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Live: Police investigation shuts Keynsham A-road with drivers told to 'avoid the area'
An ongoing police investigation is being conducted in the area
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Live: M5 crash closure sparks major delays
Traffic & Travel
One lane of the M5 is closed with heavy traffic building near Bristol
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Disused training centre could be transformed into car-free housing community
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The eye-catching plans aim to help solve Bristol's housing crisis
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Cheap days out for families on Universal Credit as half-term starts
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Activities for the whole family can be expensive, but if you’re on Universal Credit you may be able to get a more affordable entry
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South Gloucestershire pre-school given outstanding Ofsted rating
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It has been praised in many areas
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Freezing residents still not compensated for tower block cladding removal
Housing crisis
They were promised compensation in January
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UK to bask in 23C as early as next week - after wet half-term
Weather
The Met Office predicts a wet and dreary half-term after a drizzly bank holiday weekend for many but from next week, the weather takes a turn for the better
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Mum who lost savings to Tinder scammer says she feels 'stupid'
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She said it had left her 'distraught'
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Shop worker attack and sexual assault among Bristol crimes police need help to solve
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Anyone who recognises the people pictured are being asked to call 101 with any information
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Five of the most expensive properties you can buy in Bristol
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It includes a castle and an Italianate-style mansion
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Salad Days: The full story behind the musical that became a West End hit
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Seventy years ago, a musical opened at the Bristol Old Vic which would go on to take the West End by storm and prove a nice little earner for the Old Vic Theatre School and a nice big earner for its creators.
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Exact date revealed when we will bask in warm weather as weather maps turn orange
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New weather maps show when the UK will bask in 'summer-like' temperatures after the weekend's downpours and weather warnings.
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Expert's 'cheap' homemade spray to stop cats pooing in your garden
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A gardening expert has shared a homemade solution to keep cats away from your garden, as mischievous felines have a strong sense of smell which makes them very sensitive to certain fragrances
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Car changes you must tell DVLA 'or face being banned from roads'
UK & World News
Drivers are being warned that updates to vehicles must be reported or they could face fines or a ban
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The next bank holidays in 2024 and full list of 2025 dates
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The second May bank holiday is taking place in the UK today, Monday, May 27, 2024, and there are still three more bank holidays to look forward to this year
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Expert's 30 baby names inspired by summer
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The list is a mix of traditional and modern ideas, said Natasha Ascott
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Car changes you must tell DVLA 'or face being banned from roads'
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Drivers are being warned that updates to vehicles must be reported or they could face fines or a ban
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People told 'know early signs' as type of cancer reaches new high
NHS
Skin cancer cases have soared over the past decade, said Cancer Research UK
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Upfest
A full day-by-day guide to Upfest 2024 as it starts this week
From cosy bookshop gatherings, to art at the pub, massive murals made of tape, architectural drawing, watercolour lessons, lino printing, and plenty more for the whole family
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General Election 2024: Why Bristol Central is Britain's most interesting battleground
General Election
Six reasons why the Greens will win in Bristol - and three why they won't
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How two mental health groups are saving men's lives across Bristol
Mental health
Many members say the sessions are a vital part of their week
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DWP issues update on plans to scrap six benefits
UK & World News
Upon receipt of a migration notice, claimants have three months to submit a claim for Universal Credit, failing which your benefit payments will cease
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HMRC 'check now' warning as workers could be owed money
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If you get paid monthly or are on PAYE you need to check your tax code now - you might be owed money
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Dunelm's 'most comfortable garden chair ever' is a hit with shoppers
Shopping in Bristol
The Dunelm Elements Peacock Hanging Egg Chair is proving to be a big hit with shoppers - and is the perfect addition to your garden as the weather warms up
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Family told to leave plane after asking passengers not to eat nuts
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They had to spend £5,000 booking a hotel and tickets with a different airline
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Kate, Princess of Wales, 'may not return to work this year'
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It had been expected she could start public duties again 'after Easter', but new reports claim she may be off work all year
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'I missed these five symptoms, and now my cancer can't be cured'
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Robert is urging anyone who experiences the same signs he saw to talk to a doctor
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Flat-pack furniture trip could see you fined £2,500 if you ignore rules
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Getting it wrong by just a centimetre could have serious repercussions
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Man suffers acid burns to face after eating fruit on holiday
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Thomas, 28, fears he may be scarred for life after biting into the fruit at a local market
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24 epic fails which saw lorries stuck on West Country roads
Traffic & Travel
Too many lorry drivers put too much trust in their sat navs to take them on a suitable route
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Live: M5 traffic at standstill as holidaymakers clog up roads
Traffic & Travel
Traffic is building as people head home after spending the long bank holiday weekend in the West Country.
