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Live: M5 lanes closed after lorry crash near Bristol
There are delays heading northbound this morning (March 19)
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Police release CCTV footage after woman raped in Castle Park
Avon and Somerset Constabulary
The victim, aged in her 50s, was raped shortly before 3am on Monday, February 19
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Cyclist rushed to hospital after van crash in Bristol
Avon and Somerset Constabulary
The A432 Fishponds Road was closed following the crash at around 8.10am this morning (March 19)
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Improved neighbourhood high street is becoming a 'place to visit'
Places
Hanham High Street will get a second new crossing and better disabled access
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Man suffers broken eye socket in homophobic attack outside Bristol bar
Bristol City Centre
Police are appealing for information following the 'concerning' attack outside the Seamus O'Donnell's bar
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Hope West Country gran on death row could be freed in 2025
West Country
Lindsay Sandiford, from Cheltenham, has been languishing on death row in Indonesia for more than 10 years after being caught trying to smuggle £1.6million of cocaine into the country
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Two-storey Turkish restaurant set to open in Bristol city centre
Food and Drink
Staff have hinted that the restaurant will open its doors in mid-April
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Bristol A-road clears after crash
Traffic & Travel
The crash took place at around 8.15am this morning (March 19) and traffic is now building
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Bristol road gets £2.75m cash injection to help save lives
Traffic & Travel
It's part of a £38 national scheme of road improvements, include designing new junctions and roundabouts
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How baby names are changing as Amy, Matthew and Fiona disappear
UK & World News
The fastest 'trending' names include Saint, Harper and Bowie while names like Justin and Luke are falling out of favour
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'I still haven't cried' says grandmother of teen stabbing victim
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She has stayed strong for the rest of the family and hopes to help prevent similar tragedies
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When clocks go forward in 2024 and Coldplay's bizarre link to changing time twice a year
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This gives a whole new meaning to Coldplay's smash-hit song clocks
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Expert reveals how to tell if you are your parents' favourite child
Parenting
Parents will often insist they don't have a favourite child, but psychologists have shared the telltale signs to look out for if you want to know if you're the golden child.
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BBC issues statement on Strictly's Giovanni after complaints from three co-stars
Strictly Come Dancing
Strictly Come Dancing star and pro dancer Giovanni Pernice has faced criticism from Laura Whitmore as well as Ranvir Singh and Amanda Abbington.
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UK’s first-ever beer spa has hot tub and booze on tap
What's On News
The venue is the first in the UK to offer a beer spa
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Seven dog laws you may be breaking without knowing it
UK & World News
Breaking the law could see you fined, or may even lead to your dog being destroyed
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Woman finds 'gross lumps' on scalp and realises she'd missed hair care step
Health
The woman was left horrified after her boyfriend pointed out a problem with her scalp
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New Looks' 'gorgeous' £32 dress is now £13 and looks 'amazing on curvy body'
New Look
The beautiful summer dress is 'very flattering'
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Property
Omaze West Country house has controversial history
The newly-built five-bedroom home with hot tub and panoramic countryside views has been compared to 'a Lidl or an Aldi'
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Key road just outside Bristol closing leaving eight-mile diversion
Traffic & Travel
The temporary route brings drivers to the outskirts of the city
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Expansion plan for factory next to 200-home development site
Planning
The Kleeneze-KOTI factory wants to expand and create new jobs
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Royal expert explains plan for Kate Middleton's return to public life
Kate Middleton
The Princess of Wales has been absent from royal duties since undergoing abdominal surgery in January, but a top-secret plan is being devised for her return to public life
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DWP confirms update to free prescriptions
DWP
The DWP has issued new advice for anyone who claims Universal Credit and gets free prescriptions
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'Feel empowered' with Official Good Hair Day 20% sitewide sale
Beauty
Look flawless like Maya Jama with Official Good Hair Day's products. The two-week sale isn’t one to miss out on!
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DWP's £500m cost of living support package for 2024
DWP
The DWP has confirmed the cost of living support package for the next 12 months
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Amy Dowden gives update after going back into hospital
BBC
The BBC Strictly star was diagnosed with breast cancer last year
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Pregnant women and new mothers could get reduced prison sentences under new rules
NHS
It comes after figures suggested pregnant mothers in prison were more likely to have either a still or premature birth
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Comfy and stylish airport outfits for £15 or less to wear when travelling on a plane
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PrettyLittleThing has a whole department dedicated to airport fashion - from joggers, jumpsuits and leggings to hoodies and sweaters
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Homes could get £400 energy bill boost and £7,500 boiler help in scheme
Cost Of Living
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has allocated £75 million to councils and housing associations
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New free reality TV channel launching across UK this week
UK & World News
It comes as another channel is set to be scrapped next month
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Louisiana chicken chain eyes Bristol opening as part of expansion
Food and Drink
Get ready, Bristol! Popeye’s is bringing a taste of New Orleans to your doorstep
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M4 traffic live: Prince of Wales bridge blocked after crash
M4 motorway
Commuters face delays across the England-Wales bridge
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Girl, 8, misses school as she waits two years to have tooth out
NHS
Ari is in such pain that she misses classes every month but has been unable to get the NHS dentist appointment she needs
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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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Best budget air fryers under £80 in the Amazon sale if a Ninja is out of your price range
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Latest on calls to take control of Bristol's buses one year on
Transport
The metro mayor heard from a medical student who said people felt "stranded" and anxious due to being "failed by the buses"
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Bristol homeowner's warning over plant as 'destructive as Japanese knotweed'
Property
One Bristol first-time buyer was left deciding whether to pull out of the sale of her new home after finding the fast-growing plant already threatening to reach a neighbouring property
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Police issue new pictures of man who went missing weeks ago
Avon and Somerset Constabulary
The 22-year-old was last seen in the early hours of March 2
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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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West Country dad who killed his own baby girl is jailed for 14 years
Courts
Baby Miyah died following a traumatic brain injury inflicted by her father Samuel Warnock.
