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• BBC Breakfast presenter makes career announcement days after emotional exit

  29-01-2026 23:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The former BBC Breakfast presenter was supported by fans after his career news.
  
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• Government to pay six million UK households £150 until 2030 in energy bill update

  29-01-2026 23:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Around six million households are set to receive the £150 rebate on their energy bills every winter
  
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• Love Island fans issue demand to bosses minutes into historic episode

  29-01-2026 22:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Islanders were left dealing with the aftermath of last night's brutal double dumping
  
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• New 48-hour warning to parents and pensioners as virus 'alcohol gel can't kill' rockets 18%

  29-01-2026 22:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The rise is even greater when compared to seasonal averages over the past five years, standing at up to 73% higher
  
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• 'I'm an air safety investigator and these are the best seats on a plane'

  29-01-2026 22:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The former air safety investigator with the National Transportation Safety Board said there are a few seats to pick from
  
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• Report: UK Chases “Suspicious” Russian Cargo Ship from Bristol Channel - The Maritime Executive

  29-01-2026 21:30
  Report: UK Chases “Suspicious” Russian Cargo Ship from Bristol Channel  The Maritime Executive
  
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• Tourette's film nominated for six BAFTA awards

  29-01-2026 21:29 via bbc.com
  The film, I Swear, tells the story of an early campaigner of the condition.
  
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• Bristol City sign Burgzorg on loan and Naylor

  29-01-2026 21:15 via bbc.com
  Bristol City sign forward Delano Burgzorg from Middlesbrough on loan and Manchester City's Seb Naylor for an undisclosed fee.
  
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• Will Love Island: All Stars have a Casa Amor twist?

  29-01-2026 21:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Love Island: All Stars has been full of drama and there's a huge twist set to be announced tonight
  
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• Warning issued to anyone taking vitamin D supplements this winter

  29-01-2026 20:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The NHS recommends vitamin D supplements between October and March, but experts warn of a downside which can lead to unwanted and risky health problems if you're not careful
  
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• Police officer charged with making indecent images

  29-01-2026 20:42 via bbc.com
  Bristol-based officer Michael Elmer, 36, appears in court after being arrested in 2025.
  
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• Police officer charged with making indecent images of children

  29-01-2026 20:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Michael Elmer has been charged with five offences
  
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• Home Bargains 20p charge rule explained - many shoppers hate it

  29-01-2026 19:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  You may not love the charge, but there's a fine for shops that don't adhere to the rules
  
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• Winger Ibitoye signs new deal to stay at Bristol

  29-01-2026 19:03 via bbc.com
  Bristol winger Gabriel Ibitoye signs a new "long-term" contract with the Prem club for an undisclosed length of time.
  
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• Police officer charged with indecent images offences

  29-01-2026 19:02 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  A serving police officer has been charged with offences, including making and distributing indecent images of children. Michael Elmer, 36, a police constable based in Bristol, was arrested in May 2025 by officers within our Internet Child Abuse Team, following information received. He was charged with the following offences today (Thursday 29 January): Elmer appeared at…
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• Live: Bristol traffic gridlock as Plimsoll Bridge partly closed

  29-01-2026 18:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The closure is set to continue all week
  
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• Tiny car used to ram raid petrol station shop

  29-01-2026 17:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Investigations are ongoing
  
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• Protesters gatecrash Sainsbury's chiefs Bristol store visit - Yahoo News UK

  29-01-2026 17:23
  Protesters gatecrash Sainsbury's chiefs Bristol store visit  Yahoo News UK
  
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• Love Island winner reveals 'humiliating' truths ITV viewers don't see

  29-01-2026 17:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Love Island winner Gabby Allen has shared her thoughts on the intense pressures Islanders face in the villa
  
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• Protesters gatecrash Sainsbury's chiefs Bristol store visit

  29-01-2026 17:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  They were calling for a boycott of Israeli products
  
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• Much-loved community farm on Bristol border set to be saved from closure

  29-01-2026 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Grimsbury Farm in Kingswood has lost the council £260k a year
  
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• Bristol primary one of the first inspected under new Ofsted regime

  29-01-2026 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It follows the ditching of one-word rankings
  
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• Bristol family who lost son to freak skateboard accident launch fund in his name

  29-01-2026 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Teenager Alfie died in a tragic accident while on a family holiday
  
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• First arrest after high-value museum raid

  29-01-2026 16:34 via bbc.com
  Detectives are still hunting for four other suspects and have released new CCTV images.
  
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• Deafblind woman counting down to Everest climb

  29-01-2026 16:34 via bbc.com
  Karolina Pakenaite, 29, has Usher syndrome which causes progressive hearing and sight loss.
  
