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• South West charged with assisting the Russian intelligence services

  09-09-2026 19:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Joshua Cammidge, 31, has been charged under the National Security Act with allegedly assisting a foreign intelligence service and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court
  
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• 'Flity' PE teacher found guilty of sexual activity with 16-year-old student

  10-09-2026 17:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bronwen James, 30, was convicted of three counts of sexual activity with a schoolboy at Bitterne Park School in Southampton following a trial at Winchester Crown Court [National news]
  
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• M4 traffic held with long delays between Bristol and Bath

  10-09-2026 17:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are huge queues of traffic
  
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• Nearly half of Brits tried viral sleep hacks – but do they actually work?

  10-09-2026 17:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A study of 2,000 UK adults found they have tried an average of two social media sleep tips in the past year – but experts warn many are 'oversimplified' or 'exaggerated'
  
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• England drought update given by Environment Agency officials after rain returns

  10-09-2026 16:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There's a way to go
  
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• M4 traffic held with long delays between Bristol and Bath - live updates

  10-09-2026 16:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are huge queues of traffic
  
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• Ex-car salesman says 'always make these 5 checks' before buying used motor

  10-09-2026 16:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  People could save themselves from wasting time and taking on risk before purchasing
  
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• Manipulative and violent man jailed for terrifying attacks on women

  10-09-2026 15:50 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Issued on behalf of Devon and Cornwall Police* A manipulative and violent man has been jailed for more than seven years after subjecting two women to terrifying serious assaults which left them fearing for their lives, and sending multiple women sexually explicit images. Tobias King, of no fixed abode, became the subject of an extensive manhunt in 2025 after he repeatedly strangled and…
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• Controversial tourism tax for the West is coming... but not everywhere

  10-09-2026 15:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'We have to be careful not to make things worse'
  
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• DfT major rule change for UK all air passengers over luggage, delays and airports

  10-09-2026 14:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander announced in Commons massive changes impacting travellers
  
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• Pharmacist says four habits put you at high risk from silent killer

  10-09-2026 14:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There is one free way to see if you are one of the 5,000,000 people unaware they are in danger
  
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• Former Bristol Conservative MP candidate admits cheating with election bets

  10-09-2026 14:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The former candidate stood as a candidate for the Bristol North-West seat
  
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• Former Bristol Conservative MP candidate admits cheating with election bet

  10-09-2026 14:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  She stood as a candidate for the Bristol North-West seat
  
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• Channel 4 refuses to confirm future of Bristol hub as job cuts loom

  10-09-2026 13:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  More than a quarter of the workforce nationally is to go
  
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• Love Island couple join star-studded show as fans say 'it's a perfect fit'

  10-09-2026 11:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Love Island couple have returned to our screens just weeks after leaving the ITV show
  
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• HMRC says 'we are writing to more pensioners' over new tax bills

  10-09-2026 11:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The tax authority spoke about when it will use debt collection agencies
  
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• Primark to offer new service for first time as it gives major update

  10-09-2026 09:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The fashion chain's owner has explained its plans
  
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• Primark urgently recalls item over serious chemical risk

  10-09-2026 07:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  An urgent recall has been issued
  
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• Thursday travel disruption to continue after 2,145 flights cancelled

  10-09-2026 07:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Civil Aviation Authority said passengers are “unlikely to be entitled to compensation"
  
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• Polluting gas cremators at Bristol cemetery to be replaced with £8.6m electric ones

  10-09-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol city councillors are being asked to approve £8.6m
  
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• Broadmead bus stop changes causing 'pandemonium' claim Labour councillors

  10-09-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Calls have been made for more 'way finder' staff to direct people to the right bus stop
  
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• Bristol 2002 photos: The World Cup, Queen's Golden Jubilee and more

  10-09-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  These unearthed photos capture some great moments
  
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• BBC axes RuPaul's Drag Race UK after 11 series amid 'financial pressures'

  09-09-2026 23:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  RuPaul's Drag Race UK has been axed by the BBC after 11 series amid 'financial pressures', with the show moving to WOW Presents Plus
  
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• Love Island's Yasmin explains break up as Tommy shares milestone statement

  09-09-2026 22:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Love Island star confirmed their recent break up just weeks after the series ended
  
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• Man taken to hospital after Whitehall crash

  09-09-2026 20:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The road was shut by police
  
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• Lindsay Clancy jurors speak out on 'arrogant' holdout who blocked insanity verdict

  09-09-2026 19:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Three jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial have spoken out about the dramatic deliberations, claiming the atmosphere became increasingly tense and at times descended into "name-calling and yelling" as one holdout blocked an insanity verdict
  
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• Title-chasing Somerset build big lead over Leics

  09-09-2026 19:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Title-chasing Somerset bowl out Leicestershire for 157 before building a lead of 372 with seven wickets in hand on day two.
  
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• 'First holiday ruined' and 'nightmare' waits amid flight disruption

  09-09-2026 19:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Passengers to and from Bristol Airport say trips are "ruined", with some left to sleep in a terminal.
  
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• South West man charged with assisting the Russian intelligence services

  09-09-2026 19:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Joshua Cammidge, 31, has been charged under the National Security Act with allegedly assisting a foreign intelligence service and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court
  
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• Man charged with murder over death of mother

  09-09-2026 18:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  James Richardson appears in court over the death of Janet Richardson, who died in 2024.
  
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