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M48 Severn Bridge closure live as high winds batter coastline on Christmas Day

A diversion route is in place

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'I regret buying family DNA kits for Christmas because it left everyone in tears'

A woman has shared her heartache after treating her family to DNA kits for Christmas - only for the entire gesture to go up in flames. She shared the story in a post online

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Hidden Victorian street buried beneath Bristol city centre with frozen in time shops

The abandoned alleyway is packed with cellars and hidden rooms, including the Packhorse pub, an old stable for Co-op delivery horses, and a coffin store for undertakers

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In pictures: Christmas in Bristol over the years

Christmas has long brought out the festive spirit in Bristol

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Paramedic with terminal cancer celebrates milestone Christmas birthday today

The former military armed forces, rugby referee and NHS paramedic was given just two years to live in 2020

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The dogs and cats looking for forever homes this Christmas

A pet isn't just for Christmas - and these are looking for their forever homes

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Doctor shares Christmas tipple least likely to give you a hangover

Fans of the popular mixed drink will likely be pleased with this

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Exact days to avoid when booking flights for your next holiday

Flight booking experts at Skyscanner unveiled the best and worst days to book holiday flights earlier this year

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The Chase fans left 'speechless' over huge ITV game show change

The Chase aired a festive special on Christmas Eve

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Sainsbury's and Argos 'hazard' warning issued - 'do not use' children's game

The two stores have issued a recall on the game after a fault was found with the product

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The Chase's Darragh Ennis uses Guinness trick to improve memory and knowledge

The Chase star Darragh Ennis shared his memory tricks on The Anman Podcast, including a clever Guinness-based phrase to remember Central American countries, as he issues advice to listeners

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'I paid for first class seat but was asked 1 question 3 times during my flight'

A woman was asked to move seats not once, but three times on a long-haul flight - and now she has a message to everyone who is planning on travelling by air this holiday season

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Christmas Day cold health alert issued for 7 counties with 'risk to life' warning

The alert will be activated tomorrow evening as temperatures plummet

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'Risk to life' on Christmas Day as cold weather health alert issued for Bristol

While snow isn't forecast over Christmas, temperatures are expected to plunge

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More than 1,000 pubs have banned all Labour MPs in national protest

Jeremy Clarkson is among the landlords to join the campaign

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NHS issues warning to anyone with a dry mouth over Christmas

The health service has warned people that they may need to see their GP

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Adenoviruses - everything you need to know

Is the adenoviruses anything to worry about? Here is what you need to know.

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Man found wounded on busy Bristol road after 'altercation'

Police are urging witnesses to come forward

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DWP issues Personal Independence Payment claimants update over 'set symptoms list'

PIP claimants have been reassured they will not be assessed against "a set symptom list" when attending an assessment

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How to get your children to sleep on Christmas Eve

It's the night before Christmas, and the kids are way too excited to sleep