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Linda Robson says Pauline Quirke 'is happy' as she shares emotional dementia update

Birds of a Feather star Linda Robson has shared an emotional update on her former co-star Pauline Quirke, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2021

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Tax officer jailed after defrauding HMRC of £200,000

He falsified records and filtered the money into dozens of accounts that he had access to

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Government told to make two-second change to pedestrian crossings

New research says it ' isn’t just a safety issue'

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Concert ticket prices set to soar because of tax rule

Venues will have to pass the increases on to gig-goers

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Expect disruption and power cuts as weather warnings come into force

The Met Office has said the warnings may need to be updated today

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Bristol loses six banks over just 12 months

Bristol has lost six banks from its high streets this year as the shift towards digital banking continues to impact communities around Bristol.

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Lane closures expected to cause disruption on ring road

A bridge in Kingswood needs to be inspected

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Flats above Greggs and huge new bingo hall for South Bristol in latest planning applications

This week's Bristol planning round-up includes flats above Greggs

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Nursery on a former golf course praised for welcoming atmosphere

From the very first settling-in session, babies are met with “hugs, soft reassurance and close contact”

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Downs van crackdown raises fears that people may 'end up rough sleeping'

The council was due to start the process of removing van dwellers from the Downs this week

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Body of 24-year-old man found on M4 slip road

The motorway was closed near Bridgend on Saturday as emergency services attended the scene

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Martin Parr obituary

Photographer whose unblinking eye documented the human subject as a birdwatcher might, via plumage, habitat and dietIn 1986, the photographer Martin Parr published a book that would define him in the public mind for the rest of his career. Parr, who has died aged 73, was then living in Wallasey, Mer...

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Legendary photographer Martin Parr dies in Bristol

He was one of the best-known documentary photographers of his time

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Winter clothes drying hack people 'swear by' to save money

One woman said she 'wouldn't be without it'

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Man arrested after multiple people 'pepper sprayed' in Heathrow car park

A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault after 21 people were treated following an incident at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 3 car park on Sunday morning

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Slice of Portishead beach sold at auction

There was another unusual element to the sale, thanks to potential links to a former Premier League star

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HMRC 'request your refund' alert as people owed money

HMRC has said there is 'no need to visit the bank'

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Fears DWP crackdown may see benefit claimants 'wrongly targeted'

The DWP will check the bank account details of people on three benefits

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DVSA driving test warning - everything you need to know

People sitting their test soon should be aware that it could get cancelled if they don't follow the rules

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Rachel Reeves cuts cash ISA limit but pensioners keep £20,000 allowance

Rachel Reeves cuts cash ISA allowance from £20,000 to £12,000 for under-65s from April 2027, while pensioners retain full limit