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• BBC viewers moved by Queen Camilla's 'inspiring' speech

  06-03-2026 21:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Queen Camilla gave a speech about reading and writing at the 500 Words children's writing competition
  
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• Trump's 'most expensive weapon' is 'scrambled to Gloucestershire' as Iran war spirals

  06-03-2026 21:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The $2billion warplanes will arrive imminently
  
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• Bristol pub breaks silence after 'masked men surrounded building' - Yahoo News UK

  06-03-2026 18:55
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• Bristol pub breaks silence after 'masked men surrounded building'

  06-03-2026 18:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The incident unfolded at a fundraiser
  
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• Family of Yate lollipop lady killed in drink-drive crash speak out

  06-03-2026 18:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police are urging drivers to "take responsibility" and not risk more lives
  
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• Prisoner 'misdiagnosed' before fatal fire

  06-03-2026 17:56 via bbc.com
  Clare Dupree was experiencing psychosis in the months leading up to her death in her prison cell.
  
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• Bristol pensioner shared naked child picture with undercover cop on messenger app

  06-03-2026 17:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  When police caught up with the 72-year-old he was deleting the app from his phone
  
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• Judge rules in Ant and Dec's legal battle to trace money from Banksy artwork sales

  06-03-2026 17:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The TV duo launched legal action
  
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• Police reveal potential cause of explosion which killed woman

  06-03-2026 17:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Cordons were put in place as emergency services investigated the incident
  
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• Bristol Bears suffer double injury blow

  06-03-2026 17:37 via bbc.com
  Bristol Bears suffer a double injury blow as Pedro Rubiolo is ruled out for the rest of the season and Joe Batley until May.
  
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• Police warning ahead of planned protest in Bristol city centre tomorrow

  06-03-2026 17:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Officers will have powers to move on anyone causing - or likely to cause - harassment or distress
  
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• American prepares full English breakfast for first time but makes 1 glaring mistake

  06-03-2026 17:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  An American woman who proudly showed off her first attempt at cooking a full English breakfast was met with major criticism from Brit foodies over one glaring problem
  
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• Iconic Bristol nightclub Chasers up for sale with photos showing how it looks inside

  06-03-2026 16:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It had been in the area for nearly 50 years before it closed on Christmas Eve 2024
  
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• Women 'minimising' their achievements to 'stay likeable' study shows

  06-03-2026 16:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Research of 2,000 adults found four in 10 women feel increased pressure to appear humble on social media
  
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• Struber struggling to solve Robins' defensive issues

  06-03-2026 16:15 via bbc.com
  Bristol City boss Gerhard Struber says injuries to Rob Dickie and Rob Atkinson are leaving him with a defensive headache.
  
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• Wheelie bins will be clean and won't attract flies if you place 1 common item inside

  06-03-2026 16:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Warm weather can attract awful smells and pests to your wheelie bin, but there's a simple solution
  
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• Michael Barrymore shows glimpse inside new South West home after warm welcome

  06-03-2026 16:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Former BBC and ITV presenter Michael Barrymore received the keys to his new property last weekend and has been busy documenting his move to the West Country
  
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• The 10-year-old blind boxer who 'gives everything'

  06-03-2026 15:32 via bbc.co.uk
  Archie has been blind since birth and started boxing a year ago.
  
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• Policing operation in place for city centre protest

  06-03-2026 15:26 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  A policing operation has been stood up in preparation for a protest taking place in Bristol city centre. A protest and march are due to be held tomorrow morning (Saturday 7 March) from 10am gathering at the Cenotaph in St Augustine’s Parade, with another group set to counter-protest. Officers are being deployed to enable a peaceful protest and to ensure the safety of all in attendance…
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• CCTV appeal linked to motorbike theft

  06-03-2026 15:21 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  We are appealing to the public to help us identify the individuals in these CCTV images in relation to the theft of a motorbike in Taunton. A motorcycle was stolen from an address in Showell Park, Staplegrove, between 11pm on Saturday 21 February and 5.15am on Sunday 22 February. This motorcycle, which was described as a red and black Lexmoto, was later recovered alongside the cover a…
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• True crime expert shares his must watch shows - and they're all free to stream

  06-03-2026 14:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Investigative journalist Tim Tate has recommended three must-watch true crime documentaries, including a brand new series
  
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• Man, 60, jailed for sexual offences against child and teenager

  06-03-2026 14:45 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  A man who “groomed and manipulated” his victims has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison for sexual offences against a child and a teenager. Thomas Brewer, 60, of Whitefield Avenue, Speedwell, in Bristol, was sentenced to eight offences at Bristol Crown Court on Thursday 5 March after being found guilty by a unanimous jury following a trial at the same court in January this year.
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• Surgeon says 'never ignore' eye symptom that could be a red flag

  06-03-2026 14:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dr Nadeem Ali has explained what could be behind a sudden change
  
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• Neo-Nazis pull out of 'Bristol Patriots' march over Jewish participants

  06-03-2026 14:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "We were invited based on an aligned ideology that has since been changed"
  
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• British Airways Friday, March 6, update on Middle East flights including Dubai, Oman, Abu Dhabi, Tel Aviv

  06-03-2026 14:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The flag carrier has issued its latest news on the situation
  
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• Vet names 10 healthiest dog breeds with fewer health problems and lower vet bills

  06-03-2026 13:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A vet has named the dog breeds that are statistically healthier and less susceptible to illness.
  
