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Lodge Causeway Dental Centre held open days for prospective NHS patients in September and OctoberPeople who queued for hours at a dental practice say they were forced to pay for a hygienist appointment before being allowed to register as NHS patients.A number of patients have spoken to the claiming they were given an “ultimatum” – to pay £69 for the hygienist or be unable to sign up – when they reached the reception at Lodge Causeway Dental Centre in east Bristol.Alice Worthington, from south Bristol, said she “didn’t actually need a hygienist appointment at all” but that “it’s impossible to…

Nesquick and Fruitloop at Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary in Bury are among hundreds of cats in need of a new homeSeveral cat rescue charities have warned they are at “breaking point” as they struggle to meet rising demand to look after stray or abandoned pets.Despite more than 300 cats being on a waiting list to be taken in, staff at Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary in Bury, Greater Manchester, said their pens were full. Manager Karen Weed said the highest level of demand since the charity opened in 1957 had resulted in a “cat crisis in the North West”.She said a lack of…

Venus Williams is set to become the oldest female player to compete in the Australian Open main draw at the age of 45.The seven-time Grand Slam champion has received the final women’s wildcard for the tournament, which begins on 18 January.Williams last appeared at Melbourne Park in 2021 when she was beaten by Italy’s Sara Errani in the second round. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to return to a place that has meant so much to my career,” she said.The American, twice a runner-up in the first Grand Slam event of the year, will surpass the record of Japan’s Kimiko…

Alex BishSouth East investigations teamWe’ve been hit, abused and harassed, say parking wardensParking wardens in the South East have spoken out about the abuse and violence some of them face, to highlight the impact of attacks on frontline workers. A investigation can reveal more than 200 physical assaults have been recorded on parking staff in Kent, Surrey and Sussex since 2020, with some staff saying they have been punched and sexually harassed.The Institute of Customer Service is calling for the government to make an assault on any public-facing worker a standalone offence. The Home Office said existing laws already protected…

Getty ImagesAlan Smith’s Leeds United career gave way to an unlikely phrase, with the help of the internetAs Leeds United prepare to face Manchester United this weekend, among some fans it might bring up memories of one player’s controversial transfer from Elland Road to Old Trafford in the early years of this century.It was in the summer of 2004 that Leeds United’s Alan Smith did the unthinkable and moved across the Pennines to the club’s bitter rivals, Manchester United – little knowing it would spark a linguistic phenomenon thousands of miles away in South Korea which still lives on today.In…

Hull is in line for a major tourism boost after securing a spot on National Geographic’s annual list of the world’s 25 must-visit destinations.The East Yorkshire city is the only place in Britain featured on the magazine’s “Best of the World” list – and appears alongside world capitals Manila, Beijing and natural wonders like the North Dakota Badlands.Nat Geo hails Kingston-upon-Hull’s “defiant spirit” and the “mighty” Humber Estuary’s role in the North Sea’s Hanseatic League.It also praises its “most famous son”, anti-slavery pioneer William Wilberforce, and talks up its full English breakfasts, pubs and more.”There was a sense of surprise…

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Louis Rees-Zammit says he is “incredibly happy” to have signed a new deal with Bristol Bears.The club have not disclosed the length of the 24-year-old’s new contract, but describe it as “long-term”.The Wales wing or full-back returned to rugby union from the NFL last summer and has looked at home in Pat Lam’s side, scoring six tries in eight appearances.”Louis is a world-class talent and someone who embodies the way we want to play at Bristol Bears,” said director of rugby Lam.”Since coming back from the NFL, he’s shown incredible professionalism and hunger to keep improving. His speed, power and…

Police officers came under attack from makeshift projectiles after shutting down illegal New Year’s Eve gatherings across Bristol.Approximately 400 revellers had assembled at an industrial estate in St Phillips shortly before midnight on Wednesday, with authorities receiving reports around 11.15pm.As officers blocked Feeder Road to stop even more ravers reaching the site, “missiles” were hurled at both police and their vehicles nearby.A drone was launched to help locate the culprits, with two people taken into custody.The confrontation formed part of a wider crackdown on illegal raves across the city and surrounding areas that evening.At Aztec West business park in South…

Amber severe weather warnings for snow and several yellow warnings for snow and ice have been issued by the Met Office for areas around the UK on Friday.While the most severe conditions will be seen in Scotland, all of the UK’s nations will be affected with travel disruption expected. With lower temperatures, amber cold health alerts from the UK’s Health Security Agency (UKHSA) cover the whole of England.The amber warning for snow comes into effect for parts of Scotland at midday on Friday and could result in vehicles being stranded, rural communities being cut off, and rail and air cancellations.…