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• Bristol Rovers and Crawley relegated from League One

  29-04-2025 22:45 via bbc.com
  Bristol Rovers and Crawley Town are relegated from League One after Burton Albion's 1-1 draw against Wigan Athletic.
  
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• Hay fever warning issued to millions of Brits amid Met Office statement

  29-04-2025 22:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Met Office is predicting "very high" pollen counts in parts of the UK this week.
  
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• NHS prescription charges in England frozen for first time in three years

  29-04-2025 21:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The cost of a prescription in England will be frozen for the first time in three years, the government has announced.
  
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• Three people taken to hospital after gas explosion near Bristol - Sky News

  29-04-2025 20:58
  Three people taken to hospital after gas explosion near Bristol  Sky News
  
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• Netflix quietly adds 'one of the best courtroom dramas ever made'

  29-04-2025 18:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Netflix has added an acclaimed mystery film that has been wowing audiences and critics alike, with fans urging subscribers not to miss it and calling it one of the best crime movies in years
  
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• Bevan, Jasmine & Alisha Joyce-Butchers sign Bears deals

  29-04-2025 18:10 via bbc.com
  Wales internationals Jasmine and Alisha Joyce-Butchers and Keira Bevan sign new two-year contracts with Bristol Bears.
  
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• Nigel Farage says voting Reform only way beat 'loony left' in Weca mayor election

  29-04-2025 17:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Reform held a media call at the Arron Banks' country estate
  
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• UK food influencer vows for 'full transparency' after social media storm - Bristol Live

  29-04-2025 17:43
  UK food influencer vows for 'full transparency' after social media storm  Bristol Live
  
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• Bristol road was blocked by rush hour crash

  29-04-2025 17:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There were long delays in the area
  
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• Officials in Spain give new update after sweeping power cuts

  29-04-2025 17:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The blackout hit much of Spain and Portgual on Monday, bringing the countries to a halt
  
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• Live: Public warned not to approach wanted teenager who may be in Bristol

  29-04-2025 16:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Gavin is wanted in connection to an ongoing investigation
  
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• One exercise you must be able to do before you start running according to physio

  29-04-2025 16:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A physio has shared a simple exercise that you should be able to do without pain before you start running, as it can help you determine whether you will be prone to injuries
  
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• Anyone driving this week urged to avoid touching one car part amid burn risk

  29-04-2025 16:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  People should we aware these can reach dangerous temperatures and cause burns when sat in direct sunlight for hours
  
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• Jet2 'monitoring the situation' across these popular holiday hotspots

  29-04-2025 16:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Jet2 issued an alert to passengers on Tuesday
  
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• Empty shelves in M&S stores as some staff told 'stay home'

  29-04-2025 16:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The retailer has been hit hard by issues following a cyber attack
  
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• New Walkers product described as 'rank' by unimpressed shoppers

  29-04-2025 16:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  They are currently available to purchase at Tesco
  
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• 'I'm a maternity nurse and these are the worst baby names I've ever heard'

  29-04-2025 15:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A woman has shared some of the worst baby names she's ever heard from her time spent on a labour ward - and some of them made people seriously cringe because of their uniqueness
  
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• Hundreds of thousands could be left without hot water and heating

  29-04-2025 15:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Energy firms are 'nowhere near ready;, according to experts
  
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• Vivobarefoot opens second UK store with Bristol debut - FashionNetwork - The World's Fashion Business News

  29-04-2025 15:26
  Vivobarefoot opens second UK store with Bristol debut  FashionNetwork - The World's Fashion Business News
  
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• Vivobarefoot opens second UK store with Bristol debut - FashionNetwork France

  29-04-2025 15:26
  Vivobarefoot opens second UK store with Bristol debut  FashionNetwork France
  
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• Yate house explosion was 'like a bomb went off' says shell-shocked neighbour

  29-04-2025 14:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'The explosion rocked my entire body'
  
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• Astonishing pictures show Yate explosion devastation

  29-04-2025 14:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Four people were injured and 40 were evacuated
  
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• Loft conversion warning as council could fine you up to £50,000

  29-04-2025 14:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Homeowners are being urged to check planning permission rules before embarking on a loft conversion
  
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• Lawyer says one word will help you know if someone's lying 'in seconds'

  29-04-2025 14:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The speaking coach and communication expert says repeating the word back to a potential liar can be a powerful tool
  
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• House destroyed in suspected gas explosion near Bristol - mnrjournal.co.uk

  29-04-2025 14:34
  House destroyed in suspected gas explosion near Bristol  mnrjournal.co.uk
  
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• 'Doctors ignored my cancer symptom, then I had to have colon removed'