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• Teens arrested after girl attacked in city centre

  06-03-2026 13:56 via bbc.com
  Police say they understand the "concern" in the local community after the trio were arrested.
  
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• Date when the clocks change in 2026 in the UK - and does it mean more time in bed?

  06-03-2026 13:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Clocks across most of the USA will change this weekend but the UK has a different schedule
  
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• Martin Lewis clarifies common price mistake when shopping online

  06-03-2026 13:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He explained your legal rights when shopping online or in a store
  
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• Aldi issues 'check' reminder to all shoppers ahead of April 2026 closure update

  06-03-2026 13:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The supermarket has set out plans for the temporary changes in stores across parts of the UK
  
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• Bristol man arrested in police federation fraud investigation

  06-03-2026 12:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The corruption unit says the case is "complex"
  
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• 'Blood rain' in Bristol as people wake up to cars covered in dust

  06-03-2026 12:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The phenomenon has seen discoloured rainfall in parts of the UK
  
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• Teens arrested after Cabot Circus attack left girl in hospital

  06-03-2026 12:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Patrols are ongoing
  
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• Barry Scott is back after disappearing in 2018

  06-03-2026 12:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Cillit Bang frontman is back in front of the camera for the first time in years
  
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• UK woman in Australia explains 'tricky situation' and everyone says the same thing

  06-03-2026 11:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A British woman who is currently living in Australia has shared a "tricky situation" regarding her future in the country, and everyone on social media said the same thing
  
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• Three youths arrested after child assaulted in Bristol

  06-03-2026 11:54 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  We have arrested three youths in connection with an assault on a child in Bristol city centre. An investigation has been launched after a girl, in her mid-teens, was attacked in Philadelphia Street, Cabot Circus, at around 7.45pm on Wednesday 4 March. Three youths in their early teens have been arrested on suspicion of various offences, including affray, racially aggravated fear of…
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• Three teenagers arrested after child assaulted in Bristol

  06-03-2026 11:54 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  We have arrested three teenagers in connection with an assault on a child in Bristol city centre. An investigation has been launched after a girl, in her mid-teens, was attacked in Philadelphia Street, Cabot Circus, at around 7.45pm on Wednesday 4 March. Three individuals in their early teens have been arrested on suspicion of various offences, including affray…
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• 44 people killed on Bristol and Somerset roads

  06-03-2026 11:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Families and communities have been "shattered"
  
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• Rare coincidence as three cousins born on same day

  06-03-2026 11:51 via bbc.com
  Their parents are now looking forward to joint birthday parties together.
  
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• Crimewatch features Bristol Museum raid after 600 'irreplaceable' artefacts stolen

  06-03-2026 11:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The stolen artefacts are described as "completely irreplaceable"
  
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• New holiday tax of up to £253 per person per journey from April 1

  06-03-2026 11:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Travel experts say there is not much you can do to avoid the extra cost
  
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• 'War breaks my heart but we want our country back'

  06-03-2026 11:34 via bbc.com
  Iranians living in the West say they hope the current conflict leads to change, but are also afraid.
  
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• One thing 'worse than chemo' for mum told she had cancer at 37

  06-03-2026 11:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Anj Periyasamy said she cried in front of her oncologist
  
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• BBC Breakfast fans rush to praise Charlie Stayt after 'car crash' interview

  06-03-2026 11:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Charlie Stayt challenged Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch during Friday's show
  
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• Harrowing true crime doc on woman's sudden disappearance streaming now

  06-03-2026 11:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Netflix has dropped a chilling new documentary series about a vanishing that is a must watch for true crime fans
  
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• NHS symptoms of rabies after death of UK grandmother, 59 - Bristol Live

  06-03-2026 10:48
  NHS symptoms of rabies after death of UK grandmother, 59  Bristol Live
  
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• NHS symptoms of rabies after death of UK grandmother, 59

  06-03-2026 10:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Rabies was only diagnosed after a psychiatrist asked about Mrs Ford’s travel history
  
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• Motability DWP update as key 2026 date to avoid new £400 hit confirmed

  06-03-2026 10:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  People getting a new vehicle has been told to order before date to avoid extra costs - with only some exempted
  
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• Pick of the stats: Bristol City v Coventry City

  06-03-2026 10:34 via bbc.com
  Here are the key stats for Bristol City v Coventry City.
  
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• Crimewatch appeal in Bristol Museum artefact theft investigation

  06-03-2026 09:41 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  The senior investigating officer leading enquiries into the theft of hundreds of high-value museum artefacts will appear on BBC’s Crimewatch Live today (Friday 6 March). Detective Inspector Jason Chidgey will appeal for viewers help to identify four people we wish to speak to in connection with the theft from a building in the Cumberland Road area of Bristol in September.
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