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• Francois Louw: Bath's South African flanker to retire at end of season

  12-03-2020 23:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bath flanker Francois Louw will retire at the end of the season following nine years with the club.
  
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• Experts tell jury they believe butane gas explosion demolished Hartcliffe flats

  12-03-2020 22:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Evidence shows low level damage consistent with explosion of heavier-than-air gas, court hears
  
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• Seven things in the budget that could benefit Bristol

  12-03-2020 22:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  In a budget heavily dominated by coronavirus and pledges to the North, were there any giveaways for Bristol?
  
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• Cafe chain Friska to stop taking cash payments due to coronavirus fears

  12-03-2020 22:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  All hot drinks will be served in disposable cups as well
  
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• Coronavirus: What are the symptoms according Public Health England

  12-03-2020 22:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Those with symptoms are adviced not to go to work, public areas, use public transport – or even go for a walk
  
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• This is the email sent by the University of Bristol after one of its students tests positive for coronavirus

  12-03-2020 21:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'We are taking this situation very seriously'
  
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• Police appeal over van driver who hit cyclist and then drove off

  12-03-2020 21:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It happened in Weston-super-Mare
  
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• The amazing story of how tiny Flo the sausage dog puppy was found after two nights lost on the Metrobus track

  12-03-2020 21:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  An army of volunteers answered the appeal and found her on Bristol's emptiest road
  
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• The Glastonbury 2020 line-up poster which is easier to read

  12-03-2020 21:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Organiser Emily Eavis initially put out a circular poster highlighting many of the acts coming including headliners
  
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• UK National Lottery results: Set for Life winning numbers for Thursday, March 12, 2020

  12-03-2020 20:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Could it be your lucky night?
  
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• Glastonbury Festival 2020: Third and final headliner announced

  12-03-2020 20:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Kendrick Lamar join Paul McCartney and Taylor Swift
  
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• Coronavirus: Bristol cruise passenger hits out at airport for lack of hand sanitiser

  12-03-2020 19:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Passenger Claudette was repeatedly told to use sanitiser during her cruise trip
  
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• Coronavirus: What is the 'delay' stage of the UK's plans?

  12-03-2020 19:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  What will the government do if there is a major UK coronavirus outbreak and how prepared is the NHS?
  
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• Flood warnings remain in place for the Bristol area as more rain is forecast

  12-03-2020 18:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  More rain is expected on Thursday evening
  
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• Bristol care home restricts visits over coronavirus fears

  12-03-2020 18:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Entertainment and visits from the local community have been cancelled
  
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• The Wave begins surf-therapy pilot for anxious children

  12-03-2020 17:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The project will offer children from inner city Bristol the mental health benefits of surf therapy.
  
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• Witnesses sought following incident in Taunton car park

  12-03-2020 17:30 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for witnesses to a collision between a pedestrian and car in Taunton at the weekend. The incident happened on Saturday 7 March at about 3.45pm in Paul Street multi storey car park. A car had approached the exit ticket barrier and had stopped. A man travelling in the car behind got out of the vehicle to speak with the driver in front. As he was returning, the vehicle reversed...
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• Smart motorways plan aims to boost safety

  12-03-2020 17:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Between 2015 and 2018 11 people a year have died on average on smart motorways in England.
  
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• Deputy mayoral positions at Bristol city council set for pay increase

  12-03-2020 17:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It comes six months after councillors agreed to increase the mayor's salary
  
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• National treasure Trevor McDonald is coming to Bristol on a live UK tour

  12-03-2020 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The broadcasting legend will be sharing tales from his fascinating career
  
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• Bristol's worst council homes could be demolished and replaced with brand new houses

  12-03-2020 15:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The council says no one will be made homeless by the plan, which could see entire estates knocked down
  
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• Coronavirus: Bristol University student tests positive

  12-03-2020 15:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The student self-isolated after returning from a trip abroad, the university says.
  
