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Alternative underground plan would use abandoned railway lines
New maps show the suggested routes
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BristolLive readers call for stricter punishments for carrying knives
Together for Change
It comes as police told us more than 5,000 knives had been taken off the streets since 2016
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Devastating blaze at historic Bristol pub was suspected arson attack
Brislington
Fire crews rush to the scene of a fire at the Grade II listed building last week
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Former police station demolished for 104 affordable homes
Planning
The Trinity Road Police Station has now been demolished after officers visited for the last time this month
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Bristol dealer jailed for drug offences and breaching Criminal Behaviour Order
Avon and Somerset Constabulary
Junior Angus was sentenced to a total of three years and eight months in prison at Bristol Crown Court. He treated his Criminal Behaviour Order 'with contempt'
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‘I’ve just started using e.l.f.’s £6 brow lift and I won’t be going back’
Boots
After seeing many rave reviews on TikTok, I finally got my hands on the eyebrow product that gives you a laminated brow look
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Woman sexually assaulted as police release CCTV footage
Crime
Police would like to identify the man in the CCTV footage after a woman was sexually assaulted in Bath
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Young man punched and kicked in racially-aggravated attack in Bristol
Avon and Somerset Constabulary
Police said the assault took place in Canons Road and are now appealing to the public for information
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Bristol cabbie who hit two pedestrians allowed to keep licence
Bristol City Council
City councillors heard the taxi driver had an unblemished 27-year record and would be huge loss to the trade
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Bristol Masterchef finalist begins new venture at town restaurant
Food and Drink
Tommy Thorn made it to the final three in 2023, and now is taking on the role of head chef for the new era of Puro in Clevedon
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Hot chocolate store opening its first Bristol branch
Food and Drink
The brand already boasts a shop in Bath, as well as in various locations across the UK
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Another weekend, another chance of winning a share of £250,000 in bet365’s free-to-play 6 Scores Challenge!
Merseyside derby
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Heineken slammed for felling orchard due to 'surplus of apples'
BBC
People have said the felling of he orchard - which was the size of 140 football pitches - was an act of 'violence' and 'vandalism'
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Cat Deeley's favourite moisturiser which shoppers say has cured their eczema
Amazon
The TV presenter is a fan of the Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream, which is currently on sale at Amazon for 45% off. The moisturiser has received rave reviews from shoppers
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Hugo Boss £65 shirt 'makes you look like a McDonald's worker'
McDonald's
Thousands of McDonald's fans say the designer label's grey and yellow polo shirt looked similar to the fast food chain's uniform
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Home Bargains selling 'Lancôme' and 'Marc Jacobs' air fresheners for £1.99
Home Bargains
Home Bargains shoppers say its three brand new fabric fresheners, Daisee, Xalien and Tu Est Belle, smell 'designer'
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Stacey Solomon's 'quirky' £49 ring shoppers will 'wear for years to come'
Fashion
Stacey Solomon's "dainty and quirky" has proven hugely popular online, racking up many five star reviews
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DWP and HMRC payment dates are changing for some people in May
UK & World News
You can check whether to expect your payments on a different date
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3p tablet you can buy over the counter could prevent bowel cancer
Health
A study found it reduced the risk of bowel cancers by 29%
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Bristol News
The four people who want to run Avon and Somerset Police
We are electing a new police and crime commissioner on May 2
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How elections could change support for Bristol's most vulnerable
Local Elections
Social care and special needs education are two areas swallowing up an ever-larger chunk of the city's budget
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Man jailed for life for Claire Holland murder to appeal sentence
Courts
Osment held up a paper note which read "innocent" as he left the dock
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Butlin's wants to buy one of Pontins' abandoned holiday resorts
UK & World News
Butlin's has contacted the owner of Pontins about buying one of the holiday camp operator's closed venues
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Helen Flanagan's ex Scott Sinclair 'moves on with model' who's been in Corrie
Scott Sinclair
Helen Flanagan's ex-fiance and Bristol Rovers star Scott Sinclair has reportedly moved on from the former Coronation Street actress and is now dating a model who has appeared in the ITV soap
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Doctor reveals most unhealthy item you can buy at the fish and chip shop
Food and Drink
Dr Deborah Lee has described an item found at every chip shop as a 'health bomb'
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Beautiful forest 90 minutes from Bristol named one of UK's best
West Country
Haldon Forest Park, which is looked after by Forestry England, has been named as one of the best forests in the UK for a day out in a new survey by outdoor experts
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Blackpool Tower performer falls to ground from 'Wheel of Death'
Twitter
Horrified crowds were cleared from the show after one of the two acrobats plunged to the floor midway the dangerous stunt
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Air fryer ideal for small kitchens and cooking meals for two now £50
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The air fryer has a two-litre capacity
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Jacob Rees-Mogg chased off university campus by protesters
Bristol News
The North East Somerset MP was escorted off the Cardiff University campus by security guards as protesters shouted at him and waved Palestinian flags
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Amazon selling 'stunning' £18 alternative to H&M's sold out bow dress
Fashion
Shoppers could save around £36 by opting for the Amazon alternative to the much loved H&M dress
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Billie Eilish to tour UK next year - dates and how to get tickets
Events
The critically acclaimed singer has announced a 14-night tour in the UK and Ireland ahead of the release of her third album
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Police continuing to be called to Imperial Apartments nearly every other day
Hengrove
But it is a significant improvement since the last time police shared the data
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Boy finds 'holy grail' Lego piece that was lost at sea 27 years ago
West Country
The octopus is one of around five million pieces that fell into the sea 20 miles off Land's End in 1997. The Tokio Express container ship was hit by a huge wave during stormy weather on February 13, 1997
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Deadly synthetic opioids found in heroin bought in Bristol putting users' lives at risk
Health
Two people died in the West Country over the weekend after taking heroin from a 'bad batch' Heroin contaminated with nitazenes, a dangerous synthetic opioid, were discovered in Bristol over the weekend.
