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• Davina McCall breaks down in tears on Comic Relief as she opens up on brain surgery

  21-03-2025 23:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  TV presenter Davina McCall broke down in tears on Comic Relief as she spoke about her brain tumour and the surgery she had to undergo to have it removed
  
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• Brits told 'do not travel' to these 52 countries as Foreign Office raises safety concerns

  21-03-2025 23:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The FCDO has also told holidaymakers to only travel if it's "essential" to a further 21 countries
  
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• Paracetamol, ibuprofen and cough syrup alert issued by GP - check now

  21-03-2025 23:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dr Donald Grant has highlighted the importance of checking the expiry date on common medications as taking them past this date could lead to 'other health problems'
  
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• 'I woke with terrifying symptom at 3am – now I have stage four cancer death sentence'

  21-03-2025 23:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: A yoga teacher and health enthusiast has been diagnosed with stage four lung cancer – and he said his first warning sign happened in the early hours of the morning
  
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• Breakfast 'superfoods' which can lower high blood pressure before needing drugs

  21-03-2025 22:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are 10 tasty and simple diet swaps to make which can have a big impact on lowering hypertension, experts say
  
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• Emma Willis' defiant response to divorce as she 'works on marriage to Matt Willis'

  21-03-2025 21:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Presenter Emma Willis revealed what keeps her marriage to Busted star Matt Willis thriving, despite the tough times along the way
  
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• BBC Comic Relief host changes outfit minutes into show after 'embarrassing mistake'

  21-03-2025 20:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  This year marks a first for BBC's Comic Relief, as Sir Lenny Henry will not be hosting.
  
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• 'Dangerous' Bristol man jailed for grooming children

  21-03-2025 19:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He sent explicit images of himself to children
  
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• World War Two decoder celebrates 100th birthday

  21-03-2025 19:20 via bbc.com
  
  Iris Jefferies' work with the Admiralty included receiving a message to say that the war had ended.
  
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• 'Chubby filter' pulled from TikTok after user backlash

  21-03-2025 17:55 via bbc.com
  
  Critics say the AI tool - which made people look overweight - was a form of body-shaming.
  
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• New confirmed sighting of missing Lee Horton who left Bristol by train

  21-03-2025 17:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police have released CCTV of Lee leaving a train station
  
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• Green light given for junctions to replace dangerous and congested Bristol roundabout

  21-03-2025 17:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Transport chiefs at City Hall said the new junctions will help traffic flow better and more safely
  
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• Bristol announced as city with highest bike theft rate in the UK - Epigram

  21-03-2025 17:46
  Bristol announced as city with highest bike theft rate in the UK  Epigram
  
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• 'Dangerous and congested' roundabout to be replaced

  21-03-2025 17:23 via bbc.com
  
  Councillors are told the changes will improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
  
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• New ‘national forest’ plans for West of England unveiled

  21-03-2025 17:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The scheme is the first national forest for 30 years
  
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• Baby name expert shares top middle names for 2025 – some are unexpected

  21-03-2025 17:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The middle name you choose for your child can say a lot about you as a parent, as well as have a huge impact on how their first name sounds. A baby name expert has shared the 2025 trends dominating middle names
  
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• Banning cars from driving through Park Street to ‘make traffic evaporate’ as plans approved

  21-03-2025 17:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Buses are often held up on the busy street which gets clogged with congestion
  
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• M5 traffic clears after crash in Bristol

  21-03-2025 17:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Traffic was building on the motorway
  
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• Live: M5 traffic after crash in Bristol

  21-03-2025 17:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Traffic building on the motorway
  
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• New sighting of missing Lee in Gloucester

  21-03-2025 17:02 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Detailed CCTV enquiries to trace missing Lee Horton, 36, from Evesham, have now established that he left Bristol and travelled to Gloucester last week. Lee was reported missing on Wednesday 12 March after visiting Bristol. He told family on Tuesday 11 March that he would catch a train home but did not arrive and has not been in contact since. He had tried to book into a hotel in the city…
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• Wales U20 prop Scott signs 'long-term' Bristol deal

  21-03-2025 16:54 via bbc.com
  
  Wales Under-20 prop Sam Scott signs a new "long-term" contract with Bristol Bears.
  
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• When will Heathrow reopen? Update as 'interim solution' found

  21-03-2025 16:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Thousands of passengers have seen their plans disrupted
  
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• Doctor issues urgent warning about common habit that could be harming your eyes

  21-03-2025 16:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dr Noor, a qualified ophthalmologist, has issued a warning about a common habit many of us do without realising – and it could be detrimental to your eye health
  
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• Warning issued for British citizens using this document to fly to Ireland

  21-03-2025 15:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ryanair has told UK passengers that driving licences cannot be used instead of a passport when boarding its services to the Republic of Ireland
  
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• Ryanair guidance for UK citizens hoping to use driving licence to fly to Ireland

  21-03-2025 15:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ryanair says driving licences cannot be used instead of a passport when boarding its services to the Republic of Ireland
  
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• Bristol man jailed after pleading guilty to online child sexual offences

