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• Celebrity Big Brother stars 'expose' Ella Rae Wise secret after controversial task

  18-04-2025 23:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Celebrational Big Brother stars were on the ball on Friday as they rumbled the latest secret task.
  
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• Celebrity Big Brother star's savage six-word remark as they're evicted from house

  18-04-2025 23:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Celebrity Big Brother saw another star leave the famous house tonight after a tense elimination.
  
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• Leisure centre to reopen under new management

  18-04-2025 20:32 via bbc.com
  
  Filton Leisure Centre closed suddenly on 3 April after its previous operator went bust.
  
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• Statement on Knowle incident

  18-04-2025 20:08 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Emergency services set up a 100m cordon after receiving a report of suspected ordnance inside a property in Knowle this afternoon (18 April). We were called by the fire service at 2.10pm following a fire at a property in Queenshill Road. A short while later, officers were told of the potential for an item to be inside. To ensure public safety, the cordon was established and the 78…
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• Dozens of homes evacuated after suspected unexploded ordnance discovered during fire rescue

  18-04-2025 19:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police were called to the scene after reports of a fire
  
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• Green & Bracey hit hundreds for Glos against Kent

  18-04-2025 19:55 via bbc.com
  
  Cameron Green and James Bracey hit tons as Gloucestershire rally from 108-4 to close on 365-7 against Kent at Canterbury.
  
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• 'We stuck at it' - Manning delighted with win

  18-04-2025 19:38 via bbc.com
  
  Bristol City manager Liam Manning is "lost for words" after his side's 2-1 win over 10-man Sunderland at Ashton Gate.
  
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• State Pension age to start rising from from April next year

  18-04-2025 18:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The State Pension age in the UK is set to start rising from 66 to 67 next year
  
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• Don't ignore these common signs of high blood pressure – including 'silent killer'

  18-04-2025 17:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  High blood pressure is very common health problem, but it can be managed with lifestyle changes. A cardiologist has shared seven signs that you may have it
  
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• Somerset wobble at Hants on rain-shortened day

  18-04-2025 17:36 via bbc.com
  
  Somerset wobble to 94-6 against Hampshire before rain means there is no play after lunch on day one.
  
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• Hundreds of pounds worth of goods stolen from Sainsbury's store

  18-04-2025 17:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Two men have been charged after sting operation on the cycle path
  
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• ITV Coronation Street's Sally Dynevor says co-star is 'incredible' in touching tribute

  18-04-2025 17:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor has shared her love for co-star Barbara Knox, who has played Rita Tanner on the Cobbles for over 60 years, admitting she 'admires her so much'
  
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• Plane passenger shows just how dirty aircraft is with swab test as people outraged

  18-04-2025 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A man who has gone viral on TikTok for his surface swab tests has now taken his testing to the skies, swabbing an unknown commercial plane to see just how dirty the aircraft surfaces are
  
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• Co-op unveils new South Bristol store with bakery, eco-recycling and smart tech

  18-04-2025 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Shoppers get fresh food, smart tills and a climate-conscious refit
  
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• UK weather: New hottest day of the year forecast with seven counties to hit 26C

  18-04-2025 16:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The UK is set to experience another heatwave, with a new update on the hottest day of the year so far as it could be just days away
  
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• UK holidaymakers warning as measles outbreak hits Spain hotspot - Bristol Live

  18-04-2025 16:05
  UK holidaymakers warning as measles outbreak hits Spain hotspot  Bristol Live
  
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• Call 999 if you see man wanted by police in Bristol

  18-04-2025 15:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police said Darren O'Brien speaks with an Irish accent
  
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• Two charged after Coalpit Heath shop theft

  18-04-2025 14:58 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Two people arrested by officers during a proactive policing deployment on the Bristol and Bath Railway Path have been charged. Sharmarke Abdiqaadir, 37 of no fixed address and Kerrie Callan, 36 of Fishponds, were arrested near Gratitude Road on Thursday morning (17 April) and subsequently charged with theft after hundreds of pounds worth of items were stolen from Sainsbury’s in Coalpit Heath…
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• 'I reclined plane seat and woman behind called me rude – so I got petty revenge'

  18-04-2025 14:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A man has divided opinion after he reclined his seat on a plane and refused to move it back up after the woman behind him called him "rude and impolite" for doing so without asking
  
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• Transcendence with Adrian Utley at Strange Brew, Bristol - UK Jazz News

  18-04-2025 14:51
  Transcendence with Adrian Utley at Strange Brew, Bristol  UK Jazz News
  
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• B&M to open new store in Portishead - and it opens soon

  18-04-2025 14:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
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• Cardiologist told TV star to add two foods to diet after heart attack with 'no warning signs'

  18-04-2025 14:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Glenn Hoddle suffered a cardiac arrest while working as a pundit on his 61st birthday, with the England icon now relying on certain foods to help lower his cholesterol
  
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• Vicky Pattison's furious mum confronted GMB star on flight over his 'comments'

  18-04-2025 13:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Vicky Pattison has shared the hilarious moment her mum confronted a Good Morning Britain star and accused him of being a hypocrite after he congratulated her on winning I'm a Celebrity
  