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Travel
You can travel to South West islands dubbed a 'mini-Maldives'
Boasting white sands and crystal clear blue sea, the beautiful islands are perfect for wildlife fans
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Beauty buffs can get £5 off Lookfantastic's 'winning' subscription box with last chance deal
Beauty
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Key Bristol road closing tonight leaving five-mile diversion
Kingswood
Resurfacing work will go on until Wednesday
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10 UK cities where homes are almost 3 times cheaper than Bristol - full list
Bristol News
The average house price for a first-time buyer in Bristol is £308,000, according to data
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Mum raising money to open cafe in memory of daughter
Local News
Sarah Ruck is hoping to raise £20,000 in honour of her daughter
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Join our WhatsApp group for reviews, food & drink news and more
Bristol Live
Join our new WhatsApp group - What's On - to receive the latest news on events, reviews and food & drink news happening in Bristol.
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I tried the new vegan pop-up with eight sandwich choices
Vegan
I went for the fake steak... it wasn't for me
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Wowcher's 'luxurious' hanging egg chair now half price in sale
Shopping in Bristol
Wowcher is offering shoppers the chance to get a hanging egg chair to brighten up their summer gardens for £109
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The best Amazon shopping deals right now including Fire and Ninja
Amazon
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Met Office reveals the exact day sunny weather will finally arrive in Bristol
Weather
The mercury is set to rise as we head towards the weekend
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Animals killed in petting park fire near Bristol
Avon Fire and Rescue
The fire broke out yesterday morning (April 27) and is not believed to have been started deliberately
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Shoppers race to bag M&S' 'cool dress' that's 'perfect for summer' and is selling fast
Marks & Spencer
The linen dress from the high street favourite is high in demand and is perfect for light summer evenings
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Ryanair passengers should 'forget packing cubes and rolling' if they want to avoid fees
Ryanair
Ryanair's free baggage allowance is one of the smallest of most budget carriers, so the experts from Which? Travel put some common packing hacks to the test to see what works best
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Brits given £31 incentive to 'ditch' Lanzarote, Tenerife and Majorca for others
UK & World News
As the Canary Islands see a rise in angry tourist movements against 'overtourism' in popular Brit holiday hotspots like Tenerife and Lanzarote, government officials have been discussing solutions to combat the issue, such as visitor limits, eco tax and daily tax
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Lottery new rules explained as Euromillions hits £142 million
Euromillions
New changes to the rules of the National Lottery mean that winners are struggling to get their hands on their prize money. Expectations were today hitting fever pitch as the EuroMillions jackpot which has been unclaimed for weeks has hit £142 million for tomorrow's draw.
