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• 'No fuel' signs at Bristol petrol station as drivers urged not to panic buy

  04-03-2026 21:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Motorists have been told not to stock up unnecessarily
  
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• BBC The One Show viewers floored by Michelle Pfeiffer's 'unreal' appearance

  04-03-2026 21:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Hollywood star was on the BBC programme to discuss her new TV series The Madison
  
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• 5p coin sells for 500 times its value after eBay listing

  04-03-2026 20:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The 5p piece sold for well over its face value
  
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• Boots Opens Bristol Beauty Store as UK Retail Rivalry Intensifies - BeautyMatter

  04-03-2026 19:08
  Boots Opens Bristol Beauty Store as UK Retail Rivalry Intensifies  BeautyMatter
  
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• Chilling Melanie Hall timeline from nightclub disappearance to gruesome M5 discovery

  04-03-2026 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's 30 years since Melanie Hall disappeared, sparking a renewed appeal for information and a reward
  
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• Women's cricket is a 'dream you can pursue'

  04-03-2026 18:54 via bbc.com
  Bristol will be one of the host cities for The Women's T20 Cricket World Cup.
  
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• M32 reopens in Bristol after police closure and rush hour chaos

  04-03-2026 18:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Several major roads in and around Bristol were gridlocked
  
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• Live: M32 'police incident' and M5 crash causing Bristol rush hour chaos

  04-03-2026 18:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Several major roads in and around Bristol are looking gridlocked
  
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• I had the perfect family until I blew £70,000 on secret cocaine habit

  04-03-2026 18:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Jade Flynn first tried the popular party drug at 16 while at a house party with friends, admitting she felt a 'connection' instantly
  
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• Rape suspect named after dating app investigation

  04-03-2026 18:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He faces a slew of sexual offence allegations
  
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• Bristol Bears sign Ealing full-back Wilson

  04-03-2026 18:25 via bbc.com
  Ealing Trailfinders full-back Tobi Wilson makes the step up to the Prem after signing a deal with Bristol Bears for the 2026-27 season.
  
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• Athletics track homes could be started in weeks

  04-03-2026 18:17 via bbc.com
  Some residents have voiced concerns after the plans were brought forward much sooner than planned.
  
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• City locations bring new Sherlock series to life

  04-03-2026 17:47 via bbc.com
  Locations in Bristol and Somerset have helped form the backdrop to the new period mystery thriller.
  
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• Concorde prototype's last flight 50 years ago

  04-03-2026 17:34 via bbc.com
  This year marks 50 years since the prototype Concorde 002 made its final flight to a museum.
  
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• Fury at 'betrayal' as building on Bristol athletics track brought forward

  04-03-2026 17:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'We have another behind-closed-doors decision'
  
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• Man named and charged with stalking woman in Clevedon

  04-03-2026 17:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He is accused of following a woman to various locations
  
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• Simple skincare routines help women feel confident without makeup, study finds

  04-03-2026 17:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A new study reveals women are confident and comfortable leaving the house without makeup, with simple skincare routines boosting self-esteem
  
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• New Venezuelan folk-inspired song will make rum taste 'richer' 'warmer' - here's why

  04-03-2026 17:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Professor Charles Spence from Oxford University has collaborated with Venezuelan pianist Clara Rodríguez to create a track designed to make rum taste sweeter and richer using sound
  
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• 'Not too late' to save Bristol Zoo site say campaigners

  04-03-2026 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A coalition of community groups have called on everyone in Bristol to support them
  
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• Portway project set to cause delays for drivers for at least 14 months

  04-03-2026 16:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Work is set to start on Monday
  
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• Fears missing Bristol woman 'may become seriously unwell'

  04-03-2026 16:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Mia has been missing for more than ten days
  
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• Gardeners urged to hold on to this one piece of rubbish to help their seedlings thrive this spring

  04-03-2026 16:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  And one green thumb influencer has shared a top tip to help your plants thrive by saving a common piece of household rubbish - a toilet roll.
  
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• Man charged with sexual offences

  04-03-2026 16:34 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  A 29-year-old man will appear in court to face sexual offence charges this month. Timothy Hughes, from Filton, has been charged with four counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault by penetration and one count of intentional strangulation. The charges follow an investigation into reports of a man sexually assaulting a woman he met through a dating app on 15 May 2025.
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• Man charged with stalking in Clevedon

  04-03-2026 16:07 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  A man accused of following a woman to various locations in Clevedon has been charged with stalking. Mark Graffagnino, 42, of Kings Road, Clevedon, was charged with stalking without fear of violence on Monday 2 March. He has since been released on conditional bail until his next hearing at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 7 April.
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• Appeal to find vulnerable missing Mia

  04-03-2026 15:30 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  We’re renewing earlier appeals to trace a vulnerable missing woman, thought to be in the Bristol area. Mia, 21, who is from Henbury, has now been missing for more than 10 days. Investigating officers have been unable to locate her since she was reported missing on Saturday 21 February, but have confirmed a sighting in Bond Street at 11.40am on Tuesday 24 February. Mia is about 5ft…
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• All the Bristol filming locations used in Young Sherlock from unrecognisable streets to museum

