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BBC Breakfast host shares devastating announcement after 'fierce' fire
BBC Breakfast returned for the New Year but despite only being a few days into 2026, presenters already had some heartbreaking news for viewers.
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Scientists develop AI headset that predicts epileptic seizures in advance
The breakthrough device achieved 95% accuracy in trials and could transform how the condition is managed, researchers say
Morrisons announces major update across all stores
More than 2,500 items are affected
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'People say my son's baby name is too clever and he'll be bullied – but I love it'
A dad-to-be isn't happy that people think his baby name choice sounds 'too clever' – as he's absolutely in love with the monikers he's picked for his son
Forgotten sights from Bristol's past that you don't come across anymore
Some will be missed far more than others
The 'black panther' once seen roaming the Somerset countryside
A number of sightings of the beast were reported
Yet another year passes without gigs at the long-awaited arena on outskirts of Bristol
The arena will be one of the largest in Europe
Over 6,000 open cases waiting in South West courts as depth of crisis revealed
Latest figures reveal depth of crisis in South West's courts
The West Country village dubbed 'Hollywood-on-Sea' filled with A-list actors and rock stars
Noel Gallagher, Kate Winslet and Cate Blanchett are just a few of the faces you may spot in the village
My first impressions after six months living in Bristol
There's lots to love about our great city
'Unwanted' Christmas gift warning as HMRC tells Brits to 'check'
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has shared a reminder for people looking to sell "unwanted" Christmas presents
BBC Celebrity Mastermind viewers left divided as they say 'what a joke'
Celebrity Mastermind viewers took to social media to complain about the latest line-up on the BBC hit quiz show
The Masked Singer fans 'work out' who Goldfish is as obvious clue 'gives it away'
Fans of The Masked Singer think they've worked out who Goldfish is before the ITV series returns on Saturday
'Do not travel' warning as chaos strikes West Country trains
Trains were delayed for much of this evening
Palestine solidarity campaign march in Bristol - in pictures
Marchers were blocked in the street by counter-protesters
Stranger Things fans spot 'frustrating' D&D plot hole in final season
Stranger Things fans have pointed out a 'frustrating' Dungeons and Dragons plot hole in the show's final season involving Will Byers. The final episode of the Netflix show aired this week
'I'm a psychologist and there's 4 signs someone doesn't want to be your friend'
A clinical psychologist has shared the four key signs that someone doesn't actually want to be your friend. She's also shared the 'red flags' to look out for when it comes to friendships
Orchids will grow beautiful blooms if you avoid making 1 simple mistake
Houseplant experts explain the reasons you may not have seen any blooms on your orchids, and how to encourage your orchid to produce flowers again
Palestine marchers confronted by counter-protesters in north Bristol
A group are marching from a controversial Israeli arms firm to Patchway police station