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• Popular South Bristol pub closes due to 'unforeseen circumstances' - Yahoo News UK

  04-12-2025 22:38
  Popular South Bristol pub closes due to 'unforeseen circumstances'  Yahoo News UK
  
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• Popular South Bristol pub closes due to 'unforeseen circumstances'

  04-12-2025 22:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It is not clear when it will reopen
  
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• Bristol Zoo spends £300k on legal fees as charity pushed to 'crisis point'

  04-12-2025 21:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It has had to cut costs and make roles redundant as a result
  
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• Legal challenge over homes plan at old zoo rejected

  04-12-2025 21:53 via bbc.com
  Judge rules the council followed all processes when approving plans for homes at the Clifton site.
  
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• BBC The One Show's Alex Jones makes unexpected announcement live on-air

  04-12-2025 21:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The One Show host Alex Jones had a huge update for BBC viewers on Thursday night
  
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• Violence 'never part' of break-in plan, pro-Palestine activist tells court

  04-12-2025 20:50 via bbc.com
  An alleged Palestine Action member has told jury the group "didn't want any harm" during a break-in.
  
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• Patrols near cinema stepped up as police threaten with bans

  04-12-2025 20:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It comes after an increase in anti-social behaviour
  
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• Centre Williams extends Bristol contract

  04-12-2025 20:01 via bbc.com
  Bristol Bears inside centre James Williams signs a new deal to remain at the club beyond this season.
  
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• UK snow maps show huge barrage as far south as Bristol - full list of 7 counties hit - Daily Express

  04-12-2025 19:14
  UK snow maps show huge barrage as far south as Bristol - full list of 7 counties hit  Daily Express
  
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• Not enough checks on how quarter of a billion pounds is being spent to care for elderly and disabled

  04-12-2025 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Anybody concerned about the quality of a care home can let council staff know
  
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• Seeking rightful owners of seized items

  04-12-2025 17:25 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  We’re keen to identify the rightful owners of items seized as part of a burglary investigation. On Tuesday 2 December officers seized items including a carved wooden box, jewellery, coins, cufflinks and badges, pictured above and below. A man has been charged with two counts of dwelling burglary, one in Cold Ashton on Wednesday 19 November and one in Corsham on Monday 29 November…
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• Instagram is down for hundreds of users in major worldwide blackout

  04-12-2025 17:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The outage is reported to be affecting users across the globe
  
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• Three Men Assaulted in Bristol Park – Police Launch Urgent Appeal - UK News in Pictures

  04-12-2025 17:07
  Three Men Assaulted in Bristol Park – Police Launch Urgent Appeal  UK News in Pictures
  
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• BBC star announces cancer diagnosis and says it 'won't spread'

  04-12-2025 16:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  BBC presenter Adrian Chiles has opened up about his squamous cell carcinoma diagnosis and NHS treatment after noticing a change in his shoulder.
  
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• Christmas refund rights update at Primark, B&M, Home Bargains and The Range

  04-12-2025 16:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Major retailers have changed their policies for those making Christmas purchases
  
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• 'Elegant' £14 Primark mirror with bow rivals £330 luxury retailer

  04-12-2025 16:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Primark shoppers looking for 'stylish' yet 'affordable' homeware might like the £14 mirror
  
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• 'I snapped my leg like a twig in Lime bike crash - now I'm suing them'

  04-12-2025 16:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  William Radford claims the back wheel of his rented e-bike unexpectedly skidded out as he braked for pedestrians while out shopping
  
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• Nationwide NHS 'brace yourself' alert as cases of virus hit 'record levels'

  04-12-2025 16:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Patient numbers in England have reached record levels for this time of year
  
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• Balaclava-wearing thugs are beating up men in Bristol park

  04-12-2025 16:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses
  
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• Police increase patrols after attacks in city park

  04-12-2025 16:02 via bbc.com
  One man is in hospital and two more say they were targeted in separate attacks in Castle Park.
  
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• Snowy search resumes for teen missing in Romania

  04-12-2025 15:39 via bbc.com
  Mountain rescuers "make a renewed effort" to find George Smyth amid fresh snowfall.
  
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• Appeal after man pushed to ground

  04-12-2025 15:26 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  We’re appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage after a man was assaulted in Chard. It happened at about 8.15am on Friday 14 November on Bath Street, near to Sainsbury’s. The man, who is in his sixties, was approached and pushed in the back, falling to the ground and suffering cuts to his face which needed hospital treatment. Patrolling officers were in the area and…
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• Martin Lewis warning about ISA £12,000 rule changes for anyone under 65

  04-12-2025 15:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The personal finance expert explained how the new rules will work, and whether people will want to put money into a cash ISA
  
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• Norris 'not going to ask' Piastri for title help

  04-12-2025 15:17 via bbc.com
  Lando Norris says he does not see a scenario where he would ask McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri to let him past, in order for him to win the drivers' title.
  
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• Popular path open to rental e-scooters and e-bikes

  04-12-2025 15:13 via bbc.com
  The transport trial expands to cover the Bristol to Bath route and other areas in both cities.
  