  04-03-2026 15:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The new Prime Video series was filmed across Bristol, with local hotspots serving as the backdrop for its action-packed scenes
  
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• 'We're trapped in Dubai - we didn't want to be here and have noticed something unusual'

  04-03-2026 14:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Alfie Hughes and Callum Brody were due to spend just three hours in Dubai before heading home - but their brief layover turned into an extended stay after flights were cancelled amid escalating tensions in the Middle East
  
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• 'We're trapped in Dubai – we didn't want to be here and have noticed something unusual'

  04-03-2026 14:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Alfie Hughes and Callum Brody were due to spend just three hours in Dubai before heading home - but their brief layover turned into an extended stay after flights were cancelled amid escalating tensions in the Middle East
  
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• Love Island All Stars' Jack reveals unusual request from ITV producers

  04-03-2026 14:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Love Island All Stars' Jack Keating has spilled about behind-the-scenes details from his time in the villa
  
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• Former binman shares the number 1 reason people's bins don't get collected

  04-03-2026 14:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A former refuse worker has shared the frustrating habit that would always lead to bins being left behind on collection day - and it's something many households are guilty of doing
  
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• Planned mortgage rate cuts put on hold because of Iran conflict

  04-03-2026 14:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Some lenders have already reconsidered planned rate reductions
  
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• 'I'm a true crime expert and there's one thing viewers should be wary of'

  04-03-2026 14:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Crime analyst Sam Robins has opened up about what to expect from her chilling true crime series launching this week
  
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• Three men connected to Police Federation arrested on suspicion of fraud

  04-03-2026 14:04 via bbc.com
  The City of London Police's corruption unit says it has carried out a "significant investigation" into alleged fraud.
  
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• Latest Foreign Office advice for travellers to Spain after UK deaths

  04-03-2026 14:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Officials have said a number of Brits have died in activities - and also said there is a 'high threat' of attack as the Iran war escalates
  
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• Doctor names the exact time to have your last coffee in order to sleep better

  04-03-2026 13:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dr Rupy Aujla says you shouldn't have coffee after 12pm and should instead opt for caffeine-free drinks such as chamomile tea, while also warning about alcohol's impact on sleep quality
  
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• Huge new beauty-only store opening in Bristol - and it's the first outside London

  04-03-2026 13:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The beauty-only concept store will become a major beauty destination for customers across the South West and Wales, featuring Kylie Cosmetics, K-beauty ranges and free beauty services
  
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• Eve Myles praises 'wonderful' Bristol detective who inspired new ITV drama Gone

  04-03-2026 13:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  New ITV thriller Gone stars Eve Myles and David Morrissey, and is partly inspired by a cold case investigation
  
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• Hundreds gather to take part in Iftar celebration

  04-03-2026 13:35 via bbc.com
  An inclusive community Iftar meal was held to bring people of all cultures together.
  
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• Bristol mum reunites with son after being trapped in Dubai by Iran conflict

  04-03-2026 13:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Shelagh Knight described the terrifying moment she saw missiles fly over her hotel
  
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• Everyone with bank card told to take action before March 19

  04-03-2026 13:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  You need to take precautions to protect your money
  
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• Major bridge over M5 to close this weekend

  04-03-2026 13:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Diversion routes will be in place
  
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• More than 1,000 people faced 12+ hour wait in Bristol A&Es in January

  04-03-2026 13:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Hospitals were exceptionally busy during a particularly bad flu season
  
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• 'Barring a miracle, Bristol City's season is over'

  04-03-2026 12:56 via bbc.com
  Fan writer David Pottier reflects on Bristol City's defeat in the FA Cup fourth round at Port Vale before a tough Championship run.
  
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• South Gloucestershire householders will soon be able to ask Alexa if it's bin day

  04-03-2026 12:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There will also be an updated app
  
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• Section of busy junction to close for repair

  04-03-2026 11:46 via bbc.com
  The bridge at J19 of the M5 will be partially closed from Friday evening to Monday morning.
  
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• Family's 'unimaginable pain' decades after daughter's body found in bin bag

  04-03-2026 11:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Melanie's remains were found on the M5 13 years after she vanished
  
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• Bristol City need their fans 'more than ever' - Struber

  04-03-2026 11:37 via bbc.com
  Bristol City head coach Gerhard Struber tells BBC Radio Bristol the Robins need the fans to stick with them ahead of 'big test' against Coventry City following meek FA Cup exit.
  
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• Health expert says one fruit could help you get better sleep

  04-03-2026 11:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It is packed with vitamin C, tryptophan, antioxidants, and the enzyme actinidin
  
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• Police Staff Week of Celebration and Recognition 2026 

  04-03-2026 11:31 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  As we mark Police Staff Week of Celebration and Recognition 2026, we celebrate those whose dedication, skill and quiet professionalism underpin every part of policing. From admin and outreach, to safeguarding and recruitment, police staff shape our service every day, often without fanfare, but always with impact. New beginnings: Apprenticeships shaping tomorrow This year we launch a…
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• Married At First Sight UK star Ashley Dommett breaks silence on 'awful' reunion

  04-03-2026 11:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The MAFS UK groom skipped the latest reunion and has now opened up about why in a lengthy statement
  
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