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• DVLA ‘last chance’ letter that could lead to fine of over £2,500

  14-02-2025 23:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One particular letter could lead to you being given a hefty fine or even sent to court
  
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• 'Doctors said my agonising symptom was stress – now I've got months to live'

  14-02-2025 23:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Jason Lewis-Thorne, 35, is sharing the symptoms he experienced before being diagnosed with a stage four brain tumour in the hope of raising awareness
  
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• Professor Tim Spector's 30p 'superfood' which reduces inflammation and lowers blood pressure

  14-02-2025 21:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Nutritional scientist said that it has been taken for health reasons since Roman times
  
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• Second teenager arrested after boy stabbed

  14-02-2025 20:44 via bbc.com
  
  Two teenagers are now in custody following an attack in St Paul's on Thursday afternoon.
  
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• Second teenager arrested after boy stabbed in Bristol

  14-02-2025 19:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A teenage boy was stabbed in St Pauls
  
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• Two in custody following stabbing in Bristol

  14-02-2025 19:11 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A second arrest has been made following an assault in Bristol yesterday afternoon (Thursday 13 February). Two people remain in police custody after a teenage boy was stabbed in Badminton Road and Ashley Road, in St Pauls, just before 4pm. The victim was taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening or life changing. He has since been discharged.
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• Woman diagnosed with dementia like Pauline Quirke noticed symptom after ending phone call

  14-02-2025 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A wife who was diagnosed with dementia two years before Birds of a Feather star Pauline Quirke revealed how she knew something was wrong when a familiar task became too challenging
  
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• Caravan completely destroyed in suspected Bristol arson attack

  14-02-2025 17:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The vehicle was destroyed by the flames
  
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• Doctors told me to never have one thing again after scary heart problems at 22

  14-02-2025 17:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A Premier League star who was on the verge of signing for AC Milan before a medical uncovered a heart abnormality has highlighted a key lifestyle change that helped him
  
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• Tears and frustration as 28,000 new homes approved

  14-02-2025 17:03 via bbc.com
  
  Controversial plans to build on greenfield in South Gloucestershire have caused upset.
  
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• City bus service extended later in evenings and on Sundays

  14-02-2025 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Currently the m2 service operates from Monday to Saturday
  
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• Anger as South Gloucestershire Council approves 15-year housing blueprint despite 'decimation of the greenbelt'

  14-02-2025 16:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The South Gloucestershire Local Plan has received much criticism
  
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• Man, 92, in court accused of rape and murder of Bristol woman in 1967

  14-02-2025 16:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ryland Headley is accused of murdering Louisa Dunne 57 years ago
  
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• New 'micro-campus' to attract prospective students

  14-02-2025 16:08 via bbc.com
  
  The new site is aimed at encouraging those living in south Bristol to consider going to university.
  
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• 'I'm a dyslexia specialist - 4-letter test can help you spot learning difficulty'

  14-02-2025 16:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  April McMurtrey shared a simple test on TikTok which can help people discover if they have dyslexia, with the challenge leaving many people baffled
  
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• Chord Electronics’ innovative amps make their UK debut at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show - MSN

  14-02-2025 15:58
  Chord Electronics’ innovative amps make their UK debut at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show  MSN
  
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• Eating one 90p breakfast every day can boost energy and lower 'bad' cholesterol levels

  14-02-2025 15:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A health expert has shared the one breakfast you should be eating every day in order to lower 'bad' cholesterol levels and give you a natural energy boost for the day
  
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• Doctor warns eating one common food regularly could be wreaking havoc on skin

  14-02-2025 15:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dr Raj Arora shared some simple, cheap strategies for improving your skin - and one involves changing your diet
  
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• Doctor's severe warning about unexpected weight loss and two more symptoms

  14-02-2025 15:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dr Karan Raj, an NHS doctor and university lecturer, has shared three common health symptoms that you should never ignore, as they could be a sign of several serious medical conditions
  
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• Fearne Cotton opens up on 'hateful thoughts' and 'total despair' in candid admission

  14-02-2025 15:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Presenter Fearne Cotton has opened up about her 'moments of total despair' and how she can be 'very hard on myself' in a candid new interview about her mental health
  
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• Woman told she has blood cancer after doctor 'ignored five key symptoms'

  14-02-2025 15:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Alli McLaren shared a video on TikTok, showing the five symptoms she experienced before being diagnosed with blood cancer. She said her doctor "ignored" them
  
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• Lidl impresses shoppers with new 'iconic' £5 kitchenware in 'stunning' colours

  14-02-2025 15:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Customers can pick up the colourful kitchenware in-store this month, with prices starting from as little as £5
  
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• Charity warns music education facing 'tragic' decline

  14-02-2025 15:09 via bbc.com
  
  Sound World believes music education in schools is essential for young people to develop life skills.
  
