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• Sir James Dyson makes 'deeply personal' new investment in South West

  18-03-2026 22:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He is the region's richest person
  
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• BBC Crookhaven star suffers awkward moment as he's snubbed from co-star group chat

  18-03-2026 22:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dougray Scott discovered he hadn't been added to the BBC Crookhaven cast group chat during an appearance on The One Show
  
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• Bristol hospital removes lamppost flags after group turned up with ladder

  18-03-2026 22:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Footage showed men fixing Union flags to lampposts outside
  
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• MAFS Australia chaos as bride's family urge her to 'run' from husband

  18-03-2026 22:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The reality star was left horrified after hearing her partner's controversial views
  
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• BBC Breakfast guest sets record straight on payment for TV appearances

  18-03-2026 21:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A regular GP, who has appeared on BBC Breakfast and Morning Live has opened up about her pay
  
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• Gap between academy and team 'too big' - Struber

  18-03-2026 19:41 via bbc.com
  
  The gap between Bristol City's first team and their academy is "too big" believes head coach Gerhard Struber.
  
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• Struber would 'love' Vitek to stay beyond season

  18-03-2026 19:21 via bbc.com
  
  Bristol City head coach Gerhard Struber says he would "love" to keep on-loan goalkeeper Radek Vitek beyond the end of this season.
  
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• Traffic and parking concerns over South Bristol's new bingo hall but City Hall inundated with support letters

  18-03-2026 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "This club means an awful lot to many people, especially the older ones"
  
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• Delays detecting fire 'led to prisoner's death'

  18-03-2026 18:48 via bbc.com
  
  Opportunities were also missed to give Clare Dupree mental health care, a jury said.
  
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• Body of teen girl found after car crashes into river

  18-03-2026 18:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The incident happened at the River Nene in Cambridgeshire where divers have been pictured searching
  
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• Dyson takes 50% share of Bath Rugby

  18-03-2026 18:31 via bbc.com
  
  Sir James Dyson is a long-time supporter of Bath and says his investment will help realise plans for a new stadium.
  
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• MAFS Australia bride hits back after groom's '3 out of 10' bedroom rating

  18-03-2026 18:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Married at First Sight star has opened up after hearing her husband's brutal comment for the first time
  
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• Faded lanes on busy South Bristol roundabout to be repainted in next few months

  18-03-2026 18:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The large roundabout can be confusing and daunting to traverse
  
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• Teenagers missing after car fell into river as massive search underway

  18-03-2026 17:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The incident happened at the River Nene in Cambridgeshire where divers have been pictured searching
  
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• Bristol City Council writes off £22m in Clean Air Zone fines

  18-03-2026 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  But the authority is still owed a whopping £205million overall
  
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• Who is Banksy? Unmasking the elusive street artist

  18-03-2026 16:45 via bbc.com
  
  The anonymous street artist has become synonymous with subversion, satire and secrecy.
  
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• Sick pay rule change in April as ministers offer update for disabled workers

  18-03-2026 16:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A number of sick pay employment changes will be coming into effect in a matter of days
  
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• UK first-time buyers average age hits 34 as housing market challenges mount

  18-03-2026 15:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The latest figures show that just 6% of first-time buyers are now under 25 as house prices rise faster than incomes
  
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• Child Exploitation: be aware, spot and report the signs

  18-03-2026 15:14 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  Child exploitation is not always obvious, but it can happen anywhere. A victim could be sitting near you on the bus or train, the young person at your work, the child in your school, the young person you regularly see in the park or the child in your home. By understanding what it is and what it can look like, and knowing when and how to report, we can all play a part in keeping young people…
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• 'I'm a doctor - here are three symptoms you must never ignore'

  18-03-2026 15:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  An NHS doctor has warned these changes could indicate cancer
  
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• Schoolgirl sexually assaulted by man in his 20s

  18-03-2026 15:03 via bbc.com
  
  There is an increased police presence in the Brislington area as police look for the suspect.
  
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• 1.3million homes make same £202 a year boiler mistake

  18-03-2026 14:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Experts say you shouldn't wait until it is too late
  
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• Horse found dead in 'deeply distressing incident'

  18-03-2026 14:34 via bbc.com
  
  Police have appealed for dashcam footage after a horse was found dead on Winterbourne Road.
  
