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• Trump sets up Murphy quarter-final at Players Championship

  18-03-2025 23:56 via bbc.com
  
  World number one Judd Trump beats China's Lei Peifan to set up a quarter-final against Shaun Murphy at the Players Championship in Telford.
  
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• Sort Your Life Out fans 'obsessed' after latest episode of Stacey Solomon show

  18-03-2025 23:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Stacey Solomon was back on our screens with a brand new episode of Sort Your Life Out, which left fans gushing over the TV presenter
  
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• Doctors say eating four things cuts risk of tinnitus up to 35 per cent

  18-03-2025 23:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Researchers examined eight studies involving 301,533 people that assessed 15 dietary factors
  
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• Netflix Adolescence star Stephen Graham's life off-screen with childhood sweetheart

  18-03-2025 22:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Stephen Graham has been a regular on our screens for almost 20 years and has won critical acclaim
  
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• HMRC issues urgent warning for anyone earning less than £80,000 a year

  18-03-2025 21:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Low-income households not claiming Child Benefit must act now to avoid missing out on as much as £1,331 a year, the tax office has urged
  
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• Met Office UK weather forecast: Bristol to be hotter than Ibiza on first day of spring - BristolWorld

  18-03-2025 20:56
  Met Office UK weather forecast: Bristol to be hotter than Ibiza on first day of spring  BristolWorld
  
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• Bristol author wins £10,000 Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year award for 'sparkling' debut

  18-03-2025 20:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Previous winners include Sally Rooney, Zadie Smith and Sarah Waters
  
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• Thacker and Marmion sign new Bristol contracts

  18-03-2025 20:01 via bbc.com
  
  Forward Harry Thacker and scrum-half Kieron Marmion sign new contracts with Bristol Bears for an undisclosed length of time.
  
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• Police confirm last known location of man missing in Bristol for a week

  18-03-2025 19:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Lee Horton has not contacted his family since March 11
  
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• ITV The Chase fans issue complaint minutes into episode over contestant's 'blunder'

  18-03-2025 19:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Fans of ITV's The Chase were left puzzled after one contestant suffered a huge 'blunder' on the game show, with many complaining
  
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• NHS doctor says 'nobody knows hardest thing' about his job – it's not what you'd expect

  18-03-2025 18:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  An NHS surgeon has taken to social media to share the one thing that he finds the most difficult about his job – and it's not at all what you'd expect it to be
  
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• New CCTV image released as enquiries to locate missing Lee Horton continue

  18-03-2025 18:41 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Police are continuing their enquiries to trace Lee Horton, 36, who hasn’t been in touch with his family since Tuesday 11 March. Lee, from Evesham in Worcestershire, hasn’t arrived home from a visit to Bristol despite telling his family he’d be catching a train home. He was reported missing the next day, Wednesday 12 March. Officers are following up all lines of enquiry and have also been…
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• Man charged following suspected pharmacy break-in

  18-03-2025 18:35 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A 55-year-old man appeared in court yesterday (Monday 17 March) following an incident in Minehead. Nicholas Miall, of no fixed address, was charged with two counts of burglary. The charges relate to an incident on Saturday 15 March where officers were called to a suspected break-in at Alcombe Pharmacy, in Minehead. Miall appeared at Taunton Magistrates’ Court yesterday morning and…
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• Campaigners condemn Liveable Neighbourhood vandalism

  18-03-2025 18:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "Those responsible don’t represent Barton Hill"
  
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• Police constable faces child pornography charges

  18-03-2025 17:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The 20-year-old man is set to appear in court next month
  
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• Motorcyclist arrested and stolen bike seized after Stockwood incident

  18-03-2025 17:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dog units and a police helicopter joined the search
  
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• Sponsor our game against Bristol City Women! - Blackburn rovers

  18-03-2025 17:06
  Sponsor our game against Bristol City Women!  Blackburn rovers
  
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• ITV The Chase's Darragh Ennis points out 'problem' as team face brutal loss

  18-03-2025 17:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Darragh Ennis was in the hot seat on Tuesday's The Chase as Mark, Suzi, Tracey and Aaron hoped to outrun The Menace and walk away with a cash prize - but they were left empty-handed
  
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• New Lidl store set to be approved despite 'significant adverse impact' on town centre

  18-03-2025 16:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A final decision on the plans will be made this week
  
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• Iconic Jolly's department store saved and will reopen with new name next year

  18-03-2025 16:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Morleys has taken on the store and will rename it
  
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• Vernon Kay sparks concern from wife Tess Daly and BBC co-star

  18-03-2025 16:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Vernon Kay joked that both his Radio 2 colleague and his wife Tess Daly both regularly look at him with an air of concern, but the presenter insists 'I'm alright'
  
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• England's Ward and Bern to stay with Bristol Bears

  18-03-2025 16:25 via bbc.com
  
  England lock Abbie Ward and prop Sarah Bern sign new contracts to stay with Premiership Women's Rugby side Bristol Bears.
  
