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• BBC The Apprentice fans taken aback by 'show first' as Lord Sugar makes announcement

  20-03-2025 23:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Apprentice fans were left taken aback when Lord Sugar made a brutal announcement, following a disastrous task on the BBC show
  
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• Trump beats Murphy to reach Players Championship semis

  20-03-2025 23:39 via bbc.com
  
  World number one Judd Trump thrashes Shaun Murphy 6-0 to move into the semi-finals of the Players Championship in Telford.
  
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• Teenage girl seriously injured in Bradley Stoke hit and run

  20-03-2025 22:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  She was taken to hospital after the crash
  
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• Teen seriously injured after motorbike hit-and-run

  20-03-2025 22:24 via bbc.com
  
  Police release picture of a motorcyclist after a hit-and-run incident in Bradley Stoke, Bristol.
  
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• BBC broadcaster issues statement as she quits after 28 years

  20-03-2025 20:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The broadcaster first joined the BBC in 1997 as a reporter covering Westminster, and quickly became one of the BBC Politics' most senior presenters.
  
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• Appeal to identify motorcyclist after fail-to-stop collision – Bradley Stoke

  20-03-2025 20:43 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A pedestrian is in hospital after being injured in a fail-to-stop traffic collision in Bradley Stoke this afternoon (Thursday 20 March). Emergency services were called to Bradley Stoke Way, near Willowbrook Shopping Centre, shortly after 4.45pm after a motorbike collided with a teenage girl. Her family have been informed and she is in hospital after sustaining serious injuries.
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• Work under way to recover sunken river boats

  20-03-2025 19:29 via bbc.com
  
  Some owners are trying to recover the boats themselves to avoid being charged for the council's work.
  
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• ITV The Chase viewers ‘switch off’ as they fume over ‘worst episode ever’

  20-03-2025 19:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bradley Walsh was joined by four contestants all hoping to walk away with the huge cash prize.
  
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• 'Just walking 10,000 steps a day completely changed my body in weeks'

  20-03-2025 18:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Anna Marii has shared the incredible impact that walking can have on your body and health if you're consistent with it, sharing her amazing results with followers
  
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• 'I had major glow-up – but new friend made me feel terrible about it'

  20-03-2025 18:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A woman has opened up about a "nasty" comment a stranger made about her appearance, saying that it knocked her confidence after she'd just got it back following a recent transformation
  
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• Rush hour crash caused major delays in Bristol

  20-03-2025 18:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There were long delays
  
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• Avoid M4 during bridge demolition, drivers told

  20-03-2025 17:58 via bbc.com
  
  The motorway will be closed near Bristol through the weekend to allow a bridge to be demolished.
  
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• Bristol Waste MD vows to improve kerbside collections after one in five households missed

  20-03-2025 17:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Bristol City Council company says things will improve
  
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• Free business support programme returns to help microbusinesses reach ambitions

  20-03-2025 17:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Research produced by Small Business Britain has shown significant ambition among the UK’s smallest and youngest firms, with over two thirds expecting to grow by 50% over the next five years
  
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• Drugs, cash and pepper spray seized after 'suspicious' car stopped

  20-03-2025 17:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A man was arrested
  
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• Woman bitten and another pulled to the ground in Bristol city centre attack

  20-03-2025 17:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police want to speak to the man pictured
  
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• Married At First Sight star walks out after backlash over controversial comments

  20-03-2025 17:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Married At First Sight Australia star Jake Luik has left the experiment following the first commitment ceremony, after he was criticised for his controversial comments
  
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• Doctor shares the seven stages of dementia - and how you could reverse condition

  20-03-2025 16:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dementia is a term that describes a range of symptoms, including memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language. Here, Dr Sten Ekberg takes us through the warning signs
  
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• 'I'm a job recruiter – people make one obvious mistake when doing applications'

  20-03-2025 16:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A recruiter has taken to social media to issue a warning to candidates looking to secure a job – as one seemingly innocent thing could be doing more harm than good
  
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• Wales links 'flattering' for Bristol boss Lam

  20-03-2025 16:45 via bbc.com
  
  Pat Lam admits links to the Wales head coach role are "flattering" but insists he remains focused on the "massive job" he has at Bristol Bears.
  
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• Hay fever misery as Met Office issues 'high' pollen warning

  20-03-2025 16:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Hay fever sufferers are braced for misery as the country basks in above-average temperatures for this time of year
  
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• Arrest made following vehicle stop in Bedminster

  20-03-2025 16:37 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A 31-year-old has been arrested after officers stopped a vehicle in Bristol over the weekend. At around 3.15pm on Saturday (15 March), officers from the Bedminster Neighbourhood Policing Team were on patrol on Greenbank Road, in Bedminster, when they saw a vehicle driving suspiciously. The vehicle was stopped and searched under the Misuse of Drugs Act. During the search…
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• Christina Applegate's horrific health battle as she's hospitalised over 25 times

  20-03-2025 16:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Christina Applegate has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) and has been receiving treatment for the condition since she was told she had it in August 2021
  
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• Bristol library staff threatened with shotgun and chased down street with machetes

  20-03-2025 16:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol City Council employees targeted with violence and aggression
  
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• Russell Brand seemingly believes fake file that claims BBC sitcom star killed JFK