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New Mexican restaurant to open in Bristol this week
Food and Drink
It comes from the people behind Spanish tapas restaurants Bravas & Gambas, and Mexican restaurant Cargo Cantina
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Josie Gibson shares money-saving hack to get Lookfantastic's beauty egg for less
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Shop owner fined £2k after waste found dumped on roadside
Courts
Jae Grier, 24, of Snowberry Walk in St George, Bristol, failed to appear at Bristol Magistrates Court when summoned in May 2023, but handed himself into courts today after a warrant was issued for his arrest
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Womenswear brand with 140 stores is opening at Cribbs Causeway
Cribbs Causeway
There's no official opening date yet, but the Cribbs team urge shoppers to 'stay tuned'
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Police station set to be demolished as building begins on 104 homes
Bristol City Council
Trinity Road Police Station is being redeveloped
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Sainsbury's Tu 'beautiful' £17.50 floral dress looks 'fabulous with a tan'
Sainsbury's
The £17.50 dress has proven popular with Sainsbury's shoppers online, with a number of them praising it as "fabulous" and "beautiful."
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Doctor's ways to reduce heart failure risk as new test devised
Health
It is hoped the new test will be in use within five years
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New Look 'comfortable' dress that also promises 'flattering waistline'
New Look
With 30% the dress is part of the chain’s spring sale and costs £14 instead of £20
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Red Arrows release full list of displays in UK and Europe in 2024
UK & World News
The UK's favourite display team has a bumper year planned
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ITV chef James Martin eats the same thing twice a day to stay slim
ITV
The 51-year-old says it is one of the game-changing lifestyle adaptions he has made to maintain his physique
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Drivers who spot this sign on their car should sell their motor immediately
YouTube
A motoring expert and mechanic has urged people to sell their cars over one warning light they may be greeted with on their dashboards.
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Kate Middleton shares new statement after Mother's Day photo storm
Kate Middleton
The Princess of Wales has been recovering from abdominal surgery
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Amazon spring sale deal has ghd 'shine boosting' hair spray that 'smells delicious' for under £12
Beauty
The much-loved hair spray which adds 'shine' without leaving hair sticky or oily is on sale for under £12
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Jet2 issues travel warning about major Spanish airport
Jet2.com
Airline said British tourists flying to Palma de Mallorca Airport on Spain’s Majorca island could be hit by delays
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DWP's list of people 'exempt' from looking for work
DWP
The DWP has announced stricter rules and a clampdown on Universal Credit as it introduces new rules for the unemployed.
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property news
The salary you need to afford a house in these Bristol neighbourhoods
The average house price in Bristol is now ÃÃÃÃÃÃÃÃã395,043 but some parts of the city are much more expensive, while others offer more for your money
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Council launches consultation on three-weekly black bin collections
Environment
The council is inviting local people to have their say on the proposed changes
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'Ill-considered new allotment charges need revisiting' say Greens
Bristol City Council
One council cabinet member previously described the increase as equal to “no more than a coffee a week”
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Woman's trip to Berlin was seven times cheaper than visiting London
Food and Drink
She says UK prices are making it unaffordable to visit popular tourist destinations
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Hunt for kidnap gang after CCTV shows man being dragged into van
UK & World News
Police say they are investigating
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A Place in the Sun’s Jasmine Harman in weight admission as fans say she 'looks fabulous'
Celebs/TV
Popular TV star said 'the older I get, the less I give a hoot what anyone thinks' as she posted a swimsuit video on Instagram
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Primark rolls out huge change because of shoplifting
UK & World News
Thieves who try to steal using one trick will be more easily spotted and stopped
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Inside Kate Middleton's friendship with Rose Hanbury
Kate Middleton
The Princess of Wales and Rose Hanbury, the Marchioness of Cholmondeley, have a long friendship together
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Royal Mint launches Star Wars 50p and some are already worth £2,770
UK & World News
The coins feature hidden symbols, and three more designs are coming later in the year
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WASPI compensation for millions of women decision 'within weeks'
Money
The Women Against State Pension Inequality Campaign has been fighting for compensation for women who had to wait longer for their state pension
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The world's hottest city has become 'unliveable' where birds drop dead from sky amid highs of 52C
Travel
Summer temperatures regularly smash 52C - and it's only going to get worse
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Greggs opens new drive-thru at Cribbs Causeway
Greggs
The new drive-thru will be open from 6am to 8pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and 6am to 7pm the rest of the week
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'Strong support' for stop-and-search after stabbings, police chief says
Together for Change
Avon & Somerset Police top officer says the rare decision was taken following community talks
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Council accused of 'back door' tactics after care plan caused outcry
People