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• Oncology dietitian shares 'safer' alternative to type of meat which can cause colon cancer

  18-03-2025 16:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Oncology Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Nichole Andrews has said that there is one type of meat that people should be avoiding as it may increase a risk of colon cancer
  
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• Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin hold call in plan to end Ukraine war

  18-03-2025 16:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There is hope from some that peace is in reach, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky remains sceptical
  
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• Doctor says eat 5 breakfast foods to help manage blood sugar levels

  18-03-2025 15:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Diabetes is a chronic condition that can lead to high blood sugar levels, so a doctor has shared the best breakfast foods to keep blood sugar in check
  
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• UK Government join in on 'tea time alarm' joke - Bristol Live

  18-03-2025 15:35
  UK Government join in on 'tea time alarm' joke  Bristol Live
  
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• UK Government join in on 'tea time alarm' joke

  18-03-2025 15:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The official social media channels of the UK Government posted about the alarm
  
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• Forever 21 fails to keep up with fast fashion as iconic brand files for bankruptcy

  18-03-2025 15:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The brand led fashion trends for much of the 2000s
  
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• Aerospace Bristol is opening game-changing café that everyone will love

  18-03-2025 15:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It will serve up incredible food in a historic aircraft hangar
  
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• MAFS Australia bride Katie's return 'sealed' after 'heartbreaking' rejection

  18-03-2025 15:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Married at First Sight Australia fans are hoping that the experts will introduce a wildcard groom for beloved bride Katie, who was brutally rejected by her husband Tim
  
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• How Mike Tyson easily lost five stone in three years – 'It was the best time of my life'

  18-03-2025 15:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Mike Tyson has revealed how he created a workout that got him in better shape and led to him becoming a two-time heavyweight champion
  
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• Abandoned 'Harry Potter' puppies searching for homes

  18-03-2025 15:17 via bbc.com
  
  Four of the dogs were found tied together on a cycle path - the other was given away in a pub.
  
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• Thousands back call to save Bristol museums as ‘stay of execution’ runs out next year

  18-03-2025 15:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  Conservatives said closing the three museums would be "incredibly daft"
  
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• DWP Universal Credit payment delay plan announced for people under 22

  18-03-2025 15:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Liz Kendall is vowing to save billions in benefits and is changing several parts of the welfare system to achieve this
  
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• 'I'm a doctor – reduce risk of getting dementia like Pauline Quirke by doing one thing'

  18-03-2025 15:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dr Christian Jessen weighed in on the topic of dementia prevention after it was announced that the Birds of a Feather actress would be stepping back from the limelight due to her own diagnosis
  
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• Millions of workers to get pay rise within weeks - how to check if you're affected

  18-03-2025 14:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The minimum wage is set to increase from April 1
  
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• Live: Stolen bike found after police swarm residential street

  18-03-2025 14:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A helicopter circled the area and dog units were at the scene
  
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• Live: Major police incident in residential street in Bristol

  18-03-2025 14:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A helicopter is circling the area and dog units are at the scene
  
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• Woman dead and others injured as van ploughs into pedestrians in central London

  18-03-2025 14:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Reports say armed police are at the scene along with fire engines and ambulances
  
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• People injured as van ploughs into pedestrians in central London

  18-03-2025 14:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Reports say armed police are at the scene along with fire engines and ambulances
  
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• Doctor says not brushing teeth at this time may increase heart disease risk

  18-03-2025 14:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A doctor has shared a video online about the importance of brushing your teeth at night
  
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• Inquest to open into death of 'beautiful' teenager killed by XL Bully in Bristol

  18-03-2025 14:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Morgan Dorsett was just 19-years-old
  
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• DWP Secretary Liz Kendall announces increase in Universal Credit payments

  18-03-2025 14:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The increase comes alongside reform of disability benefits
  
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• Longevity expert says drinking red wine can add years to your life

  18-03-2025 13:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dan Buettner says it can add not only your life expectancy, but also to your quality of life too
  
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• Traffic restrictions could be added to roads in front of three Bristol primary schools

  18-03-2025 13:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The three primary schools could be set to join the council-led scheme
  
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• 'I'm sleeping better thanks to 6p pill I got from Boots', shoppers say

  18-03-2025 13:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The tablets usually cost £12.60 but shoppers can get them for less in the Boots £10 Tuesday sale
  
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• DWP mobility scheme offering new cars sees huge surge in sign-ups after viral TikToks

  18-03-2025 13:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The scheme aims to help parents lease a new car if their child has a disability
  
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• Major American restaurant selling fried seafood to open up 20 branches in UK

  18-03-2025 13:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The huge chain is set to open its first doors this side of the Atlantic in August
  
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• ITV's Lorraine issues bold six-word comment on Netflix hit Adolescence

  18-03-2025 13:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Lorraine Kelly was speaking about Netflix's latest crime drama, Adolescence, during Tuesday's show
  
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• Two common herbs could be game-changing in treating Alzheimer's, research shows

  18-03-2025 13:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  In a new study, researchers have found that a new chemical compound derived from the herbs could help to combat Alzheimer's disease and provide a new approach to treating the condition in the future
  
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