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Updates: Animal rights protest blockades South Bristol KFC
The Humane League are calling on KFC to stop using fast-growing 'Frankenchickens'

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Oasis tour starts and fleeting moment for Liam's dog Buttons prompts sweetest back story reveal
The sweetest tale of Buttons the Thai dog adopted by Liam Gallagher emerges after his blink-and-you'd-miss-it appearance behind the band


Sunday Brunch chaos as show cut short after guests flee the studio
Sunday Brunch was thrown into chaos as the Channel 4 show was forced to cut to an ad break after two guests left the studio

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Sunday Brunch's Tim Lovejoy shares ‘tragic news’ just minutes into Channel 4 show
Tim Lovejoy was back on Channel 4 on Sunday morning but just minutes in he paused the show to share 'tragic news'


The leafy village that people seem to forget is a part of Bristol
Locals feel a strong sense of community


Woman's incredible 8st weight-loss journey after being 'too big to drive a car'
At her heaviest, Lynsey weighed 21st 6lbs and was squeezing into a size 26


One of three injured is fighting for life after car ploughs into house
Two others have life-changing injuries and the building in the South West village remains unstable


Wrong parking could cost motorists thousands in petrol and diesel losses
Petrol and diesel drivers could be caught out by a little-known fuel issue which could plague drivers later this week.


Brit grandad sells UK home and lives in Portugal for £1k a month
Paul Ward says he became disillusioned with life in the UK after Brexit and decided to pursue his dream


UK village beauty marred by visitors leaving human waste bags everywhere
We think we have issues with tourism on our region - people living in this Peak District idyll say it has been overwhelmed with visitors in recent years - with many leaving litter, parking irresponsibly and even dumping human waste


'I'm a new mum and there's only one kids TV series I'd recommend'
Becoming a parent is the hardest yet most rewarding thing in the world and there is only one programme that has helped me through the tough days


'I'm an American exploring UK and two Cotswolds towns left me disappointed'
Lucy, who is originally from New York but now lives in London, said that she and her pals visited 'six of the 98 towns and villages across the Cotswolds' but two left her less than impressed


Flight attendant explains why cabin lights are dimmed during take-off and landing
If you're on a night flight and the cabin crew has suddenly turned the lights down, it can leave you feeling a little uneasy - but there's a simple explanation for the procedure


Texas floods leave at least 51 dead, 27 girls missing as rescue efforts continue
Among the missing are 27 girls who have not been seen since their camp was hit by a wall of water in a flash flood


Cardiff Oasis: The moment Noel Gallagher's mask slipped during Cardiff gig
Oasis fans flocked to Cardiff's Principality Stadium for a trip down memory lane as all eyes were on the Gallagher brothers to see if their 16 year feud really is over


'Book December holidays by this July date to lock in best prices'
The ‘sweet spot’ will only last for a few more days according to one finance expert


Idyllic woodland near Bristol with a stream is up for sale for £10,000
The space is a piece of countryside heaven


Britain's prettiest canal walk an hour from Bristol has waterside pubs and a boat cafe
The Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal is often dubbed one of Britain's prettiest waterways, and for good reason


Doctor's 30-second test can check if you are showing signs of early dementia
The task shouldn't take long to complete and might reveal something about your brain


Bristol's trams were once the envy of the world - now they could return to our streets
There are still remnants today of the city's pre-war tram network
