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Bristol tower gets green light amid furious backlash ‘what a travesty’

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Bristol City Council's planning committee approved the controversial 23-storey tower block featuring 434 flats and 400 student beds after being warned of a potential £1million cost if they refused and lost an appeal

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Travel update issued for European hotspot Greece amid Iran conflict

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British holidaymakers planning trips to Greece and the Mediterranean are being urged to review official travel advice as Middle East tensions escalate

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Foreign Office urges Brits not to travel to 14 countries — full list

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The Foreign Office has been updating travel guidance for countries around the world including the Middle East, Africa and Asia amid ongoing global conflicts

Tesco to close down all UK stores for 24 hours in April - but there's a catch

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The supermarket giant has changed the operating hours of its stores in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

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DWP urged to reform Universal Credit as mental health claims hit 1.3 million

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More than 3 million people are now classed as too ill to work

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'I'm a charity shop worker and customers should stop asking these 3 questions'

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A charity shop worker has opened up about the habits which really wind them up, including three questions customers should really stop asking every time they visit the store

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Every Santander branch closing in April and May 2026 - full list of 40 UK closures

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Santander is closing 40 of its UK branches by the end of May as customers move to digital banking

Friday, Mar 13

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Police investigating Clifton jewellery theft share CCTV of man in sling

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Police believe the man on CCTV could help their investigation

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Police investigating Bristol protest 'hate crime' give update after arrest

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"Just because the protest is over, doesn’t mean our policing of it has concluded"

Millions of UK dog owners given 'four hours' warning

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Pet experts have issued an alert to the millions of dog owners across the UK

Thursday, Mar 12

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Man arrested after 'hate crime incident' at Bristol protest

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Footage from the 'Bristol Patriots' protest was shared widely on social media

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British tourist faces two years behind bars for 'filming Iranian missile' in Dubai

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The tourist is facing prison time even after allegedly deleting the footage

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HM Passport Office urges Brits to 'check passports now' or risk holiday chaos

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HM Passport Office has issued a warning to Brits ahead of peak travel season, urging holidaymakers to check their passports now or risk being turned away at the airport

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B&M confirms when stores will close for one day next month

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The bargain retailer has confirmed hundreds of stores will shut in a few weeks' time

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Woman can't get through airport security after losing 12stone

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Emily Jones dropped from almost 22stone to 9.5stone in two years and now gets stopped at the airport

UK Foreign Office updates Egypt travel advice for British holidaymakers

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Anyone who is travelling to Egypt has been told to follow the advice.

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M4 delays after crash blocked major route near Bristol - recap

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A crash had partially blocked the M4 leading to delays for motorists travelling towards Bristol this morning

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New warning for anyone taking ibuprofen, naproxen or diclofenac

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People have been told to ' consider alternative medication where appropriate'

Wednesday, Mar 11

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Family holidays most enjoyable when children turn 8, new parent survey shows

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A poll of 2,000 parents found eight is when family holidays are most fun - as children start to form lasting memories and get genuinely excited about new places

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Ryanair cuts popular holidaymaker flights to Spanish airport

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The budget carrier has already eliminated millions of seats in recent months - and flights leave to this destination from Bristol

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Long-lost church tower visible for first time in 64 years as notorious Bristol eyesores demolished

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The long-lost church tower can be seen for the first time in 64 years

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'Sweet' student found dead by boyfriend in university halls

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Natasha Brathwaite's boyfriend tragically took his own life less than a month after she died

Popular airport sends out 'emergency alert' to passengers after horror landing

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Smoke was seen billowing from the Boeing 373's nose landing gear after the hard landing

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M4 was closed after car transporter crash near Bristol

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The M4 was closed near Bristol after a crash involving a car transporter during rush hour this morning

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M32 crash between bus and car caused rush hour delays - updates

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A crash on the exit slip road at Bristol closed a lane on the M32 during rush hour

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Bristol cafe offering free drink to those without a mum this Mother's Day

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The Gloucester Road cafe will be honouring mothers like owner Olivia's mum Yvonne, who died 18 years ago

Tuesday, Mar 10

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Eni Aluko speaks out after Joey Barton ordered to pay £339k in libel case

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The High Court ordered ex-Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton to pay £339,000 in damages and legal costs following a libel case

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Speedwell drugs raid uncovers massive cannabis farm as 300 plants seized

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A man has admitted to a host of drug offences after more than 300 cannabis plants were seized from a unit in Foundry Lane

Martin Lewis says anyone born before 1962 avoids new savings rule

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The personal finance expert said new rules brought in by Chancellor Rachel Reeves will have a big impact on the amount of money people can put into the popular savings accounts