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• Vernon Kay's simple hack he uses to help him sleep better - even in noisy environments

  13-03-2025 23:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  BBC Radio 2 host Vernon Kay shared the one thing he does to sleep better, ahead of the annual World Sleep Day, a celebration of healthy sleeping patterns and awareness day for sleep disorders
  
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• Club holds first Grand Iftar in 142-year history

  13-03-2025 22:54 via bbc.com
  
  Dozens of people attended Bristol Rovers Football Club's first dedicated Ramadan event.
  
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• Married at First Sight Australia fans 'uncomfortable' after groom Jake's 'foul' comments

  13-03-2025 22:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Married at First Sight Australia fans were left reeling after a groom made some "nasty" comments about the brides during Confessions Week.
  
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• 'I was diagnosed with dementia at 41 after strange thing happened while watching movie'

  13-03-2025 21:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Fraser was just 39 when he first started experiencing the early stages of dementia. He's now warning others to be vigilant for the warning signs - no matter what age they are
  
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• Bristol's Grand Iftar in pictures as community gathers to break fast

  13-03-2025 20:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Families and friends shared a meal at sundown
  
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• Gemma Collins celebrates Cheltenham Festival win by sharing kiss with Danny Dyer

  13-03-2025 19:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Danny Dyer and Gemma Collins were among the famous faces spotted at Cheltenham Festival
  
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• Katie Price suffers dig from her own sister after opening up about ageing fears

  13-03-2025 19:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Katie Price and her sister Sophie had a candid chat about ageing on the latest episode of The Katie Price Show podcast
  
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• ITV The Chase contestant issues an apology to Anne Hegerty minutes into show

  13-03-2025 18:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  On Thursday night, ITV viewers saw host Bradley Walsh welcome a fresh batch of contestants onto the show.
  
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• Blood Moon in March: Astrophysicist explains how to see it in the UK

  13-03-2025 17:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The UK will be treated to a unique lunar experience on March 14
  
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• Pick of the stats: Bristol City v Norwich City

  13-03-2025 17:44 via bbc.com
  
  The key stats ahead of Bristol City’s clash with Norwich City in the Championship on Friday night.
  
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• Crufts 2025 best pictures and moments from the world's greatest dog show

  13-03-2025 17:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  With more than 24,000 dogs in attendance across dog sports such as Flyball and Agility plus the competition for the iconic Best in Show title, here are the best images from the top stories of 2025's incredible edition
  
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• 'I lost my mum to dementia – then another heartbreaking diagnosis floored me'

  13-03-2025 17:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A man has revealed how he full-time job for a devastating reason and has made it his life's mission to help to find a cure for an illness his mum passed away from
  
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• 'We bought the ugliest house on our street – it's unrecognisable after DIY renovation'

  13-03-2025 17:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A young couple who became homeowners by age 20 have shared how they picked the 'ugliest' house on their street and transformed it into their dream home
  
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• Vernon Kay declares 'there is no way' as he talks about two-word nickname

  13-03-2025 17:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Vernon Kay was left stunned after learning a fact about his BBC colleague Scott Mills, as the pair discussed a two-word nickname that listeners use to refer to the presenter
  
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• 'My husband tricked me with our daughter's name – I didn't spot hidden meaning'

  13-03-2025 17:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A woman has revealed that her husband tricked her into giving their daughter a name that has a very special meaning to him – and people were divided over the moniker
  
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• Lorraine Kelly gives one-word response to Michelle Keegan's unique baby name

  13-03-2025 17:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  As fans of the Ten Pound Poms actress congratulate her on the arrival of her first child Palma, the ITV presenter gave her reaction and even speculated over the name's meaning
  
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• Diabetes red flags after death of Five Star member Stedman Pearson confirmed

  13-03-2025 17:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The sister of the singer - who had been on dialysis - confirmed his sad passing
  
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• Overnight closures on key Bristol bridge to begin on Monday and last two weeks

  13-03-2025 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The night closures will take place from Monday
  
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• Council chief defends overnight operation to install bus gate

  13-03-2025 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Five of the six remaining 'modal filters' have now been installed after dramatic operation by council and police
  
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• ITV's Stephen Fry opens up on 'life-changing' moment in new series of Jeopardy!

  13-03-2025 16:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  This month a new series of Jeopardy! Is coming to ITV as Stephen Fry returns to welcome a fresh batch of contestants all hopeful of winning some cash.
  
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• 'Scaly patch' that's not a mole could be a sign of cancer

  13-03-2025 16:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are two main types of skin cancer; Non-melanoma skin cancer and melanoma. Non-melanoma skin cancer, which slowly develops in the skin's upper layers, is separated from the less common but more serious melanoma
  
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• River Island's £36 answer to Jimmy Choo's £4k bag is 'perfect for summer'

  13-03-2025 16:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Fashion fans are convinced they "need" River Island's £36 rival to a popular Jimmy Choo bag
  
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• Brits chuckling as Americans fall for 'tea time alarm'

  13-03-2025 16:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  When the alarm sounds, it's time for tea - or so it has been claimed
  
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• Bristol is the 'least expensive UK city for food', according to new survey by Time Out - BristolWorld

  13-03-2025 16:28
  Bristol is the 'least expensive UK city for food', according to new survey by Time Out  BristolWorld
  
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• NCA officer charged over theft of £60k of Bitcoin

  13-03-2025 16:27 via bbc.com
  
  Paul Chowles, from Bristol, is alleged to have stolen £60,000 worth of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin.
  
