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• Childhood memories of Tom Graveney | Letters

  08-11-2015 20:32
  
  With reference to your Tom Graveney obituary (5 November), I grew up in Bristol, living close to Tom’s family (there were four children – Ken, Tom, Maurice and Dorothy). We lived close to a range of school playing fields in the suburb of Westbury-on-Trym. Most of the groundsmen had been called up for war service, so we were free to play in the playing fields in the summer evenings without being driven out.Tom organised cricket, in whichever playing field was unsupervised, for a bunch
  
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• UK travel company goes bust leaving thousands facing cancelled holidays

  09-03-2025 20:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A warning has been issued to all customers of the company which traded under various names, including Jetline Travel, Jetline Cruise, Bargain Late Holidays, and Elegant Gateways
  
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• West Country river where beavers are already thriving as reintroduction plan announced

  09-03-2025 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Government announcement that beavers can live on England's rivers again is old news to the ones already calling the Bristol Avon home
  
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• Bristol tackles heat loss crisis with major home insulation push

  09-03-2025 16:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  City Leap project aims to cut energy bills and keep homes warm this winter
  
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• 'I tried miracle £24 pillow spray for six months and I've never felt better'

  09-03-2025 16:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The "miracle" pillow spray has earned glowing reviews from shoppers who say it is "worth every penny"
  
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• 'I'm a vet - here are 4 dog and cat breeds you should steer clear of or risk huge bills'

  09-03-2025 16:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A vet has shared four dog and cat breeds he thinks people should steer clear of due to their various health issues, which makes it likely that you will have to fork out for vet bills
  
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• M4 traffic live: Crash causing delays near Bristol

  09-03-2025 16:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Hold-ups with lane closure eastbound
  
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• 'Genius' £6 Home Bargains trick could save you money every week

  09-03-2025 15:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A money-savvy shopper shared a clever trick that's ideal for anyone who loves flowers
  
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• Davina McCall issued heartbreaking seven-word message to surgeon before five-hour brain tumour surgery

  09-03-2025 15:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Davina McCall underwent a gruelling procedure to remove a brain tumour in November, something her surgeon likened to attempting to defuse an explosive device
  
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• Woman who raped children with Tinder lover dies in jail as investigation launched

  09-03-2025 14:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  An investigation has been launched after the death of the 31-year-old with a history of self-harm
  
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• Woman floored after new colleague shares quirky spelling of very traditional name

  09-03-2025 14:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A woman was confused and bemused after meeting someone with a very common name only to then learn it has a very uncommon spelling which seems to defy pronunciation logic
  
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• Doctor says you've been applying deodorant wrong - and it's stopping it from working

  09-03-2025 13:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A doctor has shared a hygiene tip that many people have been getting wrong for years - and it could be the reason why your deodorant isn't working as well as it should be
  
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• Loose Women star supported Paul Danan when he had no money

  09-03-2025 13:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The duo appeared on Coach Trip in 2022
  
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• Woman gives up sugar for 30 days and discovers 5 surprising changes

  09-03-2025 13:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Plant based cook and author Radhi Devlukia gave up sugar for 30 days and experienced some surprising changes - including one surprising one
  
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• Rodney the rescue dog turns therapy hero at Bristol care home

  09-03-2025 12:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The beloved Jack Russell has become a lifeline for residents
  
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• Sunday Brunch host Tim Lovejoy gives warning to guest as they make revelation on air

  09-03-2025 12:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Sunday Brunch host Tim Lovejoy was quick to issue a warning to two guests during the latest instalment of the Channel 4 show.
  
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• Amanda Holden says she hasn't 'stopped thinking about death' since 'difficult birth'

  09-03-2025 11:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden has opened up about the moment she 'died' in 2012, following a critical haemorrhage
  
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• Zoe Ball's son says 'they need me' after double family tragedy

  09-03-2025 11:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Woody Cook lives hours away from his famous mum and dad
  
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• Barefoot protester arrested after spending more than 16 hours on Big Ben

  09-03-2025 11:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He was arrested when he reached the ground
  
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• Lily allen says 'you are done' as she makes statement after David Harbour split

  09-03-2025 11:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Lily Allen has opened up about the breakdown of her marriage to Stranger Things star David Harbour, after the couple split last year following a whirlwind romance
  
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• Lily Allen opens up on 'grudges' months after David Harbour split

  09-03-2025 11:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Popstar Lily Allen and Stranger Things actor David Harbour split last year after she reportedly found his "secret profile" on Raya
  
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• Lily Allen has brutal three-word message to David Harbour after split

  09-03-2025 11:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Lily Allen has opened up about the breakdown of her marriage to Stranger Things star David Harbour, after the couple split last year following a whirlwind romance
  
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• Amanda Holden says 'never, ever' as she makes major Britain's Got Talent decision

  09-03-2025 10:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Amanda Holden was left stunned during tonight's Britain's Got Talent as she used her golden buzzer on an 'incredible' 11 year old boy who performed a medley of electric guitar hits
  
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• Spencer Matthews's determined reason to withhold fortune from children

  09-03-2025 10:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The former Made In Chelsea star is the son of a multimillionaire
  
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• How a failed tourist attraction is casting a long shadow on a beautiful town two hours from Bristol

  09-03-2025 10:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Narberth in Pembrokeshire was once named the best place to live in Wales by the Sunday Times, but it now faces an uncertain future as a result of the closure of a major tourist attraction
  
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• I've just watched Gavin and Stacey for the first time and there was one thing I couldn't get my head around

  09-03-2025 10:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The highly acclaimed BBC comedy may not have aged well in every respect
  
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• Fresh appeal in search for missing Sebastian Sailes

  09-03-2025 08:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The 21-year-old was last seen on February 27
  
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• 'I'm dumping my boyfriend after receiving a scandalous text from a stranger'

  09-03-2025 08:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A woman has been left questioning her relationship after a stranger messaged her with a huge secret about her boyfriend - and his reaction to the news was very suspicious
  
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• Motorists could get DVLA refund - way to check if you are due one

  09-03-2025 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The DVLA is offering refunds on vehicle tax for cars that meet a certain criteria
  
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• First steps taken to create nearly 1,000 new homes near Bristol

  09-03-2025 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The new neighbourhood would be located on the outskirts of the city
  
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