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New plans to demolish eyesore bank on main Bristol road spark residents' concerns

The landmark bank building has had no roof or windows for years

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Toddler born deaf is first in world to have hearing restored in new gene therapy trial

Opal Sandy's hearing is now almost normal - and could improve further

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Oversubscribed Bristol school loses 'outstanding' status after first Ofsted inspection in over a decade

The school was considered the best primary school in Bristol in 2018

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Drivers warned of £5,000 fine for breaking little-known sunglasses rule

Motorists have been warned to check their sunglasses are legal before driving as the UK is set to bask in a heatwave with temperatures hitting 25C in some parts of the country

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Breakthrough means eczema could soon be treated with a vaccine

One of the team involved said it 'has significant potential to revolutionise treatment approaches'

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Olly Alexander responds after suffering malfunction during Eurovision performance

Olly Alexander addressed his wardrobe malfunction which occurred during his Eurovision semi-final performance

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New research links childhood sleep to psychotic disorders in adults

It was the first study to show that persistent lack of sleep is a strong predictor of psychosis, the researchers said

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Walkers responds after popular crisp flavour suddenly 'disappears' from supermarkets

Walkers confirmed it gave its Monster Munch Flamin' Hot crisps a "facelift" – and British fans of the iconic original flavour are certainly not happy with the change

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's 'desperate' move to improve public image in UK as popularity plummets

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have made a 'desperate' move to improve their public image in the UK, according to a Royal expert, after a poll showed the Duchess' popularity has plummeted

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Bristol Airport short-stay car park ripped up in £60 million development latest

The short-stay car park has now moved behind the multi-storey car park

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Study finds missing link between what you eat and cancer risk as diabetes damages DNA

The study, led by the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore, found that high glucose levels can temporarily disable the BRCA2 gene, which is known for its tumour-suppressing abilities

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Newly elected Green councillor sells Range Rover for fully electric Porsche

Cllr Abdul Malik has faced some criticism over owning a Range Rover and being a Green Party councillor - but he has now sold the car

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Chemicals in flavoured vapes could be highly toxic when heated, say scientists

The study found 505 hazardous chemicals, including 127 which are acutely toxic are created by vaping

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Live: Call 999 if you see missing boy believed to be in Bristol

Police are concerned for the welfare of missing 15-year-old Cha'on

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Workers told 'don't leave it to last minute' to avoid big HMRC tax bill

A financial expert has urged people not to wait and enjoy the benefits

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Loose Women hit with Ofcom complaints after Denise Welch's furious Meghan Markle row

A row between panellist Denise Welch and former press secretary Dickie Arbiter erupted over his criticism of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

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Bridgerton filming helps West Country city make millions each year from TV

Using daily filming rates provided by Creative England an estimated £3.4 million was pumped into the Bath local economy last year by film crews through spend on accommodation, location hire, local crew and other services.

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Child 'strangled and pushed against fence' in Bristol

Police officers want to speak to this man about the assault

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Health expert lists eight habits that 'could add 24 years to your life'

Some are things we all strive to do, but making them stick could make a real difference

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Couple admit ordering enormous meals at restaurants and fleeing without paying

Bernard and Ann McDonagh ordered T-bone steaks and other expensive items before running away