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• Aldi apologises for email after dog suffocated to death in pasta packet

  01-09-2026 12:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Gavin Greenaway came downstairs to find the dog motionless and tried CPR to save her life
  
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• Bin or recycling – refuse collector settles debate on where empty pizza boxes go

  01-09-2026 19:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A binman has shared his crucial advice on greasy takeaway pizza box disposal as many households tend to mistakenly put them either in their recycling or rubbish bin
  
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• Huge cordon in place as Brislington fire continues to rage

  01-09-2026 17:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police are evacuating the area
  
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• Major changes to Bristol Broadmead come into force with people looking for bus stops

  01-09-2026 17:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Getting into, out of and around Bristol city centre has changed
  
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• 'Totally unsuitable' plans for cocktail bar in Bristol city centre rejected

  01-09-2026 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  20 nearby residents objected
  
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• Leaked map 'error' for South Bristol traffic plan sparks backlash over remaining roadblocks

  01-09-2026 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Spot the difference - despite little support for the idea, the council appears to be pressing ahead with 'modal filters'
  
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• Dramatic moment 'explosions' are heard at major fire in Brislington

  01-09-2026 16:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of firefighters are reportedly at the scene
  
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• Progress continues on Yeovil Police Station refurbishment 

  01-09-2026 16:36 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Work continues on the multi-million-pound refurbishment of Yeovil Police Station at Horsey Lane, with the project remaining on track for completion in late 2027. The investment will create a fit-for-purpose policing hub for Yeovil and South Somerset, providing an upgraded base for Patrol and Neighbourhood policing teams alongside specialist policing functions serving communities across the…
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• Major fire breaks out in Brislington - live updates

  01-09-2026 16:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  People are being evacuated
  
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• Asos co-founder 'alone in flat' before plunging 18 storeys to death in Thailand

  01-09-2026 14:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  An inquest has heard that Asos co-founder Quentin Griffiths, 58, was alone in his Pattaya apartment when he died following a fall on 9 February [World news]
  
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• Asos co-founder 'alone in hotel' before plunging 18 storeys to death in Thailand

  01-09-2026 14:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  An inquest has heard that Asos co-founder Quentin Griffiths, 58, was alone in his Pattaya apartment when he died following a fall on 9 February
  
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• Man knocked to ground by e-bike riders says Bristol risks becoming 'lawless'

  01-09-2026 14:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He said it was only a matter of time before someone was seriously injured or killed
  
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• Bristol's sex shops praised by city councillors

  01-09-2026 14:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol city councillors approved annual premises licences
  
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• Bristolians warned to look out for hornet invaders

  01-09-2026 13:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  They can eat 50 bees a day
  
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• Aldi superfan wows store bosses with nan's cardi

  01-09-2026 13:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He's won a year of groceries
  
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• Tesco upgrades Clubcard scheme with new car change

  01-09-2026 12:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Supermarket giant Tesco have announced that customers can earn Clubcard points on the road with their electric cars
  
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• Big Brother start date, presenters, new series and all you need to know

  01-09-2026 12:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Big Brother fans have been told to expect unexpected twists and a reimagined house
  
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• Pensioners must hand over bank statements to DWP in benefits crackdown

  01-09-2026 12:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is contacting thousands of claimants
  
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• Study shows children lose 20pc of 'reading gains' over long summer holiday

  01-09-2026 11:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Children return to school reading less well than when they left
  
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• Man, 36, died a day after developing 'odd headache' during workout

  01-09-2026 10:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  His family is now fundraising and raising awareness
  
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• 20 signs that show you are in control of your life

  01-09-2026 09:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Knowing when bin day is, making the bed every day and having a strong friendship group feature
  
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• Former Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton to stand trial over alleged assault

  01-09-2026 08:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He is accused of attacking Kevin Lynch, who he had been drinking with
  
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• Man charged with murder after fatal house fire kills girl, 7, and her aunt

  01-09-2026 08:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Natalie McDonald, 34, and Valentina Foster died and four others were injured in the blaze in Grangetown, Middlesbrough, in the early hours of August 26 (National News)
  
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• Met Office names next storms to hit UK and Ireland - full list

  01-09-2026 07:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Storms are given a name when they are deemed to have the potential to cause medium or high impact
  
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• Penny Lancaster gives Rod Stewart health update after singer's surgery

  01-09-2026 07:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Her husband had to cut short his tour due to ill health
  
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• Traffic light upgrade to disrupt East Bristol junction for three months

  01-09-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Temporary signals and lane closures will be in place
  
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• The monthly battle for the green fields of South Gloucestershire

  01-09-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Where 'build baby build' on the 'grey belt' meets the locals
  
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• Bristol energy firm's failure left woman without an income and forced onto Universal Credit

  01-09-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "It should have been simple. Instead this simple administrative request derailed my life"
  
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• All the big political decisions in City Hall that will affect Bristol happening this autumn

  01-09-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  This autumn decisions are expected in City Hall that will affect thousands of people across Bristol from libraries and parks to roads and construction.
  
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• Emergency services rush to road near M32

  31-08-2026 22:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police closed the road
  
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