  21-03-2025 15:46 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A man has been jailed after sending explicit images of himself to children and requesting indecent images in return. Leighton Gent, from Bristol, pleaded guilty to 15 online offences and asked for dozens more sexual offences to be taken into consideration. The 28-year-old was jailed for more than six years at Bristol Crown Court on Friday 14 March. Gent was arrested at Gent’s home…
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• Woman shares three simple ways you can 'help ease constipation' at home

  21-03-2025 15:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Natalie O'Neill has shared her personal recommendations for combatting constipation, insisting the "secret weapons" work "better than any tablets" she has ever taken for the problem
  
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• Flight attendant urges all tourists to 'never touch' one part of plane bathroom

  21-03-2025 15:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A flight attendant has shared a video on TikTok warning passengers about the one part of the plane bathroom they should "never touch" - as well as other travel advice
  
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• Davina McCall makes decision on marrying partner in five-word statement as she makes demand

  21-03-2025 15:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Davina McCall announced she was in a relationship with hair stylist Michael Douglas in 2019, and while the pair have discussed marriage, the television star appears to have made a decision
  
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• Bristol road near M32 closed for filming Amazon Prime action thriller

  21-03-2025 14:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The filming is for the second series of a TV show
  
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• Rylan Clark mortified as he's interrupted in bed with date by unfortunate person

  21-03-2025 14:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's not the first time Rylan Clark has shared an awkward encounter with his mum Linda, who fans have seen alongside him on Celebrity Gogglebox
  
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• Kingswood Lidl store fined more than £17k after ignoring council's warning

  21-03-2025 14:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  After the council contacted LIDL twice they continued to break the rules
  
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• Plan to ban Park Street through traffic is backed

  21-03-2025 14:36 via bbc.com
  
  Plans to restrict traffic on the busy Bristol street are a step closer following a council vote.
  
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• Woman almost paralysed when gym exercise gave her rare spinal injury

  21-03-2025 14:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Jodie, 35, was left with the same injury as Duncan James from Blue
  
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• New online tool shows how planned DWP changes might affect your PIP payments

  21-03-2025 14:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A series of controversial changes to Personal Independence Payments could be introduced in November 2026.
  
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• Popular 'chubby' TikTok trend criticised for fuelling 'toxic diet culture'

  21-03-2025 14:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Influencers and experts have called the trend harmful
  
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• Bristol 'stronger' as Premiership returns says Lam

  21-03-2025 13:58 via bbc.com
  
  Bristol have come out of the Premiership break "stronger" says boss Pat Lam, with a number of players nearing return from injury.
  
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• New UK Foreign Office alert in Spain over mobile app you should download

  21-03-2025 13:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The government is urging people to get the free app before they go on the plane
  
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• Nearly 200 homes set to be built on flood zone in 'nationally significant' decision

  21-03-2025 13:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  “I am sick to my stomach over the inspector's decision to grant planning permission"
  
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• OHB Establishes Subsidiary in Bristol as it Expands into the UK - SpaceWatch.Global

  21-03-2025 13:33
  OHB Establishes Subsidiary in Bristol as it Expands into the UK  SpaceWatch.Global
  
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• Doctor's warning to anyone who takes omega 3 supplements

  21-03-2025 13:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Omega 3 is linked to many positive health outcomes, but there is a catch
  
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• Loose Women's Gloria Hunniford responds to kids' plea for her to quit UK after tough time

  21-03-2025 13:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Gloria Hunniford has been a regular panellist on Loose Women since 2014, and has recently shared her thoughts on what comes next
  
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• New Lidl store to open north of Bristol as controversial plans approved

  21-03-2025 13:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It will be the town's first new supermarket in 30 years
  
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• Vernon Kay snaps 'stop talking' at BBC co-star as debate turns heated

  21-03-2025 13:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Vernon Kay and Jeremy Vine were discussing whether gravy should be free in restaurants when the conversation quickly turned into a heated debate with Vernon telling his co-star to stop talking
  
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• BBC Morning Live host suffers ‘massive’ fall with severe back pain

  21-03-2025 12:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The BBC host was complaining of extensive pain while trying to raise funds for charity
  
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• 53-year-old woman reveals daily exercise that's key to looking 'decades younger'

  21-03-2025 12:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Angela Rosoff claims she still gets asked for identification when buying alcohol sometimes
  
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• Pop legend Kim Wilde to play Bristol Pride event

  21-03-2025 12:38 via bbc.com
  
  Organisers say the star is a "true icon" who will play in the Afternoon Legend slot at the event in July.
  
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• The West's best places to live and a photogenic fox

  21-03-2025 12:34 via bbc.com
  
  A look at what stories are trending across the West of England on 21 March 2025.
  
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• Mothers of stabbed teens say killer 'gloated' in rap

  21-03-2025 12:19 via bbc.com
  
  It recently emerged that Kodi Wescott, 17, had been "boasting" about the murders on Snapchat.
  
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• Witness appeal after Chard assault

  21-03-2025 12:09 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Officers investigating an incident in Chard in which a man was assaulted are appealing for witnesses to come forward. At about 11.30pm on Tuesday 4 March the victim, a man aged in his 20s, was walking through Stringfellow Park when he was attacked by a group of three men. One of the group hit the victim over the head with a glass bottle, knocking him to the floor where the other two men…
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