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• Locals 'forget to die' on beautiful island where they sip one key drink

  28-02-2025 23:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dan Buettner, who is the author of several books on healthy living and longevity, highlighted a tiny island in the Aegean Sea where residents have a high life expectancy than most locations
  
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• 'I was diagnosed with terminal cancer at 19 years old after noticing change at night'

  28-02-2025 23:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: An inspiring young man has bravely spoken about his terminal cancer journey – and says he wants to help other people see a positive light before he dies
  
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• Newcastle & Bath reach Premiership Cup semi-finals

  28-02-2025 22:59 via bbc.com
  
  Newcastle will host Bath in the semi-finals of the Premiership Cup after both sides come through their last-eight ties.
  
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• Bristol's 'last farmer' will have to leave Yew Tree Farm

  28-02-2025 21:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Catherine Withers has reluctantly agreed to a settlement deal with her family
  
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• Amanda Holden issues update on new stage in marriage after 'separate lives' admission

  28-02-2025 19:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Amanda Holden and her husband Chris Hughes took on the new challenge to spend more time together, following her "separate lives" admission
  
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• ITV The Chase star says 'I’m off' after player's 'Oscar-winning' performance

  28-02-2025 19:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  On Friday’s instalment of The Chase, ITV viewers saw Bradley Walsh welcome a fresh batch of contestants to the show
  
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• Graduates should keep eye out for Student Loan email that could result in cash boost

  28-02-2025 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Paying too much on your student loan could mean you're owed a significant refund
  
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• Hollywood legend Gene Hackman and wife could have been dead for weeks as police issue update

  28-02-2025 18:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The bodies of US actor and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, were discovered on Wednesday along with one of their dogs
  
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• Young woman killed in 'XL Bully' attack named and pictured

  28-02-2025 17:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  She was just 19 years old
  
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• Woman killed in Bristol dog attack was on a visit to the city

  28-02-2025 17:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The 19-year-old woman was mauled to death by a large XL Bully-type dog
  
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• BBC One Bargain Hunt and Flog it! star Charles Hanson gesture after abuse campaign verdict

  28-02-2025 17:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Charles Hanson denied assaulting his wife Rebecca and coercively controlling her over a ten-year period
  
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• Maher's impact 'phenomenal' as PWR semi looms

  28-02-2025 17:32 via bbc.com
  
  American superstar Ilona Maher has had a huge impact on PWR, and now she will look to shine in the semi-final between Gloucester-Hartpury and Bristol Bears.
  
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• Teenage victim of suspected XL bully attack named

  28-02-2025 17:21 via bbc.com
  
  Morgan Dorsett, from Shropshire died on Wednesday at a flat in south Bristol.
  
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• WhatsApp down as thousands of users complain they can't send messages

  28-02-2025 17:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  WhatsApp users are reporting the app is down and they can't send messages
  
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• Nutritionist says one processed meat is healthier than chocolate - but there's a catch

  28-02-2025 17:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Author of Processed People, Chris van Tulleken, has warned that there are very few types of processed meat that can be eaten safely and has urged against the consumption of cured meat, despite suggesting one type that could be beneficial
  
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• Family of Bristol dog attack victim thank public for support

  28-02-2025 17:00 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  The family of a woman who tragically died after she was attacked by a dog in south Bristol have thanked the public for their support. While the formal identification process is yet to be completed, officers were told at the scene that the victim is 19-year-old Morgan Dorsett from Shropshire. She sadly died at a residential property in Cobhorn Drive on Wednesday evening (26 February)…
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• I adopted lifestyle change cardiologists swear by to slash cholesterol with stunning results

  28-02-2025 16:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Boxing legend Butterbean has undergone a remarkable body transformation over the past two years, shedding 212lbs thanks to an intense yoga regime and gluten-free diet
  
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• How health-conscious Gary Lineker tried to avoid disease 'worried' MOTD star fears most

  28-02-2025 16:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Match of the Day legend and ex-England sforward Gary Lineker previously lifted the lid on his worries when it comes to several health conditions and opened up on the one that really scares him
  
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• Pillows will look and feel 'new' with cleaning expert's simple tip

  28-02-2025 16:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A cleaning pro on TikTok has shared a simple guide on how to wash your pillows properly, and it's something you should be doing at least once a year
  
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• Wild otter has adorable reaction to seeing favourite person – it's 'meant to be'

  28-02-2025 16:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Mats Janzon has been friends with an otter named Leya for around a year and a half, and the pair have a bond that is truly heartwarming to see after he rescued her
  
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• BBC Breakfast's Charlie Stayt forced to apologise after Gene Hackman death report blunder

  28-02-2025 16:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  BBC Breakfast host Charlie Stayt was forced to apologise after a blunder interrupted a report on the investigation into the death of Hollywood icon Gene Hackman
  
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• All Creatures Great and Small star dies at 77 after long battle with illness

  28-02-2025 16:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He was also in a children's show
  
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• 'I'm a baby name consultant - I get the ick when parents do these four things'

  28-02-2025 16:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A baby name consultant has shared the four things parents do when deciding on a name for their child that give her the 'ick' - and some of them might surprise you
  
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• People who drink coffee issued warning over common mistake

