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• Doctor denies taking swabs from deceased baby

  12-02-2025 21:32 via bbc.com
  
  Swabs were taken after Ben's death without his parents' knowledge, an inquest was told.
  
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• Boyzone's Louis Walsh brushed off one red flag of rare blood cancer - what to know

  12-02-2025 21:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Boyzone founder and X Factor judge Louise Walsh spoke out about his Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia diagnosis for the first time last year
  
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• Heroin and cannabis seized from South Bristol property

  12-02-2025 21:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested
  
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• McNally out for rest of season with ACL injury

  12-02-2025 20:50 via bbc.com
  
  Bristol City centre-back Luke McNally has been ruled out for the rest of the season with an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
  
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• Bristol City vs. Stoke (12 Feb, 2025) Live Score - ESPN.co.uk

  12-02-2025 20:47
  Bristol City vs. Stoke (12 Feb, 2025) Live Score  ESPN.co.uk
  
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• Major response after fire breaks out at Redcliffe council flats

  12-02-2025 19:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Seven fire engines rushed to the scene
  
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• ITV The Chase fans forced to 'switch off' as they fume 'it's never been this bad'

  12-02-2025 18:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bradley Walsh was back on our screens on Wednesday afternoon to present the latest edition of ITV quiz show The Chase and welcomed four new players to the studio
  
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• Police patrols lead to arrest and drugs being seized – Bristol

  12-02-2025 18:30 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  An arrest has been made and a quantity of drugs seized from a property in south Bristol. Officers from the Bedminster Neighbourhood Policing Team were on patrol on Monday 10 February and observed suspected criminal activity connected to an address off Dean Crescent. They subsequently arrested a man in his 50s on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a class A drug.
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• Hazardous area response team attend serious incident at Horfield Leisure Centre

  12-02-2025 17:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Part of the leisure centre had to be closed to the public
  
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• Plan for changes to free bus pass rules for people over 60 update as Government responds

  12-02-2025 17:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The DfT has considered the calls which say it's unfair state pensioners in England don't get the same as those in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
  
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• Witness appeal after man dies in fatal collision near Frome

  12-02-2025 17:19 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are seeking dashcam footage after a fatal collision occurred in Somerset over the weekend. Emergency services were called to the A362 Vallis Road, near Frome, after the collision involving a blue Mazda at approximately 1.35am on Saturday 8 February. At this stage we do not believe any other vehicle was involved. An 18-year-old man sustained critical injuries and was taken to…
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• People who eat rice and pasta warned cooking mistake could cause 'fried syndrome'

  12-02-2025 17:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  If you've not followed crucial steps, you could risk making yourself seriously ill
  
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• Avon Fire & Rescue Service faces £400k national insurance bill hike

  12-02-2025 16:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It could mean cuts to the number of firefighters
  
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• People say 'beautiful' £11 self-care book 'really helps' keep stress levels low

  12-02-2025 16:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Reviewers say the reflection journal "really helps" them, with commenters praising the design and layout
  
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• Long-life expert says most 100-year-olds only ever have these three drinks

  12-02-2025 16:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  You could reach a triple-figure birthday if you cut your beverage options down to just these three
  
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• Sainsbury's Tu shoppers go wild over 90s-inspired £32 outfit that 'looks like Zara'

  12-02-2025 16:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Denim fans love a stylish outfit from Sainsbury's Tu that's perfect for dancing, dinner or date nights
  
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• 'My mum gave me a name so quirky people ask for ID as proof'

  12-02-2025 16:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A man has shared his experience living with a name so uncommon, everyone thinks it's fake - and it's caused him such a tough time, he's now considering legally changing it
  
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• Live Horfield Leisure Centre emergency as paramedics respond to incident

  12-02-2025 16:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Multiple ambulances are at the scene this afternoon
  
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• Where and how a new station for Ashton Gate will happen

  12-02-2025 16:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The last passengers there were in 1984
  
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• Sports Direct reduces multiple lookalike £175 Ugg slippers to under £50

  12-02-2025 16:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ugg fans can now enjoy the brand's signature style for less with Sports Direct's latest sale on numerous lookalike options
  
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• 'I lost £200K in romance scam - it almost destroyed my life'

  12-02-2025 16:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The fraud, which lasted more than two years, started on a dating website
  
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• Doctor shares blood cancer symptom you should 'never ignore' – it shows on skin

  12-02-2025 16:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Blood cancer symptoms can be vague, which is why you might want to look out for a specific sign on your skin. Some people don't realise the common problem can be a sign of the disease
  
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• 'I'm a dentist – brushing your teeth in the shower could cause serious health issues'

  12-02-2025 16:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dr Surina Sehgal has responded to a TikTok video that explains why brushing your teeth in the shower could do more harm than good, as she tells people to use the bathroom sink
  
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• 'I work in a hotel – you won't believe how dirty rooms really are'

  12-02-2025 15:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A hotel worker has shared their top secrets from his role including parts of rooms that 'never gets cleaned' and it's safe to say that some of us will never look at a hotel room the same way again
  
