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• Coronavirus: McDonald’s makes huge change to UK restaurants amid outbreak - Bristol Post

  17-03-2020 23:56
  
  Coronavirus: McDonald’s makes huge change to UK restaurants amid outbreak  Bristol Post
  
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• We answer your most frequently asked questions about coronavirus

  17-03-2020 23:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
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• How to check number of local coronavirus cases using your postcode

  17-03-2020 22:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  According to the latest Public Health England data
  
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• Mobile phone networks fail to cope with demand as millions work from home

  17-03-2020 21:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  O2, Virgin, Tesco, EE, Three and GiffGaff all struggled
  
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• Are UK courts open? This is what's happening as coronavirus spreads in UK

  17-03-2020 20:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Leader calls for an urgent halt on trials to avoid ‘Russian roulette’ with people’s health
  
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• Man shot dead by police near Bristol was lawfully killed - The Guardian

  17-03-2020 20:15
  
  Man shot dead by police near Bristol was lawfully killed  The Guardian
  
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• Coronavirus: Confirmed UK cases in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire rise - Bristol Post

  17-03-2020 19:58
  
  Coronavirus: Confirmed UK cases in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire rise  Bristol Post
  
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• Number of confirmed coronavirus cases in and around Bristol rises

  17-03-2020 19:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Public Health England has released its latest figures today
  
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• Major beer festival in Bristol called off over coronavirus fears

  17-03-2020 19:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Organisers were hopeful the long-running event would go ahead as planned last week, but have now reversed their decision
  
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• LIVE EuroMillions results: Winning numbers for Tuesday, March 17, 2020

  17-03-2020 19:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There's another massive jackpot up for grabs
  
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• Coronavirus: What next in the UK coronavirus fight?

  17-03-2020 19:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The UK's plan to tackle coronavirus has been changing. What's the latest and what's happening next?
  
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• Coronavirus: Trial at Gloucester Crown Court abandoned

  17-03-2020 19:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Barrister Ian Fenny dons white gloves as he asks a judge to halt proceedings as coronavirus spreads.
  
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• Man found guilty of explosion which ripped through flats

  17-03-2020 19:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  “It happened so quickly. I felt and heard a boom and the ground shook"
  
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• Coronavirus: What is social distancing and self-isolation?

  17-03-2020 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The UK has announced new measures to tackle the spread of coronavirus. Here is what they mean for you
  
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• Coronavirus: Premiership clubs eager to finish season in June

  17-03-2020 18:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Premiership Rugby clubs have a "strong preference" to finish the season as planned in June, rather than abandon or extend it.
  
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• 'Unprecedented' economic package to help businesses amid coronavirus

  17-03-2020 18:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson: “We must act like any wartime government and do whatever it takes to support the economy"
  
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• Coronavirus: Championship clubs support finishing season after pandemic eases

  17-03-2020 18:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Championship clubs unanimously back plans to finish the season when the coronavirus pandemic eases.
  
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• Portbury Hundred shooting: Spencer Ashworth lawfully killed, jury says

  17-03-2020 18:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Spencer Ashworth was shot by firearms officers after he was pulled over in September 2017.
  
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• Man admits killing Bristol victim after row over cigarettes

  17-03-2020 18:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Krystian Czelewicz was brought back to the UK on a European Arrest Warrant and admitted manslaughter
  
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• Coronavirus: ECB and county bosses to discuss rescheduling cricket season

  17-03-2020 17:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The possible rescheduling of the cricketing summer amid the coronavirus outbreak is to be discussed by the ECB and county bosses.
  
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• Bristol cannabis oil maker found guilty of flats explosion

  17-03-2020 17:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  James Toogood is convicted of blowing up a block of flats while trying to cook up the powerful drug.
  
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• Nissan: Sunderland plant suspends car production over coronavirus

  17-03-2020 17:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Sunderland factory employs 7,000 people and produces the Qashqai, Juke and electric LEAF models.
  
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• Coronavirus: Bristol MP urges government to ‘pay up’ and support businesses

  17-03-2020 17:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Thangam Debbonaire says there should be a ban on attending social venues so they can claim on insurance
  
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• Greggs CEO issues statement amid coronavirus outbreak

  17-03-2020 16:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "We pride ourselves on high standards of hygiene and cleanliness across the business"
  
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• Coronavirus school closures in and around Bristol - updated list

  17-03-2020 16:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Some schools have already confirmed they are closing with many more expected to follow
  
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• Bristol project to build homes pulled over coronavirus outbreak

  17-03-2020 16:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "We have taken the hard decision... to withdraw the project"
  
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• Appeal to find owners of items, following Bridgwater arrest

