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• All the things changing this April from benefits to prescriptions

  01-04-2020 22:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  From council tax rises to minimum wage hikes
  
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• NHS Heroes: Buildings turn blue in support of the NHS

  01-04-2020 22:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  People are being urged to use blue as a colour to show their appreciation for the health service
  
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• Concerns raised as Co-op worker ‘fights for life’ in COVID-19 coma

  01-04-2020 21:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Clare Hill was working without any personal protection equipment
  
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• Coronavirus: Bristol sees biggest daily increase in cases

  01-04-2020 20:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  South Gloucestershire has also seen one of its biggest daily surges
  
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• LIVE Lotto results: Winning National Lottery numbers on Wednesday, April 1

  01-04-2020 20:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
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• Images of men released after two break-ins on the same night

  01-04-2020 19:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
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• Henbury man films 'Star Wars Death Star' lookalike in Bristol skies

  01-04-2020 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The man has said his children have been asking whether it's a spaceship or not after he ruled a couple of answers out
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of having knife in Westbury-on-Trym

  01-04-2020 18:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  33-year taken into custody after reports of incident in High Street
  
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• People asked to take their dog's poo home instead of using bins

  01-04-2020 18:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Council chiefs say it will reduce workload for already stretched services
  
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• New guidance for police says people CAN drive to exercise

  01-04-2020 17:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Fresh guidance has been issued by police chiefs, urging officers use common sense
  
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• M&S releases £35 'essentials' boxes - but some aren't happy

  01-04-2020 17:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "I was pleased to see this initiative but disappointed with the contents"
  
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• The films and TV shows coming to Netflix in April

  01-04-2020 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ricky Gervais' After Life will also be returning for season two and Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained will return to the list of films available
  
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• Help needed to identify two men

  01-04-2020 16:39 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are releasing e-fit images of two men we would like to speak to in connection with investigations into two separate and unconnected burglaries on the same day. The first incident happened at 7.25pm on 3 March at a property in Falcondale Walk in Bristol. Three suspects accessed the property by forcing a side gate and took a portable speaker. One of the suspects – featured in the e-fit – was...
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• Coronavirus: Prince Charles issues video message after recovering from Covid-19

  01-04-2020 16:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "I now find myself on the other side of the illness"
  
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• Nine Disney rollercoasters you can ride from your sofa

  01-04-2020 16:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Looking for an exciting way to pass the hours?
  
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• Nine Disney roller coasters you can ride from your sofa

  01-04-2020 16:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Looking for an exciting way to pass the hours?
  
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• Met Office responds to reports of 20C mini heatwave across the UK

  01-04-2020 16:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One news outlet is reporting that temperatures are set to soar
  
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• Worst day yet for coronavirus in UK as death toll rises by 563

  01-04-2020 15:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Almost a thousand people have died in just the last two days
  
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• Live Coronavirus updates: UK death toll surpasses 2,000, latest on Bristol cases as they reach 100 and more - Bristol Live

  01-04-2020 15:30
  
  Live Coronavirus updates: UK death toll surpasses 2,000, latest on Bristol cases as they reach 100 and more  Bristol Live
  
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• Girl airlifted to hospital after being hit by vehicle on farm

  01-04-2020 15:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  She sustained injuries to her chest
  
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• Matt Baker has emotional goodbye with Alex Jones as he leaves The One Show

  01-04-2020 15:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He's been coming into Bristol homes at weekday dinner times for a decade
  
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• Work starts on drive-thru Costa, hotel and pub

  01-04-2020 15:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The development will cost £22million and is expected to be open next year
  
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• Loss of smell, taste could be strongest symptom of coronavirus

  01-04-2020 14:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A King's College London study found the majority of people its surveyed suffered a loss of taste and smell
  
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• This disgusting recycling box was left out for waste crews to collect

  01-04-2020 14:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  People should not put used tissues in their recycling bins
  
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• New coronavirus help line launched in Bristol - all you need to know

  01-04-2020 14:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "It will offer a potential lifeline to isolated and worried residents across the city"
  
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• Dozens of properties without electricity after power cut