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• The new way to feel younger: What your BioAge says about you and how to change it

  04-12-2025 15:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  BioAge is a measure of how old your body truly is, based on the health of your cells and tissues. It’s now considered a better indicator of wellbeing than the number of birthdays you’ve celebrated.
  
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• Witness appeal after collision in Bath

  04-12-2025 15:01 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  Officers investigating a collision in Bath are appealing for witnesses. At around 5am on Saturday 29 November, officers responded to a collision on Upper Bristol Road, where a bus collided with street furniture. Thankfully, no one was injured. We are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or have dashcam or CCTV footage of the moments leading up to the collision.
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• Damage to Bristol mural - Yahoo News UK

  04-12-2025 15:01
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• How to make Christmas dinner easier - chef shares tips to avoid cooking stress

  04-12-2025 14:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Survey of 2,000 adults found the most daunting challenges include timing everything to perfection and juggling multiple dishes
  
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• Therapist explains why grounding works as we are overthinkers

  04-12-2025 14:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Many don't go outside for days when the weather gets cold
  
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• Tributes paid to 'amazing young lad' who died in M5 crash

  04-12-2025 14:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'You're gonna be missed. Thoughts are with your family'
  
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• Boots issues health warning as people in UK to 'feel worse than normal' this week

  04-12-2025 13:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Boots specialist has shared tips for managing symptoms as temperatures plummet and atmospheric pressure changes trigger flare-ups
  
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• East Bristol Bakery announces sudden closure - Yahoo News UK

  04-12-2025 13:32
  East Bristol Bakery announces sudden closure  Yahoo News UK
  
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• East Bristol Bakery announces sudden closure

  04-12-2025 13:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'Over the last 12 months midweek trade has dropped significantly and has not recovered'
  
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• Witnesses sought after assaults in Bristol

  04-12-2025 13:26 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  Detectives are appealing for witnesses after three men were assaulted in a Bristol park in the past week. On Sunday (30 November), we received a report at around 1.15am that a man in his forties was attacked by two unknown men in Castle Park. The victim remains in hospital with injuries to his wrist, back, shoulder and head. They are not thought to be life-threatening or life changing.
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• Inquiry finds Putin 'morally responsible' for Brit mums Novichok poisoning

  04-12-2025 13:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The 44-year-old mother-of-three sprayed herself with the nerve agent in July 2018, believing it was perfume.
  
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• Airline pilot explains 'dropping feeling' after take-off

  04-12-2025 13:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It is often the scariest part for people with a fear of flying
  
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• 'Severe safety risk' could see countryside footpath north of Bristol blocked

  04-12-2025 13:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The row over the popular path has rumbled on for two decades
  
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• Royal Mail tells UK households post may be stopped 'if you're not responsible'

  04-12-2025 12:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Some postal workers are left with permanent and disabling injuries when doing their job
  
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• 'Scandinavian-style' £7 B&M item 'looks lovely' in homes for Christmas

  04-12-2025 12:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The budget retailer is going viral on social media as shoppers praise the 'stunning' decoration
  
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• TK Maxx tells customers to 'immediately stop' using 'fire risk' product

  04-12-2025 12:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The retailer has issued an urgent product recall
  
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• Kelly Osbourne breaks down in tears as she discusses Ozzy's death in first TV interview

  04-12-2025 12:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Kelly Osbourne has shared her grief in her first TV interview since the death of her father, Black Sabbath legend Ozzy Osbourne, who died at the age of 76
  
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• Dog owners issued 'clumsy' clumsy warning over Christmas

  04-12-2025 12:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  December 25 is not long away now and owners are warned of upcoming dangers
  
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• England flu hospital admissions more than double compared to last winter

  04-12-2025 12:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  NHS England has warned of increased pressures over the sharp spike in admissions.
  
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• PENNSYLVANIA'S GRAYSCALE BRING 'ROCK WITH SYNTHS' TO BRISTOL ON DEBUT UK TOUR - northernexposuremagazine.co.uk

  04-12-2025 12:02
  PENNSYLVANIA'S GRAYSCALE BRING 'ROCK WITH SYNTHS' TO BRISTOL ON DEBUT UK TOUR  northernexposuremagazine.co.uk
  
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• 🎧 Heavenly Hellberg start - but woe for Vale, Argyle & Gas

  04-12-2025 11:59 via bbc.com
  The 72+ team are joined by ex-Middlesbrough defender Tommy Smith to talk about Boro's promotion chances among many other subjects.
  
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• Woman scarred for life after breaking little-known hot water bottle rule

  04-12-2025 11:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Savannah Baker was left with burns to her stiomach, groin and legs
  
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• School bus crash, hundreds of new homes and more from South Gloucestershire

  04-12-2025 11:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's been a busy week for news in the area
  
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• My mum died when I was 10, having my breasts removed was a 'no-brainer'

  04-12-2025 11:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Charlotte Hamer says she watched her mum suffer when she was a child
  
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• Lorraine Kelly reveals essential tip for staying connected over Christmas with family

  04-12-2025 11:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The presenter has revealed how she stays connected with family and friends over Christmas as many Brits describe it is a 'logistical nightmare'
  
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