  17-03-2020 16:16 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are appealing to the owners of property, we believe has been stolen, to contact us. A variety of items have been recovered following the arrest of a man on suspicion of theft. The man in his 30s was arrested on 9 March. He has been released under investigation, while police enquiries continue. He was found in possession of a range of items, which are believed to have been stolen (see images).
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• Confirmed cases of coronavirus increases by nearly a quarter in a day

  17-03-2020 16:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Updated regional figures will be published later today
  
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• Popular cafe makes decision to close 'indefinitely' with 'heavy heart'

  17-03-2020 16:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dela went up for sale last year and now will not be reopening
  
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• Emergency meeting on Bristol Energy postponed as council's scale back meetings

  17-03-2020 15:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A number of council meetings have been cancelled or scaled back
  
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• Bristol Grammar School head enters self-isolation

  17-03-2020 15:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Jaideep Barot has symptoms of the Covid-19 virus
  
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• Primary School closes as 50% of teaching staff self-isolate

  17-03-2020 15:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The school is having a deep clean and will reopen next week
  
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• Man shot dead by police on main road was killed lawfully, jury finds

  17-03-2020 14:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Spencer Ashworth died in September 2017. An inquest in to his death has just concluded
  
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• Man shot dead by police near Bristol was lawfully killed

  17-03-2020 14:54
  
  Jury gives verdict on Spencer Ashworth, 29, who was killed after firing air pistol at officer
  A man who was shot dead by police after firing an air pistol at an officer was lawfully killed, a jury has found.Spencer Ashworth, 29, was fatally wounded by Avon and Somerset police officers on the Portbury Hundred stretch of the A369 near Bristol on 27 September 2017. Continue reading...
  
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• More flights cancelled from Bristol Airport

  17-03-2020 14:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Here is the latest on arrivals and departures in Bristol, including Ryanair, easyJet, Tui and KLM
  
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• Witnesses to assault in Somerset sought

  17-03-2020 14:41 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are seeking the public’s help with an ongoing investigation into an assault in Somerset. A man, in his mid-20s, was walking from Martock towards Long Load when a car travelling towards him stopped. Two males got out of the vehicle and assaulted him shortly before 1.30pm on Wednesday 11 March. The victim suffered injuries to his arm and was taken to hospital as a precaution.
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• Meeting on Bristol Airport's expansion plans will go ahead

  17-03-2020 14:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson called for ‘drastic action’ and an end to all non-essential contact and unnecessary travel
  
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• Live updates on how Bristol stores are reacting to Covid-19

  17-03-2020 14:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  We will have all the latest updates on how supermarkets are responding to coronavirus
  
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• Paedophile teacher who sexually abused dozens of girls could soon be released

  17-03-2020 14:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "They are terrified they might bump into him”
  
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• Man dies after M4 crash

  17-03-2020 14:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The crash happened in the early hours of Monday and involved two lorries
  
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• First Bristol MP self-isolates over coronavirus

  17-03-2020 14:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Darren Jones says he will stay at home for 14 days after family member shows symptoms
  
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• Mayor role 'boosts visibility of leadership' report finds

  17-03-2020 13:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Research carried out in Bristol says the role of mayor has helped to promote the city.
  
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• Coronavirus: Bristol's streets are empty as lockdown begins

  17-03-2020 13:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Startling scenes of empty streets as the 'stay-at-home' stage begins
  
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• First Bus to switch to Saturday timetable

  17-03-2020 13:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The announcement comes after the government warned against non-essential travel yesterday
  
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• Coronavirus latest: Updates as Bristol restaurants and venues close

  17-03-2020 13:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Many independent businesses are changing how they operate to stay afloat
  
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• Have you seen these stolen scuba diving items?

  17-03-2020 12:53 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are appealing to members of the public to get in touch if they recognise any of this scuba diving equipment following a recent burglary in North Somerset. A range of scuba diving equipment was stolen from a shed at a property on North Road in Banwell, North Somerset, between Saturday 15 February and Monday 17 February. The items stolen include: Fabar 12L 232 bar steel cylinders Scubapro...
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• Medical centre told to improve by health watchdogs

  17-03-2020 12:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Inspectors said that the practice did not have appropriate systems in place to keep patients safe
  
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• Laura Ashley to appoint administrators after coronavirus hits

  17-03-2020 12:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "The Covid-19 outbreak has had an immediate and significant impact on trading"
  
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• Stephen Merchant 'elbow bumps' while filming on Bristol street

  17-03-2020 11:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Merchant appeared to be taking measures to avoid coronavirus infection while directing new BBC series The Offenders
  
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• School closes to all students except those in years 7 and 11

  17-03-2020 10:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Children whose parents work for the NHS who are not in self-isolation are also still attending the school
  
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