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• ITV Lorraine Dr Amir Khan says 'once a week' habit slashes stroke risk by 22%

  31-01-2025 23:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He said the simple action could make a big difference
  
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• EastEnders star 'reveals' he is The Masked Singer's Bear in unfortunate on-air blunder

  31-01-2025 22:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Masked Singer is well underway with a number of famous faces being unveiled over the past few weeks but has an EastEnders star just confirmed they are behind the mask?
  
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• Former BBC star Giles Coren announces shock cancer diagnosis

  31-01-2025 21:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The food critic explained he had been diagnosed with a 'slow-growing' cancer
  
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• Watch the moment driver flees scene of crash after hitting little boy with BMW

  31-01-2025 19:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  James Doherty crashed his new BMW into a bus stop, severely wounding a four-year-old child
  
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• Rush-hour crash blocked Bristol A-road

  31-01-2025 19:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Delays were building in Eastville
  
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• Teen arrested after spate of thefts from vans in Bristol

  31-01-2025 19:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He has been released under investigation
  
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• Uninsured driver fled the scene after hitting boy

  31-01-2025 17:53 via bbc.com
  
  James Doherty, who did not have a driving licence, left his victim with multiple critical injuries.
  
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• Hundreds remember campaigner Dr Paul Stephenson

  31-01-2025 17:50 via bbc.com
  
  A special service is held at Bristol Cathedral to remember Dr Stephenson and his legacy.
  
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• A4 Portway transport corridor project reaches next stage

  31-01-2025 17:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  This step could help secure the multi-million funding needed to start building the scheme
  
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• Sainsbury's store shut after medical incident in Bristol

  31-01-2025 17:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The supermarket was closed on Friday
  
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• Parents film title-themed baby name for their child leaves people baffled

  31-01-2025 17:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A mum has shared her child's classmates' names and there's one in particular that people are losing their minds over. The name was inspired by the title of a famous 1995 film...
  
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• In pictures: Memorial service held for civil rights pioneer Dr Paul Stephenson

  31-01-2025 17:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Memorial service held for civil rights pioneer Dr Paul Stephenson
  
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• Actor David Harewood pays respects to ‘hero’ Paul Stephenson

  31-01-2025 17:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A memorial service has taken place in Bristol for the civil rights activist.
  
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• The Chase's Bradley Walsh says 'it's over' after hearing player's job

  31-01-2025 17:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Chase host was left red faced during the latest episode of the ITV quiz show, after he tried to send one of the contestants home - before the game had even begun
  
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• Man arrested after 'mindless' police car vandalism

  31-01-2025 17:12 via bbc.com
  
  The man remains in custody in connection with the incident from Thursday night.
  
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• Pilot explains why planes can't fly over Antarctica – there's very good reason

  31-01-2025 17:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A professional pilot has taken to TikTok to explain why commercial planes never fly over Antarctica – and the reasons behind the flight paths may take you by surprise
  
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• Primark's 'fab' £16 jumper in 'lovely colour' looks like it 'could be from Zara'

  31-01-2025 16:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Shoppers couldn't believe their eyes when they saw the latest addition to Primark's stylish jumper range
  
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• The Traitors' Alexander Dragonetti makes emotional tribute to late brother as £60k raised for charity

  31-01-2025 16:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Traitors' Alexander Dragonetti has made a tear-jerking tribute to his late brother after the BBC show's fans raised a whopping £60,000 for Mencap, a charity close to his heart
  
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• Teenager crashed BMW into little boy hours after buying car

  31-01-2025 16:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A four-year-old boy was left in a critical condition after James Doherty ploughed his car into a bus stop
  
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• Remove limescale from taps with 1 natural item that works 'better and faster' than anything else

  31-01-2025 16:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  If you're looking for a quick and easy way to remove limescale from your taps, then look no further as one cleaning fan has shared an 'amazing' solution
  
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• Mum left seething as son, 4, catches neighbours in 'mortifying' garden act

  31-01-2025 16:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A mum has been left red-faced after her four-year-old son saw her neighbour doing something embarrassing in the garden - now she's not sure how to deal with the situation
  
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• I'm a divorce expert - this is the number one reason people split up and how to avoid it

  31-01-2025 16:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Divorce rates in the UK are expected to be around two in five marriages ending in divorce, an expect tells us how to avoid your marriage ending.
  
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• Doctors say people who take common medication should avoid 'toxic' fruit

  31-01-2025 15:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Between seven and eight million adults in the UK are thought to take the tablet every day and eating one fruit could cause issues
  
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• Brits ditch popular holiday destination as it turns into 'complete ghost town'

  31-01-2025 15:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Josh Daly recently posted a video on TikTok where he admitted Antalya, in Turkey, is "dead". He couldn't believe how quiet it was when he was walking around completely alone
  
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• The Split's Nicola Walker to star in new Disney+ comedy from Baby Reindeer creators

  31-01-2025 15:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Nicola Walker has signed up to star in a brand new comedy series for Disney+, which is being produced by the team behind Netflix's hit stalker drama
  
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• City's Yeboah joins Dunfermline on loan

  31-01-2025 15:29 via bbc.com
  
  Bristol City forward Ephraim Yeboah joins Scottish Championship club Dunfermline on loan until the end of the season.
  
