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People urged to reach for a hot tea or coffee in heat wave to stay cool
Researchers from the University of Ottawa looked at the effect of drinking hot drinks on body temperature
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Amber heat warnings remain in force on Tuesday as it gets hotter
More weather records could be broken on Tuesday
East Bristol school that struggled for years praised in new report
'This is a significant milestone,' the delighted headteacher said
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Bristol activist detained by Israeli forces describes 'psychological torture'
He said he was taken off the coast of Crete while part of an aid mission bound for Gaza
Road in central Bristol to close for urgent repair works
Diversions will be in place and a large number of bus services will be affected.
Area on Bristol outskirts blighted by warehouses due to obscure 70-year-old rule
Calls are growing for a change in the law
Man arrested after Pride flags torn from Bristol school building
He was further arrested on suspicion of drug and weapons offences
'Addictive' BBC drama with incredible cast has viewers binge-watching all day
The new BBC drama has been a hit with fans who have already binged the series
Child, 8, among injured at Cardiff Gate services after car seen crashing into people
Three people have been taken to hospital [National news]
Households set to learn of energy bills hike from July amid Iran war impact
Customers will find out just how much more they will have to pay this week
Two women seriously injured after car collides with wall
One of the women has potentially life-threatening injuries
May heat records could be broken by nearly 3C as temperatures soar
The highest temperatures are expected in parts of the Midlands, East Anglia, London and Bristol.
Brits told not to hang wet clothes outside to dry during heatwave
The current warm weather is expected to last for much of the week
Legal rights explained when it gets too hot while you’re at work
Millions of workers could face sweltering offices and overheated workplaces this summer, but many are unaware of what employers legally must do
Bike lanes for Gloucester Road ‘set to one side’ because of underground plans
But talks will happen soon about how the road could change in the short to medium term
New ‘civic landmark’ minaret installed on mosque in latest Bristol planning applications
This week's list of notable planning applications submitted to the city council
BBC star left in tears live on air as beloved series comes to an end
BBC presenter Alex Scott was left in tears during the final episode of Football Focus
MAFS groom defends controversial TV stint as he hunts for new 'traditional wife'
MAFS Australia star Tyson Gordon sparked backlash during his time on the E4 show
Dear England episode 1 cast as Handmaid's Tale star leads as Gareth Southgate
BBC One's new four-part drama Dear England begins this Sunday, with Joseph Fiennes and Jodie Whittaker
Ken Luxon obituary
My brother, Ken Luxon, was a charity worker whose interest in acting developed into a love of storytelling and a fulfilling role as a tour guide in Bath and Bristol.From his teenage years Ken, who has died suddenly aged 66, had enjoyed performing in church and school productions, as well as amateur ...