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• Same Fraudster, Different Fraud

  22-05-2020 18:03 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  Fraud is the most commonly experienced crime in the UK costing us billions of pounds every year. The impact of fraud can be devastating both emotionally and financially – ranging from personal losses to devastating consequences for businesses. We want to ensure you are equipped with the tools to be able to recognise a fraudulent crime when it is happening and that you are able to protect yourself...
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• Arrest made after single-vehicle collision – Watchet

  07-02-2026 14:25 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  We’re appealing for witnesses following a single-vehicle collision which occurred in Watchet yesterday (Friday 7 February). The collision, involving a blue Ford C-Max, occurred at about 6.10pm in Brendon Road. A passenger within the vehicle sustained serious injuries and he remains in hospital. The family of the man are aware. The driver of the vehicle was not at the scene when…
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• Witnesses sought after caravan fires

  07-02-2026 13:55 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  We are appealing for witnesses following arson offences in Bristol. Four fires have taken place since November affecting caravans in the Goodneston Road area of Fishponds. The incidents happened as follows: CCTV enquiries have been carried out and witnesses spoken to but at this stage the offender, or offenders, have not been identified. One member of the public reported…
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• HMRC change now in place for some UK households - 'penalty points' and £200 fines

  07-02-2026 13:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The new system is being rolled out and comes with a number of new rules
  
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• Traffic brought to standstill as hay bales block Bristol road

  07-02-2026 13:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police are controlling traffic flow
  
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• Pancake spot in Bristol giving away free waffle churros this weekend

  07-02-2026 13:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The team are celebrating one year at the iconic venue
  
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• The cheapest and most expensive postcodes to buy a home in Bristol

  07-02-2026 12:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The difference is more than £400,000
  
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• Binman says recycling 'won't be collected' if 1 item is spotted inside

  07-02-2026 11:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A binman has warned rubbish may not be collected if a simple item is spotted inside the recycling waste. There are some key rules everyone needs to follow each week
  
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• BBC Breakfast guest in tears as she shares 'most upsetting' part of daughter's diagnosis

  07-02-2026 10:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A BBC Breakfast guest broke down in tears during a live broadcast on Saturday as she discussed her daughter's lymphoma diagnosis
  
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• New fees for visitor parking permits in Bristol plan paused after public backlash

  07-02-2026 09:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The plan was unpopular among many residents who would have to pay for visitor permits
  
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• Bristol Water update after burst main cuts off 9,000 properties

  07-02-2026 08:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'We’re sorry for the disruption'
  
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• Dog walkers discover plans for huge new Green Belt suburb for hundreds of homes

  07-02-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The new plans include building on Brislington FC's ground
  
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• Bristol widower writes guide to help others after feeling helpless watching wife die of cancer

  07-02-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Feeling helpless while trying to care for her, he believed there was a lack of support
  
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• Surgeon's alert over 'silent' condition that has no symptoms

  07-02-2026 06:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  More than 3 million people in the UK are affected by the condition
  
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• 'Important' update as 'new rule' for homeowners on energy gadget to start in two weeks

  07-02-2026 06:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Energy regulator Ofgem is introducing new rules in February and the details have been explained by a BBC expert
  
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• Stop wearing your socks to bed at night or face grim consequences

  07-02-2026 04:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Researchers are urging people to stop wearing unclean socks to bed after studies found something rather grim about the incredibly common practice, so are you guilty of it?
  
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• NHS amitriptyline alert over symptoms that need a doctor 'now' or even 999 call

  07-02-2026 01:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Amitriptyline is widely prescribed for chronic pain and depression, with figures showing more than 15 million UK prescriptions in a year
  
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• Gogglebox share emotional death announcement as Channel 4 show returns

  07-02-2026 00:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Gogglebox returned for its new series on Friday night (February 6)
  
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• Love Island All Stars fans speechless after shock movie night cliffhanger

  06-02-2026 23:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Love Island All Stars descended into chaos on Friday, after the return of movie night
  
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• Love Island All Stars fans rally behind 'poor girl' as partner brutally exposed

  06-02-2026 23:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Love Island All Stars viewers were left feeling sorry for one Islander after Movie Night showed footage of her partner's antics
  
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• Channel 4 Gogglebox returns for new series and fans all say same thing

  06-02-2026 23:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Fans of the popular Channel 4 programme took to social media to share their delight as Gogglebox returned on Friday night with the armchair critics back in action
  
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• Energy bills 'reduced' with B&Q £24.39 item 'nobody knows is there'

  06-02-2026 23:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Brits grappling with higher energy costs may find help with a B&Q product that reflects wasted heat back into rooms
  
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• Teenager charged with murder after death of university student

  06-02-2026 22:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Harper Dennis will appear in court on Saturday
  
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• 'My little girl lost interest in her toys - 24 hours later we found out the worst'

  06-02-2026 21:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Mia Turner thought her daughter Frankie was constipated when she complained of tummy aches
  
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• Love Island's Zach Noble expecting first child with girlfriend after Molly Marsh split

  06-02-2026 20:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Love Island star Zachariah Noble has announced he is expecting his first child with girlfriend Ava Hirons, daughter of This Morning skincare expert Caroline Hirons
  
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• Protesters descend on City Hall as £1.3m to draw up plans for controversial traffic scheme approved

  06-02-2026 20:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The controversial South Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood has moved a step nearer reality
  
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• Who is Lucinda Strafford's ex Mert Okatan and is he joining Love Island All Stars?

  06-02-2026 19:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Love Island Games couple dated briefly after the show but split in December over communication issues
  
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• Horrifying moment dad found his son electrocuted on the ground

  06-02-2026 18:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Harry went for a jog and was electrocuted by a sagging powerline
  
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• Love Island All Stars couple dealt crushing blow after public vote

  06-02-2026 18:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The ITV duo are facing trouble just days after officially coupling up
  
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• I 'died' after giving birth and my soul floated into heaven - you won't believe what I saw

  06-02-2026 18:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Mum who 'died' during childbirth claims she was 'drop-kicked' back to earth after ascending to heaven
  
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