  20-03-2025 16:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Brand shared a doctored JFK file on social media
  
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• New Bristol TK Maxx store opens at retail park

  20-03-2025 15:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Shoppers were excited to get in for a look around
  
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• Fans confused after seeing Brad Pitt's name in credits for Netflix hit Adolescence

  20-03-2025 15:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Fans are stunned that Hollywood royalty Brad Pitt is involved
  
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• 'I'm a dermatologist – patchy grey hairs could be sign of common issue'

  20-03-2025 15:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  If you've ever plucked out one of your greys, then you might have also realised that sometimes, the strand of hair isn't entirely grey. A dermatologist has explained why this happens
  
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• Exact time and place to glimpse rare Venus phenomenon that won't happen again until 2033

  20-03-2025 15:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The planet will be visible in both the evening and morning sky during the same night
  
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• Even Keir Starmer is watching Netflix drama Adolescence -here's his verdict

  20-03-2025 15:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister said misogyny and violence must be 'tackled'
  
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• Family-run store to close after nearly six decades

  20-03-2025 15:03 via bbc.com
  
  The store's owners say that after the city's clean-air zone came in, "the people didn't come".
  
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• Plan to scrap busy roundabout is 'fantastic news' as the 'Greens ride the wave'

  20-03-2025 14:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol City Council has unveiled a plan to completely transform the Bedminster Bridge roundabout
  
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• 'I'm a doctor - there's a common cause of acne and eczema many don't realise'

  20-03-2025 14:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A doctor has revealed why you may experience flare ups of acne and eczema all of a sudden - and the answer is more common than you might think
  
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• Breakfast warning to anyone having Weetabix as scientist says 'please don't be'

  20-03-2025 14:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dr Federica Amati, has said a cereal industry narrative that people aren't getting enough protein is 'largely incorrect'
  
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• Mum calls for ban after daughter left 'floppy and unconscious' by slushy

  20-03-2025 14:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Kim Moore wants slushies to be banned for under-12s after she faced every parent's worst nightmare when her daughter suddenly went 'pale and unresponsive' at a children's party.
  
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• 'I'm a travel guru – there's one amazing holiday destination that many overlook'

  20-03-2025 14:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Travel lovers are raving about a 'stunning' and 'unforgettable' country that's not often on people's bucket lists, but should be. Here's everything you need to know
  
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• I'm a nutritionist and there's a surprising effect to snacking after 9pm

  20-03-2025 14:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Professor Sarah Berry revealed the effects of snacking after 9pm, and even if you're reaching for a healthier option, you could still be doing damage
  
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• Skate park inside former Bristol Debenhams store to open tomorrow with free skating event

  20-03-2025 14:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The event will be available to those over the age of 16
  
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• Neighbour from hell evicted after after spate of violence on Jamaica Street

  20-03-2025 13:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Residents reportedly saw weapons, fighting, and suspected drug users in the area
  
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• Amanda Mealing's crippling health battle that sparked collapse on Holby City set

  20-03-2025 13:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Former Casualty and Holby City star Amanda Mealing has had her fair share of tragedies over the years, including a battle with breast cancer
  
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• Red Arrows confirmed for huge airshow near Bristol

  20-03-2025 13:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Huge crowds are expectes at the annual event
  
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• 'I'm a doctor - swap these 6 ultra-processed foods for a healthier diet now'

  20-03-2025 12:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dr Chris Van Tulleken, author of bestselling book Ultra Processed People, shared healthier swaps for some very popular foods that we might not even realise are ultra-processed
  
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• Gregg Wallace's five-word message to wife after Masterchef scandal

  20-03-2025 12:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The TV host offered a rare glimpse into the couple's lives
  
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• Diabetes patients 'notice benefits' by eating just one teaspoon of superfood a day

  20-03-2025 12:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The author of Managing Type 2 Diabetes Dr David Cavan has shared a list of ingredients that can help keep blood sugar levels in check - including a popular spice
  
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• Stacy Solomon 'fights tears' in Sainsbury's after spotting one item on shelves

  20-03-2025 12:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Loose Women star and mother-of-five Stacey Solomon took to social media to celebrate a huge career milestone that left her feeling emotional in Sainsbury's
  
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• Stacey Solomon's husband gives relationship insight ahead of new BBC show

  20-03-2025 12:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The BBC has released the first look at Stacey Solomon's new show Pickle Cottage ahead of its launch next month and it's safe to say fans are already excited
  
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• 'I only had one symptom and GP said I was fine but I have stage 4 cancer'

  20-03-2025 12:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Karen is now having to raise £30,000 for treatment in a bid to save her life
  
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• Comic Relief viewers learn 'real reason' we wear red noses for charity

  20-03-2025 12:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Red Nose Day has been in our lives for 40 years now, and it turns out that there are still some people who are unsure as to why people wear red noses to celebrate the event
  
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• ITV Coronation Street star Colson Smith cut one food from diet before shedding 10 stone

  20-03-2025 12:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Coronation Street actor Colson Smith has kept off the weight he lost after deciding to 'take control' of his life during the coronavirus lockdown in 2020
  
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• Red flag early prostate cancer symptoms as F1 boss Eddie Jordan dies

  20-03-2025 12:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The tragic death comes after Olympic cycling legend Chris Hoy announced he has terminal prostate cancer aged just 48
  
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