The council said it was dropping its controversial policy earlier this year but campaigners say they are still going ahead with "a version" of it
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Mum of murdered teen speaks out after 'overwhelming' support
Together for Change
“It is the most horrendous thing to ever have to go through to lose your child, especially in this way"
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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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Live: Bristol traffic gridlocked at rush hour after multiple crashes
Traffic & Travel
Traffic is gridlocked across the city
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Overturned lorry and fuel spill blocks M5
M5 motorway
Long delays have already been reported in the area
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Tributes paid to young woman who died in four-vehicle crash
Local News
Danielle Stevens, 29, tragically died following the crash close to the Gloucestershire border on Friday (March 15)
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Bristol neighbourhood affected by four sets of roadworks from today
Traffic & Travel
Henbury Road in Westbury-on-Trym will close for nearly two months
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Traffic & Travel
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Traffic & Travel
Live: M5 lanes closed after lorry crash near Bristol
There are delays heading northbound this morning (March 19)
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Cyclist rushed to hospital after van crash in Bristol
Avon and Somerset Constabulary
The A432 Fishponds Road was closed following the crash at around 8.10am this morning (March 19)
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A432 in Bristol blocked both ways by crash as police direct traffic
Traffic & Travel
The crash took place at around 8.15am this morning (March 19) and traffic is now building
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M4 traffic live: Prince of Wales bridge blocked after crash
M4 motorway
Commuters face delays across the England-Wales bridge
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Bristol road gets £2.75m cash injection to help save lives
Traffic & Travel
It's part of a £38 national scheme of road improvements, include designing new junctions and roundabouts
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Bristol City FC
Bristol City FC
Bristol City's Championship rivals set to appoint their fourth manager of the season
Gary Rowett is poised to take over at St Andrew's on a short-term basis to try and steer the club away from relegation
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Liam Manning hopes to have Bristol City cavalry back for visit of Leicester City
Bristol City FC
Bristol City have been without captain Matty James for the last month
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'It was an honour' - Former Bristol City stalwart retires after 20-year career
Bristol City FC
Liam Fontaine, who also enjoyed spells with Fulham, Yeovil Town and, Hibernian, has bowed out with an emotional retirement message
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Too meek, too mild: Liam Manning needs to show the bravery he asks of his Bristol City team
Bristol City FC
Bristol Live fan columnist Math Withers breaks down Bristol City's 2-0 Championship defeat to West Brom
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Bristol City verdict: A process proving increasingly hard to trust and a widening divide
Bristol City FC
All the talking points following Bristol City's 2-0 Championship defeat at West Brom
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UK & World News
UK & World News
UK households set to bin nearly 20 tonnes of food in upcoming kitchen 'spring clean'
Half of Brits are holding onto food ingredients in the back of their cupboards that haven't been used in years - such as tins of soup, flour, and baking powder, the research found
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Patient left doctor and receptionist unconscious in metal bar attack after being told to go online
Courts
Schizophrenic Olumuiwa Oduntan had been without medication for a week and 'lost the plot' when he could not see anyone, a court was told
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Hope West Country gran on death row could be freed in 2025
West Country
Lindsay Sandiford, from Cheltenham, has been languishing on death row in Indonesia for more than 10 years after being caught trying to smuggle £1.6million of cocaine into the country
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Expert reveals how to tell if you are your parents' favourite child
Parenting
Parents will often insist they don't have a favourite child, but psychologists have shared the telltale signs to look out for if you want to know if you're the golden child.
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Former detective warns how you could be spiking your mates without realising
Crime
Ciara, founder of The Real Project, explains how a simple act concerning alcohol constitutes the criminal act of spiking
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Commuters face delays across the England-Wales bridge
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Police release CCTV footage after woman raped in Castle Park
Avon and Somerset Constabulary
The victim, aged in her 50s, was raped shortly before 3am on Monday, February 19
Key road just outside Bristol closing leaving eight-mile diversion
Traffic & Travel
The temporary route brings drivers to the outskirts of the city
Cost Of Living
Mum has laundry hack that will save you hours, and costs £1
The simple trick gets your family to do the work instead
High street near Bristol is becoming a 'place to visit' as £400K works continue
Places
Hanham High Street will get a second new crossing and better disabled access
Patient left doctor and receptionist unconscious in metal bar attack after being told to go online
Courts
Schizophrenic Olumuiwa Oduntan had been without medication for a week and 'lost the plot' when he could not see anyone, a court was told
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NHS
Several weight loss injection treatments are now available on the NHS
What is the Football Governance Bill and what does it mean for Bristol City and Bristol Rovers?
Football League Championship
Legislation to establish English football's independent regulator will be introduced to Parliament today