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• Officer to receive King’s Police Medal for Dementia Safeguarding Scheme work

  13-06-2025 23:36 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  An Inspector who established the Dementia Safeguarding Scheme in Avon and Somerset has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours 2025. Inspector Stuart King will receive a King’s Police Medal (KPM) 10 years after setting up the lifesaving scheme. During that time, the Dementia Safeguarding Scheme has grown significantly, with thousands of people benefitting from it…
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• ITV Love Island plunged into chaos after 'lethal' new twist

  13-06-2025 23:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Love Island fans have called the show's team 'evil' after the latest episode
  
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• Bristol student missed Air India flight crash by just 10 minutes

  13-06-2025 23:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bhoomi Chauhan said she was “still shivering” thinking about her lucky escape
  
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• Police update after man vanishes

  13-06-2025 22:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He has links to Taunton as well as Bristol
  
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• Live: Police worried after man vanishes from Bristol

  13-06-2025 22:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He has links to Taunton as well as Bristol
  
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• BBC Race Across the World winner Caroline reveals secret 'struggles' before filming

  13-06-2025 22:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Race Across the World winner Caroline has opened up on the struggles she was facing before taking part in the BBC series with her son Tom.
  
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• Love Island boy leaves villa immediately after contestants forced into brutal vote

  13-06-2025 22:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The boys faced off to fight for their place
  
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• Site manager fined £6.5k after exposing primary school kids to asbestos

  13-06-2025 21:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The school kitchen facilities were being renovated
  
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• BBC Doctor Who shares major update weeks after Ncuti Gatwa exit

  13-06-2025 19:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The BBC have updated Doctor Who fans about what to expect next.
  
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• Stead and Carr join Bristol Rovers' coaching team

  13-06-2025 19:37 via bbc.com
  
  Bristol Rovers appoint Jon Stead and Rhys Carr as first-team assistant head coaches.
  
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• Where is the joy? Over 10 million Brits struggle to find one moment of happiness in a whole month

  13-06-2025 18:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The nationwide study discovered a surprising 16% of people in the UK experience joy less than once every four weeks – equating to over 10 million people across the country
  
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• Tiny hamlet near Bristol fears ‘sewage will spill on roads’ if new homes are built

  13-06-2025 18:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Developers were refused permission due to the number of houses
  
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• From The Apprentice star to bodybuilder

  13-06-2025 18:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mia Collins set up her meal prep business in Bristol before turning to bodybuilding.
  
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• Pair jailed for burglary of £4.75m golden toilet from Blenheim Palace

  13-06-2025 18:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The toilet was stolen in a raid lasting a little over five minutes, and has never been seen since
  
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• Love Island's three new bombshells promise to shake things up in the villa

  13-06-2025 17:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The three new bombshells will enter the villa
  
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• Bristol City Council wants to buy £300k Turner oil painting and is looking for donations

  13-06-2025 17:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The painting by the famous Romantic artist will go on auction next month
  
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• Council to seek injunction over Downs van dwellers

  13-06-2025 16:58 via bbc.com
  
  The move would stop people pitching up on grassy areas - but would not affect those on the road.
  
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• Green spots on road are 'traffic calming scheme'

  13-06-2025 16:56 via bbc.com
  
  Residents of the residential street in Bristol had no idea what they were for.
  
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• People warned of dangerous 'mistake' millions make with air fryer

  13-06-2025 16:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The popular kitchen appliance could quickly cause an issue if people aren't aware of this common safety mistake
  
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• Men jailed for the murder of Michael Wheeler

  13-06-2025 16:49 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Two men have been handed life sentences for murdering a man they wrongly thought was a convicted paedophile. Mark Roberts, 39, of Juniper Close, Yeovil, and David Garland, 40, of no fixed abode, were convicted by a jury at Bristol Crown Court on Thursday 5 June. Garland and Roberts were each found guilty of both the murder of Michael Wheeler and conspiracy to cause him grievous bodily…
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• 'Juggernauts' Bath and Leicester rekindle rivalry in final

  13-06-2025 16:31 via bbc.com
  
  English rugby giants Bath and Leicester reignite an old rivalry when they meet in the Premiership final at Twickenham on Saturday.
  
