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• Police share photos of suspected stolen items in bid to reunite them with owner

  07-05-2025 21:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The items include a gold chain, a gold starfish charm, and two pocket watches
  
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• Judicial review into zoo redevelopment begins

  07-05-2025 20:18 via bbc.com
  Residents have raised concerns over the loss of bio-diversity and potential carbon emissions.
  
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• Motorcyclist dies after three-vehicle crash

  07-05-2025 19:49 via bbc.com
  The motorcyclist died at the scene of the collision and investigation work is ongoing.
  
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• Motorcyclist dies in three-vehicle crash near Bristol

  07-05-2025 19:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A road in South Gloucestershire has been closed this afternoon
  
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• Plans to bulldoze historic pub refused after huge local opposition

  07-05-2025 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol City Council had tried to close The Bull Inn
  
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• Multi-vehicle crash blocked road near Ashton Gate stadium

  07-05-2025 18:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The crash left heavy traffic in the area during evening rush hour on Wednesday (May 7)
  
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• Live: Traffic chaos near Ashton Gate stadium after multi-vehicle crash

  07-05-2025 18:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One lane is blocked and delays are expected in the area
  
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• Ambulance trust jobs at risk in bid to save £5m

  07-05-2025 18:16 via bbc.com
  The trust says it has entered a period of consultation, which may result in up to 40 redundancies.
  
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• Claudia Winkleman fans 'don't recognise' star's look before trademark fringe

  07-05-2025 18:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A 1996 clip of Claudia Winkleman speaking on Good Morning as a "chat up connoisseur" has left people gobsmacked after people comment on her appearance - with some saying she looks unrecognisable
  
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• Two men injured in Southville churchyard attack

  07-05-2025 18:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A cordon remains in place
  
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• New Weca mayor takes office after election win

  07-05-2025 18:01 via bbc.com
  She has called for renewed cross-party collaboration to tackle issues such as transport and housing
  
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• Which Married At First Sight Australia 2025 couples are still together after final vows?

  07-05-2025 17:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Married At First Sight Australia 2025 is coming to an end after after dramatic series full of twists and turns - so which couples are still together after the final vows?
  
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• Three arrested after brawl near Bristol Aquarium leaves two men in hospital

  07-05-2025 17:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Two victims were taken to hospital after being punched and kicked
  
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• American mum living in Spain baffled by breakfast habit she 'just can't' understand

  07-05-2025 17:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Meg James, who moved to Spain with her family two years ago, said there is one breakfast food she can't get onboard with while travelling around the continent
  
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• Gamers floored to discover what CeX actually stands for after 33 years

  07-05-2025 16:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  CeX, easily recognised on the high street by its red exterior, predominatly sells pre-owned games, DVDs, Blu-rays and electronics such as gaming consoles, phones and computers
  
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• ITV Britain's Got Talent's Teddy Magic update announced after semi-final absence

  07-05-2025 16:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Britain's Got Talent has issued a huge Teddy Magic update after his act was postponed during the first live semi-final of the series
  
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• 'Tactical tweaks have served Bristol City well'

  07-05-2025 16:36 via bbc.com
  Bristol City boss Liam Manning made important tactical adjustments to help the Robins reach the Championship play-offs, according to Jobi McAnuff.
  
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• Dan Walker 'emotional' as he was 'scared' to meet death row inmate who knew him

  07-05-2025 16:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Former BBC Breakfast star Dan Walker has opened up on his new Channel 5 show, Dead Man Walking: Dan Walker on Death Ro,w and the impact it left on him
  
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• Live: Bristol churchyard cordoned off after incident

  07-05-2025 16:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A cordon is in place at St Paul's Church in Southville
  
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• One household item will remove 'any stains' from carpets in 10 minutes

  07-05-2025 15:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A cleaning expert has shared that there is no need to spend money on carpet cleaning products when a household item can remove stains in just 10 minutes
  
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• Woman slams cousin's 'stupid' baby name – and compares it to failed autocorrect

  07-05-2025 15:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A woman has taken to social media to ask for advice on how to convince her cousin not to give her unborn son a "stupid" and "unique" name that will "cause him problems later in life"
  
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• Man whose remains found in suitcase 'raped teen', jury told

  07-05-2025 15:45 via bbc.com
  Albert Alfonso, whose dismembered body was found in Bristol, sexually assaulted and blackmailed a teenager years earlier, a court hears.
  
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• Fall asleep quicker with NHS doctor's easy tip that is 'backed by science'

  07-05-2025 15:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A doctor has shared a simple sleep hack that he claims could help you drift off much quicker - and all you need is a pair of socks. But the advice was met with mixed reactions online
  
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• Live: Serious crash shuts A-road near Bristol

  07-05-2025 15:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
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• A-road shut near Bristol after biker dies in crash - updates

  07-05-2025 15:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
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• Man collapsed and died while leaping over rooftops after drug 'bender'

  07-05-2025 15:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'He was not well balanced and was falling everywhere as he was jumping'
  
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• Sabrina Carpenter's spice health hack 'stops her from getting sick'

  07-05-2025 15:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The two ingredients help the Espresso singer maintain her health as she gets on with her very busy life
  
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• Bristol primary school set to close as it merges with sister site

  07-05-2025 15:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The decision was made amid declining enrolment figures in Bristol
  
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• ITV Good Morning Britain slapped with Ofcom complaints over 'bullying' presenter

  07-05-2025 14:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Good Morning Britain has been hit with complaints after former shadow chancellor Ed Balls clashed with Reform MP Richard Tice.
  
