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Cost-of-living crisis forces couples to slash wedding budgets

Newly-married couples have been opting for lowkey weddings to mark their special day to save money

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Mum desperate to find missing daughter, 15, last seen five days ago

Mia is described as 5ft 2ins, of medium build and with light brown hair

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M5 traffic delays build in South West after multiple crashes - live updates

The Friday getaway is well underway

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Man hanged himself in Bristol court cells while awaiting trial

A welfare check was falsely recorded as having taken place.

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Innocent Bristol dad shot in head by gang who got wrong house

The thugs are still at large years later after police closed the case 'as they had exhausted all lines of enquiry'

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Solar eclipse effect on animals as 'routines disrupted'

The south west is set to be the prime viewing spot for the eclipse on August 12, 2026

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Police issue stern warning ahead of Bristol protests on Saturday

A far-right protest will be met by a counter-demonstration this weekend

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Four warning signs your child has had too much screen time

Children across the UK are spending the equivalent of an entire month each year on screens

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‘Not as proud as I should be’: How The Church of England’s divide plays out in Bristol

For decades, the Church of England has been divided on same-sex marriage. In Bristol, a city with a vibrant LGBTQ+ community, is the rift widening, or is a united Church still possible? The post ‘Not as proud as I should be’: How The Church of England’s divide plays out in Bristol appeared fi...

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Brain cancer 'attack window' found after swimmer makes TV plea to Andy Burnham

It comes after Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn made an emotional plea to Prime Minister Andy Burnham

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Concerns raised over 'perilously dark' path at Bristol's railway station

The station opened less than two years ago but already locals are demanding a better environment around it

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Derelict pub in Fishponds hit by multiple arson attacks may finally be demolished

The historic venue has been empty for well over a decade

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Exact timings for solar eclipse as South West to have best view of phenomenon

Up to 95 per cent of the sun is expected to be covered by the moon

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Drivers told use important '1-3-5 rule' before buy used car 'to get best deal'

Buying a secondhand vehicle often involves a significant outlay but there is one rule you should follow to get the best deal

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Men named and charged after car key burglaries

The incidents happened across different areas

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Three more arrests after gun fired in South Bristol

There were three people in custody already

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Binman slams people who dump 2 items in recycling bins that can't be reused

A refuse collector has expressed his frustration at finding two common items in recycling bins that are strictly prohibited - and means those bins won't be collected

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Dirty trailer where man's body found in barrel of concrete

Richard Dyson disappeared six years ago, and remained missing until police made a grisly discovery (National News)

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E-scooters ‘have higher risk of traumatic injuries than motorcycles and bikes’

Bristol is one of a number of UK towns and citiese where e-scooters can be hired

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Three arrested after gun fired in South Bristol

The police helicopter was involved in the incident