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• Plymouth edge thriller to reach EFL Trophy last eight

  13-01-2026 23:26 via bbc.com
  Aribim Pepple's injury-time strike decides a seven-goal thriller as Plymouth Argyle beat Bristol Rovers 4-3 to progress to the Vertu Trophy quarter-finals.
  
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• Everything you need to know about Met Office's 15-hour rain warning

  13-01-2026 21:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The warning will be in place on Thursday
  
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• BBC The One Show's Lauren Laverne pays tribute after legend's tragic death

  13-01-2026 21:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The One Show host Lauren Laverne shared a heartfelt tribute during Tuesday's live show
  
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• Bristol footbridge to reopen in March after being closed for over two years

  13-01-2026 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The bridge has been closed since October 2023 for a major refurbishment
  
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• 'Obstruction' blocks traffic on motorway

  13-01-2026 18:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Traffic was queuing
  
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• Live: 'Obstruction' blocks traffic on motorway

  13-01-2026 18:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Traffic is queuing
  
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• Drug dealer kept zombie-style machete next to his bed

  13-01-2026 18:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He imported 24 kilos of cannabis into the UK
  
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• Dashcam sought in missing person investigation

  13-01-2026 18:04 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  We are appealing for dashcam footage in relation to a missing person investigation. Craig Hurcombe, 40, from Wiltshire, was last seen in the Gurney Slade area at around 6.20pm on Thursday 1 January. Craig was originally reported missing at 10.45am on 10 January to our colleagues at Wiltshire Police and the investigation was transferred to us yesterday afternoon (Monday 12 January).
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• Pedestrian dies in lorry crash on motorway

  13-01-2026 17:53 via bbc.com
  The northbound carriageway of the M5 is expected to remain closed following the crash.
  
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• Bristol City's Morrison joins Forest Green on loan

  13-01-2026 17:44 via bbc.com
  Forest Green Rovers sign Bristol City's Elijah Morrison on loan until the end of the season.
  
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• Amanda Holden admits 'mistakes' over Les Dennis marriage in emotional chat with Alan Carr

  13-01-2026 17:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Britain's Got Talent judge has shared an emotional chat with best friend Alan Carr on their BBC show, admitting she 'made mistakes' in her first marriage
  
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• Aldi selling 9p food Pippa Middleton eats that helps with slim figure

  13-01-2026 17:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The sister of the Princess of Wales Kate Middleton is said to eat it 'each morning'
  
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• Plans for Gypsy and Traveller caravan site on 'sacred' land near Bristol refused

  13-01-2026 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'This wasn’t just farmland, this was God’s provision for his church'
  
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• Car pictured at Bristol Harbour after getting 'stuck' on railway track

  13-01-2026 16:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A recovery operation was launched to lift it away
  
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• Man jailed for importing £200k worth of cannabis

  13-01-2026 16:32 via bbc.com
  Jamie Ivers, 34, of Field Road was jailed for three years and nine months for seven criminal offences.
  
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• Home Bargains £10 clock 'creates a sunrise' in your bedroom with nature sounds

  13-01-2026 16:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Shoppers have been impressed by the new gadget that's designed for calmer mornings
  
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• 'Stunning' Tesco F&F £25 knitwear 'so easy to mix and match with winter wardrobe'

  13-01-2026 16:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The stylish knitwear has gone viral on TikTok with shoppers praising the wardrobe staple
  
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• Pharmacist warns against overusing Gaviscon and indigestion medication

  13-01-2026 16:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A pharmacist has warned people who regularly use indigestion remedies like Gaviscon and Rennies to see their GP
  
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• Avoid 'nasty surprises' this January with HMRC tax advice

  13-01-2026 16:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  These changes will affect self-employed people and landlords from April this year
  
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• Jury retires in trial of Palestine Action activists accused of factory break-in

  13-01-2026 16:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Six people are on trial
  
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• Huge shake-up of taxi regulation across Bristol region proposed

  13-01-2026 16:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The job would be taken out of local council hands
  
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• Heroic member of public rescues man from Bristol Harbour - Yahoo News UK

  13-01-2026 16:03
  Heroic member of public rescues man from Bristol Harbour  Yahoo News UK
  
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• Plymouth and Bristol announce plans to bid for UK City of Culture 2029 - Museums Association

  13-01-2026 16:02
  Plymouth and Bristol announce plans to bid for UK City of Culture 2029  Museums Association
  
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• Heroic member of public rescues man from Bristol Harbour

  13-01-2026 16:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The incident unfolded in a busy city centre area
  
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• Bristol to vote on UK City of Culture 2029 while Plymouth confirms bid - TheBusinessDesk.com

