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The so-called exclusives of Bristol media…

The best of the city’s (other) local media bravely fighting the good fight…

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Media magnate Lord Northcliffe once said, “News is what somebody somewhere wants to suppress; all the rest is advertising.” Not ones to let a juicy story get away, we bring you the best of the city’s (other) local media bravely fighting the good fight…

EXCLUSIVE: Pieminister to open new restaurant

Bristol 24/7

EXCLUSIVE: Yurt Lush announces new home

Bristol 24/7

Three-bed semi with the wow factor for sale in Westbury

Bristol Post

New Vodka made from QUINOA has gone on sale

Bristol Post

Singer Peter Andre spotted shopping in Bristol city centre

Bristol Post

Plans revealed for Bristol’s first cat café

Bristol 24/7

Christmas ice rink and market plan revealed

Bristol 24/7

Pictures of the new England kit are released by the Football Association

Bristol Post

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  • Hmm.

    I’m a payng cable member, but as much as I hate the Post, I’m not sure this type of sneering really adds much to the debate. Keep pursuing the real stories and don’t watch the trash!

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