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• Anastasia Uglow: New York school trip student died of sepsis

  13-03-2020 22:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Anastasia Uglow, 17, was on a trip to the city and Washington DC when she fell ill.
  
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• Meet Biscuit the amazing colour changing dog who is looking for a new home

  13-03-2020 21:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  She's gone through quite an ordeal and is now looking for her fur-ever home
  
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• Coronavirus: More universities halt teaching and exams

  13-03-2020 20:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Measures include ending term early, moving teaching online and cancelling exams.
  
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• Dr Who and Torchwood star John Barrowman to star in Snow White pantomime at Bristol Hippodrome

  13-03-2020 18:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The I'm a Celebrity star is heading to Bristol to play the Wicked Queen
  
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• Number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in Bristol rises to five

  13-03-2020 18:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Two new cases have been confirmed in a day
  
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• Huge temporary car park could be built at new Bristol Arena site in Filton

  13-03-2020 18:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There will also be a new park and ride, and a pedestrian bridge over the railway
  
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• Woman tells jury there was a "kaboom" as explosion blew her from her flat

  13-03-2020 18:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Laura Hawkins thought her partner James Toogood was cooking for her before blast destroyed her home and left him on fire
  
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• Coronavirus: How many cases are there in your area?

  13-03-2020 17:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Key graphics explaining how the respiratory virus has grown in the UK and the government's response.
  
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• UK National Lottery results: Euromillions winning numbers on Friday, March 13, 2020

  13-03-2020 17:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
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• One arrested as police step in to rolling climate change business protest

  13-03-2020 17:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Another man was detained but later released
  
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• In pictures - Anti-capitalist climate change protesters demonstrate at Bristol's businesses

  13-03-2020 17:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  They toured what they said were 'the worst climate offenders'
  
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• Bristol's local and mayoral elections cancelled due to coronavirus outbreak

  13-03-2020 17:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  May7 elections will now take place in 2021
  
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• CCTV images released by police after burglars target home twice in 24 hours

  13-03-2020 17:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Forced entry was made to an address twice
  
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• Bristol flat explosion: Man 'was making beans on toast'

  13-03-2020 16:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  James Toogood is accused of causing the explosion at a flat while trying to make cannabis oil.
  
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• Coronavirus latest: Confirmed cases rise in update from UK Government - Bristol Post

  13-03-2020 16:38
  
  Coronavirus latest: Confirmed cases rise in update from UK Government  Bristol Post
  
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• Bristol hospital trust cautioned over fire which led to evacuation of staff and patients

  13-03-2020 16:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  An investigation into the blaze found a number of safety failings
  
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• Live: Queues outside Brislington Lidl as shoppers panic buy amid coronavirus outbreak

  13-03-2020 15:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  At one point, staff stopped customers entering the store
  
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• Live: Brislington Lidl 'temporarily' closes as shoppers panic buy amid coronavirus outbreak

  13-03-2020 15:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  At one point, staff stopped customers entering the store
  
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• Brislington Lidl 'like a zombie film' as queues see store closed amid coronavirus outbreak - updates

  13-03-2020 15:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  At one point, staff stopped customers entering the store
  
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• Residents in Bath warned to be wary of rogue traders

  13-03-2020 15:25 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are asking residents in Bath to remain vigilant following a number of recent incidents involving rogue traders. There have been two recent instances in Bath, at properties at Cranwells Park and Caledonian Road. On both occasions elderly home owners have been targeted and have been approached by unknown men offering to do work on their properties for cash. In one of the instances...
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• Coronavirus latest: Confirmed cases rise in update from UK Government

  13-03-2020 15:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Here are the newest figures from the Department of Health and Social Care
  
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• The 10 things blind and partially-sighted people in Bristol want from the next mayor

  13-03-2020 15:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Bristol Sight Loss Council has unveiled its mayoral election manifesto
  
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• Coronavirus: UK Government issues statement on claims you can 'self-check for Covid-19'

  13-03-2020 14:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'Japanese doctors' have suggested you can self-check by holding your breath, the posts falsely claim
  
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• Bristol cancer hospital cautioned by fire service over blaze

  13-03-2020 14:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Eight floors of the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre were affected by the fire in May 2018.
  
