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• KFC is hiring a chicken taster and applications are now open

  28-02-2020 22:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
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• Bristol studio has plague game removed from Chinese app store as Coronavirus spreads

  28-02-2020 22:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The company says the situation is out of its control
  
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• In pictures: The best signs from Greta Thunberg's march in Bristol

  28-02-2020 22:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Thousands of people descended on Bristol on Friday to see and listen to world renowned climate activist Greta Thunberg.The 17-year-old spoke at College Green this morning and joined Bristol Youth Strike 4 Climate for a huge march through the city, with around 20,000 people attending in total. As with other climate rallies in the past, plenty of people brought homemade signs and placards with them and used the opportunity to take aim at both Donald Trump and Boris Johnson.We've rounded up some of
  
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• Police praise the organisers of the Bristol Youth Strike 4 Climate following Greta's visit

  28-02-2020 21:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'We also thank the protesters for looking after each other'
  
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• Bristol Light Festival: City lit by interactive lights

  28-02-2020 21:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The city's first ever light festival includes an illuminated homage to Banksy's Well Hung Lover.
  
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• Thunderball results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Friday, February 28

  28-02-2020 21:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
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• How Bristol families reacted to Greta Thunberg's visit

  28-02-2020 21:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'She's an inspirational young person'
  
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• Defiant Greta Thunberg is a leader of a generation - but I cannot cast my cynicism completely to one side

  28-02-2020 21:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol Live editor Mike Norton joins the crowds to see world famous climate activist
  
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• New detective drama McDonald & Dodds filmed in Bristol to air on ITV this weekend

  28-02-2020 21:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It stars BAFTA-winning actor Jason Watkins and Bristol Old Vic Theatre School graduate Tala Gouveia
  
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• Greta Thunberg in Bristol: 'The world is on fire'

  28-02-2020 20:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Swedish teen environmental campaigner rallies protesters ahead of a march through the city.
  
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• Independent mayoral candidate delivers toy digger and Lego set to City Hall

  28-02-2020 20:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The stunt was part of his official campaign launch
  
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• Dan Sarkozi: Boxer fighting back in the ring after stroke and heart surgery

  28-02-2020 19:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol boxer Dan Sarkozi discusses his comeback to the ring, less than 18 months after having surgery on a hole in his heart following a stroke.
  
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• Royal Mint hopes to sell £100,000 piggy bank

  28-02-2020 19:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Royal Mint said it has had "expressions of interest" in the £100,000 made-to-order item.
  
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• CCTV appeal over fraud at electrical retailers

  28-02-2020 19:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Anyone who can help is asked to call 101
  
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• Man charged with attempted murders in south Bristol is sent to the crown court

  28-02-2020 19:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Benjamin Bridgeman is remanded in custody
  
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• Man on Wizz Air flight to Bristol Airport punched man sat next to him

  28-02-2020 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The victim had to stay strapped in next to his attacker while the flight landed
  
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• Greta Thunberg turned down first class seat on rail journey to Bristol

  28-02-2020 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'She very politely and gracefully refused the offer and stayed in standard class'
  
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• 'We will not be silenced, because we are the change': Greta Thunberg addresses climate march in UK - Bradenton Herald

  28-02-2020 18:35
  'We will not be silenced, because we are the change': Greta Thunberg addresses climate march in UK  Bradenton Herald
  
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• Gran may have died from injuries caused by Pontins Brean Sands ceiling collapse

  28-02-2020 18:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Wendy Jones was crushed by a duct at the Brean Sands resort
  
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• Girl's horror at being served 'half-eaten' McDonald's burger

  28-02-2020 18:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  ‘Mum, my burger’s been eaten’
  
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• Developer pays £288k seven-year-old debt owed to council after legal action threat

  28-02-2020 18:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The money was owed as part of the development of thousands of homes in Portishead
  
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• Coronavirus: Fresh advice issued by Bristol City Council as UK cases hit 19

  28-02-2020 17:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The number of confirmed cases in the UK has now hit 19
  
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• Dan Sarkozi: Bristol boxer fought back to the ring after 2017 stroke

  28-02-2020 17:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  As he continues his professional boxing comeback after surgery to mend a hole in his heart, Bristol boxer Dan Sarkozi speaks to BBC Points West about suffering a stroke in 2017.
  
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• Greta Thunberg: 5 things that happened when the activist visited Bristol

  28-02-2020 17:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It was a day many will remember for a long time
  
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• Four workers at Hinkley Point C power station in self-isolation over coronavirus fears

  28-02-2020 17:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It comes after workers returned from Italy and Tenerife
  
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• How it unfolded: Greta makes history in Bristol as 20,000 people join march

  28-02-2020 17:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  More than 20,000 people met in Bristol to join her strike
  
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• Motorcyclist allegedly knocks down schoolgirl and says ‘my toe hurts’ before riding off

  28-02-2020 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'You feel let down because she’s a child. They need to show they care, but they don’t appear to'
  
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• Greta Thunberg Bristol climate strike: 'The world is on fire'

  28-02-2020 16:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The teenage activist was welcomed by some 15,000 people at the event in Bristol.
  