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• Dragon's Den star 'challenged' by celebrity guest Trinny Woodall in awkward moment

  31-01-2025 15:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Beauty entrepreneur Trinny Woodall clashed heads with Dragon's Den star Touker Suleyman during her time on the BBC show when she was a celebrity guest.
  
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• Teenager sentenced after fleeing scene of collision that left boy, 4, seriously injured

  31-01-2025 15:20 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A driver has been sentenced after fleeing the scene of a collision which caused a young child serious injuries. James Doherty, 18, lost control of his BMW at about 1.50pm on Sunday 17 November in the Long Cross area of Lawrence Weston. The vehicle collided into a bus stop where a woman and her four-year-old stepson were waiting. The boy sustained critical injuries for which he continues…
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• Brain expert reveals three key nutrients we should be eating to reduce dementia risk

  31-01-2025 15:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Two neurologists have said there are three important nutrients people should be eating if they want to reduce their risk of getting dementia when they are older
  
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• Arrest in vehicle crime hotspot

  31-01-2025 15:16 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Neighbourhood police in Bedminster and Southville, Bristol, are targeting patrols in response to a recent increase in thefts from vehicles, especially vans, with tools being stolen. Officers are using uniformed and plain-clothed patrols to disrupt and detect offenders. On Wednesday 29 January patrolling officers arrested a boy, 17, in Southville on suspicion of going equipped for theft…
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• 400m footpath behind Temple Meads to cost £10m

  31-01-2025 15:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The exorbitant cost of the new footpath has sparked a political row
  
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• Vet warns four common things found in your home can be 'very toxic' to cats

  31-01-2025 14:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A vet has issued a warning to cat owners about some of the household items that can be toxic to their pets, including a common painkiller, foods and certain flowers
  
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• Night-time habit 'nobody talks about' linked to diabetes, poor immune system and more

  31-01-2025 14:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dr Eric Berg DC has shared 'hidden dangers' and numerous health risks of the problem that affects many at night
  
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• Doctor issues norovirus warning as health agency warns of cases 'doubling'

  31-01-2025 14:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Cases are reportedly spreading 'rapidly'
  
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• Virus in UK sees patient taken to specialist Infectious Diseases unit - Bristol Live

  31-01-2025 14:23
  Virus in UK sees patient taken to specialist Infectious Diseases unit  Bristol Live
  
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• Virus in UK sees patient taken to specialist Infectious Diseases unit

  31-01-2025 14:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It is the latest case of the highly infectious virus found in the UK
  
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• ITV The Chase fans in disbelief as Shaun Wallace misses three chances to catch player

  31-01-2025 14:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Chase viewers were left fuming during Thursday's episode as contestant Rumun managed to slip through the net three times - and still ended up being caught.
  
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• Man arrested after police cars damaged in Bath

  31-01-2025 13:55 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  An arrest has been made and an investigation launched after several police cars were vandalised in Bath. Three marked police vehicles had their windscreens broken when parked in Manvers Street at about 7.30pm yesterday (Thursday 30 January). A 37-year-old man from Bath has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage. He remains in police custody.
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• Linda Nolan's family issue clarification ahead of funeral tomorrow

  31-01-2025 13:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  They said there had been 'a bit of confusion'
  
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• Primark shoppers swear by 'amazing' £18 'mini suitcase' bag that 'fits so much'

  31-01-2025 13:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  On TikTok, Primark showcased the versatile travel bag that's is very popular with frequent flyers and can fit 'loads'
  
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• DWP update as it drops prosecutions for some benefit fraudsters

  31-01-2025 13:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions has said it cannot prosecute everyone it would like to
  
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• Nurse shares seven key differences between headache and migraine

  31-01-2025 13:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A migraine is an intense headache that might be accompanied by other symptoms - but there are a few ways to tell the difference between a migraine and a headache
  
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• The truth about ketamine - from ket bladder and anxiety to fatalities

  31-01-2025 13:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Experts in substance abuse are concerned about the rise in popularity of this cheap, and dangerous, drug
  
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• ITV Masked Singer Kingfisher's identity 'exposed' as former Strictly contestant

  31-01-2025 13:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Masked Singer UK fans are convinced they know who Kingfisher is
  
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• Lesser known symptoms of 'silent' disease that OJ Simpson died of

  31-01-2025 13:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Netflix has released a new OJ Simpson documentary, American Manhunt, this week
  
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• Primark shoppers "screaming, crying and throwing up" over new £13 merchandise

  31-01-2025 13:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Primark has seriously excited film fans with its latest movie merchandise perfect for fans of the hit fantasy saga
  
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• Nationwide £175 payments alert as text message includes key details

  31-01-2025 13:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The building society has clarified how the rules work to receive the £175 payment
  
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• Vera's Brenda Blethyn breaks silence on ITV series' 'replacement'

  31-01-2025 13:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The show that is taking Vera's place in the ITV schedule has been confirmed, with Brenda Blethyn giving her seal of approval.
  
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• South Bristol primary school retains ‘Outstanding’ standards following Ofsted inspection

  31-01-2025 13:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  South Bristol primary school retains ‘Outstanding’ standards
  
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• Debenhams 'top quality' £575 watch now less than £80 ahead of Valentine's Day

  31-01-2025 13:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The reduced men's watch is part of an online sale that has dozens of high-end timepieces on offer at more affordable prices
  
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