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• Spot Bristol locations as War of the Worlds starts on Fox tonight starring David Tennant's son

  05-03-2020 22:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's set to be the next big blockbuster
  
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• Hunted producers 'really keen' for Bristol contestants to apply as they extend deadline

  05-03-2020 22:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  You could be in with a very good chance of appearing on the show
  
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• Empty shelves as customers seemingly stockpile at supermarkets across Bristol area

  05-03-2020 22:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Today it was the confirmed 15 people in the South West had tested positive coronavirus
  
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• Paper mill company fined after worker gets head trapped in machine

  05-03-2020 21:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  De La Rue International Ltd ordered to pay £300,000
  
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• Officer describes moment he heard Spencer Ashworth being shot by police

  05-03-2020 20:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'It was not looking good. They said they needed help down there now'
  
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• UK National Lottery results: Set for Life winning numbers on March 5, 2020

  05-03-2020 20:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Could you be celebrating tonight
  
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• Coronavirus: 15 people tested positive for virus in the South West

  05-03-2020 20:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It comes as the first UK death from the virus is confirmed
  
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• Man, 74, jailed for repeated sex crimes against girl aged 11

  05-03-2020 19:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He will spend the next ten years behind bars
  
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• The Wave near Bristol apologises and reduces price of new 'Experience Days' after backlash

  05-03-2020 19:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "We put our hands up and admit that we got this wrong"
  
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• First Brit coronavirus patient felt 'suffocated' and unable to move

  05-03-2020 19:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Connor Reed has described his three weeks of hell while battling against the deadly disease
  
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• Two children found living in a cupboard above a Premier store in Bristol by shocked environmental inspectors

  05-03-2020 18:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'These were some of the worst conditions environmental health officers working in this field have seen'
  
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• Former Royal British Legion club in Bristol to reopen as a massive sports bar

  05-03-2020 18:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It will boast pool tables, dartboards, a skittle alley and plenty of screens to watch the action
  
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• How Bristol kids celebrated World Book Day

  05-03-2020 17:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  From Winnie the Poohs and Queen of Hearts, to Romeos and Juliets, our readers shared their photos with us on Facebook
  
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• One person calling NHS 111 in Bristol every minute amid coronavirus outbreak

  05-03-2020 17:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There was also a big rise in the number of calls being abandoned after at least 30 seconds of waiting
  
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• Train firm offer free train travel to women fleeing abusive relationships

  05-03-2020 17:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "Many of those trapped are unable to flee from their abusers because they have no means by which to do so"
  
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• Woman sexually assaulted at Motion in Bristol

  05-03-2020 17:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police want to speak to a man with a mullet
  
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• Community aim to raise £10k to replace rusted slide removed by city council

  05-03-2020 16:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The slide had been used for 40 years
  
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• Investigation into sexual assault in Bristol

  05-03-2020 16:24 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are investigating a report of sexual assault at a nightclub in Bristol. A woman, in her 20s, was sexually assaulted at Motion in Avon Street. The incident happened shortly before 1.10am on Saturday 22 February. We wish to speak to the man, pictured, in connection with our ongoing investigation. He is described as white, in his late-teens or early-20s, slim and having light brown hair in a...
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• Man charged with numerous burglary-related offences

  05-03-2020 16:23 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A 38 year old man has been charged with a number of burglary, theft, fraud and driving offences. Damien Evans, 38, of no fixed address, appeared at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Saturday charged with six counts of fraud by false representation, three counts of burglary, two counts of making of without payment, handling stolen goods, driving a motor vehicle dangerously, and failing to stop.
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• George Ferguson on why he's not standing for Mayor in 2020

  05-03-2020 16:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "I do admit it has been tempting"
  
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• What happened when we raced from Avonmouth to the city centre on four modes of transport

  05-03-2020 16:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Car vs bike vs train vs bus
  
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• Suspected rogue traders posing as tradesman target the elderly

  05-03-2020 15:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police have issued a warning to the public
  
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• The Bristol songs you can sing instead of Happy Birthday while you wash your hands

  05-03-2020 15:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  You should wash your hands for 20 seconds and can sing a surprising number of well-known Bristol choruses
  
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• 'Rescue package' developed for Bristol Prison following recent damning safety reports

  05-03-2020 15:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's had 20 years of damning inspection reports
  
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• Residents warned to be wary of rogue traders following recent spate of incidents in South Gloucestershire

  05-03-2020 15:18 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are asking residents in Frampton Cotterell, Kingswood and Downend to be vigilant and report any individuals acting suspiciously or posing as tradesman, following a number of rogue traders reported across these areas. There have been three incidents reported to have happened on 29 February at properties on Clyde Road in Frampton Cotterell, Nympsfield in Kingswood, and Cleeve Lawns in Downend.
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• Man jailed for indecent assaults against child