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360,000 to lose DWP benefits under new rules published today
Cost Of Living
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride is expected to publish a green paper on Monday
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easyJet looking for 1,000 pilots in training programme with no experience necessary
Airbus
Earlier this month the airline launched an online test which assesses some of the key skills required to become an airline pilot
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Why prices of bread, beer and biscuits will soar this year
Cost Of Living
The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit has sounded an alert for consumers
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DWP Universal Credit and PIP - full list of all payments being paid early next week
frontpage
The Early May bank holiday means a number of benefits will be paid earlier than usual next week
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Expert on how to cut your water usage as bills start to surge
UK & World News
Water bills could go up by up to an eye-watering 70% over the next five years
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Stacey Solomon shares health concern after suffering painful injury at home
Stacey Solomon
Stacey Solomon has taken to social media to seek advice from her followers after she injured herself at home over the weekend, with the star having shared a photo of the mark on her skin
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Shoppers praise M&S floaty dress with puffy sleeves
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The midi green dress has a flattering tie around the waist
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M5 mayhem predicted as 16m drivers make bank holiday getaway
Bristol News
Section from Bristol south-bound cited as one of the most-likely traffic jam hotspots in the UK
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Paris Saint-Germain Féminine vs Olympique Lyonnais: A High-Stakes UEFA Women's Champions League Showdown
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Doctor issues urgent warning over 'horrible condition' one in 10 Brits suffer from
Health
The 'really debilitating' condition can cause significant pain and discomfort - and the cause of it remains unknown
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Boy's 'one in a million' diagnosis after mum noticed spots on his hands
Real Life
Bristol boy Emil needs help funding vital therapy that may help his mobility
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Update on new Bristol Zoo as construction of new enclosure set to commence
Bristol Zoo Gardens
It will be home to animals including gorillas, crocodiles and ostriches
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Lost photos from the 1970s heyday of Bristol's tobacco industry
Hartcliffe
We are nowadays talking about a ban on smoking among young people. It’s all very different from 50 years ago when workers were moving into the most technologically advanced cigarette factories in the world
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Avon and Somerset police phones lines down for non 999 calls
Avon and Somerset Constabulary
The force says it is currently unable to respond to non-emergency calls
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Broadmead will be transformed with 'wildflower meadow' this summer
What's On News
The art project aims to immerse people in the ‘lost nature’ of Bristol city centre
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Everything you need to know about Love Saves the Day 2024
Love Saves the Day
From travel options and ticket information to a list of what is and isn't allowed on the festival site, and the all-important line-up
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DWP benefit and pension payment dates in May 2024
Your Money
Here is everything you need to know about payments including Universal Credit and Carer's Allowance this month
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Argos' 'impressive' charcoal and gas barbecue has £15 off with this simple trick
Affiliates
Barbecue season is here and if you're in the market for a new outdoor grill, Top Cashback is offering new customers £15 off two Argos barbecues
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Marks and Spencer’ midi skirt that is ‘easy to pack and doesn’t crease’
Marks & Spencer
Costing £40, shoppers can get a flowy skirt look perfect for summer at a great price
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Bristol property prices going down according to Zoopla
property news
The area had a bigger fall than the UK average
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Bristol funeral notices and family tributes to 18 lost loved ones
People
Our thoughts are with all those who have lost someone close to them
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Pubs and bars in Bristol
This Victorian backstreet pub has more than 20 gins on offer
Unless you know it's there, it's unlikely you'll find it unless you're lost
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Gogglebox's Stephen Webb defended by fans after backlash to 'disrespectful' snap with man
Gogglebox
Gogglebox star Stephen Webb has been defended by fans after he was accused of 'moving on too quickly' following his split from husband Daniel Lustig
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Man vows 'never to return to Bristol Airport' after being fined for three-point turn
Bristol Airport
Ian Simpson was driving a hire car at the time
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Inside the ‘unique’ £325k Bristol home that used to be a jail
property news
It has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, one reception room and a unique layout
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The 'posh' village with jaw-dropping homes and views of the Bristol Channel
Travel
Properties there don't come cheap but there's good reason
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Traffic & Travel
Bristol City Council
Bristol cabbie who hit two pedestrians allowed to keep licence
City councillors heard the taxi driver had an unblemished 27-year record and would be huge loss to the trade
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New 'garden village' near Yate denied 24/7 lorry traffic after hundreds complain
South Gloucestershire
Ladden Garden Village in Yate has industrial estates as well as thousands of new homes off the same main road
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Crash blocked Bristol A-road near petrol station
Westbury-on-Trym
Long delays are building in Westbury-on-Trym
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Live: M5 holiday traffic causing 'long delays' near Bristol