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• Doctor warns unusual symptom in women is sign of hormone imbalance

  13-03-2025 16:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A hormone imbalance can cause a variety of surprising symptoms - warning signs to be aware of
  
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• Schoolgirl 'could have died on birthday' after eating kebab

  13-03-2025 16:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Georgie Dunn and her three kids were eating a takeaway when 12-year-old daughter Esme pulled a half-eaten piece from her mouth
  
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• Enhancing support for people experiencing domestic abuse to bring justice to perpetrators 

  13-03-2025 15:54 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A recent operation aimed at enhancing support for people experiencing domestic abuse has shown promising results in increasing victim engagement with police and support services, as well as bringing perpetrators to justice through increased evidence and information gathering. The initiative, which was a repeat of a previous trial across Bristol, was a collaboration between Avon and Somerset…
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• Video catches woman's body 'rejecting' ex on wedding day

  13-03-2025 15:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Kelly O'Neill married her childhood sweetheart at 19 years old in 2018
  
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• Bristol National Crime Agency officer charged following alleged Bitcoin theft

  13-03-2025 15:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He will appear in court next month
  
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• 'Wife wanted to give our twins inappropriate names - but she's come to her senses'

  13-03-2025 15:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A parent-to-be shared that their wife initially wanted to give their twins names that would have been inappropriate but has now come to her senses and re-considered her choices
  
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• UKHSA issues 'very high point' Norovirus update

  13-03-2025 15:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The NHS has been under massive strain this winter as the bug swept across the country
  
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• Sheff Utd & Bristol City charged over confrontation

  13-03-2025 15:35 via bbc.com
  
  Sheffield United and Bristol City are charged by the Football Association over the mass confrontation at the end of Tuesday's Championship game.
  
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• Dietitian shares reason your diet isn't working – it's not willpower

  13-03-2025 15:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A registered dietitian has taken to social media to share the six reasons your diet might not be working, and it has nothing to do with you 'not trying hard enough'
  
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• Strictly's Pete Wicks shares health issue after years of diet issues

  13-03-2025 15:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Pete Wicks has previously spoken out about his alcohol intake, admitting he would drink a bottle of wine a night, every night, until signing up to Strictly Come Dancing
  
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• Live: Visitor vanishes in Bristol as worried brother pleads for help

  13-03-2025 14:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Lee told his family he was getting a train home but did not return
  
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• New study names Bristol the third best UK city for independent coffee shops - The Tab

  13-03-2025 14:42
  New study names Bristol the third best UK city for independent coffee shops  The Tab
  
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• Sam Thompson makes three-word admission as 'change' spotted after Zara McDermott split

  13-03-2025 14:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Former Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson has opened up about his life after his split from Zara McDermott and 'doesn't know what to do with himself'
  
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• Man forced to choke his own dog to death as it attacked him

  13-03-2025 14:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Matt tried to calm the dog down during the 45 minute attack
  
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• Family reunited with stolen dog 8 years on give health update

  13-03-2025 14:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Daisy was found in Weston after eight years
  
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• 'Exquisite' £3,000 Debenhams watch that 'gets compliments' slashed by 93%

  13-03-2025 14:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Watch fans can get a great price on a designer timepiece that usually costs thousands at Debenhams
  
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• Driving without paying attention to this important date could result in £1,000 fine

  13-03-2025 14:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Missing just one date every year could leave drivers with a hefty fine
  
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• Republic of Ireland recall Bristol City's Armstrong

  13-03-2025 13:49 via bbc.com
  
  Sinclair Armstrong is recalled to the Republic of Ireland squad ahead of their Nations League play-off against Bulgaria later this month.
  
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• Republic of Ireland recall Armstrong for play-off

  13-03-2025 13:49 via bbc.com
  
  Sinclair Armstrong is recalled to the Republic of Ireland squad ahead of their Nations League play-off against Bulgaria later this month.
  
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• Park Street's bus gate roadworks to start in October

  13-03-2025 13:45 via bbc.com
  
  Bristol City Council is proposing a ban on through traffic using the shopping street to improve bus times.
  
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• What’s happening with this year’s Balloon Fiesta?

  13-03-2025 13:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Last year the event was scaled down to save costs.
  
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• Amanda Holden slams husband's 'unacceptable' look which gives her 'biggest ick'

  13-03-2025 13:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Amanda Holden says her husband looks 'really nice' when he is dressed up but admits she would 'burn' one item of clothing he owns 'without any hesitation'
  
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• Symptoms warning as more people under 50 dying from 'old age' cancer

  13-03-2025 13:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Experts are urging people under 50 to pay attention to these symptoms
  
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• Woman who lost nine stone in weight says there's one downside to new size

  13-03-2025 13:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A woman who has lost a whopping nine stone in weight has opened up about an unexpected downside of her massive transformation – and she says she was 'trolled so badly'
  
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• Symbol on your sun cream most people don't know about you should 'never ignore'

  13-03-2025 13:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Using lotion is crucial in protecting you from the sun - but is it protecting you as much as you thought?
  
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