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• UK's cheapest pub? Boozer flogs beer at 1945 prices to mark VE Day - 7p a pint

  07-05-2025 14:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Flying Duck in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, will be honouring 1945 pub prices for the first 80 pints it pulls of Wharfedale Brewery Gold on May 8th during its VE Day celebrations
  
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• ITV The Chase viewers all fume over the same thing in controversial episode

  07-05-2025 14:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  ITV viewers tuning in to popular quiz show The Chase were left fuming.
  
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• Linda Robson felt ‘envious’ of friend Pauline Quirke after star landed ‘amazing’ roles

  07-05-2025 14:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Linda Robson has shared an insight into her friendship with her former Birds of a Feather co-star, as she admitted that she envied some of the roles that Pauline Quirke landed later in her career
  
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• Bristol City can have no play-off regrets - Manning

  07-05-2025 14:32 via bbc.com
  Bristol City boss Liam Manning accepts his side will be underdogs in their Championship play-off semi-final with Sheffield United, but wants them to have "no regrets".
  
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• Man whose body found in suitcase ‘sexually assaulted and blackmailed teenager’

  07-05-2025 14:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The trial of Yostin Mosquera cotinues
  
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• Ed Stobart's wife says her passport has stopped working

  07-05-2025 14:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ashley Stobart says she has had to prove her identity when travelling
  
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• Gardeners urged to never throw away eggshells as they're 'vital' for plants

  07-05-2025 14:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Gardeners should keep hold of empy eggshells instead of throwing them in the bin, as they can have some major benefits in your garden - including as a fertiliser for your plants
  
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• Lotto winner's 5-word response after spotting how much they'd actually won

  07-05-2025 13:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Most of us have fantasised about winning a jackpot on one of the National Lottery's games and what life would be like with a sudden influx of cash. One lucky winner had a five-word response after winning big
  
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• Suspected stolen items seized during arrest in Bristol

  07-05-2025 13:47 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are trying to reunite these suspected stolen items with their rightful owners? Two pocket watches, a gold chain and a gold starfish were recovered when officers arrested a 37-year-old man in east Bristol yesterday (Tuesday 6 May). The suspect was arrested on suspicion of committing two robberies and multiple shoplifting offences that have been reported in recent months.
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• Mum and unborn baby die after contracting sepsis

  07-05-2025 13:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Zoe had been airlifted to hospital but doctors were unable to save her
  
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• Haven’t got tickets? Where you can watch City game

  07-05-2025 13:28 via bbc.co.uk
  The first leg of Bristol City’s play-off against Sheffield United is tonight.
  
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• People are now supporting their parents, as well as their children

  07-05-2025 13:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bank of Mum and Dad has also become the Bank of Son and Daughter
  
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• New hope for Bristol's tallest unfinished building as updated plans submitted

  07-05-2025 13:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Developers hope that these new changes to plans will see the housing development completed in 2027
  
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• Holidaymakers in Spain warned over little-known £2,500 car hire fine

  07-05-2025 13:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  You may think you are doing the right thing, but there are strict rules to stop pollution
  
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• Lloyds Bank fatal stabbing leaves family 'devastated' at death of restaurant owner

  07-05-2025 12:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The stabbing in the UK happened at a Lloyds Bank branch in the middle of the day, police said
  
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• BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent and Jon Kay halt show to send sweet message to co-star

  07-05-2025 12:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  BBC Breakfast co-hosts Sally Nugent and Jon Kay issued a sweet message to their co-star Ben Boulos.
  
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• Date announced for when motorists will need to pay at 22 South Gloucestershire car parks

  07-05-2025 12:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Motorists will be charged 70p for the first hour in short-stay car parks
  
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• State pensioners told of changes hitting bank accounts this month

  07-05-2025 12:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  State pension payments are set to increase
  
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• Special Constable to appear in court after harassment charge

  07-05-2025 12:16 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A Special Constable is due to appear in court after being charged with harassment without fear of violence following an investigation. James Mouzoure, 35, who is based in Somerset, has been charged with harassing a woman between August and October 2024. He’ll appear at Taunton Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (Thursday 8 May). The allegations relate to the sending of text…
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• How street sex workers are helping police stop child abuse

  07-05-2025 11:53 via bbc.com
  
  As darkness falls across Bristol, street sex workers are helping to protect its most at-risk children.
  
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• Fans convinced Gemma Collins is secretly married after spotting one clue

  07-05-2025 11:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The former TOWIE star made an unexpected comment
  
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