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• Burglars steal jewellery and £5,000 in cash from Weston-super-Mare home

  13-03-2020 14:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Images of the stolen jewellery have been released
  
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• CAMRA Bristol Beer Festival to go ahead amid coronavirus fears - but with 'extra precautions'

  13-03-2020 14:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "The event will be taking some extra precautions in respect of coronavirus"
  
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• Which Bristol stores are helping the elderly and vulnerable during the coronavirus outbreak

  13-03-2020 14:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Stores are offering free and online delivery services to the elderly and vulnerable
  
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• Updates: Direct action climate campaigners targeting Bristol businesses

  13-03-2020 13:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Demonstrators say they are on a 'raucous tour' of some of Bristol's 'worst climate offenders'
  
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• What Bristol libraries are doing to stop spread of coronavirus

  13-03-2020 13:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The library service is working with Bristol City Council to monitor and adapt services in light of the outbreak
  
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• University of the West of England student 'fleeing nightclub attack' caught drink-driving Mercedes

  13-03-2020 13:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The UWE student was caught 'doing a wheelspin' while driving his black E-Class Mercedes
  
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• Renewed appeal to find wanted man Michael Randall

  13-03-2020 13:16 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re renewing our appeal for help to find wanted man Michael Randall. He is wanted for possession of an offensive weapon and breaching a court order. Michael is of no fixed address but is believed to be in Bristol. He also has links to the South Gloucestershire area. He’s white, aged 34, approximately 5ft 9ins tall and has brown hair. If you know where he is now call 999 and quote reference...
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• Appeal after jewellery stolen in burglary in Weston-super-Mare

  13-03-2020 13:09 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are appealing to residents in Weston-super-Mare following a burglary on Friday 28 February in which gold rings, gold necklaces and £5000 in cash was stolen. The incident happened at a property on McFarlane Close in Weston-super-Mare between 11.30am and 3pm. The suspects gained entry to the property by forcing the front door. In addition to stealing the jewellery and cash...
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• Man blames BMW crash on 'lack of experience' - after drinking session in pub

  13-03-2020 13:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'This could have been considerably worse'
  
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• Parents voice concern over finding places for their children ahead of school closure in Bristol

  13-03-2020 13:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'So many of the families loosing the secondary side of the school will now be fighting appeal after appeal'
  
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• Map shows scale of coronavirus outbreak in Europe

  13-03-2020 12:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are thousands of cases in some countries
  
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• Bristol MPs react to Rishi Sunak's post-election coronavirus budget

  13-03-2020 12:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  How did the budget - which was dominated by measures to combat the virus and pledges to the North - go down in Bristol?
  
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• Appeal after burglary in Claverham

  13-03-2020 12:29 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are investigating a burglary that took place in Claverham at the start of this month. Forced entry was made to an address in Claverham Road at approximately 3.30pm on Sunday 1 March and again shortly after 10.45am the following day. House-to-house and CCTV enquiries were undertaken, revealing pictures of individuals we wish to speak to in connection with this incident. We would like to speak...
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• Coronavirus: ‘Panic’ over Bristol delivery driver working after return from Italy

  13-03-2020 12:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'I feel 100 per cent let down by the company'
  
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• Former Rocotillos restaurant on Clifton Triangle goes up for sale

  13-03-2020 11:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's located in "one of the strongest leisure pitches within Bristol"
  
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• Boots issues statement on jobs as half of Whiteladies Road store is taped off

  13-03-2020 11:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The pharmacy chain has confirmed the closure of the Clifton store
  
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• Coronavirus information: What should I do?

  13-03-2020 11:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Step-by-step, what to do to help prevent the spread of the virus.
  
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• Owner of The Mall at Cribbs Causeway warns it could go bust

  13-03-2020 11:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Revenues fell by £38.8million during 2019
  
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• Latest traffic updates as 'collapsed manhole' closes lane on M5

  13-03-2020 11:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The lane closure is in place near Avonmouth
  
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• Direct action green anti-capitalist demonstrators to target businesses in Bristol today

  13-03-2020 11:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  “Join us for a raucous tour of some of the worst climate offenders in town"
  
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• Emergency meeting over future of Bristol Energy following councillor concerns

  13-03-2020 11:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The meeting is scheduled to take place next Friday (March 20)
  
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• Disneyland Paris to close for the rest of March due to coronavirus

  13-03-2020 10:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's not yet known how it could affect the Easter break
  
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• Phillip Schofield 'left fuming' after This Morning guest smashes glass table

  13-03-2020 10:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'You'll pay for that by the way!'
  
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• Coronavirus: Flights to Czech Republic cancelled after country shuts borders to UK citizens

  13-03-2020 10:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Czech Republic has declared a state of emergency
  
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• The Hundred: Trent Rockets captains confirmed as Nat Sciver and Lewis Gregory

  13-03-2020 10:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England all-rounders Nat Sciver and Lewis Gregory will captain Trent Rockets in The Hundred.
  
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• Community wellbeing event postponed due to coronavirus outbreak

  13-03-2020 10:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Organisers say they have a responsibility to keep people safe
  
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