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• Davina McCall's Long Lost Family to focus on harrowing UK scandal in special episode

  24-03-2025 23:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell's Long Lost Family is reaching out to those affected by the Mother and Baby Homes Scandal for a special episode dedicated to the issue
  
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• MAFS Australia groom Billy 'blindsided' as wife makes 'awkward' revelation

  24-03-2025 22:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Married at First Sight Australia fans were left fuming as bride Sierah made a shock confession at the commitment ceremony on Monday
  
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• 'UFO' sighting near Bristol as blue and white spiral lights up sky

  24-03-2025 22:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  People have been mesmerised by the spectacle this evening
  
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• 'Reckless' man jailed for eight years after setting fire to sofa at block of flats

  24-03-2025 21:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Baber "endangered his neighbours and friends"
  
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• RSV explained as Kelly Osbourne opens up on 'health scare' that caused fevers

  24-03-2025 20:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The daughter of Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne, said she suffered from a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
  
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• Robins have to 'believe' in play-off race - Johnson

  24-03-2025 19:53 via bbc.com
  
  Former Bristol City manager Gary Johnson says the club needs to "believe" they can reach the play-offs going into the final stretch.
  
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• Man jailed for 'reckless' tower block arson

  24-03-2025 19:40 via bbc.com
  
  Israel Baber is jailed for eight years for starting the "hugely dangerous" fire in a block of flats.
  
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• ITV The Chase fans fume minutes into episode as they issue the same complaint

  24-03-2025 19:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Chase viewers were left disappointed once again as they headed over to social media to complain about a particular aspect
  
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• Radio DJ Chris Stark reveals he has been diagnosed with testicular cancer

  24-03-2025 19:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The former Radio 1 DJ urged men to check themselves regularly as he confirmed his diagnosis
  
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• Married at First Sight fans say 'it's a joke' as they fume over two returning stars

  24-03-2025 19:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Two former stars are set to return to the Married at First Sight Australia experiment this week, but fans are not happy about it
  
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• Record 275,000 tickets sold for Women's Rugby World Cup 2025

  24-03-2025 19:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The event is now the most successful tournament ever following unprecedented sales across the eight host venues in England
  
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• Man arrested after huge fire at block of flats

  24-03-2025 18:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A 47-year-old was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life
  
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• Mum's terror after daughter grabbed by masked man walking to school

  24-03-2025 18:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Parents have been warned about the shocking incident
  
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• Eight-year prison for man who endangered lives by starting fire in block of flats

  24-03-2025 18:03 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A man has been jailed for eight years after starting a fire in the stairwell of a block of flats in Bristol. Israel Baber, 37, was found guilty earlier this month of an arson offence after setting a sofa on fire at Eccleston House, in Barton Hill, on 20 October 2022. Baber ‘endangered his neighbours and friends, resulting in a major incident’, according to His Honour Judge James Patrick…
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• Bristol’s urban farm revolution how locals are growing their own food

  24-03-2025 17:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A new market garden is bringing sustainable food and soil regeneration to Bristol, turning waste into nourishment while feeding the community
  
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• Bristol’s bold plan to slash carbon and create thousands of green jobs

  24-03-2025 17:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A groundbreaking plan could cut seven million tonnes of CO2 and create 15,000 jobs—putting Bristol at the forefront of the UK’s green revolution
  
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• Bristol charity launches social lifeline for younger stroke survivors

  24-03-2025 17:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A new support group is giving stroke survivors under 50 a space to share, connect, and rebuild their social lives after life-changing health battles
  
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• Bristol Walk Fest to end with epic city-wide walk and celebration

  24-03-2025 17:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol’s month-long walking festival is closing with a grand finale—offering scenic routes from 5 to 20 miles before a huge gathering in Castle Park
  
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• School turns into science playground with wild experiments and prizes

  24-03-2025 17:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  From dressing up as Einstein to mystery science challenges, students at Sir Bernard Lovell Academy are diving headfirst into a week of mind-blowing fun
  
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• Inheritance tax will 'devastate' family farmers

  24-03-2025 17:50 via bbc.com
  
  Farmers take part in protests in Wiltshire and North Somerset over tax change proposals.
  
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• Einstein returns to school to blow kids’ minds with live experiments

  24-03-2025 17:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Pupils at Minerva Primary Academy got a science lesson like no other when a lookalike of the world’s greatest genius arrived to perform jaw-dropping experiments
  
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• Bristol’s hospitality stars shine as awards night makes history

  24-03-2025 17:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  From record-breaking charity donations to emotional wins, Bristol’s top hotel and restaurant workers took centre stage at the city’s biggest-ever hospitality awards
  
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• School kids build wind turbines and test jet engines in wild science week

  24-03-2025 17:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  From pharmaceutical experiments to air pollution studies, young scientists at St Werburgh’s Primary got hands-on with the future of STEM careers
  
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• Adrenaline-fuelled dragon boat races return to Bristol this summer

  24-03-2025 17:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Teams will battle it out on the water in a heart-pounding charity race
  
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• Cancer doctor's urgent warning to anyone who regularly drinks wine

  24-03-2025 17:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A cancer specialist has warned that there are some key things everyone needs to know about drinking wine, and it's not just about whether red or white is "healthier"
  
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• Evening parking to cost more in Bristol city centre but hike less than first planned

  24-03-2025 17:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Parking from 6pm to 10pm will cost £6.80 instead of the current £4.50
  
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• Woman shares '5 strange things' her husband did before he 'died suddenly'

  24-03-2025 17:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Widow Sammie Hawkins has shared the eerie story of her late husband Graham, who she fears may have subconsciously known his death was imminent due to his unusual behaviour
  
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• Fury as Yew Tree Farm and crematorium decision taken behind closed doors

  24-03-2025 17:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Work to dig a new drainage system on a special wildlife site will now go ahead
  
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• 190 homes set to be built in flood zone but 'will they get insurance?'

