Bristol news

• Christmas funding crises for West councils

  30-12-2025 07:21 via bbc.com
  Councils warn they face financial peril - we look at how they are battling to balance their books.
  
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• Family pays tribute to 'selfless hero' who died trying to save two in sea tragedy

  04-01-2026 18:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Mark Ratcliffe, 67, died trying to help two people stuck in the sea in Withernsea on Friday [NATIONAL STORY]
  
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• HMRC tax alert for anyone who sells items online

  04-01-2026 17:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are several tax rules to consider when selling items online
  
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• Loving husband and great-grandfather remembered in this week's Bristol funeral notices

  04-01-2026 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
  
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• Man charged with fleeing from prison but murderer remains on the loose

  04-01-2026 16:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He will now appear in court - but police continue to hunt two absconders
  
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• HMRC explains tax code change

  04-01-2026 16:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are several ways you can check what your tax code is
  
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• 'I thought I had just slept badly - I had no idea it was devastating diagnosis'

  04-01-2026 15:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Adam Watkins knew something was wrong when he struggled to speak without slurring his words
  
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• Little Mix's Jesy Nelson says her twin babies are unlikely to ever walk

  04-01-2026 15:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The pop star struggled to hold back tears as she shared the rare diagnosis
  
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• Witness appeal after altercation

  04-01-2026 15:11 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  We’re appealing for witnesses after an altercation in Easton, Bristol in the early hours of this morning (4 January). Officers were called to Stapleton Road at 1.35am to reports of disorder involving an estimated 20-40 people. It was reported that pepper spray had been used by one of the people involved but fortunately no member of the public or police officer sustained any serious…
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• 'My neighbour won't stop his awful habit and it impacts my life every day'

  04-01-2026 14:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A woman was left at the end of her tether after her downstairs neighbour did something loudly for hours every day while she worked from home and he refused to compromise
  
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• 'I served 22 years inside but finding a job is impossible - I want to go back'

  04-01-2026 14:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Iain Macpherson says prison was awful - but making a life for himself on the outside is all but impossible
  
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• Mounjaro NHS warning as thousands issued 'important notice' about jabs

  04-01-2026 14:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The NHS has issued an important notice to patients taking injections while on other types of medication
  
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• Driver arrested after car crashes into M4 central reservation

  04-01-2026 13:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving
  
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• Martin Lewis reminds shoppers of their 'legal rights' with two-word rule

  04-01-2026 12:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He warned that shoppers are often given 'misleading information'
  
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• Nationwide update affecting services at all 605 of its UK branches

  04-01-2026 12:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Customers can access specialist services at many Nationwide branches
  
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• B&M rolls out 'biggest' 10p clearance sale in all UK stores

  04-01-2026 12:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The budget retailer's latest clearance event includes toys, homeware, electricals and more
  
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• Businesswoman racks up £153,000 phone bill during just 12 days in US

  04-01-2026 12:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Karenjeet Kaur Johal says she was 'so shocked' after being hit with the bill
  
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• New TV ban starting Monday at 5.30am to tackle concerning problem in crackdown

  04-01-2026 10:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ban on TV and online advertisements for foods high in fat, salt or sugar introduced in a bid to tackle childhood obesity
  
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• First Supermoon of the year captured in incredible images

  04-01-2026 10:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The name was apparently inspired by the howling of hungry wolves as they prowled for food during midwinter months
  
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• 'I'm a female tradie here are 7 things people always say to me'

  04-01-2026 09:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A female trades person has experienced rude questions and unwanted comments for just doing her job
  
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• Chiropractor tells all UK parents 'check your child's schoolbag' before new term

  04-01-2026 06:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A chiropractor has urged people to do the vital check to help their children
  
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• Don't eat this if taking statins - 'toxic in some cases'

  04-01-2026 06:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Millions of UK adults take statins each day
  
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• What is happening to the biggest transformation in Bristol since the war

  04-01-2026 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  From St Pauls round to Bedminster
  
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• The 12 biggest planning decisions for Bristol in 2026 - Yahoo News UK

  04-01-2026 06:00
  The 12 biggest planning decisions for Bristol in 2026  Yahoo News UK
  
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• The 12 biggest planning decisions for Bristol in 2026

  04-01-2026 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  From the arena to the Green Belt and from the harbourside to old industrial estates
  
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• New SEND school offering over 150 places to open in Bristol

  04-01-2026 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Funding has been secured for the 'state-of-the-art facility'
  
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• Hundreds of Bristol homes treated for rat infestations - Yahoo News UK

  04-01-2026 06:00
  Hundreds of Bristol homes treated for rat infestations  Yahoo News UK
  
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• Hundreds of Bristol homes treated for rat infestations

  04-01-2026 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Pest control experts made nearly 4,000 visits
  
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• NS&I issues 'six months' warning to Premium Bonds holders

  04-01-2026 05:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The prize fund rate for Premium Bonds dropped several times last year
  
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• Convicted murderer on the run after absconding from prison near Bristol

  03-01-2026 22:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  They have evaded police since New Year's Day
  
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