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• BBC Strictly Come Dancing uproar as beloved pro axed from main show line-up

  14-09-2024 23:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left fuming over a decision involving a professional dancer on the BBC One show.
  
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• Gloucestershire beat Somerset to win first T20 title

  14-09-2024 22:28 via bbc.com
  
  Cameron Bancroft and Miles Hammond help Gloucestershire crush Somerset at Edgbaston to win their first T20 Blast title.
  
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• BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans 'fuming' as favourite pro is axed

  14-09-2024 22:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left furious after it was revealed that a beloved pro dancer has not been given a celebrity partner for the 20th series of the BBC show
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing's Jamie Borthwick called a 'cheat' by co-star

  14-09-2024 21:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There was an awkward exchange
  
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• BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans have same complaint minutes into launch show

  14-09-2024 21:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Some viewers were left "cringing"
  
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• Norris 16th as Leclerc takes Azerbaijan GP pole

  14-09-2024 20:50 via bbc.com
  
  Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc takes pole position at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix for the fourth year in a row as title rivals Max Verstappen and Lando Norris start sixth and 17th.
  
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• Gloucestershire beat Sussex to set up Somerset final

  14-09-2024 18:09 via bbc.com
  
  Gloucestershire thrash Sussex by eight wickets to reach just their second T20 Blast final, where they will face Somerset.
  
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• Report: Rovers 3-0 Bristol City - Blackburn rovers

  14-09-2024 18:08
  
  Report: Rovers 3-0 Bristol City  Blackburn rovers
  
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• Only Fools and Horses legend David Jason was sacked from iconic BBC role

  14-09-2024 16:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Sir David Jason is best known for playing Del Boy in Only Fools and Horses - but his career could have been very different
  
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• Truth about pension increase 'offsetting' loss of Winter Fuel Payments

  14-09-2024 16:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister claimed pensions are set to increase by more than people will be losing
  
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• DWP: Millions could be eligible for lesser known benefit worth over £700 a month

  14-09-2024 16:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  For many, the state pension is a lifeline in retirement, but there are a number of other benefits that can be claimed later in life - and it's worth checking if you qualify for them
  
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• Somerset stun Surrey again to win first T20 semi

  14-09-2024 15:29 via bbc.com
  
  Sean Dickson and James Rew both hit half-centuries as Somerset stun Surrey for the second time in three days to reach another T20 final.
  
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• People putting health at risk with 'dangerous' meat storage in fridges

  14-09-2024 15:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Over half of Brits could be putting their households at risk of food poisoning and worse due to a common mistake when storing their raw meat in the fridge
  
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• Top critic says Bristol restaurant is the nicest she's been to in years

  14-09-2024 15:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It is also the third best chippy in the UK
  
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• Ibiza launches tough new rule to restrict the arrival of tourists

  14-09-2024 14:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It comes amid reports of a collapse in services and huge queues
  
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• New car tax changes could be 'erosion of freedom'

  14-09-2024 14:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Nearly 100,000 drivers have put their names to a petition in protest of potential new car tax laws
  
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• Law expert says Oasis fans 'may not get money back' after ticket news

  14-09-2024 14:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The band has also issued its own warning
  
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• Strictly's Amy Dowden hit by cruel trolls and branded an 'attention seeker'

  14-09-2024 14:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  She had been candidly documenting her cancer journey
  
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• Long M4 delays following crash in Bristol

  14-09-2024 14:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
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• Live: Long M4 delays following crash in Bristol

  14-09-2024 14:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
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• Call the Midwife stars unrecognisable in real life transformations

  14-09-2024 13:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The cast shocked fans out of their period costumes
  
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• Live: M5 huge queues spark long delays in Bristol

  14-09-2024 13:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Motorists are facing delays in Bristol today
  
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• BBC drops episode of Repair Shop and will not air future shows

  14-09-2024 13:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The decision has been taken while proceedings are ongoing
  
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• Tributes paid as Beyonce dancer and US Strictly star dies suddenly

  14-09-2024 13:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  She was only 29
  
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• Mum given months to live after children lost grandfather and dad

  14-09-2024 12:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A mum-of-four has been given a devastating prognosis just months after losing her dad and the father of her children
  
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• Man freed from jail early allegedly sexually assaulted woman on day of release

  14-09-2024 12:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The man was let go under a Government policy designed to reduce prison overcrowding
  
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• Bristol Airport fines 'could be unenforceable'

  14-09-2024 12:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A solicitor has weighed in
  
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• World's 'most deadly' mushrooms growing in UK - Bristol Live

  14-09-2024 11:58
  
  World's 'most deadly' mushrooms growing in UK  Bristol Live
  
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• Levi Roots finishes term as carnival chair

  14-09-2024 11:37 via bbc.com
  
  The businessman and musician steps down as chair of Bristol's St Pauls Carnival after three years.
  