  29-04-2025 14:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Rory was fit and healthy at 36, didn't smoke or drink, ate healthily and exercised regularly
  
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• 'I made polite request from my neighbours but their reaction was extreme'

  29-04-2025 14:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A woman has been left fuming after she asked her neighbours to stop smoking outside her toddler's window. While she thought it was a polite request, she thought their reaction was quite extreme
  
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• Bully left partner covered in bruises after sickening attacks

  29-04-2025 14:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It sounds like Jonathan Farrelly made his partner's life a living hell
  
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• 'I had to go to Turkey for £5,000 skin surgery after losing 9 stone'

  29-04-2025 13:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Mum Carla lost a lot of weight but felt as self-conscious as she had at 22 stone
  
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• Police give update on ice hockey player arrested after opponent's death

  29-04-2025 13:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Matthew Petgrave was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after Adam Johnson died after an incident during a game
  
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• 'I make monster versions of classic British biscuits - including jumbo Jaffa cakes'

  29-04-2025 13:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The biscuits made also include 16-inch bourbon biscuits and nine-inch chocolate fingers
  
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• Gregg Wallace says 'it explains a lot' after shock diagnosis

  29-04-2025 13:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The former MasterChef judge was diagnosed amid accusations of sexual misconduct
  
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• Primark's 'timeless' £14 summer dress 'has it all' and 'perfect' for 29C heat

  29-04-2025 13:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The comfortable dress comes in a range of styles - and will make the perfect summer outfit
  
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• Yate gas explosion: Hero neighbours 'ran into burning building' to help

  29-04-2025 13:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Neighbours have described 'flames shooting into the sky' after a gas explosion
  
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• Car parking charges across 22 South Gloucestershire sites just 'weeks' away

  29-04-2025 13:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Twenty-two council-owned car parks will see parking charges introduced in spring 2025
  
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• Residents 'very lucky' to be alive after gas explosion destroys house

  29-04-2025 13:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Four people suffered injuries in the Lancaster Road explosion
  
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• 'One last big push and we're into the play-offs'

  29-04-2025 13:21 via bbc.com
  
  Ex-Bristol City midfielder Gary Owers says the Robins need to "forget" about the 4-0 defeat at Leeds.
  
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• Rock star dies aged 66 after blood cancer fight

  29-04-2025 13:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Last year, five days before he was due to fly to Chicago for a 50-date US tour, he noticed that a lump in his neck had appeared overnight
  
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• Fears Bristol's only NHS detox unit will close its doors despite ongoing consultation

  29-04-2025 13:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "People will die if it closes"
  
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• Foreign Office travel advice for Spain and Portugal update in full after widespread power outage

  29-04-2025 12:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for Spain and Portugal following a huge power outage. The blackouts on Monday caused widespread disruption, affecting millions.
  
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• House burns after reported gas explosion near Bristol - Sky News

  29-04-2025 12:45
  House burns after reported gas explosion near Bristol  Sky News
  
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• New driving law comes into force on Monday - with hefty fines for breaking it

  29-04-2025 12:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Drivers of HGVs have been warned they have just one week left to install key safety features and update their permits or could face hefty fines of £550 for travelling around London
  
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• UK weather: 29C heatwave on way as Met Office predicts 'national records may be broken'

  29-04-2025 12:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Much of the UK is set to bask in warm weather this week, with temperatures expected to reach up to 29C on Thursday
  
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• Man accused of double murder admits killing one man

  29-04-2025 12:29 via bbc.com
  
  The defendant denies murder but admits the manslaughter of one of the men who died, a court hears.
  
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• Simple coin trick for freezer that could stop you getting food poisoning

  29-04-2025 12:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A simple coin test can determine whether your food has gone bad, which could save you from food poisoning as the weather turns warmer
  
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• Gas experts issue statement after Yate explosion

  29-04-2025 12:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  An investigation will be carried out
  
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• 'I ignored eight warning signs with my health – then was diagnosed with cancer'

  29-04-2025 12:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Evie, 19, started experiencing symptoms of Hodgkin lymphoma in 2024 - but initially thought she was suffering recurring colds. Here are the warning signs to watch out for
  
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• Blaze rips through rubble after 'gas explosion' destroys home - Daily Express

  29-04-2025 12:09
  Blaze rips through rubble after 'gas explosion' destroys home  Daily Express
  
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• Heartbreak as young girl dies in Range Rover crash

  29-04-2025 12:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The incident in the UK is being investigated by the Serious Collision Investigation Unit
  
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• Kneecap apologises after 'kill your MP' remarks

  29-04-2025 12:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "Kneecap’s message has always been — and remains — one of love, inclusion, and hope"
  
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