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Man dies on A4174 ring road near Bristol after collision with car
Both sides of the A4174 remain closed this evening
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The Chase set to air new travel spin-off with Bradley Walsh as host
The Chase is set to get a new travel-themed spin-off in 2026, with six pairs of contestants tracking down the Chasers in secret locations around the world
M4 blocked near Swindon as lorry overturns in crash
There were heavy delays on the motorway this evening
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Live: A4174 ring road closed near Longwell Green after fatal crash
His next of kin have been informed and are being supported
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Complaint that the council 'misled public' over Baltic Wharf trees
"Officers continued to misinform in subsequent council meetings"
Baby names that are so offensive they're banned in the UK
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Vet shares signs of hypothermia in dogs and safe walking temperatures
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'Confusing' plan for 12-hour bus lanes on major South Bristol A-road
Local councillors questioned the logic of having tighter restrictions further away from the city centre
Dog walkers urged to follow government rule when out in cold weather
People stepping out with their animals in the winter weather are ‘required to comply’ with a list of rules, according to DEFRA
Keir Starmer promises action over cancellation of Jewish MP’s school visit
PM will ‘hold to account’ campaigners who said Damien Egan’s presence would ‘inflame teachers’Keir Starmer has promised action against union activists and campaigners who pushed for the cancellation of a school visit by an MP who is vice-chair of Labour Friends of Israel.Pro-Palestine acti...
Rate of women dying during or just after pregnancy jumps 20 per cent
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Binman issues 'no' warning over which bin to put pizza boxes in
The item often flummoxes people when it comes to which bin to use, with general, recycling, and even compost all viable options
Bristol visitor parking permit consultation 'too short', council told
People had just four weeks over Christmas to respond to plans for major changes to the way RPZs work
Gran, 65, shares 3 abs exercises she uses to 'help attract men half her age'
Personal trainer and grandmother Lesley Maxwell, 65, has shared her three favourite ab exercises and the diet secrets that help her attract men who are half her age
RAC explains how drivers can 'minimise' impact of 'blinding headlights'
Drivers can reduce the effects of bright headlights, according to advice shared by the RAC and College of Optometrists
DWP PIP review update as new statement issued for ‘transparency’
The Timms Review team has issued an update, as findings could alter the benefit millions of people rely on