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• Watch Bristol-based company making masks for NHS using 3D printer

  02-04-2020 23:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Hobs 3D says it wants to "do its part to help"
  
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• Clap for Carers: UK applauds NHS staff and key workers

  02-04-2020 22:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A second "Clap for Carers" tribute saw the country salute NHS staff and other key workers dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Claiming Universal Credit during coronavirus: Questions answered

  02-04-2020 21:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  High demand leads to surge in claims of nearly one million
  
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• Bristol mayor defends £9k pay rise 'intended for victor'

  02-04-2020 20:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The pay rise was intended for the victor of the recently postponed Bristol mayoral elections.
  
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• 'Clap For Our Carers' returns tonight - updates

  02-04-2020 20:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Get ready for another hugely emotional evening
  
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• UK National Lottery results: Today's Set for Life winning numbers

  02-04-2020 19:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There's another exciting jackpot up for grabs
  
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• Important changes to National Lottery rules

  02-04-2020 19:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  More changes could be rolled out as the pandemic continues to spread
  
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• Woman banned from Southmead Hospital after arson attack

  02-04-2020 19:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Lian Williams has also been banned from entering shops in Southmead
  
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• Coronavirus: Bristol street lines to 'urge runners off pavement'

  02-04-2020 19:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The unofficial lines were painted in Bristol amid claims runners do not practice social distancing.
  
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• Bristol sees 20 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours

  02-04-2020 19:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  South Gloucestershire has 15 new cases
  
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• Toby Young cites Bristol lecturer in ‘heartless’ Covid-19 comments

  02-04-2020 19:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  “The nation's health and the nation's economy become the same thing at some point"
  
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• Coronavirus: Swing seats to be removed from South Gloucestershire play area

  02-04-2020 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The seat has already been removed from the zip wire in Page Park according to one resident
  
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• Christmas lights switched back on as thanks to frontline workers

  02-04-2020 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "It lets those working on the frontline know how much people appreciate what they are doing"
  
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• Staff at The Range distribution centre complain of working conditions

  02-04-2020 18:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The store has been criticised for remaining open, but claims it is 'essential'
  
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• Updates as Matt Hancock delivers today's coronavirus briefing

  02-04-2020 17:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It is understood the health secretary will address concerns over testing
  
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• Coronavirus: Bristol tower block social-distancing 'impossible'

  02-04-2020 17:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than 80 families in one Bristol tower block have access to just two lifts and one laundry room.
  
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• Coronavirus: 14 die at one Bristol hospital - the latest figures

  02-04-2020 17:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  NHS England has confirmed the death toll at the University Hospitals Bristol Trust, which runs the Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI)
  
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• Another eight people die in Bristol after contracting coronavirus

  02-04-2020 17:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  NHS England has confirmed the death toll at the University Hospitals Bristol Trust, which runs the Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI)
  
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• Bristol mayor says it is up to him what he does with £9K pay rise

  02-04-2020 16:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The mayor was addressing a question put to him during a Facebook Live Q&A on Wednesday (April 1)
  
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• Police staff help new paramedics get out on road

  02-04-2020 16:29 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Police and ambulance personnel are coming together to enable more paramedics to get out to treat patients in an emergency. Avon and Somerset Police is teaming up with South Western Ambulance Service to host essential theory and hazard perception tests for new paramedic staff. Once the paramedics have passed these exams they can sit a driving test to allow them to take to the roads and attend...
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• Woman banned from shops and hospital in Southmead

  02-04-2020 16:23 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A woman who persistently committed anti-social behavior has been issued with a criminal behaviour order, banning her from Southmead Hospital and shops in the Southmead area. It was issued at Bristol Magistrates Court on 31 March against Lian Williams, aged 41 of Bishopthorpe Road, Horfield. The court heard that on 17 February she stole packs of cookies and a baguette from Greggs in Arnside Road.
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• Important message from pharmacies in around Bristol

  02-04-2020 16:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "Please continue to order prescriptions as normal at the time when you normally would"
  
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• Brsitol cancer charity's work 'seriously under threat'

  02-04-2020 16:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Penny Brohn is now urging people to support a fundraising appeal to help it continue its services
  
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• Plans for new special needs school for more than 130 pupils approved

  02-04-2020 16:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The new facility will have space for 136 pupils with speech, language and communication needs, as well as those with social, emotional and mental health needs
  
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• Supermarket workers across Bristol to receive bonuses

  02-04-2020 16:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The coronavirus pandemic has sparked a huge surge in demand at major supermarkets
  
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• Students give goggles used in science lessons to Weston Hospital and care homes

