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• Graves damaged by drivers using cemetery as shortcut

  29-01-2025 22:43 via bbc.com
  
  Drivers are using the cemetery regularly to avoid traffic jams.
  
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• Plans to knock down Galleries shopping centre and build hundreds of flats approved

  29-01-2025 20:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  In its place developers will build 450 homes, offices and student flats with 750 beds
  
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• Woman sought after Bristol street attack leaves victim in a coma

  29-01-2025 19:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  She was wearing a green crop top, jeans and sandals
  
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• ITV The Masked Singer fans 'work out' Bear's identity as they say 'it has to be'

  29-01-2025 19:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  ITV viewers have a convincing theory about who is behind the mask
  
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• Sean Bean and Jennifer Connelly thriller that left fans 'blown away' available to watch for free

  29-01-2025 18:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  All four seasons of the dystopian thriller series are being made available for free
  
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• Campaigners hope to stop ex-zoo plan for 196 homes

  29-01-2025 18:28 via bbc.com
  
  They hope to reverse plans for housing at the ex-zoo site and will hold a public meeting later.
  
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• Iconic Bristol LGBTQ venue to reopen after refurb

  29-01-2025 18:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Plans are still being put in place for the bar's latest drag DJ line-up
  
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• New signings unlikely this window - Manning

  29-01-2025 18:04 via bbc.com
  
  Bristol City are "unlikely" to bring any players on a permanent or loan this transfer window says manager Liam Manning.
  
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• Bristol City Council would face 'financial disaster' without special needs bailout under judicial review

  29-01-2025 18:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A barrister has defended the council's decision not to consult parents ahead of signing up to the bailout
  
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• Tier-Dott e-scooter contract renewed in Bristol region as new parking bays promised

  29-01-2025 18:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The renewal dashes hopes that Voi, the former operator, will return any time soon
  
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• Bristol's only NHS detox unit saved after health chiefs U-turn

  29-01-2025 17:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A temporary reprieve for the Acer unit
  
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• 'My husband says I won't be attractive if I get too many tattoos – I'm furious'

  29-01-2025 17:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A woman has been left stunned after her husband slammed her for getting planning to get another tattoo. He says he won't find her attractive if she gets too many inkings
  
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• Plan to fine drivers for parking on pavement in England update as law debated in Commons

  29-01-2025 17:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Councils could be given powers to enforce law to stop people blocking paths with instant penalties
  
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• Laundry expert shares one household item that will whiten and soften towels

  29-01-2025 17:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Laundry experts recommend using borax to restore softness to towels and get rid of the greyish tinge - but there's also a natural item that can be used as a substitute
  
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• 'I'm a doctor - drop one inch of belly fat in four weeks by making simple change to diet'

  29-01-2025 16:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A new study has claimed that diet may be more important than exercise when it comes to losing belly fat, and a doctor has shared a simple eating regime that can help you slim down
  
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• Gift shop and tea room shares 'sad' news of closure after four years

  29-01-2025 16:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "We have been open nearly four years and have meet some amazing people, customers that have became friends and people we won’t forget"
  
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• Bid to identify witness in ongoing assault investigation – Bristol

  29-01-2025 16:31 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Detectives investigating an incident in Bristol in which a man suffered a serious head injury following an unprovoked assault, have released an image of a woman they believe may have been a key witness.​ At about 4.30am on Sunday 4 August last year, a 21-year-old man was punched in the head and knocked unconscious while walking in St Augustine’s Parade, near the Bristol Hippodrome.
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• Row over Bristol school playing field goes to High Court

  29-01-2025 16:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The saga over access to a green space in Bristol has been going on for around 15 years
  
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• 'I suffered embarrassing symptom at night- then got cancer diagnosis aged 25'

  29-01-2025 16:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dilan Patel, a women's health coach, has taken to Instagram to share his journey after unexpectedly being diagnosed with cancer at the age of 25
  
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• Debenhams selling 'distinct' men's watch worth £1.7k for just £200

  29-01-2025 16:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The STÜHRLING watch is currently on sale for a fraction of its usual price, now just over £200
  
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• Florist's 65p hack leaves your whole house smelling like famous £500 perfume

  29-01-2025 16:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It only takes seven seconds to make a first impression, according to science, and you can make your home instantly welcoming with this cheap trick
  
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• Vernon Kay makes small breakfast change that leaves him feeling 'energised'

  29-01-2025 15:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  BBC Radio 2 presenter Vernon Kay has said he feels "miles better" and "energised" after making a small change to his morning routine - admitting he now has two breakfasts
  
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• Major Ryanair rule change will affect all passengers from May 2025

  29-01-2025 15:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are a number of Ryanair rules people must follow if they want their travel plans to go smoothly
  
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• Amazon slashes price on Eufy smart scales perfect for tracking fitness goals

  29-01-2025 15:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It can help track the fitness of every family member, even pets!
  