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• 'My friend named her baby after a major disaster and has no idea'

  13-06-2025 16:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A woman has been left speechless after receiving a baby shower invitation in the post that revealed her friend's plans to name her daughter after an historic disaster
  
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• 'I found unique use for my office standing desk that people think is genius'

  13-06-2025 16:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  An office worker has gone viral on social after sharing his unique use for his electric standing desk. People have been left in stitches after watching his video
  
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• First-ever Bristol Birdman to take place this weekend

  13-06-2025 16:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Everything you need to know about the quirky event
  
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• Bristol man who kicked his dog 3 times says he was 'stressed'

  13-06-2025 16:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A passer-by reported him to the RSPCA
  
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• Little girl died tragically when 'mini tornado' lifted trampoline into air

  13-06-2025 15:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A 'mini-tornado' picked it up a trampoline, throwing the three-year-old girl
  
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• ITV Love Island reveal major never-seen-before twist as girls get to watch boys in secret

  13-06-2025 15:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Love Island girls are in for a treat during tonight's episode as for the first time in the ITV2 show's 10 year history they'll be able to spy on the boys from the comfort of the villa
  
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• WhatsApp service update as Brits urged to check their phones now

  13-06-2025 15:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Meta-owned platform has issued an alert telling fans not to miss out on a swathe of new features aimed at improving user experience
  
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• Utter tragedy as third person dies after scooter pile-up

  13-06-2025 14:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A car and three motorcycles were involved in the collision on the A36
  
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• Long delays on M32 following two-vehicle crash

  13-06-2025 14:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Traffic was stationary
  
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• Live: M32 backed up after second crash on Bristol motorway

  13-06-2025 14:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Traffic was stationary
  
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• Doctor explains truth about when people 'die and come back from other side'

  13-06-2025 14:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  People who say they have experienced life after death often report similar feelings and sights
  
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• 'Our dream holiday turned into a £73,000 nightmare'

  13-06-2025 14:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The family now owes tens of thousands of pounds - despite having booked insurance before their trip
  
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• Red Roses launch national yarn art campaign to inspire a generation ahead of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025

  13-06-2025 14:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Abby Dow and Tatyana Heard are leading a creative initiative inviting youngsters to get into rugby union and back the England team by contributing to spectacular Red Rose yarn art takeovers across the country
  
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• EasyJet refund rules as more than a thousand flights cancelled

  13-06-2025 14:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Experts at Which? have shared how many EasyJet flights have been cancelled at 'short notice'
  
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• Top 30 tasks Brits tick before jetting off on holiday, including arranging plant care

  13-06-2025 14:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Holidaymakers have unveiled the top 30 tasks they undertake before every trip, with the average Brit spending seven-and-a-half hours preparing for a getaway
  
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• Third person dies after car and motorbikes crash

  13-06-2025 13:57 via bbc.com
  
  The man, who is in his 60s, died from his injuries in hospital on Thursday.
  
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• Brits urged 'call 999 now' for 30-minute symptom amid yellow warning

  13-06-2025 13:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Four areas of England are set to be worst hit by high temperatures amid a yellow heat warning
  
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• Doctor warns common habit could 'double your risk of dementia'

  13-06-2025 13:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  People could be increasing their risk of a serious condition if they use headphones in a certain way - but there is a simple fix
  
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• 'Traffic saved me': Student missed Air India crash by just 10 minutes

  13-06-2025 13:31 via bbc.com
  
  Bhoomi Chauhan was running late and airline staff wouldn't let her board Air India flight 171.
  
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• UK tourist missing after passport and belongings left in room

  13-06-2025 13:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Friends and family have not heard from Denis since Monday
  
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• Bristol name ex-Scotland hooker Lawson as head coach

  13-06-2025 13:00 via bbc.com
  Bristol Bears Women appoint Scott Lawson as their new head coach following the departure of Dave Ward.
  
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• People travelling to Egypt 'between June 12 and 16' given warning

  13-06-2025 12:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  People have been warned to make sure they have one thing organised before landing in Egypt - or risk being sent straight back home
  
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• Petrol station allowed to sell booze despite neighbours' objections

  13-06-2025 12:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Residents said they were concerned it could ‘attract undesirables’
  
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• How did a British passenger survive Air India plane crash?

  13-06-2025 12:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He is believed to be the only survivor
  
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• One simple thing to do after dialling 999 could save your life without speaking

  13-06-2025 12:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police say a two-digit number will let call handlers know that your call is genuine and not just a misdial
  
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• Love Island fans point out by Helena's real age after steamy Hideaway session with Harry

  13-06-2025 12:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Love Island's Helena Ford and Harry Cooksley divided fans as they snuck off to the Hideaway for some alone time during Thursday's episode of the ITV2 dating show
  
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• Jamie Oliver fights back tears over health struggles and asks 'where did that come from'

  13-06-2025 12:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Jamie Oliver went through his entire school years without ever knowing he had a learning difficulty and the famous chef almost broke down in tears while opening up about his struggles
  
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• Dad names from 40 years ago 'dying out' with bad news for Gary and Craig - full list

  13-06-2025 12:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  New statistics have been revealed and they show some are still hanging in there - which is good news for Toms
  
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• 'New sporting quarter' and 'car boot row'

  13-06-2025 12:00 via bbc.com
  A look at what stories are trending across the West of England on Friday 13 June.
  
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