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My party lifestyle ruined my life and cost me my job - avoid the thing that nearly killed me

Emma Mack started at 19 but within four years she was using it every day

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Armed police swoop on Bristol street, Taser man and seize 'axe'

Arrests have been made

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Police issue dispersal order after hundreds turn up at 'dangerous' car meet

There were reports of 'dangerous driving and racing, burnouts, drifting and stunts, excessive noise, horn‑sounding and obstruction'

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My little boy has incurable condition so rare only 300 people have it but I'll never give up

Jenson brings joy to his parents Tom and Kimberley every day - and they say you can help

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Gethin Jones supported by fans as he lands 'one of the most famous seats on telly'

BBC Morning Live presenter Gethin Jones has been inundated with fan support on Instagram after appearing as a guest co-host on Pointless alongside Alexander Armstrong

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Palestine Action Elbit activists face retrial after jury fails to return all verdicts

They were acquitted of aggravated burglary but several other verdicts were left undecided

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Poundland and River Island closing stores in 2026 — list of those affected

Major retailers have announced store closures affecting locations across the UK in 2026.

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Distinctive car spotted as police hunt serial arsonist

Someone is torching caravans in East Bristol

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ITV star makes The Celebrity Chase confession after 'most stressful day'

The ITV star has said her experience on The Celebrity Chase was the most stressful day of her entire career.

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UK food alert as people told to stop eating item sold in multiple supermarkets

The product is sold in supermarkets across the UK, including Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda

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Another Bristol caravan torched in arson attack on same street

Police have stepped up patrols in the area

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Huge blaze breaks out in Bristol bedroom as homes evacuated

'Several fire engines' were seen racing towards the scene

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HMRC change now in place for some UK households - 'penalty points' and £200 fines

The new system is being rolled out and comes with a number of new rules

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Traffic brought to standstill as hay bales block Bristol road

Police are controlling traffic flow

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The pretty Welsh village just an hour from Bristol with castle and 'best pub'

It is an ideal spot for National Trust fans and ramblers

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The cheapest and most expensive postcodes to buy a home in Bristol

The difference is more than £400,000

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Binman says recycling 'won't be collected' if 1 item is spotted inside

A binman has warned rubbish may not be collected if a simple item is spotted inside the recycling waste. There are some key rules everyone needs to follow each week

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BBC Breakfast guest in tears as she shares 'most upsetting' part of daughter's diagnosis

A BBC Breakfast guest broke down in tears during a live broadcast on Saturday as she discussed her daughter's lymphoma diagnosis

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New fees for visitor parking permits in Bristol plan paused after public backlash

The plan was unpopular among many residents who would have to pay for visitor permits

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Bristol Water update after burst main cuts off 9,000 properties

'We’re sorry for the disruption'