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• Statement on Knowle incident

  18-04-2025 20:08 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Emergency services set up a 100m cordon after receiving a report of suspected ordnance inside a property in Knowle this afternoon (18 April). We were called by the fire service at 2.10pm following a fire at a property in Queenshill Road. A short while later, officers were told of the potential for an item to be inside. To ensure public safety, the cordon was established and the 78…
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• Man dies on A4174 ring road near Bristol after collision with car

  14-01-2026 22:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Both sides of the A4174 remain closed this evening
  
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• The Chase set to air new travel spin-off with Bradley Walsh as host

  14-01-2026 21:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Chase is set to get a new travel-themed spin-off in 2026, with six pairs of contestants tracking down the Chasers in secret locations around the world
  
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• M4 blocked near Swindon as lorry overturns in crash

  14-01-2026 20:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There were heavy delays on the motorway this evening
  
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• Live: M4 blocked near Swindon as lorry overturns in crash

  14-01-2026 20:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are heavy delays on the motorway this evening
  
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• Live: A4174 ring road closed near Longwell Green after fatal crash

  14-01-2026 19:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  His next of kin have been informed and are being supported
  
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• Live: A4174 ring road closed at Longwell Green due to 'police incident'

  14-01-2026 19:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Motorists are advised to "avoid the area"
  
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• Bristol wants to be the next UK City of Culture - everything you need to know

  14-01-2026 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol could be where it's at in 2029
  
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• Love Island All Stars start date confirmed as fans declare '2026 is saved'

  14-01-2026 18:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  ITV has confirmed the start date for Love Island All Stars after the show was forced to postpone
  
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• Complaint that the council 'misled public' over Baltic Wharf trees

  14-01-2026 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "Officers continued to misinform in subsequent council meetings"
  
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• Baby names that are so offensive they're banned in the UK

  14-01-2026 16:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  UK regulatory bodies including the General Register Office can refuse baby names containing offensive language, obscenity, or anything that is deemed to be contrary to public policy
  
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• Vet shares signs of hypothermia in dogs and safe walking temperatures

  14-01-2026 16:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A vet has shared the warning signs of hypothermia in dogs in an informative video
  
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• M&S launches '30 new value products' this month as it targets Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Asda, Sainsbury's and Morrisons

  14-01-2026 16:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The move comes amid a flurry of price promises by the major supermarkets as they compete to attract households struggling with rising food inflation
  
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• M&S launches '30 new value products' this month as it targets Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Asda, Sainsbury's and Morrisions

  14-01-2026 16:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Marks and Spencer said it was looking to compete more directly with the 'big six' supermarkets
  
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• Five-minute exercise routine could help you live longer, study finds

  14-01-2026 15:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  New research shows that just five minutes of daily exercise can reduce the risk of death
  
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• Homes reach 20C warmth in '25 minutes' with 'five-star' £5 Screwfix gadget

  14-01-2026 15:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Shoppers are praising a handy radiator gadget
  
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• I defrosted my frozen pipes quickly by doing 1 quick and simple job

  14-01-2026 15:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One woman shows us how to defrost her pipes in a matter of two hours. Here's what you can do if you have a frozen pipe
  
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• 'Confusing' plan for 12-hour bus lanes on major South Bristol A-road

  14-01-2026 15:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Local councillors questioned the logic of having tighter restrictions further away from the city centre
  
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• Dog walkers urged to follow government rule when out in cold weather

  14-01-2026 15:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  People stepping out with their animals in the winter weather are ‘required to comply’ with a list of rules, according to DEFRA
  
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• Rate of women dying during or just after pregnancy jumps 20 per cent

  14-01-2026 14:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Blood clots remain the leading cause of death during pregnancy followed by cardiac disease while s uicide is the leading cause of maternal death after the end of pregnancy
  
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• Binman issues 'no' warning over which bin to put pizza boxes in

  14-01-2026 14:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The item often flummoxes people when it comes to which bin to use, with general, recycling, and even compost all viable options
  
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• Bristol visitor parking permit consultation 'too short', council told

  14-01-2026 14:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  People had just four weeks over Christmas to respond to plans for major changes to the way RPZs work
  
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• Gran, 65, shares 3 abs exercises she uses to 'help attract men half her age'

  14-01-2026 13:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Personal trainer and grandmother Lesley Maxwell, 65, has shared her three favourite ab exercises and the diet secrets that help her attract men who are half her age
  
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• RAC explains how drivers can 'minimise' impact of 'blinding headlights'

  14-01-2026 12:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Drivers can reduce the effects of bright headlights, according to advice shared by the RAC and College of Optometrists
  
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• DWP PIP review update as new statement issued for ‘transparency’

  14-01-2026 12:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Timms Review team has issued an update, as findings could alter the benefit millions of people rely on
  
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• Tesco's 'secret price code' in all UK stores that most shoppers miss

  14-01-2026 12:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Consumer watchdog Which? has explained how to decode the system hidden in plain sight
  
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• 'Indulgent' haircare brand that's usually £40 is now £7 at Home Bargains

  14-01-2026 12:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The discount retailer is offering the 'luxurious' treatment for a reduced price online
  
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• Dog walkers told to expect £100 fine if they 'can't show evidence'

  14-01-2026 12:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Pet owners could be fined £100 on-the-spot if they 'can't show proof'
  
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• Shop worker threatened with knife in terrifying robbery

  14-01-2026 12:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police want to speak to the man pictured
  
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• Bristol mum needs brain surgery as blocked ears and headaches 'from flying' dismissed

  14-01-2026 12:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Amy Frankcom saw doctors 'numerous times' before one ordered an MRI scan
  
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