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• Man left with life-threatening injuries after Easton hit-and-run

  14-06-2026 21:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The crash came after an altercation between two groups of men
  
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• ITV Love Island's Mica shares teary confession in heartbreaking scene

  14-06-2026 23:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Love Island's Mica Harris was left in tears after an emotional confession left her questioning her connection
  
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• M5 diversion routes as 'police-led' incident shuts motorway

  14-06-2026 22:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There have been delays for hours
  
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• Public told not to approach man after reports of threats

  14-06-2026 22:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A man claimed he was attacked "by a guy with a long bar"
  
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• M5 chaos as 'police incident' leads to delays of an hour - updates

  14-06-2026 21:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police are urging motorists to find alternative routes
  
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• M5 traffic held as 'police incident' leads to long delays - updates

  14-06-2026 20:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police are urging motorists to find alternative routes
  
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• Witness appeal after A358 fatal collision near Ilminster

  14-06-2026 20:26 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A man has died in a collision on the A358 near Ilminster. A collision involving two vehicles happened close to the Broadway Street junction at about 10-10.10am this morning (Sunday 14 June). Sadly, a man who was driving the van sadly at the scene. The man’s family have been informed and will be supported by a specially-trained officer. Our sympathies are with them at this difficult time.
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• M5 closed due to ongoing police incident

  14-06-2026 20:23 via bbc.com
  
  The motorway is closed in both directions near Avonmouth causing significant delays.
  
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• Man suffers life-threatening injuries in hit-and-run

  14-06-2026 20:10 via bbc.com
  
  The collision came after an altercation between two groups of men.
  
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• Guthrie stars as Northants close on win over Glos

  14-06-2026 19:57 via bbc.com
  
  Liam Guthrie leads the way with a stack of wickets as Northamptonshire move closer to sealing back-to-back County Championship wins over Gloucestershire.
  
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• ITV Love Island's Lorenzo leaves fans divided after unaired scene exposed

  14-06-2026 18:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  An unaired Love Island scene has sparked debate among ITV viewers
  
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• Witness appeal after man injured in fail-to-stop collision

  14-06-2026 18:45 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A police investigation is taking place after a man was seriously injured in a collision with a car which failed to stop. Emergency services were called to Oxford Place, Easton, Bristol, at about 11am on Friday 12 June. A man in his 20s was taken by paramedics to hospital, where he continues to receive treatment. His injuries are considered to be life-threatening. The man’s family…
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• Caravans damaged in fire in Glastonbury

  14-06-2026 18:31 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  An investigation is underway into a fire in Glastonbury last night (Saturday 13 June). We were called, along with Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, shortly before 8.15pm to the incident in Beckery New Road. Two caravans were severely damaged in the fire, with a third nearby also affected. A wall to a neighbouring business premises also sustained heat damage.
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• Thousands gather as Bristol Birdman returns

  14-06-2026 18:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dozens of teams in fancy dress attempted to take to the skies
  
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• The original Instagram vs Reality: Inside the day trips you were lucky to survive

  14-06-2026 16:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The original Instagram vs Reality
  
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• Love Island first look sees Jasmine threaten to take step back over new love triangle

  14-06-2026 15:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Love Island's Jasmine warns she will remove herself from the situation as Kavan grows closer to another Islander
  
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• Poundstretcher update in battle to save 300 branches

  14-06-2026 15:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The chain has faced possible administration in the tough economic climate
  
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• Eight free Father's Day gifts everyone can get in 2026

  14-06-2026 14:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  From a free card to free drinks, meals, chocolate and days out
  
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• One that got away - Van Graan rues Bath exit

  14-06-2026 13:17 via bbc.com
  
  Bath boss Johann van Graan calls their Prem semi-final defeat by Exeter "one that got away" as they miss out on a return to Twickenham.
  
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• HMRC state pension tax error overcharging millions of pensioners

  14-06-2026 13:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  HMRC has admitted a state pension tax calculation error
  
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• Bristol’s Nazi flying saucer connection

  14-06-2026 12:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  No, really.
  
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• HMRC scheme could boost your tax-free income to £20,070

  14-06-2026 11:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Personal Allowance has been frozen at £12,570 since 2021
  
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• Thousands gather as Bristol Birdman returns - updates

  14-06-2026 11:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dozens of teams in fancy dress will attempt to take to the skies
  
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• Working animals quiz: Spot 10 hidden animals this International Working Animal Day

  14-06-2026 10:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Spot the hidden animals in this brain teaser to mark International Working Animal Day
  
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• Popular marine lake to see series of closures

  14-06-2026 10:16 via bbc.com
  
  A number of closing dates at the Weston-super-Mare site are announced ahead of the summer period.
  
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• Fence built across window of Bristol house replaced after being 'mocked'

  14-06-2026 09:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The fence was built right across the front window of a house 'blocking 90% of the light'
  
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• In Pictures: Action Man balloon, cheese rolling and a royal wedding

  14-06-2026 08:14 via bbc.com
  
  A selection of photographs from across the West this week.
  
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• 'I was not broken - I had undiagnosed ADHD'

  14-06-2026 08:12 via bbc.com
  
  Women diagnosed with ADHD later in life say missed signs left them struggling for years.
  
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• Townhouse at the heart of one of UK's best neighbourhoods for sale for £1.25m

  14-06-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It has one of the best views in Bristol
  
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• Ending the 80-year wait: Mass transit for Bristol region takes major step forward

  14-06-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "Mass transit is a crucial layer of the West of England’s transport system for the future"
  
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