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• Keep your mirrors streak-free with this 1p kitchen scrap

  29-01-2025 15:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  This throwaway item could be the answer to all your cleaning problems, as it turns out they can be used to remove dirt
  
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• Quiz fashion chain in trouble as 60 high street stores and 1,500 jobs are at risk

  29-01-2025 15:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It is believed to be running out of money and facing administration
  
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• ITV Good Morning Britain star issues apology over 'crucial mistake' on air

  29-01-2025 15:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ranvir Singh has apologised to viewers after making a critical error when reporting on Auschwitz
  
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• Brits face higher ticket prices for Paris tourist hotspot - but not French people

  29-01-2025 15:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  French President Emmanuel Macron announced the new levy for non-EU citizens on Tuesday
  
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• 3.4 million HMRC customers at risk of £100 fine in just a matter of days

  29-01-2025 14:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Millions of people could receive a fine following a deadline set to pass at the end of January
  
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• Tesco to cut 400 jobs as it follows Sainsbury's

  29-01-2025 14:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Retailers warned there would be job cuts after the news in October
  
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• 'More money, less services' anger as Bristol council tax set to rise for fifth year - Bristol Live

  29-01-2025 14:45
  'More money, less services' anger as Bristol council tax set to rise for fifth year  Bristol Live
  
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• 'More money, less services' anger as Bristol council tax set to rise for fifth year

  29-01-2025 14:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol City Council put out options between zero and 15 per cent increases during public consultation at the end of last year, expecting the government to allow much bigger increases than in recent years, but it kept the limits the same
  
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• Person calls 999 after having a nightmare

  29-01-2025 14:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Another called an ambulance after falling off a chair - while in a hospital
  
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• Two men deny murder ahead of trial next month

  29-01-2025 14:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A trial will take place next month
  
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• Full list as Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland close 136 branches

  29-01-2025 14:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  All the branches so far set to close in 2025, with dates
  
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• Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+ users warned ahead of potential TV licence changes

  29-01-2025 14:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Streaming services have changed the way people watch TV, leading the government to explore new licence fee options
  
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• Kate Middleton's gorgeous burgundy outfit 'just like' £19 dress from Shein

  29-01-2025 14:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Princess of Wales' fans can now easily recreate her elegant burgundy look at home thanks to a £19 'lookalike' dress
  
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• UK visitors to seaside holiday hotspot to be charged local 'tourism tax'

  29-01-2025 14:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Holidaymakers are set to pay more to park than local people in the region's popular areas after local councillors approved for a two-tier parking strategy
  
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• Anti cholesterol pill 'can stop silent killer cancer' which is fatal for 50 per cent

  29-01-2025 14:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Researchers said their work which was published this month could lead to new treatments for killer disease
  
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• Long Ashton appeals to Angela Rayner to stop Epic Green Belt plan

  29-01-2025 13:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Villagers want the Government to step in and review the controversial plan
  
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• Government told to scrap BBC TV licence fee for pensioners as cost branded 'outrage'

  29-01-2025 13:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Between 2000 and 2020 the licence had been free for all pensioners, benefiting around 4.5 million households.
  
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• Households using only Netflix or Disney+ could be forced to pay BBC licence fee

  29-01-2025 13:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Currently, people don't need a TV licence to use streaming platforms, unless they watch live programmes
  
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• Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to close 136 more branches

  29-01-2025 13:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The closure plan comes weeks after Lloyds shook up its branch business to allow customers of Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to use stores across any of its brands
  
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• How much laundry should you really put in your washing machine?

  29-01-2025 13:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A video shared on TikTok has sparked a debate over the 'correct' amount of laundry that should be loaded into a washing machine - and an expert has now shared the truth
  
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• 'People called me an alien at school because of my rare health condition'

  29-01-2025 13:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Jeremiah Marshall, 33, has epidermolysis bullosa, a rare genetic disorder that makes his skin tear or blister at the slightest touch - he was called an 'alien' at school
  
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• Debenhams offering discount on 'best perfume ever' with 'unforgettable' scent

  29-01-2025 13:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Customers can enjoy a serious saving on the luxury fragrance thanks to Debenhams' latest perfume sale
  
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• BBC Silent Witness star Emilia Fox says 'there's never enough time' as she opens up on big fear

  29-01-2025 13:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The 50-year-old actress has starred in the BBC forensic pathology drama for more than 20 years, but her busy working life makes it impossible to cram everything in
  
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• Spain's nine big changes for visitors in 2025 and what Brits need to know

  29-01-2025 13:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  UK holidaymakers travelling to Spain this year are being warned about a number of changes that are being introduced by the Spanish government
  
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• Live updates as fire engines swarm Southmead Hospital

  29-01-2025 13:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There is a 'huge' response at the hospital
  
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• Fire engines swarm Southmead Hospital - recap

  29-01-2025 13:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There was a 'huge' response at the hospital
  
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