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• Thousands of swimmers start backlash against 'vital' pool's closure

  14-08-2020 19:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Children have written letters to the mayor pleading for the pool to stay
  
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• Who left Love Island? Five contestants told to leave villa by Maya Jama

  02-07-2026 22:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Five Love Island contestants have been dumped from the villa following the dramatic Casa Amor recoupling in Thursday's episode
  
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• Delivery driver vows to avoid South Bristol after kids steal parcels from car

  02-07-2026 21:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  His car was also damaged
  
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• Man who launched 'brutal and sustained attack' given life sentence for murder of Easterton man

  02-07-2026 21:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Three people have been sentenced after the fatal stabbing
  
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• WhatsApp users horrified by what 'mark as unread' actually does

  02-07-2026 20:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Many people were shocked after discovering what marking a message as 'unread' on WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger actually does
  
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• Brits claim crisps taste better abroad - best holiday crisp flavours ranked

  02-07-2026 19:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A poll of 2,000 adults found that 39% of British holidaymakers enjoy trying crisps which aren't available in the UK, with six in 10 more likely to try new flavours when abroad than at home
  
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• Viral beauty hacks ditched by Gen Z women in favour of simple, healthy routines

  02-07-2026 19:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A new study has found that more than half of Gen Z women are craving simpler beauty routines as 64% of those aged 18-29 become disillusioned with viral beauty trends on social media
  
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• Mis-sold car finance compensation payouts put on hold

  02-07-2026 18:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A judgement is now not expected until next year
  
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• Fuel spillage shuts Bristol A-road

  02-07-2026 18:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Traffic was queuing
  
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• Pubs can stay open until 5am for England’s World Cup clash with Mexico

  02-07-2026 18:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The match kicks off at 1am
  
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• PM confirms pubs can stay open until 5am for England-Mexico World Cup match

  02-07-2026 18:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister has said pubs will allow to stay open for England's next World Cup match against Mexico on Monday
  
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• Fuel spillage shuts Bristol A-road - live updates

  02-07-2026 17:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Traffic is queueing
  
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• Can you identify the sport from the sound? Take our quiz to find out

  02-07-2026 17:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Test your knowledge and see if can you identify which sport is being played using only audio clips
  
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• Exclusive: Amazon to permanently close Bristol sorting office and move hundreds of staff to huge new site near M49

  02-07-2026 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The company has entered into consultation with employees
  
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• 9 in 10 Brits have no idea what their energy bill actually pays for

  02-07-2026 16:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Nearly nine in 10 Brits have no idea where their energy bill money goes, with most unaware of extra charges unrelated to their own energy usage.
  
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• Love Island host asks 'are you okay?' as star faces brutal Casa Amor betrayal

  02-07-2026 16:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  ITV is set to air scenes of Love Island host Maya Jama stepping in to check on a devastated Islander
  
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• Cop sent 'appalling' racist and misogynistic memes

  02-07-2026 16:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon & Somerset officer asked partner to falsify Universal Credit application
  
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• Holidaymakers face up to £5,000 fine for bringing these snacks on flights to UK in summer 2026

  02-07-2026 16:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The ban is for anyone coming back to the UK from Europe - including hotspot countries like Spain, Greece, Turkey and France
  
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• University of Bristol professor found dead during mountain hike

  02-07-2026 15:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He was last seen alive on a day that saw record-breaking temperatures
  
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• DWP warning on Universal Credit and PIP payments when planning a holiday abroad

  02-07-2026 15:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  People could potentially be carrying out benefit fraud in some circumstances for Universal Credit and PIP
  
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• Officer dismissed after discriminatory messages found on phone

  02-07-2026 15:02 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  An officer who sent racist, misogynistic and ableist messages has been dismissed and barred from policing after being found to have committed gross misconduct. PC Luke Hurst, who is based in Bridgwater, had his personal mobile phone seized as part of an investigation in May 2025. When the phone was examined, investigators found PC Hurst had sent offensive messages through WhatsApp and…
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• Gen Z snacking habits linked to energy dips and afternoon slumps

  02-07-2026 14:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A new study of 2,000 adults has found that Gen Z are the UK's biggest snackers, consuming nearly double the food between meals compared to Boomers - but unhealthy snack choices are causing energy crashes and affecting focus
  
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• Pubs prepare for early hours England World Cup game... but some miss out

  02-07-2026 14:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Landlords who got their licence applications in early will be able to stay open for the Mexico game
  
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• Health chiefs urged not to sell off land at former Frenchay Hospital for housing

  02-07-2026 13:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The local health authority has scrapped plans for rehab unit
  
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• Bristol fan becomes unexpected star of post-World Cup baseball game

  02-07-2026 13:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'What we’re trying to do is bring a little bit of English atmosphere'
  
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• Shocking moment man throws dog over Bristol garden gate

  02-07-2026 13:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The poor pet was found to be underweight and malnourished
  
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• Non-residents banned from tower block in landmark anti-social behaviour crackdown 

  02-07-2026 13:15 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police and Curo housing association have responded robustly to a significant increase in anti-social behaviour (ASB) in and around communal spaces at Berkeley House in Snow Hill, Bath. Yesterday (1 July) a partial closure order was secured at Bath Magistrates’ Court, prohibiting access to the 10-storey residential building for unauthorised visitors – not including…
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• Mothers lose Court of Appeal battle to overturn child benefit cap rule

  02-07-2026 13:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The women took the case to court with their barristers telling a hearing that the rules were not justified
  
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• Love Island fans 'sigh in relief' after finding out why Lola looks so familiar

  02-07-2026 13:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Love Island fans have been left stunned by Lola Deal's striking resemblance to a former Islander
  
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• Ryanair issues severe delay warning for anyone using seven airports - full list

  02-07-2026 12:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The airline's chief officer says there will be 'missed flights and unnecessary stress'
  
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