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• First arrest after high-value museum raid

  29-01-2026 16:34 via bbc.com
  Detectives are still hunting for four other suspects and have released new CCTV images.
  
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• Married At First Sight Australia teases explosive wedding drama as 2026 trailer drops

  16-02-2026 18:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  E4 has released the first look trailer for Married at First Sight Australia's 13th series
  
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• 'I'm American in the UK and there's 1 massive lifestyle difference'

  16-02-2026 17:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Amber Kacherian has been exploring England for the past few months and has been sharing videos about the cultural differences between the US and the UK with her online followers
  
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• Sex kink club finally closes after council licence suspension

  16-02-2026 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The council suspended their licence for three months but the club is closing permanently
  
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• Bristol City Council staff could go on strike over pay as ballot held

  16-02-2026 16:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'These strikes will be very disruptive in the areas we have targeted'
  
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• Bristol Blue Glass moving to harbourside after campaign to save historic business

  16-02-2026 16:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A campaign backed by thousands has worked
  
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• Two men die in front of horrified shoppers at Swindon Asda as emergency services called to shop

  16-02-2026 16:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Two men in their 70s died following separate medical emergencies at Asda
  
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• Witness appeal following two-vehicle collision in Flax Bourton

  16-02-2026 16:44 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  Officers are appealing for witnesses who have not yet spoken to police after a collision on the A370 between Flax Bourton and Long Ashton in the early hours of Monday 2 February. The collision involved a black Citroen C3 and a silver Hyundai Tucson and happened at around 12.50am. The driver of the Tucson, a man in his 40s, remains in hospital with serious injuries. His family have been…
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• Last gorillas leave historic Bristol Zoo site

  16-02-2026 15:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It will be a while before their new home is open to the public
  
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• Richard Hammond's daughter health update after 'monumental crash'

  16-02-2026 14:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Izzy Hammond ploughed into a concrete wall during an event in Jeddah
  
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• Should you rinse dishes before putting them in the dishwasher? Experts settle the debate

  16-02-2026 14:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Do you believe rinsing the dishes is key before putting them into the dishwasher, or do you firmly believe you don't need to? According to a couple of experts, only one answer is right.
  
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• Martin Lewis warns mortgage payments could rise by £300 a month if you 'do nothing'

  16-02-2026 14:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Martin Lewis has warned that 1.8 million homeowners with fixed-rate mortgages ending this year could see payments increase
  
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• 'I used to work at M&S — visiting at certain time will get you the best discounts'

  16-02-2026 14:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A former employee has shared the secret to getting your favourite food for less when you visit Marks and Spencer.
  
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• Dame Prue Leith says she is 'planning' her suicide

  16-02-2026 14:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Bake Off star said she wants to die at home in her own bed
  
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• Man guilty of throwing corrosive substance at teen

  16-02-2026 14:37 via bbc.com
  Bert Baker, 20, attacked his victim in the Brislington area of Bristol in August 2025.
  
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• Two men who absconded from prison near Bristol sentenced as they return to court

  16-02-2026 14:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Daniel Washbourne and Aaron Thomas absconded from prison on New Year's Day
  
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• Third attempt to build sixty new flats at top of Whiteladies Road

  16-02-2026 14:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The plan has been controversial for four years
  
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• M48 Severn Bridge shut due to strong winds

  16-02-2026 14:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There was a diversion in place
  
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• Live: M48 Severn Bridge shut due to strong winds

  16-02-2026 14:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There is a diversion in place
  
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• Doctor sent me home with a Post-it note and ibuprofen - then I got a call

  16-02-2026 13:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Kate Nightingale says she has been left with a permanent injury and pain
  
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• Primark fans 'running' for £2 decor 'ideal for displaying Polaroid pictures'

  16-02-2026 13:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Shoppers say they are 'in love' with the colourful new decorations that went viral on social media
  
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• Savers urged to 'use or lose' £11,000 personal allowance

  16-02-2026 13:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Just one in five have made full use of the threshold this year
  
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• People urged not to empty bins tomorrow for important reason

  16-02-2026 13:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's important that householders do not empty their bins tomorrow, as if they do, it could spell trouble for the year ahead
  
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• Spring Cleaning Tax warning as HMRC can see what you are doing

  16-02-2026 13:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  If you get rid of more than 30 items, the rules will cover you
  
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• Students begin Covid compensation claim against universities including UWE

  16-02-2026 13:25 via bbc.com
  It comes after University College London settled a claim from students there over lost learning in the pandemic.
  
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• Love Island All Stars couple face blow as star says 'I'm done'

  16-02-2026 13:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  While one Islander threatens to walk off set after their partner reveals a truth
  
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• 'I live near amazing UK village 1 hour from Bristol with so much to see and do'

  16-02-2026 13:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's an absolute must-visit this spring, with plenty of independent shops, cafes and other attractions to discover.
  
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• NHS GP Dr Amir Khan 'really key' warning to anyone taking lansoprazole, omeprazole, or pantoprazole

  16-02-2026 13:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dr Amir Khan said it was a mistake doctors like him often make
  
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• Two men to serve longer prison sentences after absconding from HMP Leyhill

  16-02-2026 12:47 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  Two men have had received jail sentences after absconding from a prison in South Gloucestershire. Daniel Washbourne, 40, and Aaron Thomas, 39, were sentenced on Monday 9 February and Thursday 12 February respectively. They pleaded guilty to one count of escaping lawful custody in relation to absconding from HMP Leyhill on New Year’s Day. Thomas was arrested within 48 hours and has…
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• Two men to serve extra prison sentence after absconding from HMP Leyhill

  16-02-2026 12:47 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  Two men have had received jail sentences after absconding from a prison in South Gloucestershire. Daniel Washbourne, 40, and Aaron Thomas, 39, were sentenced on Monday 9 February and Thursday 12 February respectively. They pleaded guilty to one count of escaping lawful custody in relation to absconding from HMP Leyhill on New Year’s Day. Thomas was arrested within 48 hours and has…
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