  01-04-2020 14:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Western Power Distribution say it is due to a 'low voltage incident'
  
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• Bristol man launches 'positive news' website to support mental health

  01-04-2020 14:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The website is aimed at supporting people who may be struggling with their mental health during the UK lockdown
  
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• April: UK genome analysis COVID-19 | News and features - University of Bristol

  01-04-2020 13:32
  April: UK genome analysis COVID-19 | News and features  University of Bristol
  
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• Police investigating drugs operation want to identify these men

  01-04-2020 13:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The cannabis was discovered in Thornbury
  
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• Couple's nightmare as wedding plans left in disarray

  01-04-2020 13:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The couple booked their honeymoon through Ryanair and Love Holidays
  
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• Do you recognise this men?

  01-04-2020 13:17 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for your help to identify the four men pictured. They could have important information to help with our investigation into a drugs operation carried out in South Gloucestershire on 12 February. We’d like the men, or anyone recognising them to contact us. We believe they may have links with Gloucestershire, Thames Valley and the West Midlands areas. If you can help please contact us.
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• Bristol's harbourside named one of best places to live in UK by The Sunday Times - Bristol Live

  01-04-2020 13:09
  
  Bristol's harbourside named one of best places to live in UK by The Sunday Times  Bristol Live
  
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• How you can promote your business to our 138,000 followers in Bristol for free

  01-04-2020 13:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  We will be hosting an hour dedicated to local business on our Twitter page
  
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• Neil Marsh is out at the crack of dawn disinfecting cashpoints across Bristol

  01-04-2020 12:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Neil Marsh hopes by taking the steps it will help reduce the spread of coronavirus
  
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• Eerie drone footage shows Bristol as a ghost town amid lockdown

  01-04-2020 12:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Videographer says it shows 'unity' from residents in the city
  
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• Markings encouraging social distancing appear on Bristol road

  01-04-2020 12:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Runners are encouraged to stay two metres away from others
  
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• Tesco makes opening time changes and adds 100,000 delivery slots

  01-04-2020 12:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The store has hired 35,000 new staff in just 10 days
  
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• Arts and health festival in Weston-super-Mare will go ahead online

  01-04-2020 11:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Organisers are planning for elements of the event to go ahead, but on a digital platform instead.
  
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• North Somerset bus services operating emergency timetable

  01-04-2020 11:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  And some services have been stopped altogether
  
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• Bristol doctors graduating early to help fight against outbreak

  01-04-2020 11:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  “Ultimately, we all came into this profession to battle disease and promote health"
  
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• The hospitals where almost 40 people have died from coronavirus

  01-04-2020 11:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Six people have died at the University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
  
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• How coronavirus is affecting street sex workers in Bristol

  01-04-2020 11:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  “This is an incredibly challenging time"
  
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• Masters resigns as director with "no confidence" in how club is being run

  01-04-2020 10:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Supporters Club representative on the board had been suspended since January
  
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• Residents asked to avoid starting bonfires amid coronavirus crisis

  01-04-2020 10:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  999 calls need to kept to a minimum, Avon Fire and Rescue has warned
  
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• The number of night flights at airport could rise during summer months

  01-04-2020 10:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Currently the airport can operate 3,000 night flights over the summer months
  
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• Bristol coronavirus helpline launched to help vulnerable people

  01-04-2020 09:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A new 'lifeline' is rolled out across the city
  
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• Coronavirus updates: 13-year-old boy dies, latest Bristol cases

  01-04-2020 09:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  All the latest on Covid-19
  
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• UK genome analysis has important implications for COVID-19 clinical trials - University of Bristol

  01-04-2020 09:00
  UK genome analysis has important implications for COVID-19 clinical trials  University of Bristol
  
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• Coronavirus updates: Death toll rises, latest Bristol cases - Bristol Live

  01-04-2020 09:00
  
  Coronavirus updates: Death toll rises, latest Bristol cases  Bristol Live
  
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• Why military helicopters have been spotted flying over Bristol

  01-04-2020 08:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One witness said the Chinooks were 'flying low and rattling the walls'
  
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