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• Negotiators appeal to man who has scaled Big Ben

  08-03-2025 22:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He said he will come down from the clock tower 'on his own terms'
  
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• Over 100 homes without power in Bristol

  08-03-2025 21:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Power is estimated to be fully restored tomorrow
  
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• Amanda Holden's three word response after being wowed by young Britain's Got Talent star

  08-03-2025 21:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda hit her golden buzzer for young Oliver
  
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• Selles praises Hull 'warriors' in Bristol City draw

  08-03-2025 20:19 via bbc.com
  
  Hull boss Ruben Selles says his players were "warriors" for earning a draw against Bristol City with 10 men.
  
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• Hogg urges Robins to show more belief after draw

  08-03-2025 20:04 via bbc.com
  
  Assistant boss Chris Hogg says Bristol City must show more "belief" after failing to earn victory against 10-man Hull.
  
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• Iconic Shoestring TV drama filmed in Bristol now has its own guided tour

  08-03-2025 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  More than 20 million people would watch the radio presenter turned detective every week
  
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• Daughter of man who vanished 15 years ago speaks about her heartbreak

  08-03-2025 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "He's never going to see me become an adult"
  
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• Bradley Walsh tearful as he opens up on 'greatest thing he's ever done' in career

  08-03-2025 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  ITV star Bradley Walsh is best known for hosting the popular quiz show The Chase.
  
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• Banks return to town near Bristol where five closed in five years

  08-03-2025 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One day a week, a rep from a different bank will be there for old-fashioned meetings in person
  
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• Amanda Holden shares 'most annoying' thing about Simon Cowell amid BGT contract negotiations

  08-03-2025 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden was reluctant to answer the question about Simon Cowell, as she revealed contract negotiations were happening imminently
  
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• 'I'm a doctor - taking this one step before surgery can make huge difference to outcome'

  08-03-2025 16:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dr Karan Rajan shared a video on TikTok where he claimed that taking one step before surgery can make a huge difference to your outcome and recovery process
  
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• Body found in River Thames in search for Valentine’s Day shooting suspect

  08-03-2025 15:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Lisa Smith was shot dead in Knockholt near The Three Horseshoes pub just after 7pm on Valentine’s Day
  
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• Weight loss mistake that means you're not losing belly fat, according to coach

  08-03-2025 15:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Getting rid of belly fat can be difficult, but a fitness coach has explained a mistake that people often make when trying to lose weight - and what to do instead
  
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• CCTV appeal after community hub burgled six times

  08-03-2025 15:10 via bbc.com
  
  Police wish to identify a man seen on CCTV after the burglaries at St Anne's House in Bristol.
  
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• The Chase sparks fury minutes into show as fans fume 'completely unacceptable'

  08-03-2025 15:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Chase viewers were left raging as a team of four took on Paul Sinha in the hope of winning big money, with two players opting to take the low offer in a bid to get back to their teammates
  
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• Operation targets drugs supplied by organised crime

  08-03-2025 14:39 via bbc.com
  
  A number of arrests were made during Operation Mille, a campaign to tackle illegal drug supply.
  
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• Davina McCall ignored two vital brain tumour symptoms before horror diagnosis

  08-03-2025 13:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Davina McCall underwent a gruelling operation to remove a colloid cyst from her brain in November, but the star believes she dismissed two key symptoms before the diagnosis
  
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• Distraught boyfriend finds 'stunning' South West teacher dead in bed

  08-03-2025 13:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  She was just 24
  
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• Former cinema at Cabot Circus to be transformed into leisure and new restaurant

  08-03-2025 13:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Odeon is taking over the screens
  
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• Local 'nimbyism' dismissed as consensus is new scheme will 'increase footfall'

  08-03-2025 12:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The businesses say that plans for a bus gate at one end and a bus lane at the other end will lead to a "devastating" impact
  
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• Met Office UK snow verdict as South West braces for 'wintry' spell after sunny warmth

  08-03-2025 12:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Forecasters warned cold weather is on its way
  
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• When and where Northern Lights will be visible again

  08-03-2025 11:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has said the aurora borealis may be seen over the weekend
  
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• Barclays customers unable to make payments in fresh outage days after £12.5m compensation pledge

  08-03-2025 11:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  People trying to use the app are greeted with a message apologising for the issue
  
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• BBC Breakfast chaos as presenter drops to floor while another makes a dash off-screen

  08-03-2025 11:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  BBC Breakfast hosts Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty were left in hysterics on Saturday morning as Mike Bushell suddenly dropped to the floor
  
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• 'I have a unique name everyone spells wrong - it's even a struggle for my family'

  08-03-2025 11:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A name is so important - it's how someone is identified, how they're remembered, and it can paint a picture of where they're from. But having a unique name can also have its disadvantages
  
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• Ex BBC star issues three-word reply in health update after Parkinson's diagnosis

