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Man swallowed conkers and choked to death in Bristol, inquest hears
Vulnerable Marcus Hanlin had severe learning disabilities, autism and Down's syndrome and was supposed to be supervised at all times while around food
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Body of student, 22, found in West Country woods
Courts
The body has been identified as 22-year-old Thomas Wright
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AI camera installed in van to catch drivers breaking law
Traffic & Travel
South Gloucestershire Council has worked in partnership with Acusensus and AECOM to deploy new roadside camera technology, which can detect motorists who are not wearing a seatbelt or using mobile phones while driving
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Crash blocks ring road near motorway junction
Traffic & Travel
The crash was first reported at 7.38am and has sparked traffic in the area
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New 'mind-blowing' Clifton restaurant is 'like no other' Mexican
Eating Out in Bristol
My expectations were high and they were met
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Live-event
Live: Major gas leak sparks evacuation, road closures and large cordon
West Country
75 people have been evacuated from their homes while fire crews worked to secure the area
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Potential new sighting of missing Bristol student
Hotwells
Jack went missing around the Cumberland Basin in the early hours of Saturday, March 2
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Bristol MP thanks NHS as she shares cancer diagnosis
NHS
Karin Smyth has undergone two operations and is recovering at home
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Live-event
Live: Landslip sparks train delays on major West Country routes
Bristol News
Train tracks were closed overnight and delays continue into the morning, National Rail has said
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Jamaican restaurant opening at Bristol’s Harbourside this summer
Eating Out in Bristol
A few neighbours living nearby had raised concerns about noise, but didn't attend a licensing hearing
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Sisters raise £85,000 for cancer treatment for their mum in four days
Health
Millie Olika has been told it's too late for chemotherapy but her daughters are sending her to Germany for advanced treatment
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Here's what the experts say about period pain symptoms, from menopause to endometriosis
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Up to 21million people owed money by the DWP, says Martin Lewis
Cost Of Living
You could be entitled to thousands of pounds without even knowing it
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DWP cost of living payment update as claimant reports £950 sent into account
Facebook
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is still distributing cost of living payments to those who missed out during the initial rollout - with one claimant set to receive £950
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International alert after 60 cases of mysterious Covid-like illness
UK & World News
Young patients have been left critically ill bu the unexplained outbreak
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Garden expert says exactly when to start cutting grass once a week
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Grass needs a different approach at different times depending on the season and weather
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Kate Garraway gives update after being threatened with bailiffs
Celebs/TV
The GMB star said she was getting unsettling demands and threats after the death of husband Derek Draper
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WASPI campaign's DWP compensation fight is far from over as MP backs calls
DWP
The WASPI campaign has been fighting for compensation for women who were affected by changes to the state pension age - and the battle is far from over
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Richard Osman opens up on four decade addiction after heartbreak
Celebs/TV
“We’ve all got human minds and we’re all crazy in slightly different ways."
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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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Noughties Pop Idol star set to play Bristol as part of UK tour this winter
Events
Will Young will perform an 'intimate' acoustic set with 'stories and conversation' on the night
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Bristol rapper calls for tougher sentencing for carrying knives
Together for Change
Wayne Webster has called for tougher sentencing in the hopes that it will help end knife crime
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Stacey Solomon helps rescue 'desperate' West Country couple's sea-view home
Stacey Solomon
Stacey Solomon's new Channel 4 show Renovation Rescue sees the star help a couple in Devon who were left with just £30,000 to start all over again after builders left them with a sea-view home condemned
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Royal Mail target of 'opportunist' takeover bid by Czech billionaire
Royal Mail
The move comes weeks after the Royal Mail put forward plans for a major shake-up in its second class postal service as it tries to make it cost effective
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DWP warning over Universal Credit claimant payment increase delay
News
BBC Radio 4's Money Box programme was told that contrary to what might be hoped, the money won't materialise immediately
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Home Bargains shoppers 'running' to get £1.99 tanning drops that are 'as good as' top brands
Home Bargains
Home Bargains selling Bondi Sands Tanning Drops, which usually cost £14.99, for £1.99 in stores and fans are loving it
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Freddos back on sale for 10p as price of Cadbury chocolate slashed
Shopping
It comes as Cadbury celebrates its 200th anniversary
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£35 trolley that's the 'ultimate solution' to making multiple trips is ideal for Glastonbury
Glastonbury Festival
The cart is also ideal for anyone heading to the beach, on a picnic or, in fact, doing some gardening.
