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Perseid meteor shower to light up sky after solar eclipse

The annual Perseid meteor shower is set to light up the night sky this week following a solar eclipse, providing a stunning display for astronomy enthusiasts across the UK [National news]

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Solar eclipse best viewing times in Bristol with our postcode search

The UK's biggest solar eclipse this century is here – use our postcode search tool to find the exact time the eclipse will peak where you live

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Osteopath who said he 'raped the brains' of his patients struck off

Jeremy Marquette engaged in a sexual relationship with one of his clients and inappropriate relationships with two others

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Love Island star says 'that's not true' about how much contestants are paid

Former Love Island and All Stars contestant has lifted the lid on how much villa contestants are paid

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Specific NHS 20-minute appointment cuts risk of death 32 per cent

For older people it cuts the risk of early death even more - by up to 46%

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Five kids end up in hospital after swimming in river Avon

'Rivers deserve the highest standards of protection'

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Bristol park scorched after 'deliberate' blaze

Three fire crews were called to battle the fire

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Vulnerable family at risk of homelessness after 'council failings'

They warned the housing service they were due to be evicted months ago but now could end up on the street

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Teen's fatal stabbing in Chippenham filmed on mobile phone, jury told

Shayne Hambakachere died from a stab wound to the chest, which punctured his heart

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Banksy works cost taxpayer nearly £150k

The bill covers three Banksy paintings

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'I ended up in A&E when had horror reaction to wedding eyelashes'

Polly Bibby, 26, said she had a patch test done and, as she suffered no reaction, went ahead with the procedure

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Your legal rights if a neighbour demands you change style of new fence

A homeowner was preparing to replace all their garden fences due to rot and age, but one neighbour suddenly revealed they didn't like the style of fence they'd picked and demanded a new one

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DWP mistakes mean benefit claimants to be refunded

The review comes as the department continues to focus on benefit fraud

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Police called to busy inner-city road after incident at hostel - updates

Emergency services were at the scene and a cordon was in place

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Foreign Office issues medication alert for Brits heading to Europe destination

The Foreign Office has updated its guidance

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Man admits wanting to join IS after watching ‘extreme’ YouTube videos

He admitted watching videos calling people who follow democracy and socialism 'infidels'

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Woman's car stolen from campsite as tent 'ransacked'

Amy says she lost roughly £800 worth of items during the theft

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UK drivers advised to take item out of car before Wednesday

The UK is currently in the midst of its fifth widespread heatwave of the year, with temperatures expected to reach up to 36°C

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Travellers warned of 'two-week shutdown' in Italy from Saturday August 15

Travellers will need to plan around it

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Man has 'liquid sprayed in eye' in incident at Bristol hostel

Police cordoned off an area