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• Shrek fans call for urgent change as Shrek 5 teaser trailer drops with 'weird' new look

  27-02-2025 23:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The new Shrek film trailer has fans worried
  
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• Sound system licence for 420 celebration in Castle Park rejected

  27-02-2025 20:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Each year thousands gather in the city centre park on April 20 to smoke weed
  
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• Bristol cop who used 'grossly disproportionate' force arresting woman keeps job

  27-02-2025 19:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  An Avon & Somerset Police disciplinary panel found gross misconduct
  
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• Donald Trump invited for unprecedented second state visit, says Sir Keir Starmer

  27-02-2025 19:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The US president was meeting the Prime Minister in the Oval Office
  
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• Man dies in fatal incident on M5 – Somerset

  27-02-2025 19:13 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  The M5 has reopened following a fatal incident on the M5 yesterday (Wednesday 26 February). Emergency services were called shortly before 2.45pm following the incident involving a pedestrian and a lorry on the southbound carriageway between junctions 24 (Bridgwater South) and 25 (Taunton). A man, in his 50s, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
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• ITV The Chase fans distracted as they spot celebrity lookalike among contestants

  27-02-2025 19:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bradley Walsh was back hosting ITV's The Chase on Thursday but viewers were left distracted as they claimed one player looked like someone familiar
  
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• Gene Hackman new police update on locations bodies were found in

  27-02-2025 18:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Royal Tenenbaums star was found at home with wife Betsy Arakawa in Santa Fe, where police have been carrying out searches after their deaths
  
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• Ozzy Osbourne sends touching message to fans after 'no longer being able to walk'

  27-02-2025 18:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ozzy Osbourne has issued a new statement to his fans, as he prepares to take to the stage for his final-ever concert, joining Black Sabbath for 'Back to the Beginning' on July 5
  
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• Mystery around woman who studied in Bristol and disappeared in Brazil

  27-02-2025 17:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police have said Charlotte Peet is alive
  
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• Bristol woman arrested after guns found hidden in SUV

  27-02-2025 17:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  13 firearms, including Skorpions, a submachine gun and pistols were found
  
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• Dog's owner was 'hysterical' outside home after fatal attack which killed young woman

  27-02-2025 17:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "The moment she walked out the door I could hear her"
  
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• Woman, 19, dies in dog attack in Bristol - two people arrested - Sky News

  27-02-2025 17:18
  Woman, 19, dies in dog attack in Bristol - two people arrested  Sky News
  
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• Expert says towels will be 'luxuriously soft' if you do 1 thing when storing them

  27-02-2025 17:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A laundry expert has shared how to prevent towels from becoming hard and stiff - and you'll need to make sure you store them properly
  
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• UK: 19-year-old dies in dog attack in Bristol - Tribune Online

  27-02-2025 17:09
  UK: 19-year-old dies in dog attack in Bristol  Tribune Online
  
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• Snooker legend Steve Davis surprises fans in Bristol

  27-02-2025 17:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  He appeared at Apsley House to play with residents.
  
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• Chris O'Dowd gives honest nine-word assessment of first meeting with wife

  27-02-2025 17:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Chris O'Dowd has opened up on his marriage with Dawn O'Porter as he revealed how he first met his wife when he was visiting the US and was looking to meet new people
  
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• Two bus services to be axed as part of First Bus changes coming in April

  27-02-2025 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The changes to the bus network will come into force on April 6
  
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• Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa major update as sheriff says deaths 'not typical'

  27-02-2025 16:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Royal Tenenbaums star and his wife were found after a neighbour made a request for a welfare check on the couple in Santa Fe, New Mexico
  
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• Primark fans are 'running' for £25 Pinterest-worthy outfit that 'looks expensive'

  27-02-2025 16:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A shopper went viral after sharing a "chic" £25 outfit from Primark that looks like it's straight off a Pinterest board
  
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• Council tax increased after 'significant' bill

  27-02-2025 16:38 via bbc.com
  
  An average Band D household is expected to pay £86 more per year from April.
  
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• 'Entitled parents block my driveway – they had horrifying response when I spoke up'

  27-02-2025 16:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A woman has complained about the 'inconsiderate' parents who block her driveway at school time, but she was left stunned when she confronted one of them and was met with a very unexpected reaction
  
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• 'A mum passed me a note on a plane - I immediately wanted to cry'

  27-02-2025 16:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A man has shared his emotional reaction to a note he received from a mother traveling with her newborn on a plane, and many people have praised her considerate gesture
  
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• 'I tested Fairy and 6 supermarket versions to see if it's actually better'

  27-02-2025 16:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Fairy have long claimed that it offers 'Fairyconomy' because it 'lasts twice as long as the next best-selling brand'. But how does it compare to supermarket own-brands?
  
