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• EV drivers issued £243 payment warning

  28-11-2025 05:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Experts say that, even with the additional cost, electric cars would remain more economical to own than diesel or petrol cars
  
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• BBC The One Show interrupted as Michael McIntyre caught on phone 'hang on a minute'

  16-01-2026 21:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The One Show hosts Clara Amfo and JB Gill were left in hysterics as they caught Michael McIntyre on his phone during Friday's episode of the BBC show
  
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• Love Island host forced to hit back at trolls just hours after TV return

  16-01-2026 20:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Bristol-born TV host has addressed harsh social media comments
  
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• Bristol NHS trusts describes 'challenging' New Year after overwhelming demand

  16-01-2026 19:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Critical incidents were declared at two major hospitals in Bristol last week
  
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• Mystery as fleet of drones filmed over Bristol

  16-01-2026 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "They were flying over the centre from all sorts of directions"
  
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• Love Island fans 'don't recognise' All Stars girl after huge transformation

  16-01-2026 18:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Love Island fan favourite was almost unrecognisable as she made her All Stars entrance
  
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• The surprising amount of miles you'll drive in a lifetime revealed in new study

  16-01-2026 18:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  New research shows the average British motorist will cover enough distance to circle the world 63 times
  
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• Appeal to trace owners of seized jewellery

  16-01-2026 18:13 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  We’re trying to identify the rightful owners of suspected stolen jewellery. Officers seized the mostly boxed items in Bristol on Monday 10 November, but enquiries to date have yet to confirm ownership. Much of the jewellery, mainly matching earring and pendants set with coloured stones, is in boxes with brand names X-clusive; Fashion Jewellery; I-rich; Emotion Golden Dream and…
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• M4 crash in Bristol caused heavy traffic on motorways and ring road

  16-01-2026 18:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Congestion was heavy near the M32 and ring road
  
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• Live: M4 crash in Bristol causing heavy traffic on motorways and ring road

  16-01-2026 18:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Congestion is heavy near the M32 and ring road
  
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• 30 best holiday destinations for 2026 UK travellers are booking now

  16-01-2026 17:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  From Sardinia to the Outer Hebrides, the top travel destinations Brits are planning for 2026 have been published in a new survey - including some unexpected choices
  
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• Bristol cop sacked for fabricating sexual relationship with woman he became fixated with on Instagram

  16-01-2026 17:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  The Avon & Somerset officer resigned ahead of a misconduct hearing
  
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• B&Q shoppers say 'brilliant' £13 gadget 'keeps rooms warm for hours'

  16-01-2026 16:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The retailer has impressed customers who noticed the difference after using the tool
  
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• Belle Hassan's famous dad and his past roles including EastEnders stint

  16-01-2026 16:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Love Island All Stars' Belle Hassan has a very famous dad and you will have seen him on TV before
  
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• Expert's four superfoods that help you lose weight 'similar' to Mounjaro

  16-01-2026 16:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Health expert shares how leafy greens, chilli peppers, green tea and eggs can help with natural weight loss alongside a balanced diet
  
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• Man jailed for leaving man with ‘horrific’ injuries in bottle attack

  16-01-2026 16:11 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  A man has been jailed for leaving another with permanent scarring after attacking him with a wine bottle during an incident at a convenience store in Taunton. Christopher Cornish, 35, of no fixed abode, Taunton, was carrying out a theft at a store in East Street before his victim intervened on the evening of Monday 18 August. Cornish pleaded guilty to section 18 grievous bodily harm…
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• List of other benefits DWP PIP claimants may be entitled to

  16-01-2026 16:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  PIP can act as a passport to other benefits and you may be able to get backdated payments
  
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• Bristol boxing community mourns legendary figure Wayne Bridges

  16-01-2026 15:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The boxer, trainer, organiser, coach and referee was a legend in the Bristol boxing world
  
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• Binman says waste 'won't be collected' if 1 item is spotted in recycling

  16-01-2026 15:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A binman has told people their waste may not be collected if an unlikely item is spotted in their recycling. It's something people should be aware of when disposing of rubbish
  
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• Simon Calder warning to all Brits with dual nationality

  16-01-2026 15:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The rules change drastically on February 25 and will affect more than 1million Brits
  
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• Flags on lampposts in Bristol ‘will come down’ after growing public pressure for removal

  16-01-2026 15:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Over 1,600 petitioners urged the council to start take them down
  
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• Love Island All Stars chaos as Sean and Scott reunite after heated exchange

  16-01-2026 14:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Love Island All Stars delivered explosive drama as newcomer Scott van-der-Sluis launched a brutal verbal attack on Sean Stone.
  
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• Full list as popular sweets pulled from shelves and 'unsafe to eat'

  16-01-2026 14:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Stores selling the products have been told to stop sales
  
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• DWP jobcentres to contact all claiming sickness benefits in ‘new plan’ update

  16-01-2026 14:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Department for Work and Pensions targeting 2 million not required to look for work or prepare for future employment
  
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• Your car will go further on a tank of fuel if you stop pressing this button

  16-01-2026 14:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  If you're like most people, you're probably looking for ways to save money right now - and that could include making your fuel last longer. Automotive experts have shared advice about one button in your car that affects fuel consumption
  
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• Man told officers ‘I’ve had a drink’ after veering towards oncoming car

  16-01-2026 13:59 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  A man who veered into the path of an oncoming vehicle while under the influence of alcohol has been banned from driving for 12 months. Kraig Hough, 40, of Woodville Mount, Leeds, admitted to driving a motor vehicle while above the alcohol limit when he was arrested in Bower Ashton at around 8.45pm on Friday 28 November. He was charged the following day and was sentenced to a 12-month…
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• Mum calls for slushy ban after tot fell into 'comatose-like state' hours after gulping 'toxic' drink

  16-01-2026 13:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Half an hour after consuming just a quarter of the iced drink, Luna Williams began complaining of a headache, before vomiting in the car home and nearly passing out
  
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• Alarm goes off for 13 days at Bristol development site ruining neighbours' Christmas

  16-01-2026 13:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's the latest in a string of issues locals have had with the building site
  
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• Molly-Mae Hague shares huge 'worry' as she gives Tommy Fury relationship update

  16-01-2026 13:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Molly-Mae's Behind It All Season 2 Part 2 has been released on Prime Video today
  
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• Former officer barred from policing after gross misconduct proven

  16-01-2026 13:38 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  The behaviour of a former police officer who persistently contacted – and pretended to be in a relationship with – a woman he followed on social media amounted to gross misconduct, a panel has found. At an accelerated misconduct hearing on Friday 16 January, Bristol-based PC Jack Wood, was added to the national barred list and would have been dismissed had he not already resigned.
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