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• Drivers advised to plan ahead for M5 road closures

  23-10-2023 07:28 via BBC News
  
  The M5 will be closed between Gordano and Weston-super-Mare for four nights.
  
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• Martin Lewis says it's 'unfair' for families ahead of December 25

  08-11-2026 03:08 via Bristol Post - News
  
  Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis has urged people to stop
  
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• Appeal following serious collision in Taunton

  07-11-2026 18:08 via Avon and Somerset Police
  
  We are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision in the East Reach area of Taunton yesterday evening (Friday 6 November). While on patrol in the Taunton area late Friday evening (6 November), officers in a marked police car identified a vehicle which was not displaying a front number plate. Officers activated their lights and sirens and the vehicle failed to stop and a…
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• Bath and Saracens earn Prem Rugby Cup victories

  07-11-2026 17:58 via BBC News
  
  Bath get their first win in the Prem Rugby Cup at Exeter while Saracens crush Newcastle Red Bulls 54-19 to go top of Pool B.
  
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• Skubala confident he can turn form after toughest day

  07-11-2026 17:43 via BBC News
  
  Bristol City manager Michael Skubala says he is confident he can turn the club's form around after a 5-0 thrashing at home to Norwich City.
  
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• New Bristol railway station opening date announced

  07-11-2026 17:21 via BBC News
  
  The city's newest railway station will serve the Aviva Arena and Brabazon.
  
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• Russell Brand's 'loyal' wife 'will stay in UK and wait for him' according to friends

  07-11-2026 16:47 via Bristol Post - News
  
  The former comedian was found guilty of one count of rape and three charges of sexual assault
  
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• Fire at Avonmouth sounded like 'loud explosions' - updates

  07-11-2026 15:23 via Bristol Post - News
  
  Avon Fire and Rescue service says the fire has been 'scaled down' but smoke remains in the area
  
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• Yellow weather alert for heavy fog

  07-11-2026 14:51 via Bristol Post - News
  
  The Met Office forecasts 'patchy, dense fog'
  
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• Council Tax could fall to £0 for qualifying conditions - check eligibility

  07-11-2026 14:08 via Bristol Post - News
  
  Martin Lewis has highlighted that households across Bristol and beyond may be entitled to a Council Tax discount
  
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• 1980s Clifton brought to live in 17 amazing photos

  07-11-2026 12:59 via Bristol Post - News
  
  We took a dive into the archives and put together a collection of snaps
  
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• 1980s Clifton brought to life in 17 amazing photos

  07-11-2026 12:59 via Bristol Post - News
  
  We took a dive into the archives and put together a collection of snaps
  
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• 'Suspicious package' at Bristol Airport sees flight diverted to Birmingham

  07-11-2026 12:41 via Bristol Post - News
  
  A flight was diverted after the package was found on a plane on the ground
  
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• Fallen WWI soldier’s rugby-playing past revealed

  07-11-2026 08:30 via BBC News
  
  David Olusoga’s research linked memorials to historical records to uncover forgotten stories.
  
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• Fire sounded like 'loud explosions' as A4 closed both ways near Avonmouth - updates

  07-11-2026 08:28 via Bristol Post - News
  
  Local residents say they were woken to the sound of 'loud explosions'
  
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• 'Community hub' kiosk could close amid 400% rent hike

  07-11-2026 08:26 via BBC News
  
  Raymon Daniel, who runs a coffee kiosk, says he may have to close and is now stuck in limbo.
  
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• 'Inflatable boat firm bust' and 'vandalism shuts folly'

  07-11-2026 08:24 via BBC News
  
  A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.
  
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• A4 closed both ways near Avonmouth after building fire - updates

  07-11-2026 07:36 via Bristol Post - News
  
  It is not yet known how the fire started
  
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• Find out exactly how many police officers have been sacked where you live

  07-11-2026 07:00 via Bristol Post - News
  
  Across the country, hundreds have been axed or barred
  
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• Parents flying easyJet urged to act before November 26 for holiday discount - use this code

  07-11-2026 04:47 via Bristol Post - News
  
  Passengers do not have long to use the code - and every penny off the cost of a holiday helps
  
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• 'Pay double council tax' if you make mistake at crucial point

  07-11-2026 02:56 via Bristol Post - News
  
  Experts have given some advice
  
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• Bristol Rovers shock Cambridge United to reach round two

  07-11-2026 00:26 via BBC News
  
  League Two side Bristol Rovers end a run of six matches without a win, as they shock League One side Cambridge United, beating them 2-0 at the Memorial Stadium, to reach the second round of the FA Cup.
  
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• Slick Saints beat Prem Rugby Cup holders Leicester

  06-11-2026 23:11 via BBC News
  
  Northampton keep their hopes of reaching the Prem Rugby Cup semi-finals alive with a dominant derby win over Leicester.
  
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• Sale edge to Prem Cup win over Bristol as Saints beat Leicester

  06-11-2026 23:11 via BBC News
  
  Northampton keep their hopes of reaching the Prem Rugby Cup semi-finals alive with a dominant derby win over Leicester.
  
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• Boy, 6, fifth person to die after suspected arson attack on family home

  06-11-2026 22:31 via Bristol Post - News
  
  Elliot English was critically injured in the fire at his home in the Birchwood area of Waterford City on October 13 and has died in hospital [World news]
  
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• Bristol man 3D-printed 'lethal weapon' and sent it in the post

  06-11-2026 20:04 via Bristol Post - News
  
  “I can’t believe you sent me a machine gun”
  
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• Group shoot fireworks across road in Bristol

  06-11-2026 19:28 via BBC News
  
  Police were called after a group of people shot fireworks across a road in Bristol.
  
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• Man who built 3D printed submachine gun jailed

  06-11-2026 18:37 via BBC News
  
  Luke Fortune is sentenced for eight offences, including buying and manufacturing a pistol and revolver.
  
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• Gloucestershire Cricket to rebrand as Bristol for T20 Blast

  06-11-2026 18:17 via BBC News
  
  Gloucestershire will no longer compete in the T20 Blast under the county's name, instead rebranding to Bristol from 2027.
  
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• Council names 39 schools that 'may be impacted' by data breach after 320,000 files taken

  06-11-2026 17:56 via Bristol Post - News
  
  A cyber attack led to 320,000 files being taken
  
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