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• Update following the Youth Strike 4 Climate in Bristol

  28-02-2020 16:46 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Statement from Mike Jackson, Bristol City Council Executive Director and Superintendent Andy Bennett, Bristol Police Commander. The Bristol City Council and Avon and Somerset Police operation for the Bristol Youth Strike 4 Climate protest attended by climate activist Greta Thunberg today, Friday 28 February has now been stood down. All roads have been reopened and the crowds...
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• CCTV image released as part of fraud investigation

  28-02-2020 16:45 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are releasing a CCTV image of a man we would like to speak to in connection with an ongoing fraud investigation. We have received several reports of electrical retailers being targeted across the force area from 3-9 January. Businesses in Bath, Bristol, Cribbs Causeway, Taunton and Yeovil reported being victims of a transaction fraud. Similar reports have been made in neighbouring force areas.
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• ADVERTORIAL: The most popular pet name in Bristol revealed - plus your chance to win a year's healthcare plan for your furry friend

  28-02-2020 16:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Vet is offering one lucky four legged friend the chance to get a year's tailored healthcare plan
  
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• Bristol's Clean Air Zone plan delayed — because of Government hold-ups

  28-02-2020 16:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The city council is set to miss its deadline to submit the ambitious proposal as the Government is running late
  
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• The best pictures from the first night of Bristol Light Festival

  28-02-2020 16:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The event is taking place for the first time this year
  
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• Bristol River Cottage restaurant to close at end of March

  28-02-2020 16:37
  
  Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall says restaurant ‘cannot find a way to continue trading’Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is closing his Bristol restaurant next month as he becomes the latest celebrity chef to be hit by the dining industry crisis.The campaigning cook blamed “rising costs and challenging market conditions” as well as the size and location of River Cottage Canteen Bristol for the decision to close it on 27 March. It is not clear how many jobs will be affected, but the
  
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• The 11 pictures which capture Greta's visit to Bristol perfectly

  28-02-2020 16:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It was a memorable day for the city
  
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• Man appears in court over Bristol stabbings

  28-02-2020 16:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Three people were injured in the attack in Bristol on Tuesday.
  
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• Fundraiser set up to repair College Green after thousands gather to hear Greta speak

  28-02-2020 16:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Nearly £300 has already been raised in an hour
  
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• Part of Bristol hospital closed - but no-one will confirm why

  28-02-2020 15:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are concerns it's due to coronavirus, with police in attendance and staff in masks cleaning
  
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• Premiership: Bath v Bristol Bears

  28-02-2020 15:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Team news as Bath host Bristol in Sunday's Premiership fixture at The Rec (15:00 GMT).
  
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• School of Rock the smash hit West End is coming to Bristol Hippodrome

  28-02-2020 15:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The award-winning show is based on the hilarious movie starring Jack Black
  
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• Live updates: Heavy traffic as M32 closed southbound

  28-02-2020 14:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Traffic is stretching back to the M4 and M5
  
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• First Brit dies from coronavirus after being quarantined on cruise ship

  28-02-2020 14:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  In the UK, 19 people have been diagnosed with the illness
  
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• Paramedics called about 'someone on the ground' as Greta Thunberg makes speech in Bristol

  28-02-2020 14:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The ambulance service was called about an incident on College Green
  
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• The Bristol railway stations getting better disabled access

  28-02-2020 14:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A total of 124 stations across the country will share £20million via the Government’s Access for All programme
  
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• Incredible aerial shots show scale of crowd at Greta Thunberg protest

  28-02-2020 14:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Protesters have turned up to College Green in their thousands
  
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• Call police if you see this man - he's wanted

  28-02-2020 14:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He's assaulted a woman
  
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• Royal Mail announce redundancies at Bristol Mail Centre - workers could strike in protest

  28-02-2020 14:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The centre at Filton employs 1,000 staff
  
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• 'We will not be silenced': Greta Thunberg joins young climate activists in Bristol – video

  28-02-2020 13:35
  
  Greta Thunberg made an example of Bristol climate activists for delaying plans for a new airport when she spoke at a rally for youth climate strikers before joining their march.The Swedish environmentalist addressed the crowd of about 25,000 people in the city. Schools closed, lecture theatres emptied and offices shut as people gathered to hear her speak Watch Greta Thunberg's climate speech in Bristol – as it happenedGreta Thunberg in Bristol: schools shut as students join clima
  
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• All the photos of Greta Thunberg as she leads climate strike march in Bristol

  28-02-2020 13:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The 17-year-old activists has inspired thousands to march today
  
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• Bristol Light Festival gets under way in style with unveiling of Banksy installation

  28-02-2020 13:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Neighbours has been created by four Bristol-based artists
  
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