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• 'Smart' suitcase tip prevents overpacking 'every time'

  29-09-2025 16:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A travel enthusiast has shared her simple suitcase packing hack that stops you from overpacking
  
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• Third man charged with escaping lawful custody – HMP Leyhill

  09-01-2026 09:33 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  A 35-year-old man will appear in court today charged with robbery and escaping lawful custody. Matthew Armstrong was arrested near Henley-in-Arden train station by our colleagues in Warwickshire Police on Wednesday (7 January). He is the third person to be charged in connection with our investigation to locate three men who absconded from HMP Leyhill, in South Gloucestershire…
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• Lottery winner has just one month left to claim £1million prize

  09-01-2026 07:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The money will be handed over to charities if it isn't claimed by the start of February
  
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• 60,000 without power, schools closed, as 99mph winds hit in Storm Goretti

  09-01-2026 07:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Flights and trains have been cancelled, roads are closed, as more wind, rain ad heavy snow is forecast
  
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• Expert warns anyone with over £10,000 in UK bank account of £1,500 mistake

  09-01-2026 06:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Research conducted by Spring involving 2,000 adults has revealed that a substantial number of UK savers are missing out
  
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• Downs licence fees to change for personal trainers after fears it would force business closures

  09-01-2026 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Exercise classes will be made to pay hundreds of pounds for a licence to use the parkland
  
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• Bristol Patriots plan march through city centre again

  09-01-2026 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A counter protest is planned
  
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• Bedminster nickname 'Bedmo' removed by housing firm after backlash

  09-01-2026 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  The row over what Bedminster's nickname is has resurfaced again
  
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• River Island confirms exact dates for 27 stores to close this month

  09-01-2026 05:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  River Island has announced the exact dates that 27 of its stores will close in late January, as the fashion retailer continues with its restructuring plan
  
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• Nationwide sets out timelines for major change to credit and debit cards

  09-01-2026 03:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  You may want to call up Nationwide about the change
  
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• 50p trick to help stop condensation in UK homes this winter

  09-01-2026 03:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Almost one in five UK homes is affected by condensation damp which can lead to mould and health problems
  
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• Amazon forced to stop selling baby pillows due to 'risk of babies suffocating' while asleep

  09-01-2026 02:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Office for Product Safety and Standards issued an urgent warning over the Baby Pillow with Patting Function and Goose Baby Pillow
  
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• Check South West school closures for Friday as Storm Goretti brings 'weather bomb' warning

  08-01-2026 21:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A rare red weather warning has been issued in the South West
  
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• Tommy Bradley's 'flirty' DMs with Love Island winner exposed ahead of All Stars

  08-01-2026 21:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Series 12 star exchanged messages with a former show winner before being confirmed for All Stars
  
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• Tommy Bradley hoping for All Stars reunion with Love Island ex

  08-01-2026 21:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Tommy Bradley has opened up about wanting to see his former flame join Love Island All Stars
  
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• England forward Robinson re-joins Bristol City

  08-01-2026 20:05 via bbc.com
  Bristol City women re-sign forward Katie Robinson on a two-and-a-half-year deal.
  
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• Major changes to road layout near M32 junction could be reversed - but more details needed

  08-01-2026 20:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A trial has included restrictions on the busy junction for several years due to air pollution
  
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• Boy arrested in Bristol after police helicopter deployed in cross-border search

  08-01-2026 19:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He is suspected of several offences including dangerous driving
  
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• Sutton's FA Cup third-round predictions v DJ and producer Shadow Child

  08-01-2026 18:55 via bbc.com
  BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on DJ and producer Shadow Child - and AI - with his predictions for all 32 FA Cup third-round ties.
  
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• Officer's driving caused woman's death, jury told

  08-01-2026 18:41 via bbc.com
  Keryl Johnson, 35, died after being caught up in a police chase in Bristol, a court has heard.
  
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• Inquest opens for man Tasered and hit by car on M5

  08-01-2026 18:05 via bbc.com
  The 18-year-old died after getting out of an ambulance that had stopped on the hard shoulder.
  
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• 'I've been on 50 cruises - you should never buy these five things on the ships'

  08-01-2026 17:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Travel expert Megan duBois has spent more than 15 years sailing the seas and shares her top money-saving tips, from avoiding drinks packages to skipping salon services and finding better-value excursions
  
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• 'Critical incidents' declared at two Bristol hospitals amid surge in demand

  08-01-2026 17:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  People have been urged to consult NHS 111 before going to A&E
  
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• Ronnie Lungu appointed Superintendent for Bath and North East Somerset

  08-01-2026 17:28 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  We are pleased to announce the appointment of Superintendent Ronnie Lungu as the new Local Policing Area Superintendent for BANES. The appointment follows the introduction of Avon and Somerset Police’s new geographical policing model, which brings Neighbourhood Policing and Response teams together under a single command across three distinct local areas or Basic Command Units (BCUs)…
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• Palestine Action activist compared to suffragette

  08-01-2026 17:18 via bbc.com
  Charlotte Head,is one of six people accused of attacking an Israel-based defence firm's UK site.
  
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• Property owner dubbed 'slip mat final boss' after Rightmove listing goes viral

  08-01-2026 17:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  What was hidden behind the front door of the unassuming-looking home in an extremely desirable area left people baffled, with a number of people on TikTok offering theories.
  
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• Love Island star 'wants second chance' with Islander years after ITV stint

  08-01-2026 17:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Love Island All Stars contestant has confessed his hopes to explore a connection with another Islander he met during his first ITV stint
  
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• New arena and housing make plans for circle line train service ‘much stronger’

  08-01-2026 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Henbury Loop would link up passenger services from Henbury down to Avonmouth
  
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• Screwfix customer with 'horrendous black mould' says £7 spray 'works in two mins'

  08-01-2026 16:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One impressed shopper claims 'mould vanishes' when the spray is applied to affected areas
  
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• Boots winter skincare sale has half price savings on No7, Garnier and Clarins

  08-01-2026 16:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Boots is offering half price on selected items this January with deals on winter skincare essentials from top brands
  
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