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Worrying new strain of monkeypox spreading with pandemic capabilities
UK & World News
The virus could spread more easily than the strain which ripped through parts of the UK and kills one in 10 people it infects
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12 new items at McDonald's including Chicken Big Mac and Biscoff flurry
Food & Drink
A number of fan favourites are being taken off the menu to make room
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Rogue Bristol gasman forced to pay £8,000 after his shoddy work put lives at risk
Courts
Gas engineer Christian Davis was kicked off the Gas Safe Register due to fears over the poor quality of his work but carried on trading
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Meaning of tracks on new Taylor Swift album The Tortured Poets Department revealed
Celebs/TV
Two of the tracks detail recent break-ups while one is packed with references to her new romance
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Farm shop owner denies villagers' 'mini-Glastonbury lies'
South Gloucestershire Council
South Gloucestershire councillors approved a premises licence despite fears the venue will hold raves and become 'mini-Glastonbury'
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Brave victim reports terrifying rape in alleyway
Avon and Somerset Constabulary
Police are appealing for information following the alleged rape on March 25
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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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David Beckham recalls Man United's treble-winning season in Amazon's '99' documentary trailer
Manchester United FC
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Brand new 'eco-friendly' 24-hour McDonald's opens in Emersons Green
McDonald's
The new 74-seater fast food restaurant is creating around 120 new full- and part-time jobs
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Bristol chippy dubbed one of the best in the UK
Eating Out in Bristol
The beloved chippy has attracted rave reviews since opening
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Oowee Diner defends paying for 5-star Deliveroo reviews
Eating Out in Bristol
One customer said he was shocked to be offered a credit for writing a good review, and said it undermines the whole system - Oowee founder Charlie Watson explained why they do it
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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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Another huge student development set to be approved
Planning
It will be the final decision made before the election and the end of Bristol's elected mayor position
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Concerns over new homes in village as roads ‘can’t cope’
South Gloucestershire Council
Councillors claimed residents would inevitably drive everywhere, given the few amenities in the village
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Uswitch reveals best mobile perks as O2 users will save hundreds on free Amazon Prime and Disney+
O2
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Retirement complex murder suspect held in custody
Courts
Jonathan Moore, 63, is accused of murdering 80-year-old Henry Mayo
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Man dies in head-on crash between BMW and Vauxhall Astra Somerset
Traffic & Travel
The collision took place on the A361 in East Cranmore at around 6.40pm on Wednesday, April 17, and involved a white BMW 1 Series and a green Vauxhall Astra travelling towards each other on the main road
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UK speed limit rule could be axed as soon as next week
Facebook
Speed limits could be dramatically changed in one part of the UK from next week as opposition politicians demand an immediate review amid a growing resentment of 20mph zones
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Suspicious EastEnders fans say bombshell storyline 'doesn't add up'
BBC
EastEnders fans are convinced that Nadine Keller is working with a past character and is not being truthful to Jay Brown
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Teacher says kids 'don't know days of week' and can't tell time
UK & World News
She has described the UK education system as 'Victorian' and says children are out of control
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Primary school places across Bristol region allocated for September
Education
Thousands of children will start preparing to start primary school in September
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Weed ban at Oktoberfest after Germany legalises cannabis
In the News
Bavaria has banned smoking cannabis at public festivals, Oktoberfest and beer gardens
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Get a natural summer glow with This Works Perfect Legs Gradual Tan now 30% off on Amazon
Amazon
This Works Gradual Tan is now 30% off on Amazon is now £26.60, down from £38.00
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Jet2, Ryanair, TUI and Easyjet passengers could be banned from flights
Jet2.com
A flight attendant has revealed the real reason your outfit could get you banned from the plane this summer - and it's not just about being comfortable on board
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M&S' £45 sandals there's 'no need to break in' are 'so comfortable'
Marks & Spencer
M&S shoppers love the "comfortable and stylish" sandals and say they don't need to be broken in
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Stacey Solomon says 'time to say goodbye' in emotional statement with Joe Swash
Stacey Solomon
Stacey Solomon has taken to social media to share an emotional statement with her fans, as she said 'time to say goodbye' in a joint statement with her husband Joe Swash
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easyJet suspends flights to Israel as British Airways and Wizz Air give updates
easyJet
It comes in the wake of escalating troubles in the Middle East
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Gardener says 'save waste item as it's best natural fertiliser'
frontpage
A gardening guru has shared a simple and low-cost tip to speed up the fertilising process - and it's all to do with banana peels
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Bristol's floating nightclub that's still going strong after decades
Bristol Nostalgia
Did you know there's a hidden Banksy at Thekla?
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Stolen bikes 'top priority' for police after spate of thefts in single area
Crime
Police have also issued advice for bike and motorbike owners to try and prevent thefts
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Bristol pensioners could get £45 off water bill
Your Money
A discount from Bristol Water is just one of many different kinds of help available
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Couple in one-bedroom house sent gas bill for £57,000
UK & World News
Katie, 60, and Richard, 64, were told they had weeks to pay
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UK weather: 'Snow blast' to hit Britain in 'Jekyll and Hyde' forecast
Weather
The UK is set to be hit by a 42-hour snow blast as weather experts warn of 'Jekyll and Hyde' conditions, with one part of England likely to be the worst hit
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Ryanair and easyJet issue boarding pass warning for those travelling to Morocco and Turkey
Ryanair
Holidaymakers heading to and from Morocco and Turkey need to be aware of this boarding pass rule before they fly
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Josie Gibson admits she is 'in love with' Stephen Mulhern as the pair are spotted holding hands
Ant & Dec
Stephen Mulhern and Josie Gibson have sent fans into a frenzy after they were spotted holding hands outside a London television studio.