  02-04-2020 16:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Health providers across the UK are reporting shortages of personal protection equipment for staff
  
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• Coronavirus: Martin Lewis clarifies rules for annual leave

  02-04-2020 16:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Here's what happens to you allotted annual leave if you end up not taking it
  
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• UWE backtracks on exam policy after thousands sign petition

  02-04-2020 15:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "A lot of students do not have the right environment to sit an exam at home"
  
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• Man stole Pokemon cards from Asda two days running

  02-04-2020 15:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He is 40 years old
  
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• Stars of the stage and screen pay tribute to much-loved Eddie Large

  02-04-2020 15:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Piers Morgan, Ant and Dec and Jason Manford among celebrities paying tributes after Eddie died after contracting covid-19
  
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• David Beckham shows off his cooking skills but people are 'disgusted'

  02-04-2020 15:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The former Manchester United star rustled up an unusual combo while staying at home
  
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• Coronavirus death toll almost at 3,000 in biggest rise yet

  02-04-2020 15:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It comes after Bristol saw its joint highest daily increase in confirmed Covid-19 cases
  
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• Take a look inside NHS Nightingale the first UK emergency coronavirus hospital

  02-04-2020 15:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  We take a glimpse inside the new facility in London which will have the capacity to cater for 4,000 coronavirus patients
  
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• The huge charity ad campaign no one will ever see

  02-04-2020 15:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The charity launched a Bristol-wide appeal on Monday
  
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• Rate of daily deaths in UK could increase for next three weeks

  02-04-2020 15:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The UK could soon be seeing 1,000 daily deaths by the weekend
  
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• Did you see alleged assault in Taunton?

  02-04-2020 14:49 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are asking witnesses to get in touch if they saw an alleged assault in Taunton on Monday 9 March. A man, in his 20s, was injured during the incident, which took place at about 12.50pm outside the Oxford Inn, in Roman Road. The victim suffered facial injuries and broken ribs and was taken to hospital. He has since been released. A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous...
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• NHS consultant who died with coronavirus laid to rest in Bristol

  02-04-2020 14:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Queen's Hospital consultant Amged El-Hawrani 'always put everyone else before himself'
  
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• New PC and volunteer officer share their thoughts from the frontline

  02-04-2020 14:47 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  It’s not only regular police officers and staff who are stepping up to be here for you during the coronavirus crisis. Officers from our Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship have hit the streets earlier than usual, while many of our Special Constables are giving us more of their time. We caught up with a couple of them to find out what it has been like on the front line. PC Ellie Murphy has been...
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• NHS Heroes: Shop launches 'Health Hero hamper giveaway'

  02-04-2020 14:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The hamper will include immunity-boosting health and food products
  
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• St Pauls riots in Bristol remembered 40 years on

  02-04-2020 14:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  On April 2, 1980 police raided a cafe in St Paul's, Bristol, sparking disturbances and 146 arrests.
  
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• Is it snowing? Firefighters tackle 100 litres of foam in industrial yard

  02-04-2020 14:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Not every job is the same for fire crews
  
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• Eddie Large's heartbroken wife Patsy says "he fought so hard to live"

  02-04-2020 14:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Coronavirus was the 'final straw' for comedian Eddie who was in hospital with heart problems
  
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• Coronavirus: Pop-up Nightingale hospitals will be coming to Bristol

  02-04-2020 13:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol mayor Marvin Rees was talking about the coronavirus situation during a Facebook Live Q&A
  
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• Bristol students go on rent strike due to coronavirus lockdown

  02-04-2020 13:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Students tell accommodation firms: 'In normal times you have generated significant profit from the presence of students in this city'
  
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• 'Dad fought bravely for so long' - comedy legend Eddie Large dies'

  02-04-2020 13:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Eddie died in the early hours of today after contracting Covid-19 in hospital
  
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• Comedy legend Eddie Large dies in hospital

  02-04-2020 13:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Eddie died in the early hours of today after contracting Covid-19 in hospital
  
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• School admissions policy to change after hundreds of appeals from parents

  02-04-2020 13:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It will mean siblings will have a better chance of getting into the same school
  
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• Nurse left in tears after queueing customers mock her in Aldi

  02-04-2020 13:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The children's nurse 'cried all the way home'
  
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• New trust has workforce of 13,000 and will care for more than 500,000 people

  02-04-2020 13:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Health chiefs say the merger will mean better services for patients
  
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• Coronavirus patients could have ventilators taken away

  02-04-2020 13:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The new ethical guidance from the BMA warns of 'grave decisions' ahead
  
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