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• Hunt for suspect after child sexually assaulted in Brislington

  18-03-2026 14:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Investigations have been ongoing at the scene as officers search for a man in his early 20s with a tattoo on his left forearm
  
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• Finance guru says cutting 'sneaky spends' could save you hundreds of pounds

  18-03-2026 14:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Clarence So has explained five simple steps to 'spring clean' your finances
  
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• Carol Vorderman shares her 'multi-partner' approach to romance after marriage 'broke down'

  18-03-2026 14:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Bristol resident said she was "blissfully happy then suddenly wasn't"
  
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• Investigation launched after girl sexually assaulted

  18-03-2026 13:52 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  An investigation is underway after a child was sexually assaulted in West Town Lane in Brislington, Bristol yesterday (17 March). The incident, in which the secondary school-aged girl was assaulted, took place at about 10.30am. Specialist detectives have met with the victim and her family and will continue to support them as the investigation progresses. A scene is in place and…
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• Rape, attacks and drugs: city centre park hit with crime spate

  18-03-2026 13:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The park has seen a number of serious incidents in the last few weeks
  
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• Long delays caused by lorry fire on M5

  18-03-2026 13:25 via bbc.com
  
  The southbound carriageway was closed as fire crews worked to extinguish the blaze.
  
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• South Gloucestershire lottery winner has just weeks left to claim life-changing prize

  18-03-2026 13:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  They need to act fast
  
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• Council wipes £22m worth of clean air zone fines

  18-03-2026 13:11 via bbc.com
  
  A report says "repeat offenders" have such large debts that full recovery would be difficult.
  
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• Dashcam footage appeal after animal welfare incident

  18-03-2026 12:53 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  We are appealing to drivers with relevant dashcam footage to come forward in relation to enquiries into an animal welfare incident in Bristol yesterday (Tuesday 17 March). We received several calls after a brown horse was found deceased on Winterbourne Road, Stoke Gifford, which was reported to us at around 6pm. The road was closed while initial enquiries were carried out and in the…
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• Horse found dead along South Gloucestershire road

  18-03-2026 12:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The horse was believed to be pulling a cart
  
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• Bristol snubbed for City of Culture and £10m prize

  18-03-2026 12:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Government has announced a longlist of nine cities
  
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• Warning to 'never ring back' if a call cuts off after seconds

  18-03-2026 11:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  You could find yourself losing a lot of money
  
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• Meningitis outbreak sees Bristol uni share statement with students

  18-03-2026 11:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The confirmed number of cases has risen to 20
  
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• People overspending by £325 on essentials every month as costs rise

  18-03-2026 11:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Rising bills are rapidly outstripping income
  
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• GP says people trying to lose weight make same mistake and it's not diet

  18-03-2026 11:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dr Dominic Greenyer says there are six habits you need to follow for weight loss that aren't linked to diet or exercise
  
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• Brislington area sealed off as forensics investigate - live updates

  18-03-2026 11:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A cordon is in place next to the road
  
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• MAFS Australia Revelations Week explained as show plunged into chaos

  18-03-2026 11:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Married At First Sight Australia is revealing a never before seen twist as the couples take part in Revelations Week
  
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• The myths behind Temple Mead's new statues

  18-03-2026 11:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Giants of Avon Gorge are part of a new Great Western Railway Legend Trail.
  
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• Legal challenge begins to stop South Bristol's tallest building plan

  18-03-2026 10:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "This is not democracy, and we cannot allow our community to be destroyed"
  
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• Mental health staff accept pay offer to end strikes

  18-03-2026 10:47 via bbc.com
  
  Workers will get a one-off payment but no extra pay rise after the months-long dispute.
  
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• Mortgage warning to anyone who ever had a joint bank account

  18-03-2026 10:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Even if the relationship is long over, the old account could cause you problems
  
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• UK airport food ban update as Greece disease outbreak confirmed

  18-03-2026 10:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  DEFRA today issued an update on restrictions for travellers bringing 'duty-free' food into the UK after new infections detected
  
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• 'Players clearly fully behind Struber'

  18-03-2026 10:11 via bbc.com
  
  Fan writer David Pottier reflects on Bristol City's draw at Middlesbrough and the search for a sporting director at Ashton Gate.
  
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• Major update on meningitis cases as outbreak continues to spread - 'I’ve never seen so many cases in one weekend'

  18-03-2026 09:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The number of cases has risen
  
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• CCTV appeal after car and cash stolen in burglary

  18-03-2026 09:31 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  We are appealing to the public to help us identify the two men in this CCTV image following a burglary in Twerton. A wallet containing cash and bank cards, a silver Ford Focus and other items were stolen from an address in Albany Road at around 1.40am on Sunday 22 February. The intruders fled the scene after being spooked by the occupants. CCTV and house-to-house enquiries have been…
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• BBC Breakfast shares update after Prince William moment leaves 'jaws on the floor'

  18-03-2026 09:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  BBC Breakfast stars Sarah Campbell and Roger Johnson shared a Prince William update during the latest live show
  
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• Do you want VAR in the Championship?

  18-03-2026 09:18 via bbc.com
  
  BBC Sport asks fans whether they want VAR to be introduced in the Championship.
  
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