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• Doncaster & Bedford beat Bristol & Sale in cup

  07-02-2025 23:51 via bbc.com
  
  Championship sides Doncaster Knights and Bedford Blues both pull off surprises in the Premiership Rugby Cup with wins over Sale and Bristol.
  
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• Husband of Bristol woman among next hostages to be released

  07-02-2025 23:42 via bbc.com
  
  Hamas says Eli Sharabi, whose wife Lianne was killed on 7 October, will be released .
  
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• ITV Love Island viewers 'frustrated' by 'disappointing' game ending

  07-02-2025 23:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Love Island viewers have said they've "never been more bored" during Friday's episode
  
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• NHS doctor says 'liquid gold' meal boosts gut health and immunity

  07-02-2025 23:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dr Anatalia Moore said the dish had multiple health benefits, including boosting immunity and promoting better sleep
  
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• Dementia risk could be slashed with neurologist's four brain-boosting activities

  07-02-2025 23:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Neurologist Doctor Baibing Chen has shared the four things he'll "never stop doing" to keep his brain healthy in old age.
  
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• Live: Wanted man with part of his ear missing could be in Bristol

  07-02-2025 22:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He speaks with an Irish accent and is heavily built
  
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• Pauline Quirke struggles to recognise loved ones as she suffers cruellest dementia symptom

  07-02-2025 22:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The condition has gathered pace since the diagnosis in 2021
  
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• Holly Willoughby's golden career before dark turn gave her new purpose

  07-02-2025 22:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  She was a national treasure
  
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• Eight members of £7m cocaine gang jailed

  07-02-2025 19:52 via bbc.com
  
  Wiltshire Police says a "significant operation" is broken up, with drugs supplied across the region.
  
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• Live: A46 crash sparks slow traffic near Cold Ashton

  07-02-2025 19:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Congestion is building after the crash
  
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• A46 crash sparks slow traffic near Cold Ashton

  07-02-2025 19:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There was congestion after the crash
  
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• Watch as drug dealer is caught with loaded gun stuffed down his trousers in Bristol city centre

  07-02-2025 19:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Sepehr Yousefali was in a black BMW with a dodgy number plate
  
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• PC guilty of 'extremely serious' child sex offences

  07-02-2025 19:13 via bbc.com
  
  Thomas Kettleborough, an Inspector at Avon and Somerset Police, pleaded guilty to several offences.
  
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• More than a million households may not need to pay TV licence fee

  07-02-2025 19:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Certain people can get the licence for free, dodging the April fee increase entirely
  
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• ITV The Chase viewers fume 'what on earth' as contestant faces 'insane' loss

  07-02-2025 18:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Chase viewers were left speechless on Friday when a strong player was caught by Darragh Ennis
  
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• Avon and Somerset Police officer admits multiple child sex offences

  07-02-2025 18:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Inspector Kettleborough was caught in a police sting
  
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• Beauty influencer says 'life-changing' baby product will 'rid you of acne'

  07-02-2025 18:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A beauty influencer has shared a number of products she deems "life changing" - but there's one in particular that she says gets rid of acne causing bacteria and leads to clear skin
  
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• Doctor admits there's cause for worry when patients tell him three things

  07-02-2025 18:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A GP has shared the three phrases that would make him 'worry' about his patients' health more than anything else - and one of them is very common
  
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• 'I delivered baby with a ridiculous name – and just had to say something'

  07-02-2025 18:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A doctor has detailed her reaction after a new mother shared the name she had chosen for her daughter - and explained why she felt she had to say something about it
  
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• Brothers' drug gang brought 70 kilos of cocaine to the South West

  07-02-2025 18:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The ringleader is set to lose his Lamborghini Huracan
  
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• Duo jailed after weapons and drugs seized during proactive vehicle stop – Bristol

  07-02-2025 17:50 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Two men have been jailed after a vehicle stop led to officers uncovering drugs and weapons. Sepehr Yousefali, aged 22 of no fixed address, and David Meti, aged 22 and from London, both pleaded guilty to all charges put to them. This included three counts of possession with intent to supply class A drugs (cocaine, MDMA and 2C-B) and two counts of possession with intent to supply class B…
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• Serving police officer convicted of child sex offences following investigation

  07-02-2025 17:42 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A serving police officer has pleaded guilty to a number of offences under the Sexual Offences and Protection of Children Acts following an investigation by the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU). Thomas Kettleborough, 35, an Inspector at Avon and Somerset Police, appeared at Exeter Crown Court today (February 7). He pleaded guilty to the following offences…
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• Young boy and dad go missing in UK as police concern grows after 1.50am sighting

  07-02-2025 17:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  James Forbes, 3, and his dad James are missing and police are worried
  
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• Jermaine Jenas making big comeback after text scandal and BBC sacking

  07-02-2025 17:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The former football star says he is a 'better person' now
  
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• Live: Vulnerable missing Bristol man may get upset if approached

  07-02-2025 17:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He was last seen in the early hours of the morning
  
