com
  
  Bristol City midfielder Marcus McGuane is been ruled out for the Robins' trip to Coventry City on Saturday with concussion.
  
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• Careers expert shares four lies you should 'always tell' to ace job interview

  15-01-2025 17:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Iz, also known as the Corporate Agony Aunt, shared her top tips for job interviews on TikTok, and said that there are some things you should definitely lie about
  
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• Nurse shares four warning signs that led to devastating liver cancer diagnosis

  15-01-2025 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Marissa Antonio was 39-years-old when she was diagnosed with a 19cm liver tumour - and the nurse went on to issue a warning to others and shared her four key symptoms
  
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• Tattoo artist shares body parts she'll 'never' ink – and rule only some people must follow

  15-01-2025 16:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A tattoo artist has gone viral after sharing the areas of the body she will refuse to tattoo – and the one rule she has that strangers must follow but friends don't
  
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• DWP Winter Fuel Payment axe challenge update as key case reaches court

  15-01-2025 16:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Rachel Reeves took the decision to chop the £2-300 benefit for 10 million pensioners last year and it is facing legal action
  
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• Man who sadly died following Taunton collision named

  15-01-2025 16:46 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  The man who sadly died following a collision in Taunton earlier this week has been named. While formal identification has yet to take place, we believe the deceased to be 68-year-old Barry Sellick. We have updated Barry’s family and our thoughts remain with them during this difficult time. They continue to be offered support from a specialist family liaison officer.
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• 'My sister got pregnant by my cheating husband – then slammed me for denying request'

  15-01-2025 16:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A woman was furious after discovering that her husband has been cheating on her with her sister – and now her sibling has asked something truly outrageous of her
  
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• £2bn 'Brabazon New Town' on edge of Bristol launched by Malaysia Prime Minister

  15-01-2025 16:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's being touted as a '15-minute neighbourhood' and as the 'most sustainable new town in the UK'
  
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• Eating 52p veg daily naturally lowers blood pressure before medication is required

  15-01-2025 16:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  High blood pressure can damage your arteries and put extra strain on your heart, potentially leading to a heart attack, stroke, and kidney failure
  
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• Woman's natural hack removes toilet limescale stains better than bleach

  15-01-2025 16:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Removing those dark brown stains from your toilet need not be a problem any longer if you use one natural yet incredibly powerful ingredient
  
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• 'I discovered shocking secret after taking DNA test - my family will never be the same'

  15-01-2025 16:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A woman has been left heartbroken after uncovering a shocking truth about her dad through a DNA test - and it has torn her family apart
  
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• Growing pressure on Avon Pension Fund to divest from firms making weapons used in Gaza

  15-01-2025 16:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol councillors are urging the pension fund to withdraw millions of pounds invested in weapons manufacturers
  
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• DWP ends payments for 318,000 people who ignored Government instructions

  15-01-2025 15:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The DWP has confirmed that two benefits will be scrapped for good just weeks from now, with four others to be phased out during the 2025-2026 financial year
  
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• Fly-tipper handed 120 hours of community service after dumping in Bristol

  15-01-2025 15:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  John Hegarty, 34, approached people to say that he was able to dispose of their rubbish - and then dumped it illegally in the road
  
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• 'My best friend stole my baby name – but she doesn't know hilarious double meaning'

  15-01-2025 15:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A couple are set to welcome a baby girl in a few months and have always known the name they wanted to call her – but a friend has now confirmed she wants to use the same name
  
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• Health reason dogs in the office boost your job prospects

  15-01-2025 15:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Studies have shown how dogs alter group behaviour
  
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• Debenhams 'glamorous' knee-high boots worth £117 slashed by 70% to £35

  15-01-2025 14:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Alpha Block Heel Knee High Boots With Stitch Detail are part of the Debenham's huge January sale
  
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• Stock cube warning as shoppers have no idea what they're made from

  15-01-2025 14:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One ingredient makes up 50% of the cubes and some contain no animal products at all
  
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• Tributes paid to ‘king of Knowle West’ who was former Bristol lord mayor and firefighter

  15-01-2025 14:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The leader of the council described him as an inspiration and the "epitome of a nice guy"
  
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• Bargain lovers can't get over price of Tesco's 'stunning' olive tree with fairy lights

  15-01-2025 14:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The 'beautiful' home decor olive tree that's adorned with fairy lights stunned Tesco shoppers who loved the 'bargain' find
  
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• BMI 'must be scrapped' as millions are branded obese, say doctors and health experts

  15-01-2025 14:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The most dangerous fat is around the waist and organs
  
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• Gymshark's 'extremely flattering' and 'squat proof' sports leggings loved by celebrities

  15-01-2025 14:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Fans of the popular activewear brand have shared high praise after trying the 'comfy' leggings that feature an 'extremely flattering' design
  
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• Amanda Holden reveals 'door-slamming' family row before getting apology

  15-01-2025 14:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  BGT judge Amanda Holden has opened up about a furious row she had with her daughter Hollie after she "gently" asked her to leave her phone downstairs the night before
  
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• Linda Nolan burst into tears after noticing cancer warning signs before death

  15-01-2025 14:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Beloved TV star Linda Nolan has died at the age of 65, with her final hours said to have been full of 'love and comfort' as she was surrounded by her famous sisters
  
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• Wonderful West Country mum and killer who took his life named

  15-01-2025 14:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The mum and grandma died at her home before her alleged killer died the same day
  
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