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Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling updates as daredevils defy warnings
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Madcap Brockworth bank holiday event taking place despite officials urging people to beware of the risks after injuries last yer
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Euro 2024: Bristol pubs and bars where you can catch all the action next month
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With a month of football ahead, we’ve listed just a handful of the hundreds of locations around the city showing the games from the Euros
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Travel
You can travel to South West islands dubbed a 'mini-Maldives'
Boasting white sands and crystal clear blue sea, the beautiful islands are perfect for wildlife fans
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'I’m a Baileys expert who swapped to another Irish cream liqueur and it is next level’
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UK tourists warned of worsening weather phenomenon in the Canary Islands
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Though said to be becoming less frequent, they are growing in intensity, meaning that if your break is disrupted by one, it will most likely be more severe than ever before
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Taylor Swift 'books £3.3 million Cotswolds cottage' for UK leg of Eras tour
What's On News
The global popstar is due to kick off the UK leg of her world-famous Eras Tour in June
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We take a look inside a secret air raid shelter hidden underneath Bristol’s Corn Exchange
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It has remained untouched for nearly 80 years
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Join our new WhatsApp group - What's On - to receive the latest news on events, reviews and food & drink news happening in Bristol.
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Hour-by-hour weather forecast for West Country this Bank Holiday Monday
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A 'typical springtime mix' of rain and sunny spell are set to hit the region
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Cadbury fans get excited as new flavour heads for shelves
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It sounds like a tasty combo
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Sky deal is enough to convince Apple iPad shoppers to buy 'astonishingly cheap' model
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'Lesser-known kitchen habits' to lose weight 'effortlessly'
Health
These tips are about developing some practical habits around the kitchen
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Stunning Cotswolds village popular with Hollywood A-listers
Places
Hugh Grant is said to be a regular visitor to the golf club
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Equestrian star Georgie Campbell dies after falling from horse at Westcountry event
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British equestrian star Georgie Campbell has tragically died after a fall at the Bicton International Horse Trials in Devon, British Eventing has announced
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Dad who had trouble remembering words was given 12 months to live
UK & World News
Graeme's first symptom was having trouble with conversations at work, aged 42
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HGV driver says 'amateur' motorists are dangerous - this is what you're doing wrong
UK & World News
From joining the motorway to leaving the motorway, layby etiquette to tailgating - car drivers are a hazard, says Steven Harris
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Police issue cow warning after man seriously injured
UK & World News
A man has been left with 'significant, serious injuries' and police have issued urgent advice
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DWP to send millions of letters next month saying benefit is stopping
UK & World News
Anyone who gets a letter has been advised not to ignore it
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Prince George now not expected to attend his godfather's wedding
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales
It was thought the prince would have a key part in the royal wedding next month
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New Look selling ‘gorgeous’ summer dress ‘you’ll wear year after year’
Shopping in Bristol
Costing £46 shoppers can get a stylish yet classic look for their summer wardrobes
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St Werburghs City Farm summer fair returns
Events
Known as its 'biggest event of the year', the City Farm's summer fair brings thousands of visitors to the local area, raising vital funds for the farm itself
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Boots new sun protection range perfect for ‘summer sport’
Boots
Costing no more than £8 a product, this range protects your skin even when out in the sun playing sport or being active
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Cow attack left dog walker dead and wife paralysed after being trampled on public path
UK & World News
Teresa Holmes woke in hospital a week after the attack to be told her husband had been killed when the couple were trampled by cows
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Super Size Me star who ate McDonald's every day for a month dies at age of 53
Celebs/TV
The American filmmaker came to fame following his award-winning documentary in which he claimed to show what eating only McDonald's every day for a month did to his body
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Events
The big Bristol events of 2024 to mark on your calendar
From the Balloon Fiesta and the Harbour Festival, to Love Saves the Day, Valley Fest and more
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All the Bristol death notices and funeral announcements from this week
People
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
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Missing people police are searching for in the Bristol area
People
Some have been missing for a few days, some for 18 months
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Mum 'nearly died' after buying skinny jab for £75 online
Health
Victoria Boyd bought the 'skinny jab' for £75 from Facebook after years of fat-shaming from her ex
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Banks now offering up to £200 free cash for switching, including Nationwide, TSB and First Direct
Your Money
Switching current accounts is a straightforward process and can be done in seven days through the free Current Account Switch Service
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Six affordable New Look summer dresses under £40 - midi and maxi lengths
Shopping
The perfect dress options for holidays, weddings, baby showers or sunny days
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Essential DWP travel advice for PIP and Universal Credit claimants visiting Spain, Turkey or France
Holidays
The DWP has issued a warning to anyone claiming Personal Independence Payments or Universal Credit and planning to go on holiday to popular destinations
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Antler's iconic suitcases perfect for Ryanair and easyJet are 25% off for a limited time only
Travel
The luxury luggage brand has slashed prices on its entire range for a limited time only - meaning you can get a stylish new suitcase for less this summer
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Shein shoppers issued urgent 'be aware' warning over latest scam
Fashion
Experts are warning of a new phishing scam that is targeting shoppers of fast-fashion retailer Shein
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Calculator works out how much you will pay as price cap changes
Cost Of Living
The latest quarterly energy price cap from July 1 2024 has been announced by Ofgem
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Fine and prison alert over HMRC holiday crackdown
UK & World News
2,000 investigations have already been launched, up from just 400 the year before
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'I'm a vet - these symptoms could mean your dog has a human illness'
UK & World News
Vet Dr Scott Miller is warning dog owners of symptoms and signs of a human illness dogs can suffer from too
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Sky Glass is now £140 cheaper to buy as provider reduced contract ahead of this summer's 2024 Euros
Sky
The discount on Skys smart TV means it now costs as little as 36p a day to use as the monthly price is cut
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CCTV caught woman lying down in Iceland before compensation bid
UK & World News
Teresa Birch wanted to claim thousands but cameras caught her in the act
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In pictures: Day two of Love Saves The Day 2024
Love Saves the Day
The rain and mud didn't dampen spirits, as some big names in the world of music graced Ashton Court
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Pubs and bars in Bristol
This Victorian backstreet pub has more than 20 gins on offer
Unless you know it's there, it's unlikely you'll find it unless you're lost
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Chat GPT generates idea for film shown in Bristol
Film
Bristol Film & Video Society is 90 years old this year, and has come a very long way from its origins as a group of wealthy gentlemen, as Eugene Byrne reports.