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• I tried the new brunch menu at a Bristol cafe where there’s always a queue

  18-04-2025 13:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  From Lotus Biscoff shakes to burgers, there are plenty of options at Boston Tea Party
  
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• LIVE: M5 and M4 chaos as Easter getaway begins

  18-04-2025 12:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Expect long delays for the rest of the day
  
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• Full list of B&M's new UK store locations and opening dates - Bristol Live

  18-04-2025 12:38
  Full list of B&M's new UK store locations and opening dates  Bristol Live
  
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• Spain holiday warning as Tenerife strike chaos begins and tourists told to be prepared

  18-04-2025 12:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Foreign Office has issued an alert for industrial action planned across the hospitality sector in Tenerife over the Easter bank holiday weekend
  
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• Coronation Street actor spots co-star Jack P Shepherd’s ‘worst Celebrity Big Brother moment’

  18-04-2025 12:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Coronation Street stars Ben Price and Colson Smith recently discussed Jack P Shepherd's worst moment after a recent interaction with a fellow Celebrity Big Brother contestant
  
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• UK beauty spot with stunning walks named among best in the country for nature lovers

  18-04-2025 11:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The beauty spot has been named as one of the top destinations in the UK to immerse yourself in 'nature's paradise' and has also been crowned the best spot for stargazing
  
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• Bristol named in top 10 UK cities with the most bike commuters, according to study - BristolWorld

  18-04-2025 11:42
  Bristol named in top 10 UK cities with the most bike commuters, according to study  BristolWorld
  
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• Wrexham 1-1 Bristol Rovers (18 Apr, 2025) Game Analysis - ESPN

  18-04-2025 11:24
  Wrexham 1-1 Bristol Rovers (18 Apr, 2025) Game Analysis  ESPN
  
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• British couple among dead in Italian cable car crash tragedy

  18-04-2025 11:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Foreign Office said it was in touch with local authorities but has not confirmed the identities of the victims
  
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• Miniature railway opening date postponed

  18-04-2025 10:58 via bbc.com
  
  The railway, originally planned for Easter, will now open in July.
  
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• Key 11 no-go parking spaces for Blue Badge holders whether it's day or night

  18-04-2025 10:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Blue Badge enables a vehicle to park in many places where other motorists cannot - here's everything you should know
  
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• Gogglebox star Simon Minty's life off-screen from career to sports

  18-04-2025 10:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Simon Minty has been a firm favourite on Gogglebox ever since he joined the Channel 4 show back in 2021 with his sister Jane
  
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• Cholesterol signs and symptoms to look out for as Will.I.am's heath diagnoses was a 'wake up call'

  18-04-2025 09:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Black Eyed Peas frontman has opened up about his health struggles, which were brought on by a number of factors, including his lifestyle
  
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• DWP defends WASPI decision ahead of judicial review with dispute over key terms

  18-04-2025 09:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The DWP announced last year there would be no compensation for the WASPI women
  
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• Two Brits among four killed in Naples cable car tragedy

  18-04-2025 09:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A cable car plunged to the ground when a wire snapped in Italy
  
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• Why it's called 'Good Friday' - and it's probably not what you think

  18-04-2025 09:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Many people think of Good Friday as one of the most important days in the Christian calendar - but why do we call it Good Friday when it's not a happy day?
  
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• RNLI station celebrates 10 years of saving lives

  18-04-2025 08:06 via bbc.com
  
  Volunteers in Portishead will mark the occasion during a station open day on 18 May.
  
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• The neurodivergent DJ running inclusive parties

  18-04-2025 08:04 via bbc.com
  
  A neurodivergent DJ has founded an event at which autistic people can feel safe and "have a dance".
  
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• Brits are only now learning why people eat fish on Good Friday

  18-04-2025 08:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Good Friday sees many people ditch meat in favour of fish for the day, but not everyone knows why people make the diet choice on this particular day of the year
  
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• Pride of Britain Fund hands money out to Bristol baby bank

  18-04-2025 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It provides baby essentials to families
  
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• Glastonbury Festival resale: ticket costs, dates and registration

  18-04-2025 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  More tickets for Glastonbury Festival will be released this month
  
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• Easton Leisure Centre to undergo £3.8m refurb - with new women-only gym and soft play

  18-04-2025 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The works will begin next week and are set to be completed in December
  
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• Bristol City Council wants to save pub from demolition that it tried to shut down

  18-04-2025 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Developers plan to replace historic building with apartment block
  
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• M&S selling £39 'Skechers' trainers that feel like you're 'walking on air'

  18-04-2025 05:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Shoppers say they have found the 'comfiest trainers imaginable' that 'feel like skechers' and cost less than £40
  
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• ITV Dr Amir Khan issues 'fed up with the NHS' update

  18-04-2025 05:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The full-time GP said he gets burnt out after long days at his surgery
  
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• Expert says 'check' for tiny error on £1 coin that could raise value to £2,500

  18-04-2025 05:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  An expert warned that spotting the error could be "particularly difficult" due to its size
  
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• Doctor explains how to stop your face going red when exercising

  18-04-2025 05:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The GP broke down the science behind your post-workout flush and whether there's anything you can do to prevent it
  
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