  05-03-2020 15:09 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A 74-year-old man has been jailed for 10 years for non-recent sexual offences committed against a child. Clive Browning, of Edgarley near Glastonbury, was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on Tuesday 3 March after being found guilty of four counts of indecent assault at Taunton Crown Court in January. DC Jon Hooper said:
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• Wanted man on the run and could be in Bristol

  05-03-2020 15:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He's known to have links to Downend
  
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• Late for work, school and not very happy: Why First Bus services were so delayed today

  05-03-2020 14:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Traffic was gridlocked today
  
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• Bristol dad bit off his friend's ear after his trousers fell down

  05-03-2020 14:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Jay Alford attacked his friend 'like a rabid dog', walked out of the house and spat his ear onto the pavement
  
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• When decision on flats plan for Lakota will be made

  05-03-2020 14:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The legendary venue could be turned into flats
  
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• Coronavirus: Woman concerned she was on TUI flight to Bristol Airport carrying Tenerife hotel guests

  05-03-2020 14:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "I think I had a right to know"
  
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• Woman's car 'completely shuts down' on M4 just one week after purchase from Trade Centre Wales

  05-03-2020 14:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Jessica Arthur encountered problems with her Vauxhall Astra the day she picked it up
  
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• Upfest 2020 crowdfunding for 'most ambitious event to date'

  05-03-2020 14:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Europe’s largest free street art festival is returning this year after a hiatus
  
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• Free rail travel for domestic abuse victims

  05-03-2020 14:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Train travel will be "one less thing to worry about" at a time of crisis, the Women's Aid charity says.
  
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• Appeal after burglary at shop – Taunton

  05-03-2020 13:42 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for information after thieves broke into a lifestyle and novelty goods store in Taunton. The burglary in Fore Street, Taunton, happened at about 10pm on Saturday 1 February. The thieves damaged a rear window when forcing entry, but made off empty-handed after setting off the alarm of a neighbouring shop. It’s believed two men were involved. One was wearing a...
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• Jean’s Bistro review: The modest little restaurant serving authentic Thai cooking

  05-03-2020 13:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's "serving the best Thai food in the city"
  
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• Have you seen David Dowler?

  05-03-2020 13:28 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are seeking the public’s help to find David Dowler. The 30-year-old is wanted in relation to breaching court bail conditions. He is known to have links to Downend area of Bristol. He is described as white, of average build, approximately 5ft 10ins and has a shaved head. He has a number of facial piercings. The public are advised not to approach Dowler if they see him, and instead call 999...
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• Confirmed UK coronavirus cases rise to 90 as health chief warns MPs

  05-03-2020 13:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are more than 95,000 cases worldwide
  
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• UK's Bristol Cars begins liquidation process to pay creditors - Autocar Professional

  05-03-2020 13:10
  
  UK's Bristol Cars begins liquidation process to pay creditors  Autocar Professional
  
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• When Popworld is opening in Weston-super-Mare

  05-03-2020 12:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Club Vision closed in February
  
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• Tesco dropping prices of these products in a bid to rival Aldi

  05-03-2020 12:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "Customers are getting competitive prices on these products at Tesco and saving themselves a trip”
  
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• Ryanair launches fares from £17.29 for people affected by Flybe collapse

  05-03-2020 12:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  GWR is also offering free train travel for Flybe passengers
  
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• Bath's wellbeing and holistic-living hotel that's leading the way for apprentices

  05-03-2020 12:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Combe Grove, one of the sponsors for our BristolLive & BathLive Apprenticeship Awards, is leading the way in work-based learning and work-based happiness
  
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• 'Heartbroken' women reunited with dog she abandoned on This Morning - but some viewers are furious

  05-03-2020 11:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "She literally tied him up and left him"
  
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• Airports around the UK could be affected following the collapse of Flybe

  05-03-2020 11:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  15 airports around the UK saw around 30 per cent of airport traffic run by Flybe flights
  
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• 'It's unlawful and we will block in the same way as Heathrow,' threaten climate change activists on transport plan

  05-03-2020 11:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The fourth version of the Joint Local Transport Plan sets out the vision until 2036
  
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• Bristol MP accuses Boris Johnson of rewarding bullying as he 'sticks by' under-fire Home Secretary Priti Patel

  05-03-2020 11:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'With this government, it seems that allegations of bullying, or just being incompetent, get you promoted, whereas in standing up to it, you lose your job'
  
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• Review: A weekend break in Toulouse serves up a 'conveyor belt of fun'

  05-03-2020 10:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Flights from Bristol Airport start at £40 with easyJet
  
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• eBay's warning as hand sanitisers listed for more than £1,000 amid coronavirus fears

  05-03-2020 10:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "We are taking action"
  
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• Highways England still don't know when M32 sliproad will reopen

  05-03-2020 10:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There is still no date for the road to reopen
  
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