Traffic & Travel
Motorists should expect delays on the motorway
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Fire service statement about huge M4 lorry fire which sparked traffic chaos
Avon Fire and Rescue
A stretch of the M4 was closed for a number of hours yesterday (Wednesday, April 25) after a lorry burst into flames
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Bristol City FC
Bristol City FC
Brian Tinnion delivers update on Joe Williams' future as Bristol City contract nears end
Bristol City are keen to retain the services of the former Everton academy graduate
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Liam Manning sets Bristol City's dominant double winner a challenge for next season
Bristol City FC
Rob Dickie has been Bristol City's most consistently high performer throughout the 2023/24 Championship campaign
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Bristol City keep the beach towels packed away as Twine shines to pose questions for summer
Bristol City FC
Bristol Live fan columnist Math Withers breaks down Bristol City's 2-0 victory over Rotherham United
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Bristol City verdict: Manning gives off Twine signs, King stands tall and Dickie deserves it all
Bristol City FC
All the talking points following Bristol City's 2-0 Championship triumph over Rotherham United
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Liam Manning makes Scott Twine transfer admission after Bristol City loanee excels in victory
Bristol City FC
Burnley's Scott Twine struck his second goal for Bristol City with a fine free-kick in their 2-0 win over Rotherham United
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UK & World News
UK & World News
Police officer who punched medical worker in the head spared jail
Rasike Attanayake called the police, but was punched, handcuffed and arrested by Jonathan Marsh when he arrived on the scene
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Heineken slammed for felling massive 300-acre orchard due to 'surplus of apples'
BBC
People have said the felling of he orchard - which was the size of 140 football pitches - was an act of 'violence' and 'vandalism'
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Boy finds 'holy grail' Lego piece that was lost at sea 27 years ago
West Country
The octopus is one of around five million pieces that fell into the sea 20 miles off Land's End in 1997. The Tokio Express container ship was hit by a huge wave during stormy weather on February 13, 1997
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Britain's strongest gran bidding for gold months after taking up powerlifting
UK & World News
Martine says she took up the sport 'by accident', but said powerlifting was a great way for women to stay fit
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Home Bargains selling 'Lancôme' and 'Marc Jacobs' air fresheners for £1.99
Home Bargains
Home Bargains shoppers say its three brand new fabric fresheners, Daisee, Xalien and Tu Est Belle, smell 'designer'
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BristolLive readers call for stricter punishments for carrying knives
It comes as police told us more than 5,000 knives had been taken off the streets since 2016
Alternative plan for Bristol underground to use existing and abandoned railway lines
Transport
The alternative could save money by digging fewer tunnels, while also avoid closing roads to cars
Helen Flanagan's ex Scott Sinclair 'moves on with model' who's been in Corrie
Scott Sinclair
Helen Flanagan's ex-fiance and Bristol Rovers star Scott Sinclair has reportedly moved on from the former Coronation Street actress and is now dating a model who has appeared in the ITV soap
Bristol dealer jailed for drug offences and breaching Criminal Behaviour Order
Avon and Somerset Constabulary
Junior Angus was sentenced to a total of three years and eight months in prison at Bristol Crown Court. He treated his Criminal Behaviour Order 'with contempt'
Cruel bully conned his own grandparents into giving him £384,000
Crime
Daniel Tilden, 31, of no fixed abode, manipulated the victims, aged 79 and 81, into handing him hundreds of thousands of pounds, once claiming the cash was for private cancer treatment
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National Lottery winners waiting weeks due to new rules as Euromillions hits £142 million
New changes to the rules of the National Lottery mean that winners are struggling to get their hands on their prize money. Expectations were today hitting fever pitch as the EuroMillions jackpot which has been unclaimed for weeks has hit £142 million for tomorrow's draw.
Helen Flanagan's ex Scott Sinclair 'moves on with model' who's been in Corrie
Scott Sinclair
Helen Flanagan's ex-fiance and Bristol Rovers star Scott Sinclair has reportedly moved on from the former Coronation Street actress and is now dating a model who has appeared in the ITV soap
easyJet looking for 1,000 pilots in training programme with no experience necessary
Airbus
Earlier this month the airline launched an online test which assesses some of the key skills required to become an airline pilot
Alternative plan for Bristol underground to use existing and abandoned railway lines
Transport
The alternative could save money by digging fewer tunnels, while also avoid closing roads to cars
Ryanair passengers should 'forget packing cubes and rolling' if they want to avoid fees
Ryanair
Ryanair's free baggage allowance is one of the smallest of most budget carriers, so the experts from Which? Travel put some common packing hacks to the test to see what works best
Together for Change
BristolLive readers call for stricter punishments for carrying knives
It comes as police told us more than 5,000 knives had been taken off the streets since 2016
‘I’ve just started using e.l.f.’s £6 brow lift and I won’t be going back’
Boots
After seeing many rave reviews on TikTok, I finally got my hands on the eyebrow product that gives you a laminated brow look
Alternative plan for Bristol underground to use existing and abandoned railway lines
Transport
The alternative could save money by digging fewer tunnels, while also avoid closing roads to cars
Helen Flanagan's ex Scott Sinclair 'moves on with model' who's been in Corrie
Scott Sinclair
Helen Flanagan's ex-fiance and Bristol Rovers star Scott Sinclair has reportedly moved on from the former Coronation Street actress and is now dating a model who has appeared in the ITV soap
Bristol dealer jailed for drug offences and breaching Criminal Behaviour Order
Avon and Somerset Constabulary
Junior Angus was sentenced to a total of three years and eight months in prison at Bristol Crown Court. He treated his Criminal Behaviour Order 'with contempt'