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• Channel 4 star jailed after campaign of brutal attacks on his girlfriend

  17-04-2025 22:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Jack Woodman abused Crystal Taffs over a period of five years
  
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• Norris being forced to drive in 'uncomfortable ways'

  17-04-2025 21:25 via bbc.com
  Lando Norris is leading the drivers' championship but says he is being forced to drive in a different way in order to get the best out of his car.
  
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• The Chase's Paul Sinha opens up on Parkinson battle in candid health update

  17-04-2025 21:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Chase star Paul Sinha, known as The Sinnerman, was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2019
  
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• Naples tourist 'tragedy' as at least four dead after cable car accident

  17-04-2025 19:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The incident happened in the south of Naples. The cable car is well-liked for offering views of Mount Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples
  
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• Bungling burglar who stole games console from Bristol home caught on camera

  17-04-2025 19:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police are now seeking to identify the man after the theft last month
  
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• Could the next Weca mayor take over running buses?

  17-04-2025 19:01 via bbc.com
  Candidates are calling for the franchising of buses, which would bring operation under their control.
  
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• Knight enjoying 'challenge' of captaincy

  17-04-2025 18:00 via bbc.com
  Bristol City captain Jason Knight believes the club staff has helped him "improve massively" this season.
  
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• Jamie Laing admits 'I can't really move' in painful health update weeks after challenge

  17-04-2025 17:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Strictly Come Dancing star recently completed an incredible challenge which saw him run five ultramarathons in five days, and he's now given an update on his health
  
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• ‘Unnecessary’ demolition of Victorian boundary wall sparks neighbour row

  17-04-2025 17:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Neighbours say they could be compelled to pay for the demolition which they don't think is needed
  
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• Patsy Palmer makes cosmetic surgery confession and admits husband 'doesn't like it'

  17-04-2025 17:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  EastEnders icon Patsy Palmer has admitted her husband Richard Merkell is not a fan of her cosmetic surgery - but she would still consider going under the knife
  
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• Popular woodland on Bristol outskirts closed due to dangerous trees

  17-04-2025 17:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The safety work will be tacking ash dieback disease
  
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• Witnesses sought after residential complex burglary in Meare

  17-04-2025 17:22 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Officers investigating a break-in at a residential complex are appealing for witnesses. At around 7.30pm on Friday 11 April, six youths broke into a common room of the complex in Meare, near Glastonbury, and caused damage to the property. The burglary is believed to be an isolated incident. Officers have been conducting reassurance patrols in the area and have spoken to all…
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• 'Top food reviewer' accused of not disclosing 'misleading reviews' he was paid for

  17-04-2025 17:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Matthew Davies-Binge (Food Review Club) describes himself as the 'UK's top food reviewer' with around one million followers
  
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• Midfielder Sykes' season ended by quad injury

  17-04-2025 17:20 via bbc.com
  Bristol City midfielder Mark Sykes will not play again this season after suffering a quad injury before their draw with QPR.
  
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• Live: Easter weekend traffic chaos starts early on M4 and M5

  17-04-2025 17:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are long delays on the M4 and M5 motorways
  
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• Bake Off's Prue Leith says 'I haven't got much longer' in worrying update

  17-04-2025 17:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Great British Bake Off star Prue Leith has admitted that she believes that she is nearing the end of her life as she claimed 'I haven't got much longer'
  
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• £5m West Country Omaze house with five bedrooms, a pool, and its own cottage is up for grabs

  17-04-2025 17:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The property will be won by one lucky person next month
  
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• Doctor's 'ultimate breakfast' cuts colon cancer risk and is packed with protein

  17-04-2025 16:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A doctor has shared his 'ultimate breakfast' recipe to help you hit your daily protein and fibre goals, and the meal is even thought to help reduce your risk of colon cancer
  
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• Bristol City vs. Sunderland (18 Apr, 2025) Live Score - ESPN

  17-04-2025 16:33
  Bristol City vs. Sunderland (18 Apr, 2025) Live Score  ESPN
  
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• Appeal for help after flat burgled

  17-04-2025 16:27 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Officers investigating a burglary last month would like to speak to the man in this CCTV image as part of their enquiries. Overnight Tuesday 11 to Wednesday 12 March a flat in Filton Avenue, Horfield, Bristol, was broken into and bank cards and a game console were stolen. The householder wasn’t at home at the time and alerted us after unauthorised transactions appeared on their account.
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• BBC Death in Paradise fans call for major star to replace Don Gilet as new lead detective

  17-04-2025 16:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Speculation is mounting over who could replace Don Gilet in the lead role
  
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• Vet pleads with dog lovers to watch for signs of disease dubbed 'every owner‘s worst nightmare'

  17-04-2025 16:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  She warned the severity of the illness 'is not to be taken lightly'
  
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• Woman's 'genius' hack means she can double her hand luggage without paying extra fee

  17-04-2025 16:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A woman has shared her 'genius' trick to double her hand luggage while travelling on a plane – and it means she doesn't have to pay any extra fees at the airport
  
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• 'I'm a fat loss coach - there's one sauce you should avoid use if you're dieting'

  17-04-2025 16:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Travis Clarke, who shares health and nutrition advice on his social media platforms, has revealed that there is one condiment you should be wary of when trying to lose weight
  
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• EFL preview: Easter crunch time at top and bottom

  17-04-2025 15:24 via bbc.com
  A full programme of EFL fixtures on Good Friday will help shape the promotion and relegation picture in the Championship, League One and League Two.
  