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• British woman shot dead in 'incident' at father's home on holiday in USA

  12-02-2025 15:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Tribute has been paid to Lucy Harrison as her family said she lived life 'fiercely and fearlessly'
  
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• British woman shot dead in 'incident' at father's home in USA

  12-02-2025 15:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Tribute has been paid to Lucy Harrison as her family said she lived life 'fiercely and fearlessly'
  
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• Peter Kay fans 'devastated' after popular tribute act dies suddenly

  12-02-2025 15:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Venues and fans across the UK are paying tribute
  
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• Nutrition expert explains best times to take vitamins and minerals for max benefits

  12-02-2025 15:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Find out when to take your vitamins to increase absorption and effectiveness by following Dr Eric Berg DC's advice
  
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• Baby items recalled by The White Company over 'choking' concerns

  12-02-2025 15:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The White Company has issued a recall for its Jingles range sold last Christmas
  
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• Marathon runner dispels 'myth' about popular food trend she says 'won't work'

  12-02-2025 15:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  In a bid to debunk a common food myth, a marathon runner has taken to social media to share her advice about how a popular trend actually works in the body – and why there may be a better alternative
  
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• You've been showering wrong - woman says she's 'never felt so clean'

  12-02-2025 14:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A woman has gone viral on social media after sharing her 'shower routine that will actually make you clean' - but people are divided over the steps she follows
  
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• JFK update as Donald Trump task force says US President was shot by two people

  12-02-2025 14:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  John F. Kennedy was shot and killed in Dallas in 1963
  
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• 'My ex-boyfriend has a new lover – I feel disgusted after finding out their identity'

  12-02-2025 14:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A woman has been left horrified after discovering the identity of her ex-partner's new lover - as it turns out he's getting intimate with someone she knows very well
  
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• Costa Coffee introduces major change to every self-serve machine

  12-02-2025 14:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It was announced that a 'new' drink will now be available from the machines, after a survey found Britons drink three cups of it a day
  
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• Judge warns over donor who fathered 200 children in 'unusual step'

  12-02-2025 14:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The judge said he made the decision in order to stop others falling into the same trap
  
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• World's oldest people expert claims 'most dangerous year of your life' could be fatal

  12-02-2025 14:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dan Buettner is an expert on the world's 'Blue Zones', where locals reportedly live longer and healthier lives
  
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• 'Silent killer' cholesterol warning if born between 2 dates need to take action

  12-02-2025 13:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  New analysis of 20,000 blood samples showed one age group are suffering from heightened levels they may not know about
  
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• Brabazon development branded 'semi-slum' as councillors fear traffic impact

  12-02-2025 13:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  South Gloucestershire councillors approved another delay to the project
  
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• Fat loss coach shares easy way to burn calories and lose weight with no diet

  12-02-2025 13:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The expert says if you want to lose weight, it may be simpler than you think
  
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• Ring doorbell owners could face £100k fine if they fail to follow these rules

  12-02-2025 13:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Experts have warned video doorbell owners they are at risk
  
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• 'I'm an NHS GP - three facts about antidepressants I wish more people knew'

  12-02-2025 13:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Doctor Shireen, who regularly posts online about her work as an NHS GP, shared a video about antidepressants
  
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• Doctor's activity sends you to sleep 'in minutes' - and it's not counting sheep

  12-02-2025 13:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It doesn't involve counting sheep or drinking a glass of warm milk but could send you to sleep 'in minutes'
  
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• 'We thought mum just had back pain then she was given 12 months to live'

  12-02-2025 13:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Her daughter is now raising money - and even climbing Snowdon next month
  
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• E-scooter firm denies plan to stop sharing income with councils after contract renewed

  12-02-2025 13:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol had expected to get £500,000 this year from a revenue-sharing deal with the West of England
  
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• Scrap-the-mayor campaigner explains why she’s standing in upcoming mayoral election

  12-02-2025 13:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Green candidate pledged an upgraded version of the birthday bus pass if she wins
  
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• Bristol's Galleries shopping centre remembered

  12-02-2025 12:57 via bbc.com
  
  A look back at The Galleries' 34 year history in Bristol after its demolition was announced.
  
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• Bath stalwart Dunn signs new deal

  12-02-2025 12:52 via bbc.com
  
  Bath hooker Tom Dunn signs a new contract with the club to stay through his14th campaign.
  
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• Daily 9p supplement could help you fall asleep 'faster', doctor says

  12-02-2025 12:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The NHS warns that around one in three of us experience problems with our sleep at least once.
  
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• Gemma Collins calls out Nigel Farage's Reform over 'pig in knickers' comment

  12-02-2025 12:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The reality star asked Farage was someone so 'vile' was allowed in Reform
  
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• Danes make cheeky bid for California as Donald Trump continues pursuit of Greenland

  12-02-2025 12:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It comes as tension continues to grow over the new US president's foreign policy
  
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