  08-03-2025 10:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Former BBC News technology correspondent, Rory Cellan-Jones, announced back in 2019 that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
  
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• Anton Du Beke's wife's brutal insult on their first meeting after calling out his 'odd' move

  08-03-2025 10:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Anton Du Beke and wife Hannah Summer married in 2016, sharing two children together, but Hannah had a brutal assessment of the Strictly star when they first met
  
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• Baby name expert shares common mistake parents make that ends in regret

  08-03-2025 10:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A baby name expert has warned parents they could be making a huge mistake with their child's name – and it may even make them regret the moniker they picked in a few years
  
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• Pictures show major river search to find missing Sebastian Sailes

  08-03-2025 09:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The 21-year-old vanished on his way home from the pub
  
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• Martin Compston issues Line of Duty update after reuniting with co-star

  08-03-2025 09:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Martin Compston has opened up about the future of Line of Duty as he reunites with one of his former co-stars on a new TV project.
  
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• Gene Hackman cause of death as medical examiner sets out what happened ahead of bodies being found

  08-03-2025 09:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The two-time Oscar winner and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead at their home on February 26
  
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• 'I changed one thing about how I cook – and I've cut out so much processed food'

  08-03-2025 09:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Most of us want to follow a healthy diet, but sometimes it can be tough. With the constant rush of life getting in the way, cooking a hearty meal every night can feel like a challenge sometimes
  
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• Hotel staff battle it out in quiz showdown to raise money for brain tumour charity

  08-03-2025 09:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol hoteliers put their knowledge to the test and raised nearly £1,000 for a great cause
  
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• Bristol couple celebrate 60 years of love after a chance meeting at Butlins

  08-03-2025 08:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  From a seaside day trip to a lifetime of memories, Anita and Stan share their story
  
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• The Chase star looks unrecognisable in forgotten BBC appearance

  08-03-2025 08:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Chase star Jenny Ryan is best known as The Vixen on the ITV show although she once appeared on a rival quiz programme over a decade ago
  
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• Teen builds his own electric guitar inspired by Queen legend Brian May

  08-03-2025 08:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A Bristol student spent 18 months crafting a rock-ready guitar from scratch—just like his hero
  
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• Rugby club for men who want to shed weight while scoring tries launches in Bristol

  08-03-2025 08:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A groundbreaking programme is tackling fitness, friendship and fat loss head-on
  
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• Woman who 'married' Avon continues clean water calls

  08-03-2025 07:59 via bbc.com
  
  Megan Ruth-Trump's campaign aims to raise awareness of untreated sewage being pumped into waterways.
  
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• City's 'world-beating' study awarded £5.2m grant

  08-03-2025 07:57 via bbc.com
  
  One of the largest areas of research has been into lung disease - the third leading cause of death.
  
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• GMB's Ranvir Singh's life off screen including abrupt divorce and toyboy romance

  08-03-2025 07:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Good Morning Britain presenter Ranvir Singh has become one of the UK's most recognisable broadcasters but her life off screen has been far from a smooth ride
  
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• Ryanair may give your seat to someone else even if you've paid for it

  08-03-2025 06:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A little-known Ryanair rule could mean your seat is changed
  
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• Symptom you get at bedtime that a doctor may want to know about

  08-03-2025 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are a number of signs that could indicate this specific health problem, which could be affecting the way your body functions and the way you feel
  
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• 'Overprotective' mum refuses to let daughter, 19, attend driving lessons alone

  08-03-2025 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bobbie Jo Houston of Cheshire believes it makes perfect sense for her to accompany her 20-year-old daughter Honie to her driving lessons with a female driving instructor.
  
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• Man's incredible gift in mum's honour gives stranger a second chance at life

  08-03-2025 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Jack Parsons wanted to pay it forward after Rose received a terrifying diagnosis
  
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• BGT Amanda Holden's 'favourite' 20p-a-day drink is key to her 'flawless' skin

  08-03-2025 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Heart radio presenter has shared the one thing that she swears by to keep her skin 'glowing'
  
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• 20 of Bristol's rebellious women for International Women's Day

  08-03-2025 05:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A celebration of the city's women who are not taking no for an answer
  
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• Pension Credit bank account checks alert as DWP 'will flag up' some cases

  08-03-2025 05:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Officials will have new powers to request bank statements
  
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• Simple hack makes dirty white clothes look 'brand new' using three common items

  08-03-2025 05:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  If your whites have become stained and grey over time, you don't need to invest in an expensive laundry stain remover or bleach - as you may already have everything you need at home
  
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• Travel expert says 'avoid' this 'bloating' food before flight

  08-03-2025 04:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  If you ever feel unusual or uncomfortable during and after a flight, this could be why
  
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• HMRC Child Benefit claimants to see major change this Easter - who is affected

  08-03-2025 02:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Child Benefit is paid every four weeks by HMRC and is claimed by more than seven million families
  
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