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• Plane passenger 'bans' man from reclining seat – but he gets last laugh

  17-04-2025 14:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A man has shared his experience of travelling on a budget airline, where he 'taught a lesson' to a 'Karen' who was sat behind him and moaned about him tilting his seat back
  
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• Expectant mum picks sentimental baby name but rethinks after immense backlash

  17-04-2025 14:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A woman has been left concerned over the name she and her fiancé have chosen for their unborn son, after other parents in her antenatal group have warned her the tot could be bullied
  
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• New Edward Colston plaque finally installed

  17-04-2025 14:33 via bbc.com
  The plaque outlining his role in the slave trade is installed despite being labelled "shameful".
  
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• Travel expert shares one hand luggage item she 'never flies without'

  17-04-2025 14:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  If you're already packing up for your Easter getaway, don't forget this one item before you fly out — and it's something most people already have lying around
  
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• Revive old or dirty pillows with easy 2-ingredient hack that makes 'a big difference'

  17-04-2025 14:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Chantel Mila shared her simple two-ingredient solution for keeping pillows stain-free - and it's a game-changer for keeping them fresh and clean
  
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• B&M fans race to buy £40 coffee table that looks like it's from high-end brand

  17-04-2025 13:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  B&M's 'perfect' coffee table is proving popular with shoppers after being showcased in a viral video on TikTok
  
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• 'I had to lean over balcony for sea view I paid extra for - it ruined my holiday'

  17-04-2025 13:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Kim Antrobus says her hotel view was more 'like Beirut' instead of the sparkling Atlantic Ocean she was expecting
  
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• Tragedy as young woman who loved the sea died after getting caught in 'vortex'

  17-04-2025 13:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Emily Sherwin was studying marine conservation at university. Her family said she 'lit up every room' and had see the sea as a 'safe place'
  
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• Travel risk expert says 'don't go' to 5 UK favourite holiday hotspots

  17-04-2025 13:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  International travel risk assessment company highlights Foreign Office 'danger locations' for some people to visit
  
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• Plans to improve Bristol for disabled people criticised for ignoring drivers

  17-04-2025 13:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol city councillors unanimously backed a motion last year
  
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• Farmer told he is dying from killer disease after being attacked by cow

  17-04-2025 13:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Thomas Page, 30, was diagnosed with testicular cancer after being kicked in the groin by a cow - and he and his family have been given a devastating update but they are refusing to give up
  
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• 'Trendy' £34 M&S evening bag 'so similar' to £300 designer clutch

  17-04-2025 12:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The 'glamorous' M&S clutch resembles a much more expensive style, and it's currently on sale
  
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• Mum permanently disabled by stroke after two-hour ambulance wait

  17-04-2025 12:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  She lived less than 15 miles from the hospital
  
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• Teen wore fake eyelashes to hide 'black eye' docs deemed normal for decade - but it was sign of rare cancer

  17-04-2025 12:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Daraine Cunningham's primary school teacher noticed her 'swollen' left eye when she was just nine years old but GPs blamed it on her having migraines.
  
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• 11 uninsured drivers caught in police swoop across Avon and Somerset

  17-04-2025 12:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Teams are using ANPR technology to identify uninsured vehicles before intercepting them
  
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• The urban goats eating into children's screen time

  17-04-2025 12:23 via bbc.com
  Pupils have been meeting and feeding the goats on school trips and with their families.
  
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• Doctor says grey hair at certain age could be symptom of health deficiency

  17-04-2025 12:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A simple check could help you figure out exactly what is causing the colour to fade from your hair - and there's a natural solution for it too.
  
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• Liam Payne's haunting final words with Kate Cassidy before hotel fall

  17-04-2025 12:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Kate Cassidy has spoken to the Jay Shetty podcast about their final conversation before tragedy struck. The One Direction star was adored by fans
  
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• I lost 22 stone after what happened to me in the supermarket

  17-04-2025 12:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Kenny Higgins was spending £140 a week on takeaways before he decided to make a big change
  
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• Headlines: 'No justice' after second stabbing sentence

  17-04-2025 11:21 via bbc.com
  A look at what stories are trending across the West of England on 17 April.
  
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• Woman died of cancer after being told change in bowel habits was due to food intolerance

  17-04-2025 11:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Daughter Anne-Marie is now running two marathons in a week in memory of her mum
  
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• Witness appeal after A39 collision near Cannington

  17-04-2025 11:07 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are appealing for witnesses following a collision on a busy A-road in Somerset. At around 9pm on Saturday 12 April, officers were called to the A39 to a two-vehicle collision. The collision happened between Cannington and Nether Stowey. Thankfully, we do not believe anyone was seriously injured in the collision. A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous…
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• Controversial second plaque on Edward Colston's empty plinth finally installed

  17-04-2025 11:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's been seven years since the idea was first suggested
  
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• Trump to face Zhou at World Championship

  17-04-2025 10:49 via bbc.com
  Defending champion Kyren Wilson will play Lei Peifan with Ronnie O'Sullivan set to face Ali Carter in the first round of the World Championship as he bids for a record eighth title in the modern era.
  
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• Foreign Office changes Spain guidance for UK travellers - Bristol Live

  17-04-2025 10:42
  Foreign Office changes Spain guidance for UK travellers  Bristol Live
  
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