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• TK Maxx selling £25 'lamp of dreams' that 'oozes luxury' and 'makes a statement'

  14-02-2025 15:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Shoppers love TK Maxx's vibrant lamp that's perfect for any room that needs brightening up with eye-grabbing decor
  
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• 'Genius' 30p hack eliminates any odours in your home in just 10 minutes

  14-02-2025 15:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  If you're tired of using air fresheners to mask bad smells in your home, a cleaning expert has shared a simple hack that will help you get rid of them for good in just a few minutes
  
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• 'I'm an on-call doctor - this is what I eat to feel alert, productive and energised'

  14-02-2025 15:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A doctor revealed how he plans his meals to boost productivity and wellbeing during busy days at work
  
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• Avoid overweight luggage fees at airport by bringing one extra item with you from home

  14-02-2025 15:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  An American woman has gone viral on TikTok after sharing a very clever way to avoid the dreaded oversized luggage fees when you're flying with a budget airline
  
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• Lifelong cholesterol meds could be replaced with single injection

  14-02-2025 14:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Complicated high cholesterol medication regimes may become a thing of the past
  
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• Michelle Keegan's superfood breakfast keeps her skin clear, hair shiny and nails strong

  14-02-2025 14:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Known for her incredible acting talent and gorgeous looks, fans are desperate to know what Michelle Keegan's dietsecret is
  
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• Discount store issues recall over babies dummies and shoes amidst 'chemical' risk

  14-02-2025 14:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One Beyond has issued a warning over several products due to a hazardous 'manufacturing defect'
  
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• Around four million Brits missing £1,260 tax break - full list of who is eligible

  14-02-2025 14:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Check if you are eligible here to ensure you don't miss out.
  
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• Warning for anyone who buys popular gut health product from the supermarket

  14-02-2025 14:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The product is full of probiotics and is known for its gut-boosting benefits, but there's one vital mistake that many people make with it
  
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• Huge weed farm found in house in Bristol after locals report tell-tale signs

  14-02-2025 14:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of plants have been seized and will be destroyed
  
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• GP shares 'crispy' broccoli recipe that means you'll never be bored of it again

  14-02-2025 14:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A London-based GP has shared her 'crispy' broccoli recipe - and says you'll never cook the veggie the same way again once you've tried it because it elevates it
  
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• Nutritionist says add £1.09 spread to crumpets to turn them into 'superfood'

  14-02-2025 14:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One food expert says crumpets - made with a simple batter that ferments for an hour - can be turned into a healthy treat with a simple hack
  
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• Butlin's launches new all-inclusive holidays at under £400 a family

  14-02-2025 14:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The deal includes accommodation, food, drinks and access to facilities and entertainment
  
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• 'My son has a unique name that I regret - I'm scared people judge him'

  14-02-2025 14:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A mum has said she 'regrets' the name she gave to her son as she thinks people 'secretly judge' him for it - and she's worried she could make the same mistake with her next child
  
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• Lesley Joseph reacts to co-star Pauline Quirke's dementia diagnosis on GMB

  14-02-2025 14:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Birds of a Feather star Lesley Joseph appeared on ITV's Good Morning Britain on Friday when she spoke out about her co-star Pauline Quirke's recent dementia diagnosis
  
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• New details on big contactless payment change for Aldi, Asda, Tesco, Morrisons customers

  14-02-2025 14:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  More information from Financial Conduct Authority plan as experts says stores could 'set their own limits' on transactions
  
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• Banish mould and stains on clothes with 54p household item you probably own

  14-02-2025 14:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Banish mould while also getting rid of stains on your clothes with this cheap household item you probably already have in your medicine cabinet
  
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• Red flags of financial abuse people miss in relationships

  14-02-2025 14:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Young women are disproportionately affected with almost two fifths experiencing at least one form of economically abusive behaviour
  
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• "No Botox, just good skincare" Channel 4 star 'swears by' £37 cream at Boots

  14-02-2025 14:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Many people who thought she had Botox were surprised to find out her 'glowing' and 'smooth' is thanks to one beauty product
  
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• Two men jailed for life for Yeovil murder

  14-02-2025 14:07 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Two men have received life sentences for the murder of a man at a block of flats in Yeovil last year. Mark Sothcott and Martin Carty were convicted following a three-week trial in December of the murder of 68-year-old Franklin Ingram. Mr Ingram was fatally wounded in a confrontation with his neighbour at Carty’s flat in Raglan Terrace shortly after 11pm on 22 June. Carty waited 18 hours…
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• Eye symptoms could be red flag for high cholesterol and stroke

  14-02-2025 14:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  If you spot these signs, you could be at greater risk of a heart attack or stroke
  
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• Caravan destroyed in suspected arson attack

  14-02-2025 13:53 via bbc.com
  
  Police have launched an investigation following the late-night blaze on Thursday.
  
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• 'We named our boy after a number and a Disney film character'

  14-02-2025 13:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Brittany and Wayne almost went with Mowgli as a name, but then chose something even more unique
  
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• Strictly's Tess Daly issues brutal comment to husband Vernon Kay after 'tacky' decision

  14-02-2025 13:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  While Vernon Kay may not be good at choosing gifts for his wife Tess Daly, he has seemingly made up for it with a heartfelt tribute to her over on Instagram
  
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• Hundreds of cannabis plants seized in Filton, South Gloucestershire

  14-02-2025 13:32 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  On Saturday 8 February, Avon and Somerset Police officers attended an address on Filton Avenue, South Gloucestershire and discovered a cannabis farm of 340 plants being grown in the house, with an approximate value in the region of £170,000. Officers were alerted of the property after neighbours reported strong smells of cannabis to the property manager. Officers were granted access to the…
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• Hundreds of cannabis plants seized in Filton, Bristol 

  14-02-2025 13:32 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  On Saturday 8 February, Avon and Somerset Police officers attended an address on Filton Avenue, Bristol and discovered a cannabis farm of 340 plants being grown in the house, with an approximate value in the region of £170,000. Officers were alerted of the property after neighbours reported strong smells of cannabis to the property manager. Officers were granted access to the property by the…
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• BBC Morning Live Doctor Punam issues 'serious illness' warning to people born before 1970

  14-02-2025 13:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There has been a rise in cases across Bristol and other parts of England
  
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