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Labour’s Josh Simons to stand down as MP so Andy Burnham can ‘drive the change our country is crying out for’ - UK politics live

Simons says: ‘I am standing aside so that Andy Burnham can return to his home’Al Carns, the defence minister first elected in 2024, will launch his own leadership bid if a contest starts, Sky News is reporting.Asked about this last night, Carns told Sky: “I’m just a humble junior minister.â€...

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Mum with breasts so big they've bent her spine refused surgery five times

Charlotte, from Bristol, says she can't play with her son, has trouble sleeping and is in excruciating pain

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Moths won't damage your clothes if you add 1 item to wardrobes in May

Nobody wants moths to damage their clothes, but they become more common in May. Adding a simple item to your wardrobes can stop them damaging clothes

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Former Warmley school site could be turned into 160 new homes and sport hub

The land on the edge of Bristol has been mostly unused for a decade

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Sepsis alert as parents warned to look out for 'red line' mark in children

One mum has shared a warning sign of sepsis that all parents should be aware of when it comes to their child's wellbeing, and it's something everyone should know

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Bucks Fizz crowned UK's best Eurovision entry for second year running

Bucks Fizz's 'Making Your Mind Up' has been named the UK's favourite Eurovision entry for the second year running in a new study of 2,000 adults

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Major change for Morrisons, Lidl, Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's and Aldi shoppers as price rule expanded

The rules will also affect loyalty cards such as the Tesco Clubcard, Sainsbury's Nectar and Morrisons More cards

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More than 50 new affordable homes built in South Bristol apartment building

27 are council homes for social rent, and 26 will be for Shared Ownership

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Drivers causing distress at Portishead beauty spot spark police action

Police said anyone who is found in breach of the PSPO may be subject to fixed penalty notices, vehicle seizure or prosecution

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'Stay in yer lane, cows! Mystery markings painted for cattle on Long Ashton bridge baffles locals

Cows are only allowed to walk on one half of the bridge

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Brits cutting costs on 'essential' services risk safety as experts issue warning

Households are cutting back on 'essential services' to save money amid cost-of-living pressures, but experts warn the move could be putting them at risk

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Spaceship for mission to Venus to be built in Bristol

The move will create 100 new jobs at the firm's Aztec West base

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Major airport e-gate rule change from July 8 to slash passport queues

1.5million more people will be able to use the fast-track system

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Traffic held on M4 after vehicle towing animals overturns - updates

Traffic on the M4 was held near Bath after a vehicle towing livestock has overturned. There are delays of 25 minutes and miles of congestion

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BBC confirms final series of Bristol-based comedy 'hoping to end on a high'

Aa much-loved BBC show filmed in Bristol, Gloucestershire and the West Country will be back for a third and final series

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UK Government update over cabin passenger ban rule for easyJet Jet2 TUI Ryanair

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has released a statement regarding potential changes to cabin regulations

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Eric Morecambe's son honours comedy legend on 100th birthday 'it's very special'

Today marks what would have been the 100th birthday of legendary comedian Eric Morecambe.

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BBC Breakfast host issues apology as co-star cut off for breaking news alert

Charlie Stayt issued an on-air apology after BBC Breakfast cut the weather forecast short to cover a developing story.

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Rachel Reeves setting out new cost of living support thanks to Iran war

There will be support for businesses and families

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296 UK flights cancelled in jet fuel crisis and 'prices will go up'

Industry leaders have not ruled out fuel shortages this summer