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People with wheelie bins face £80 fine for breaking little-known rule
News
Homeowners have been warned they could be slapped with a fixed penalty if their bins are causing a nuisance, according to gardening experts
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Hours left to register if you want to vote in next election
UK & World News
Seven million people are set to miss out
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DWP Universal Credit warning as millions could face penalties or court
DWP
Claimants must report certain changes as soon as they happen or risk financial penalties
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Hidden history of Bristol's feared institutions to be told at festival
Events
They were names to strike fear into the hearts of generations of Bristolians - from Mason's Madhouse and the Eastville Workhouse to Glenside and the Bedminster Union
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Glorious 20C Saharan heatwave to smother South West in sunshine
Weather
Parts of the UK could see temperatures jump by 20C as warmth from Europe sweeps the country
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Teen launched devastating hammer attack at West Country school, court told
UK & World News
He is alleged to have attacked two pupils, leaving them permanently injured before allegedly trying to kill a teacher
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Motoring expert says precise speed will save drivers most money
Cost Of Living
Using less fuel is both good for the wallet and the environment
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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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Travel warning as UK tourists told 'do not come to airport' amid extreme weather
Travel
The UK Foreign Office has issued a warning to Brits travelling to Dubai as the United Arab Emirates faces its most severe weather in 75 years, with the airport flooded
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'Little-known theme park that's just as fun as Disneyland - and you can take a picnic'
What's On
Efteling in the Netherlands is a theme park that's perfect for families and thrill-seekers alike - and it's been compared to Disneyland but with one big difference
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M&S shoppers in love with 'must have' spring floaty dress that's 'flattering' and 'comfy'
Marks & Spencer
Marks and Spencer customers say the V-neck midi dress is an absolute 'must have' and a 'flattering' look to add to your spring wardrobe
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Two Pro-Palestine protests to take place at the weekend
Israel-Hamas war
Both are calling for an end to the conflict in Gaza
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Traffic & Travel
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Traffic & Travel
A4174 ring road in Bristol blocked by crash
The crash was first reported at 7.38am and has sparked traffic in the area
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AI camera installed in van to catch drivers using their phones or not wearing seatbelts
Traffic & Travel
South Gloucestershire Council has worked in partnership with Acusensus and AECOM to deploy new roadside camera technology, which can detect motorists who are not wearing a seatbelt or using mobile phones while driving
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Drivers 'mind blown' after realising their car handle has 'secret' function
Traffic & Travel
Many people have been left impressed after finding out about the 'little known' function they never knew existed
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Experts warn of one thing you should never wear on a flight - or risk eye infection
Health
You could risk getting an eye infection if you are not careful enough according to contact lenses experts
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Martin Lewis’ MoneySavingExpert explains how students can get free railcard worth £100
Martin Lewis
MoneySavingExpert says Brits aged between 20-25 can now cash in on a free four-year railcard
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Bristol City FC
Bristol City FC
David Wagner makes Bristol City play-off claim before Norwich;s crucial Championship encounter
Bristol City take on the Canaries, four months after they snatched a 2-1 win at Ashton Gate
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Mark Sykes sends clear message around Bristol City's intentions for Norwich and rest of season
Bristol City FC
Bristol City are sitting comfortably in mid-table but that doesn't mean they'll approach these final three matches with any comfort
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Championship hotshot Sammie Szmodics delivers honest assessment of his time at Bristol City
Bristol City FC
"Going from League Two to the Championship was a big jump for me"
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FA and Premier League reach new agreement that will impact Bristol City and Bristol Rovers
FA Cup
Both Bristol City and Bristol Rovers earned replays against higher division sides in the FA Cup this season
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Bristol City talent Ayman Benarous suffers more injury misery on road to recovery
Bristol City FC
Bristol City head coach Liam Manning is full of admiration for Ayman Benarous with the midfielder sidelined yet again
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UK & World News
Madeleine McCann
Pictured: Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner appears in court
Prime suspect in the disappearance is accused of five offences between 2000 and 2017 in Portugal
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Locksmith charged woman locked out of home £1,600 for £300 job
UK & World News
Jayne says she felt she had no choice but to pay and feared he wouldn't give her the key
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Windows fell out of King Charles plane mid-flight because of lights
UK & World News
Three windows fell out and the plane had to be diverted back to Stansted
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Flight attendant says there is one place on plane to avoid sitting
UK & World News
The seven-year veteran of BA flights has explained which seats you should try to bag, with extra advice for people who are anxious or have travel sickness
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Body of student, 22, found in West Country woods
Courts
The body has been identified as 22-year-old Thomas Wright
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One of the professors involved said the breakthrough 'enhances our chances of moving from suppression to cure'
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Taylor Swift has released a surprise double album, The Tortured Poets Department, ahead of the UK leg of her Eras Tour
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Pictured: Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner appears in court
Madeleine McCann
Prime suspect in the disappearance is accused of five offences between 2000 and 2017 in Portugal
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