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• Live coronavirus updates as emergency Cobra meeting held - UK schools on closure alert

  12-03-2020 15:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister is holding an emergency Cobra meeting where ministers are expected to agree to move into the "delay" stage of the process
  
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• Man beaten up in Publow after confronting football fans over parking

  12-03-2020 15:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Three men were involved in kicking and head-butting the victim
  
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• Child’s medical records and equipment located following theft

  12-03-2020 14:49 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Stolen medical records and equipment belonging to a family with a two-and-a-half year old child with a life-threatening condition have been found by officers. The items were stolen from the victim’s car which was parked in Shapwick Heath, Station Road, Glastonbury on Tuesday 4 February. An investigation resulted in the items being recovered and returned to the family. A 38-year-old man has been...
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• Third high tide in two days floods Bristol roads

  12-03-2020 14:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Portway flooded twice in 12 hours
  
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• Beach huts 'washed' along Weston-super-Mare seafront by high Spring tides

  12-03-2020 14:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Council contractors were on site this morning to assess the damage
  
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• Coronavirus: University of Bristol student says she and five friends might have Covid-19

  12-03-2020 14:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One friend who lives in their house does not have symptoms and is continuing to attend lectures
  
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• Student at the University of Bristol has tested positively for COVID-19

  12-03-2020 14:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol City Council say there are now 2 confirmed cases in Bristol
  
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• Plan to turn Bristol's Lakota nightclub into flats set for approval

  12-03-2020 14:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Plans to turn Lakota nightclub in Bristol into a multi-use site have been earmarked for approval.
  
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• In pictures - high spring tides flood Bristol three times in two days

  12-03-2020 13:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Two more floods from two more tides overnight and this morning
  
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• Pavement parking could be banned across England

  12-03-2020 13:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The government will consult on whether to give local authorities more power to tackle the problem
  
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• Bristol Comedy Garden 2020: Dara Ó Briain, Simon Amstell, Sara Pascoe and more announced

  12-03-2020 13:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The five-day event takes place for the ninth consecutive year
  
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• Shopping centre giant Intu warns it could go bust

  12-03-2020 13:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The owner of the Trafford Centre and Lakeside shopping centres reports a loss of £2bn.
  
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• Man stabbed in Lawrence Weston - 61-year-old arrested for attempted murder

  12-03-2020 12:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He was taken to hospital with stab injuries
  
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• Men will benefit most from council's pay restructure as more of them are high-earning roles

  12-03-2020 12:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Employees earning more than £50k will see the biggest hike - but most of them are men
  
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• The two Indian restaurants in Bristol named among Britain's best by The Sunday Times

  12-03-2020 12:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One of them took top spot on the list
  
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• Boots store on Whiteladies Road to close down as half of shop taped off

  12-03-2020 12:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Half of the shelves in the pharmacy are empty
  
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• Annie Mac calls out music industry misogyny as Solo 45 found guilty of 30 sexual offences

  12-03-2020 12:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "It has made me think of how he was able to have a long and successful career in music. We have to wake up to the systemic misogyny that exists on every level within rap culture"
  
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• Appeal after assault over parking issue – Publow

  12-03-2020 12:15 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for witnesses after a man suffered a fractured eye socket and broken nose in an assault in Publow. It happened at about 11.30am on Sunday 8 March in Hursley Lane, near the Bristol Spartak ground. The injured man, aged 41, was assaulted after confronting spectators at a football match over parked cars blocking the lane. Three or four men were involved in kicking and head-butting him.
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• Teachers warned to expect possible month-long school closure due to coronavirus

  12-03-2020 12:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Teachers are reportedly being warned to prepare 'home-learning packs'
  
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• First case of coronavirus in South Gloucestershire confirmed - patient was at Southmead Hospital

  12-03-2020 12:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The individual is now self-isolating at home
  
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• First case of cornoavirus in South Gloucestershire confirmed - patient was at Southmead Hospital

  12-03-2020 12:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The individual is now self-isolating at home
  
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• Why Lidl in Southmead was closed unexpectedly

  12-03-2020 11:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Shoppers were turned away at the door
  
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• LIVE: Traffic updates from M32 and across Bristol as flooding and turbulent weather cause delays

  12-03-2020 11:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The A4 Portway is closed in both directions due to high tides
  
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• Bristol mayor Marvin Rees says city 'ready' to deal with coronavirus challenge

  12-03-2020 11:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol City Council put a video on its YouTube channel
  
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• Portway and Coronation Road among streets flooded as Bristol sees high tides again

  12-03-2020 10:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Several major roads have been flooded and there are travel issues across the city
  
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• Portway and Clarence Road among streets flooded as Bristol sees high tides again

  12-03-2020 10:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Several major roads have been flooded and there are travel issues across the city
  
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• Mum who suffered brain injury in attack by son asks judge not to jail him

  12-03-2020 10:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He slammed her on to the floor
  
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• Bristol crowned greenest UK city - The Ecologist

  12-03-2020 08:53
  
  Bristol crowned greenest UK city  The Ecologist
  
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