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• New direct train service from Bristol to start this weekend

  14-09-2024 11:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The new service will run direct from Bristol to Oxford
  
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• Exactly where and when it's getting warmer with 21C surge coming

  14-09-2024 11:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The latest Met Office weather forecast is packed with good news after wet, cold and windy conditions
  
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• I woke up to find burglar in my house - I detained him for 20 minutes

  14-09-2024 10:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'I knew he was going nowhere he looked terrified'
  
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• EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick's life off-screen from famous cousin to co-star crush

  14-09-2024 10:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick is famed for playing Jay Brown on the BBC soap but there is much more to the star than his on-screen character, including a famous cousin.
  
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• Strictly’s Tasha Ghouri opens up on ‘struggles’ as disability leaves her with ‘weird’ training routine

  14-09-2024 10:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Tasha Ghouri explained how she “feels” the sound of the music while training for her Strictly Come Dancing debut
  
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• Vet names five dog breeds he fears as they can be aggressive

  14-09-2024 10:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The popular vet says these types of dogs scare staff at the clinics
  
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• UK tourists may be barred from Greek island by strict new rules

  14-09-2024 09:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The legislation is currently being discussed in a bid to reduce the number of visitors
  
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• UK motorists risk £1,000 fine for not carrying these four crucial documents in their car

  14-09-2024 09:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The DVLA has warned drivers to ensure their personal details are up to date
  
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• Greek island popular with Brits could soon ban tourists under new rules

  14-09-2024 09:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Greek government has introduced draft legislation which could change things for tourists
  
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• Police dog has to retire after being slashed in Southport riot

  14-09-2024 08:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  “Thank you for your bravery and service, we wish you all the happiness in retirement”
  
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• Police appeal after woman sprayed in face with cleaning products in Bedminster

  14-09-2024 08:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police believe this man may be able to help with enquiries
  
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• Million parents of two and three years olds told to book vaccine now

  14-09-2024 08:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  NHS England will contact people from Monday urging them to make an appointment
  
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• Direct Oxford-Bristol trains back after 21 years

  14-09-2024 08:20 via bbc.com
  
  Great Western Railway will run two return Saturday services between Bristol Temple Meads and Oxford.
  
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• 'You can't rely on your famous parents for success'

  14-09-2024 08:01 via bbc.com
  
  The independent artist describes her sound as "soul with a cinematic edge".
  
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• Emergency services host 50th anniversary open day

  14-09-2024 08:01 via bbc.com
  
  Police and firefighters will be hosting demonstrations, talks, and interactive workshops.
  
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• Airport parking: £100 fines in Bristol ‘could be unenforceable’

  14-09-2024 08:00
  Eagle-eyed reader and consumer solicitor say local bylaws are key to question of enforcementAre private fines sent by Bristol airport’s contractor to motorists who pick up passengers outside its designated, paid-for, drop-off and pickup zone unenforceable?It looks as though they may be, if an eagle-eyed Guardian reader and a leading consumer solicitor are correctly interpreting the bylaws that govern the airport. Continue reading...
  
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• 'I'm a tech security expert - if your phone is doing this, it's probably been hacked'

  14-09-2024 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Christian Espinosa, a cybersecurity expert, lists the tell-tale signs of a hack - and what you can do about it
  
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• Expert issues headlight warning that could see drivers hit with £5,000 fine and nine penalty points

  14-09-2024 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  This rule could become even more of an issue as we approach winter and the days get darker earlier.
  
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• Expert debunks biggest energy-saving myth ahead of gas and electricity price hike

  14-09-2024 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Energy prices are already almost a third higher than just a few years ago - and gas and electricity prices will rise by 10 per cent in October
  
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• Bristol supermarket selling Cola Gaza

  14-09-2024 06:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Funds raised from the sale of the drink will go towards the non-profit venue, Palestine House.
  
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• 'I quit my job and now wake up on a beach and save £750 every month'

  14-09-2024 06:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dom Wright, 30, was forking out £750 per month to rent a room and was not getting paid overtime at his job - so he decided to take the plunge and live in his van
  
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