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• Pharmacist warns 'dangerous' tablet mistake could cause 'serious issues'

  29-01-2026 16:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A pharmacist has issued a warning to people who make the mistake when taking their medication
  
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• Home Bargains slashes £50 skincare for 'healthy, glowing complexion' to £4

  29-01-2026 16:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Beauty shoppers can save on the 'luxury' skincare online at the discount retailer
  
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• Video shows Bristol crowd 'crush' as noughties club night took a 'scary' turn

  29-01-2026 16:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  People caught up in the crowd have spoken out
  
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• Tap water turned off to Bristol van dwellers amid health concerns

  29-01-2026 15:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Some people have reportedly become ill
  
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• Bristol van-dwellers warned not to drink tap water over sickness concerns

  29-01-2026 15:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Some people have reportedly become ill
  
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• Man charged after drugs warrant

  29-01-2026 15:44 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  A 59-year-old man has been charged and appeared in court after a drugs warrant was executed in the Southville area of Bristol earlier this week. Whitfield Griffiths, of Southville, appeared at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 27 January after charges of possession with intent to supply a class A drug (crack cocaine) and possession of criminal property were authorised.
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• 'I'm American in the UK and there's 1 part of English fry-up I can't stomach'

  29-01-2026 15:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Sarah Renee, who has lived in the UK for five years, finally decided to sample a full English breakfast and despite it setting her back £17, the taste of one item was too much for her to stomach
  
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• Yodel customer wonders where parcel is and then spots wild location of driver

  29-01-2026 15:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A customer vented their frustration after tracking their Yodel delivery and discovering the driver's GPS location showed they'd been 'stuck' for two hours where you'd least expect
  
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• Bristol police search for four men after 600 museum artefacts stolen

  29-01-2026 15:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One is described as walking with a limp
  
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• Oracle Academy UK joins the CyberFirst South West conference in Bristol - Oracle Blogs

  29-01-2026 14:57
  Oracle Academy UK joins the CyberFirst South West conference in Bristol  Oracle Blogs
  
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• Popular Bristol restaurant named among top 100 most romantic in UK by OpenTable - BristolWorld

  29-01-2026 14:24
  Popular Bristol restaurant named among top 100 most romantic in UK by OpenTable  BristolWorld
  
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• Controversial Irish rap trio Kneecap to play 'intimate' Bristol gig

  29-01-2026 14:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The gig will coincide with the launch of their third album
  
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• Nigella Lawson reveals major Bake Off worry ahead of debut on Channel 4 show

  29-01-2026 14:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  TV chef Nigella Lawson has shared her fear as she prepares to replace Prue Leith as judge on Bake Off
  
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• Park Street car ban could lead to Clean Air Zone ‘removed a year earlier’ than projected

  29-01-2026 14:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The controversial plan for Park Street could clean up the air quality at the most polluted part of Bristol
  
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• 'Four explosions' as lorry bursts into flames on M4

  29-01-2026 14:06 via bbc.com
  Two lanes westbound are now open, but traffic won't return to normal until at least 17:00 GMT.
  
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• Love Island host Maya Jama returns to announce second villa bombshell twist

  29-01-2026 14:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  After the latest dumping the presenter has more news for the Love Island All Stars
  
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• Owners of these dog breeds issued important warning

  29-01-2026 13:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Some dog breeds are 'high risk'
  
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• 'Crowd surge' at Bristol club night leaves one in hospital

  29-01-2026 13:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police dispersed the crowd after barriers and people were pushed
  
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• Anti-ageing habit Dame Joan Collins, 92, swears by to keep her looking younger

  29-01-2026 13:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  This tip might have also protected the Hollywood icon from some forms of cancer
  
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• Urgent overdose warning over prescription drug taken by thousands

  29-01-2026 13:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Quetiapine is supplied as a medicine for the management of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression
  
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• Martin Lewis fires direct 'this isn't right' warning to Rachel Reeves over 'tax'

  29-01-2026 13:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The movey-saving expert had stern words for the Chancellor of the Exchequer
  
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• Faded zebra crossing 'accident waiting to happen'

  29-01-2026 13:14 via bbc.com
  Residents say the crossing in Manor Road, Fishponds, is so faded drivers do not always see it.
  
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• Madonna calls UK seaside town 'a dream' as she shares favourite restaurant

  29-01-2026 13:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The pop star spent the weekend in a UK seaside town and raved about the stay to her 20 million Instagram followers, praising its arts scene and a secret Italian restaurant
  
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• Arrest made after Bristol Museum thieves stole more than 600 artefacts

  29-01-2026 12:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The haul of stolen items have "significant cultural value"
  
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• Home Bargains fans rushing to stores for 'magical' £3.49 garden hot air balloon lights

  29-01-2026 12:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The budget retailer's viral hot air balloon solar lights are back in multiple sizes and colours with some already selling out
  
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