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DWP sets out changes for PIP assessment for new and existing claimants
DWP Minister Sir Stephen Timms said the majority of PIP assessments are being conducted over the phone but the DWP will be increasing the number of face-to-face assessments
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The Great British Bake Off airs first contestant exit after disastrous cake
The Great British Bake Off got off to a chaotic start with TWO bakes so disastrous they seemed destined for the bin - or the floor.
Live: Fears for missing man who vanished four days ago
If you see him, call 999
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Great British Bake Off fans spot same problem as Channel 4 show returns
The Great British Bake Off has returned to Channel 4 with 12 new bakers entering the famous tent, but fans were quick to spot a problem.
Fifteen illegal workers arrested in Bristol
More than a dozen of them made asylum claims
ITV fans uncover Love Islander's little-known horror film role
Love Island fans were stunned to learn that the ex-islander has a role in a 'twisted' horror movie.
Bristol Tories call for 'asylum hotels' ban but Greens and Labour disagree
The Green-led council has already ruled out an injunction
The Great British Bake Off start time, judges and contestants as Channel 4 show returns
The Great British Bake Off is back for a 16th season
GBBO star Jessika apologises as she breaks silence on 'hardest secret' she's ever kept
The Great British Bake Off is set to return to our screens tonight and one of the bakers, Jessika, has issued a cheerful apology to fans as she broke her silence on the show.
Bristol bus strikes will not go ahead this week as Unite issues update
Workers will be balloted on new pay offers from First
Number of Bristol children illegally placed in unregulated care homes has plummeted
Children's care homes are supposed to be inspected by Ofsted, although some are not
Bake Off's Paul Hollywood opens up on hidden 'struggle' in rare personal life insight
Ahead of The Great British Bake Off returning to our screens today, celebrity chef Paul Hollywood gives a never-before-seen glimpse of his life away from the cameras
Martin Lewis issues urgent new warning over 'disgraceful' ads
He said 'if it seems too good to be true, do not do it'
Loose Women panellist's lying branded 'tragic' after after age confession
Loose Women star Kaye Adams recently admitted that she 'spent years' saying she was actually a decade younger than she is, fearing society tries to 'write off' older women
Parenting expert shares six 'magic phrases' that make kids listen to you
Reem Raouda, a leading voice in conscious parenting, has studied more than 200 parent-child relationships and is widely recognised for redefining what it means to raise emotionally healthy kids
'Long and emotional journey' as Bristol museum collection given back to Australia
The 'treasures', including spears and spear throwers, have been in the museum’s collection for decades
Bristol MP appointed to new role as Prime Minister’s chief secretary
Bristol North West MP Darren Jones will be chief secretary to the Prime Minister
Bristol store raiders steal bottles of alcohol
Two men were seen making off with booze
Eventing ace Taylor and rugby player Tuttiett celebrate year of women's sport ahead of Defender Burghley Horse Trials
Defender Burghley Horse Trials (4-7 September 2025) has been a major international sporting and social event for over 50 years, attracting the world's top equestrians and attended by vast and enthusiastic crowds
Fake Labubu doll warning issued over 'risks to children' after hundreds seized
The fake dolls could be worth thousands if sold to unsuspecting members of the public