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Watchdog orders investigation into vets prices and profits
Animals
"Many pet owners and professionals have concerns that need further investigation"
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Asylum seekers in hotel near Bristol say 'food is not fit for an animal'
North Somerset
There are no shops nearby and the only accessible bus ends at 5pm
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Flower fields and sunflower picking spots this summer - and when they open to the public
Things to do in Bristol
From tulips and lavender, to sunflower picking
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Live: M5 crash closure sparks major delays
One lane of the M5 is closed with heavy traffic building near Bristol
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Live: Police investigation shuts Keynsham A-road with drivers told to 'avoid the area'
Keynsham
An ongoing police investigation is being conducted in the area
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Live: M5 traffic at standstill as holidaymakers clog up roads
Traffic & Travel
Traffic is building as people head home after spending the long bank holiday weekend in the West Country.
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24 epic fails which saw lorries stuck on West Country roads
Traffic & Travel
Too many lorry drivers put too much trust in their sat navs to take them on a suitable route
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Airbnb's best Taylor Swift-inspired properties inspired by her albums
Taylor Swift
From a stylish New York loft to a lowkey London Boy hideaway, and a romantic apartment in the heart of Paris, guests can immerse themselves in each of Taylor’s Eras
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Bristol City FC
Grassroots Football
The moment Sir Geoff Hurst joined Bristol City's walking football team
The World Cup hat-trick hero went down to Imperial Sports Club to surprise the senior players
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Wayne Rooney set to hold further talks over vacancy at Bristol City's Championship rivals
Bristol City FC
Plymouth Argyle have been without a permanent head coach since defeat to the Robins in April
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Former Bristol City boss lined up for new role in League Two while Schalke defender visits HPC
Bristol City FC
It's all change at Cheltenham Town as a family trip to Failand causes a stir
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Bristol City legend follows David Moyes out of West Ham as Julen Lopetegui is confirmed as boss
Bristol City FC
Rob Newman had worked closely with former Robins teammate David Moyes after arriving from Manchester City in 2021
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Tommy Conway's Scotland omission is a complex blessing and a confusing curse for Bristol City
Bristol City FC
Bristol City striker Tommy Conway wasn't included in Steve Clarke's 28-man provisional squad for Euro 2024
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Real Life
Mum 'ditches old lady body' with health transformation at 51
At her biggest, Billie weighed 13st 5lbs. She is now ripped and says 'everything is better'
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Chemist warns that packing hack could see you miss your flight
UK & World News
It could also prove dangerous for you and your family
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UK to bask in 23C as early as next week - after wet half-term
Weather
The Met Office predicts a wet and dreary half-term after a drizzly bank holiday weekend for many but from next week, the weather takes a turn for the better
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Eamonn Holmes issues statement on split from wife Ruth Langsford
UK & World News
The presenter spoke about the break-up live on air on Tuesday morning
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80 taking legal action after falling ill on trip to petting farm
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Investigations are now looking into the attraction, which remains closed
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A gardening expert has shared a homemade solution to keep cats away from your garden, as mischievous felines have a strong sense of smell which makes them very sensitive to certain fragrances
UK tourists warned of worsening weather phenomenon in the Canary Islands
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Though said to be becoming less frequent, they are growing in intensity, meaning that if your break is disrupted by one, it will most likely be more severe than ever before
Disused training centre could be transformed into car-free housing community
property news
The eye-catching plans aim to help solve Bristol's housing crisis
Holidaymakers heading for France face new £50 a night charge
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You could pay around £13 per person, per night - quickly adding up if you are travelling in a group or staying for a few nights
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Live: M5 crash closure sparks major delays
One lane of the M5 is closed with heavy traffic building near Bristol
Chemist warns that packing hack could see you miss your flight
UK & World News
It could also prove dangerous for you and your family
Mum who bled through 30 pads a day finds she is 'one in a million'
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Actor postponed treatment to star in West End show - then was told he had rare cancer
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UK to bask in 23C as early as next week - after wet half-term
Weather
The Met Office predicts a wet and dreary half-term after a drizzly bank holiday weekend for many but from next week, the weather takes a turn for the better