  13-01-2026 15:53
  Bristol to vote on UK City of Culture 2029 while Plymouth confirms bid  TheBusinessDesk.com
  
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• Bristol mulls UK City of Culture 2029 bid while Plymouth confirms it has entered race - TheBusinessDesk.com

  13-01-2026 15:53
  Bristol mulls UK City of Culture 2029 bid while Plymouth confirms it has entered race  TheBusinessDesk.com
  
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• Jewish MP banned from visiting school in Bristol, UK - The Jerusalem Post

  13-01-2026 15:40
  Jewish MP banned from visiting school in Bristol, UK  The Jerusalem Post
  
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• Major change announced for anyone sending parcels with Royal Mail

  13-01-2026 15:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  People will be able to use the service for both sending and collecting items
  
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• Doctor Who star dies after cancer battle as tributes pour in for Bristol actor

  13-01-2026 15:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The actor is best known for his roles in Doctor Who and Riders
  
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• Man found dead in South West house fire

  13-01-2026 15:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It comes just weeks after another house fire in the area killed a mum and children
  
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• Discover if you're a true geek with this latest quiz - as top 20 signs revealed

  13-01-2026 15:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Take this personality quiz to discover where you sit on the geek scale
  
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• New Japanese restaurant to open in former Bristol Co-op

  13-01-2026 14:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Yakiniku translates to “grilled meat” and refers to Japan’s style of BBQ
  
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• Cotswolds walk 1 hour from Bristol is so pretty it's like 'stepping into postcard'

  13-01-2026 14:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One family-friendly walk between two villages in the Cotswolds has been hailed as the 'perfect' way to spend your January - and its just 1 hour away from Bristol
  
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• Tell Me Lies season 3 release schedule and how to watch 'gripping' drama in the UK

  13-01-2026 14:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  To watch viewers need a Disney+ subscription, starting at £5.99 a month
  
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• Octopus Energy's '12am-4pm rule' can help homeowners lower energy costs

  13-01-2026 14:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The energy supplier UK households says "timing is key"
  
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• Restaurant chain blames Government as it closes branches

  13-01-2026 14:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The group fell to a £10.1million loss
  
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• Channel 5's brutal true crime doc returns as viewers left 'disgusted' by episode

  13-01-2026 14:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A brand new season has returned to Channel 5 with fans calling the newest episode a 'brutal watch'
  
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• Free visitor parking could end in residents-only zones

  13-01-2026 14:00 via bbc.com
  A consultation on whether to scrap free visitor parking permits is set to end on Wednesday.
  
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• Trisha says 'I have dark days' as she didn't want to expose cancer news

  13-01-2026 13:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The star beat cancer in 2008 and was then diagnosed with incurable cancer in 2024
  
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• Lulu gives update after secret battle and says 'it would be the end of me'

  13-01-2026 13:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The singer says she now lives with a constant worry
  
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• Stephen Graham hits dancefloor with famous wife at Golden Globes afterparty

  13-01-2026 13:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  British actor Stephen Graham expressed his gratitude towards his wife during his acceptance speech, telling the Golden Globes audience he was 'very very lucky'
  
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• Buckland Athletic league visit to Bristol postponed - Mid Devon Advertiser

  13-01-2026 13:41
  Buckland Athletic league visit to Bristol postponed  Mid Devon Advertiser
  
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• Primark fans swoon over new '100-year nostalgia' range from £1.50

  13-01-2026 13:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Shoppers were given a glimpse of the collection online
  
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• Households stripped of Child Benefit without warning

  13-01-2026 13:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Senior HMRC officials are due to face questions from the Treasury select committee on Tuesday
  
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• NHS recommends 'best thing' for your health with benefits 'in hours'

  13-01-2026 13:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The NHS has shared advice on the 'best thing' people can do for their health
  
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• Bristol to bid for UK City of Culture 2029

  13-01-2026 13:10 via bbc.com
  Bristol City Council said its bid would focus on using culture to tackle inequality.
  
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• Bristol could get £10m if UK City of Culture 2029 bid succeeds - BBC

  13-01-2026 13:10
  Bristol could get £10m if UK City of Culture 2029 bid succeeds  BBC
  
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• Risk of last summer’s problems on the Downs repeating as Traveller ban set to expire

  13-01-2026 13:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The injunction helps move on encampments swiftly but only lasts for 12 months
  
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• Met Office issues grim 15-hour rain warning with flooding expected

  13-01-2026 12:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Up to 70mm of rain could fall
  
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• Men with hammer steal bespoke jewellery from South Bristol shop

  13-01-2026 12:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Detectives are working to find the people responsible
  
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