  28-02-2025 16:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Many people can't start their day without a cup of coffee, but a warning has been issued to anyone who enjoys a brew - and it's all to do with how you're disposing of it
  
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• Controversial changes to Bristol's first big 'co-living' block should go ahead

  28-02-2025 16:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Councillors told they haven't drawn up the rules to stop it happening
  
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• Woman in stitches over dramatic menopause hot flush as 'steam erupts from head'

  28-02-2025 15:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A woman has shared a video of just how extreme hot flushes from menopause can be, with thick steam coming off her head – and viewers saying it's the 'perfect visual representation' of this symptom
  
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• How many years of life drinking alcohol might cost you, according Cambridge experts

  28-02-2025 15:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A 2018 study by Cambridge University found a link between alcohol consumption and a shorter life expectancy
  
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• This Morning's Josie Gibson on crutches as she issues 'nightmare' holiday update

  28-02-2025 15:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The presenter was on crutches as she co-hosted This Morning with Alison Hammond, and shared that she was in "excruciating pain" after a bathroom cabinet fell on her foot while on holiday in Dubai
  
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• 'My brother-in-law expects me to pay for everything – I got my own back'

  28-02-2025 15:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A woman has shared how she took revenge on her stingy brother-in-law who always 'forgets his wallet' when they go shopping and told her she should be paying for things he bought
  
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• Mum shares rare disease warning after spotting 'sweet syrup' smell on her daughter

  28-02-2025 15:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  In honour of Rare Disease day, a mum has taken to social media to spread awareness to her daughter Sawyer's rare disease which means her sweat and urine smell sweet like maple syrup
  
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• Drivers must carry three documents or vehicle could be seized

  28-02-2025 15:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Drivers could face fines and court action
  
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• Doctor shares 'missed' ovarian cancer symptoms – with 5 things to look for

  28-02-2025 15:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Gynaecologist Dr Brooke Vandermolen has shared the five key symptoms of early stage ovarian cancer that should never be ignored, with the disease often left undetected until it has spread
  
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• NHS issues call 111 warning if skin condition leads to two new symptoms

  28-02-2025 15:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Over 1.5 million adults suffer from the condition
  
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• 'Everyone says my daughter's name wrong - one way is grating to hear'

  28-02-2025 14:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A mum has said she's 'set her daughter up for a lifetime of mispronunciation' due to the name she and her husband picked out for her - even though she thinks it should be easy
  
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• Joanna Lumley's 'magic' moisturiser she uses for 'youthful skin' is only £5

  28-02-2025 14:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The £5 cream keeps skin "young" as shoppers say it's what "your mum and nan wore and why they had such peachy skin in old age"
  
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• Banish stovetop grease in minutes with natural ingredient

  28-02-2025 14:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Cleaning the stove can be a time-consuming task but one cleaning hack promises to make it easier by 'melting away' grease on hobs in just five minutes
  
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• Symptoms of bipolar as Heston Blumenthal says being sectioned was 'best thing'

  28-02-2025 14:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bipolar disorder is a complex mental health condition that presents with significant mood episodes and changes
  
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• ITV doctor warns many patients are coming to see him with condition that lasts months

  28-02-2025 14:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The doctor has advised people who are struggling with a lingering cold that they may actually be battling something else and has urged them to see a GP for help
  
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• Mobility expert says 'five minutes a day' slashes dementia risk by 41 per cent

  28-02-2025 14:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are simple ways to do it
  
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• 'I wear six pairs of socks because of my condition - even showering is overwhelming'

  28-02-2025 14:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ellen says she had to quit playing football because of it
  
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• Live: Urgent searches for Bristol man last seen at retail park

  28-02-2025 13:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's thought he took a taxi from a venue
  
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• Live: M5 gridlock after car crashes and overturns

  28-02-2025 13:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There is debris on the road
  
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• 'I'm a doctor - I tell patients with chronic pain to take these three supplements'

  28-02-2025 13:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Many people who struggle with chronic pain everyday in the UK for various reasons, whether it's down to back pain or conditions such as arthritis and even fibromyalgia.
  
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• Two bailed after dog attack that killed woman, 19

  28-02-2025 13:42 via bbc.com
  
  The woman, 19, died when the animal attacked her in a flat in south Bristol on Wednesday evening.
  
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• Doctor warns one pancake topping can make babies seriously ill

  28-02-2025 13:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Some parents may think it is healthier than sugar, but Dr Deborah Lee warns it can be dangerous
  
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• Major repair work to Bristol city centre bridge is hit with delays

  28-02-2025 13:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The swing bridge is meant to be closing for up to two years with work starting from next week
  
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• Police release emergency call after Gene Hackman and wife are found dead in strange circumstances

  28-02-2025 13:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The caller says 'please send somebody really quick'
  
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• Snooker legend Davis surprises fans with visit

  28-02-2025 13:09 via bbc.com
  
  The former world number one spent the day with a group of snooker fans at Apsley House in Bristol.
  
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• Bristol killer dog attack suspects released on bail as investigation continues

  28-02-2025 13:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A 19-year-old woman died at the scene
  
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• Expert reveals top tips to prevent mould on shower curtains in your bathroom

  28-02-2025 12:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Cleaning expert Matthew Harrison said it is crucial to prevent mould from developing on shower curtains because the spores can be toxic
  
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