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Dentist shares best way to eat pumpkin for teeth and gum health benefits
Pumpkin can provide your entire daily requirement of some vitamins that are vital to support your teeth and gum health, but the expert warned that not every seasonal snack this autumn has the same benefits

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Dogs and cats 'live longer in the South West' data shows
Pets have longer lives in Bristol and Plymouth


Key Sunday Roast ingredient Dr Michael Mosley swore by
The late doctor, who has sadly passed away, was passionate about helping people live a healthy life

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I went to the South West village known as England's 'mini Switzerland'
Lynmouth in Devon has been a favourite with tourists for years


Colourful town two hours from Bristol has cosy pubs and castle
The town has been named the best place to live in the region for the past two years


'Whimsical' Cotswolds village with few tourists as holidaymakers opt for popular neighbours
It's a foodie paradise


The pay-per-hour Bristol cafes that didn't survive beyond the 90s boom
Bristol had a number of internet cafes - but many didn't survive the technology revolution of the 21st Century


Victorian Bristol house left untouched for years is up for auction for just £150K
At half the price of neighbouring properties, it could be someone's 'dream home' - if you can look past the mess inside


Calls for UK Government to raise Personal Allowance to protect pensioners
The Personal Allowance has been frozen at 12,570 since 2021 and will remain at that level until April 2028 under Labour's plans and the State Pension is on track to surpass it next year


Ryanair flyers should be aware of £160 fee and two other costs
Although these penalties aren't unique to Ryanair, being aware of them can help you plan your holiday


‘Cardiac arrest buddies’ raising awareness for CPR after surviving heart attacks at gym
The pair both experienced cardiac arrests in a gym within 18 months of each and are now raising awareness of the importance and life-changing capabilities of CPR


Treasury confirms pensioners who won’t be affected by income tax next year
The Treasury has responded to calls for it to increase the income tax threshold in line with state pension


NHS advises 11 groups of people to 'tell a doctor' before taking ibuprofen
Ibuprofen is a popular painkiller that can be used to relieve a variety of aches and pains


UK Government to send 'must read' letters by October 31
People have been told to only do what's on the letter and to ignore suspicious texts or emails


‘I thought daughter, 7, was messing around but then I checked on her'
Jayne Biggs initially thought her seven-year-old daughter was just “messing around” at bedtime before calling paramedics to their home


Big Brother's 'messiest' twist yet leaves ITV viewers 'so confused'
Big Brother viewers were left scratching their heads as the show aired a surprise twist that saw two housemates make a return to the series


Gogglebox stars brand Victoria Beckham ‘dull’ in brutal rant
Victoria Beckham's Netflix documentary was savagely ripped apart by the stars of Gogglebox.


Full list of ‘top’ Motability cars you can drive away for under £1,000
A wide variety of cars are on offer through the Motability Scheme


Married at First Sight UK dinner parties exposed from cold food to 12-hour days
Married at First Sight UK star Maeve Mathieson has said she has "so much tea" to spill about the E4 dating show


ITV Big Brother's AJ Odudu and Will Best leave fans baffled minutes into live show
Big Brother viewers were all saying the same thing as AJ Odudu and Will Best teased the identities of the two former housemates returning to the ITV show