  24-03-2025 17:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The decision has been labelled 'nationally significant'
  
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• 'Incredibly brave' woman risked life to save others during Bristol Blitz

  24-03-2025 17:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ula Rigg was awarded her a World War Two Defence medal 80 years on from service
  
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• Where and when you can see this weekend's partial solar eclipse

  24-03-2025 16:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Around 30-40 per cent of the sun will be obscured
  
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• Little-known cancer symptom could appear on your bedding every morning

  24-03-2025 16:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Spotting cancer early can be a lifesaver and there is one symptom that could show up on your sheets and pillows after you've spent the night in bed
  
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• 'I'm a gut health scientist - these 5 common foods can cause stomach issues'

  24-03-2025 16:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A gut health expert has shared a list of surprising foods that can cause stomach pain, bloating and digestive issues - so they're worth avoiding if you're concerned
  
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• I've had 'explosions' in my head from mystery illness – I turned to alternative medicine

  24-03-2025 15:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Darrell Currie has been a familiar face on TV screens for more than a decade, but has been forced to take a step back from work due to a mystery illness causing "explosions" in his head
  
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• Surprising food could be preventing you from sleeping at night

  24-03-2025 15:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  If you're struggling to nod off at night, or are waking up multiple times, it may be time to look at what you've been eating
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing pro issued health warning as he rules out return to BBC show

  24-03-2025 15:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Strictly Come Dancing star Pasha Kovalev opened up about the heartfelt reason linked to his BBC show exit after eight years, and a recent health examination
  
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• Man accused of paedophilia died of multiple injuries on M4

  24-03-2025 15:43 via bbc.com
  
  Adrian Smith, 48, was confronted in a livestream run by self-proclaimed "child protection service groups".
  
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• Davina McCall's partner makes 'proposal' comment after star's emotional confession

  24-03-2025 15:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Despite regularly denying rumours of wedding bells, Davina McCall's partner Michael Douglas has dropped one or two subtle hints that a wedding may one day be on the cards
  
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• Avonmouth Co-op store reopens after eight-week closure

  24-03-2025 15:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's had a major makeover
  
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• UKHSA issues fresh bird flu update after confirming species 'jump'

  24-03-2025 14:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It was issued after bird flu was detected in sheep for the first time ever
  
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• Five incredibly easy ways to burn fat without going to the gym

  24-03-2025 14:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are several things you can do to assist with weight loss that can be incorporated into your daily lifestyle - and they can be started straightaway
  
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• Teenager arrested after police called to Castle Cary

  24-03-2025 14:16 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A teenager has been arrested following an incident in Castle Cary this morning (Monday 24 March). We received two calls, between 7.55-8.10am, relating to a male acting suspiciously. One of the callers said he was acting in a threatening manner and both believed he may potentially be in possession of a black firearm. Firearms officers attended a residential address in Station Road from…
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• Teenager arrested after police called to address in Castle Cary

  24-03-2025 14:16 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A teenager has been arrested following an incident in Castle Cary this morning (Monday 24 March). We received two calls, between 7.55-8.10am, relating to a male acting suspiciously. One of the callers said he was acting in a threatening manner and both believed he may potentially be in possession of a black firearm. Firearms officers attended a residential address in Station Road from…
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• Man had £400 bill and 12-hour delay after common flight mistake he didn't think would be 'big deal'

  24-03-2025 14:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A warning has been issued after Will Hobson was turned away from boarding the flight as a result of a mistake he did not think would be 'such a big deal'
  
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• People spend just two hours a day skiing at ski resorts

  24-03-2025 14:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Holidaymakers are headfing to winter resorts for other activities, a new report shows
  
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• Live: Hunt for wanted man with links to Bristol

  24-03-2025 13:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Meron Habtu is wanted on recall to prison
  
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• Climber dies after Avon Gorge fall

  24-03-2025 13:30 via bbc.com
  
  He was pronounced dead at the scene after the fall from the popular climbing spot, say police.
  
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• Flapjackery to open stall at Bristol Market

  24-03-2025 13:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The St Nicholas Market stall is the first of several planned openings
  
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• Bird flu warning as Government confirms new case in world first - what to know

  24-03-2025 13:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The UK Government has confirmed that a type of bird flu has been detected in a single sheep on a farm in Yorkshire - strict measures have been put in place to help prevent the spread
  
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• Bird flu warning as Government confirms new case in UK - what to know

  24-03-2025 13:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The UK Government has confirmed that a type of bird flu has been detected in a single sheep on a farm in Yorkshire - strict measures have been put in place to help prevent the spread
  
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