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• DWP winter fuel payment update as 100,000 qualify after applying

  27-02-2025 16:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Department for Work and Pensions figures show massive increase in successful Pensions Credit claims after Labour made fuel help means tested
  
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• Bake Off's Prue Leith admits she's 'not ashamed' of serving controversial dish to friends

  27-02-2025 16:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith has revealed why she's "not ashamed" of serving her friends, and husband, food which is theoretically past its expiry date
  
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• 'Number one best natural remedy in the world' is in your spice cupboard

  27-02-2025 16:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The ketosis doctor says the common kitchen cupboard spice is "best remedy with the most broad-spectrum benefits"
  
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• Popular morning drink that can make weight loss easier due to fibre boost

  27-02-2025 16:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A gut health scientist has explained the benefits of drinking the beverage when you wake up - but it's got to be done in a certain way
  
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• 'Key' to weight loss is 'small but important' habit says woman who lost 41lbs

  27-02-2025 16:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A woman has shared the real key to weight loss that some can find hard to understand – but if you really want to lose weight, you have to be dedicated and in it for the long haul
  
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• Peppa Pig's mum's Good Morning Britain interview leaves viewers saying the same thing

  27-02-2025 16:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Peppa Pig's mum was interviewed on Good Morning Britain today, where she announced her pregnancy but fans were left baffled by the interview wondering why it was ever done
  
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• 'My daughter has a controversial Disney name - but I don't think it's weird'

  27-02-2025 16:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A mum has shared how she gave her children Disney-inspired names - but most people would never notice the references as they're so subtle
  
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• Woman, 19, dies in suspected XL bully dog attack

  27-02-2025 16:08 via bbc.com
  
  Two people are arrested as police investigate reports the dog was an XL bully.
  
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• Woman, 19, dies in dog attack at flat

  27-02-2025 16:08 via bbc.com
  
  Two people are arrested as police investigate reports the dog was an XL Bully.
  
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• Charity 'absolutely floored' to win community award

  27-02-2025 16:04 via bbc.com
  
  Mamas Bristol took home the 2024 community award for their work helping families reduce child costs.
  
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• 'Screaming' heard during 'XL Bully' attack that killed young woman in Bristol

  27-02-2025 15:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The dog has been destroyed and two people have been arrested
  
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• UK Foreign Office warns 'do not travel' to any of these destinations

  27-02-2025 15:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Foreign Office has warned against travel to many places this year
  
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• Bananas keep fresh for longer if stored with 1 popular drink - won’t rot or turn brown

  27-02-2025 15:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One woman has shared a simple hack to keep them fresh
  
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• BBC Eggheads star Chris Hughes dies as show pays tribute to quizzing 'great'

  27-02-2025 15:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The star appeared on the show when it was on BBC then continued after it moved to Channel 5
  
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• Deadly Bristol dog could be banned XL Bully breed

  27-02-2025 14:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The animal is going to be assessed by vets
  
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• Five little-known dementia signs – one appears 'decades' before other symptoms says doctor

  27-02-2025 14:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Many people may think dementia is 'just about memory loss', but one doctor has dismissed this false claim by sharing five other symptoms you might notice in a loved one with the condition
  
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• Woman, 19, dies after ‘XL bully’ attack in Bristol flat - The Guardian

  27-02-2025 14:19
  Woman, 19, dies after ‘XL bully’ attack in Bristol flat  The Guardian
  
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• True cost of scrapping free bus passes as Government addresses future

  27-02-2025 14:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Department for Transport has spoken about the scheme and calls for it to be offered to more people
  
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• Air fryer warning over common mistake that can 'damage' the appliance

  27-02-2025 14:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Air fryers have become a popular kitchen gadget in recent years, but they can be easily damaged if not taken care of properly - and there's one common mistake to avoid
  
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• Norovirus symptoms and flu - how to tell the difference amid 'potential second wave'

  27-02-2025 14:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The UK Health Security Agency has issued a warning amid rising cases
  
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• Young woman killed by dog in Bristol

  27-02-2025 13:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Two people have been arrested
  
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• 'I'm a blood glucose expert - one carb is far more dangerous than sugar'

  27-02-2025 13:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It can be found in hundreds of foods, with Dr Berg urging people with high blood sugar to 'always read the label'
  
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• Dr Karan Rajan explains link between common vitamin and period pain relief

  27-02-2025 13:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dr Karan Rajan, an NHS surgeon and author of 'This Book May Save Your Life', is known for sharing educational content on social media
  
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• Woman dies after dog attack in Hartcliffe

  27-02-2025 13:27 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Two people have been arrested after a woman died after she was attacked by a dog in the Hartcliffe area of Bristol yesterday (26 February). At 7.19pm we received a report from the ambulance service of the incident, which took place inside a flat in Cobhorn Drive. Officers attended alongside the ambulance service but despite their efforts the 19-year-old victim tragically died at the…
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• Woman dies after dog attack in Bristol

  27-02-2025 13:27 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Two people have been arrested after a woman died after she was attacked by a dog in south Bristol yesterday (26 February). At 7.19pm we received a report from the ambulance service of the incident, which took place inside a flat in Cobhorn Drive. Officers attended alongside the ambulance service but despite their efforts the 19-year-old victim tragically died at the scene.
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• Banish stubborn air fryer grease with cleaner's two tips that remove it 'in no time'

  27-02-2025 13:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A cleaning influencer has shared the ultimate cleaning hack for removing grease and grime from an air fryer in 'no time'
  
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• ITV's The Chase contestant reveals what it's really like on the show and one surprising thing about Bradley Walsh

  27-02-2025 13:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A former The Chase contestant has lifted the lid on his experience of appearing on the popular ITV quiz show
  
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