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• Magistrate said 'sweet dreams' to defendant as he sent them to jail

  07-02-2025 17:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  His comments led to a furious reaction
  
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• Drivers say they 'need' RAC gadget that saves time and only £15 in B&M

  07-02-2025 17:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Shoppers were seriously impressed by the 2-in-1 gadget after seeing it in action, and it's available from B&M
  
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• BBC viewers complain as popular series pulled from schedules on Saturday night

  07-02-2025 16:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The BBC has made changes to its TV schedule this Saturday night that has annoyed Gladiators fans
  
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• DWP's new message to people with back, joint and muscle health conditions

  07-02-2025 16:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's part of a new initiative to get people back to work
  
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• NHS doctor says taking daily supplement can 'reduce length of cold by 2.25 days'

  07-02-2025 16:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dr Amir Khan has shared his top tips for avoiding getting ill this winter - and his top tip involves taking a daily supplement he says can reduce the length of your cold
  
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• 'I tried Galaxy's new pink hot chocolate - it's a must if you have a sweet tooth'

  07-02-2025 16:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Galaxy's new pink hot chocolate is taking the internet by storm and our tester was just as delighted by the sweet treat
  
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• Foreign Office update on Turkey alcohol warning for all holidaymakers

  07-02-2025 16:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A number of deaths have occurred and officials say 'only drink in licensed bars and hotels'
  
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• Woman left horrified after visiting date's house for the first time for 'gross' reason

  07-02-2025 16:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A woman was left 'feeling sick' after visiting the house of the person she was seeing for the first time. One particular room was 'so gross' she wasn't sure how to proceed in the relationship
  
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• Former smokers share how they quit cigarettes - including phobia method

  07-02-2025 16:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Former smokers have taken to a Reddit group to share what finally made them quit the habit and the methods they used
  
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• ‘Lesson will be learned’ over 400m footpath behind Temple Meads costing £10m

  07-02-2025 16:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The cost is equivalent to £24,000 per metre
  
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• Jermaine Jenas says 'I'm a better person' as he returns to broadcasting

  07-02-2025 16:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Former BBC presenter was removed from the presenting team at Match Of The Day and The One Show after 'inappropriate' behaviour
  
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• Burglary victims invited to view seized property

  07-02-2025 16:01 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re inviting burglary victims to view a collection of seized property believed to have been stolen from across Somerset and north Devon. Around 400 items were recovered during a lengthy investigation and officers are trying to identify their rightful owners. We’ve already been able to return several items thanks to our online property gallery, including jewellery, watches, old books…
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• 4 MAFS Australia couples who found love on the show and married in real life

  07-02-2025 15:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There's speculation that the new season of MAFS Australia will hit UK screens soon, so here's a look back at the couples who went the distance
  
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• 'I'm a GP - I recommend everyone in the UK takes this one medication'

  07-02-2025 15:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dr Raj Arora took to TikTok to inform her followers of the one medication she believes everyone should be taking - particularly during the dark winter months
  
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• Charming UK seaside town with golden sands and late-night ice cream parlour

  07-02-2025 15:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's a perfect coastal spot for families, couples and adventure seekers alike loved for its golden sands, world-class surfing, and breathtaking coastal walks
  
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• Thousands on DWP benefits could be owed cash payments

  07-02-2025 15:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Experts estimate as many as 13,000 people could be eligible for the money
  
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• Mel B reveals brutal way she got 'Scary Spice' nickname amid calls for reunion

  07-02-2025 15:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Spice Girl Mel B shared how her no-nonsense approach led to her nickname Scary Spice, amid calls for all five members to get back together
  
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• Indian takeaway fined for putting sheep meat in 'ostrich' curry

  07-02-2025 15:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It was called 'food fraud' by investigators
  
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• Thousands of tourists flee Greece as evacuation route established

  07-02-2025 14:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Greek Prime Minister says they are 'preparing for the worst while hoping for the best'
  
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• List of 'hackable' passwords to avoid as experts share warning

  07-02-2025 14:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The best passwords combine numbers, letters, special characters and are quite lengthy
  
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• Town dubbed UK's 'worst place to live' where locals are 'scared' to come out at night

  07-02-2025 14:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The town was named the UK's 'worst place to live' after an analysis took into account factors such as local crime rates, Ofsted school ratings and NHS waiting times
  
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• Campaigners left frustrated as plans approved for Portway bus lanes and lower speed limits

  07-02-2025 14:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Disability activists and cycling campaigners said the plans could still be improved
  
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• UK Foreign Office changes travel guidance for Greece in fresh update - Bristol Live

  07-02-2025 14:21
  UK Foreign Office changes travel guidance for Greece in fresh update  Bristol Live
  
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• UK Foreign Office changes travel guidance for Greece in fresh update

  07-02-2025 14:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Millions of people travel to Greece from the UK each year
  
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• When is pancake day 2025 - and common food we should eat the day before

  07-02-2025 14:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  People have eaten pancakes on Shrove Tuesday for generations but there's a less well known tradition for the Monday
  
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