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• Huge police presence in Totterdown after report of lockdown breach

  17-04-2020 22:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Two young men were detained
  
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• Watch: Inside Bristol's temporary mortuary amid coronavirus epidemic

  17-04-2020 22:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A ceremony took place at the site in Brislington today
  
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• Watch: Inside Bristol's completed temporary mortuary amid coronavirus epidemic

  17-04-2020 22:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A ceremony took place at the site in Brislington today
  
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• Bristol Nightingale Hospital boss says she 'hopes it is never used'

  17-04-2020 21:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "What we need to be prepared for is ‘what if?’"
  
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• Viewers want to know why Mary and Marina are missing from Gogglebox

  17-04-2020 21:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The best friends are known for their mischievous comments and brilliant Bristol accents
  
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• The West Country MPs who voted against nurses getting a pay rise

  17-04-2020 21:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  When asked if they stood by their vote, none have so far responded
  
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• Rovers CEO Martyn Starnes 'on the mend' after contracting coronavirus

  17-04-2020 19:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Gas manager covers a number of topics in first address to supporters since the shutdown
  
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• Record increase in confirmed cases of coronavirus in Bristol region

  17-04-2020 19:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  And the national death toll has surpassed 14,000
  
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• Care homes won't readmit hospital patients unless tested for coronavirus

  17-04-2020 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The owners of 17 care homes have said they would not readmit any hospital patients without a test
  
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• A man has been running round Downend in a Spiderman suit

  17-04-2020 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "They shout out, ‘Where’s your web?’ And I say, ‘That’s why I’m running, I ran out of web on Bromley Heath Road.’”
  
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• Coronavirus UK: Makeshift mortuaries of Glasgow and Bristol one shut in Leyton east London - Daily Mail

  17-04-2020 18:40
  
  Coronavirus UK: Makeshift mortuaries of Glasgow and Bristol one shut in Leyton east London  Daily Mail
  
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• Montpelier school turns into a food bank to support families

  17-04-2020 18:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  St Barnabas Primary School have been helping tens of families every week
  
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• Picture shows how boat crew 'drew' NHS tribute in Bristol Channel

  17-04-2020 18:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The images are visible in space via satellite imagery
  
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• Bristol primary school teacher who had sex with girl, 14, jailed

  17-04-2020 18:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Robert Hanson met the child, who is not from the city, at a gaming fair and groomed her to visit him for a night
  
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• Watch as entire orchestra plays social distancing symphony from their homes

  17-04-2020 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The logistical nightmare involved more than 30 musicians
  
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• More than 30 vehicles vandalised across three Bristol suburbs in one night

  17-04-2020 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The trail of destruction covered at least seven streets
  
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• £250million of NHS debt wiped frim three hospital trusts

  17-04-2020 16:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  North Bristol NHS Trust has had £172million cleared
  
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• GMB star Alex Beresford opens up about grandma who died alone in a care home

  17-04-2020 16:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ivy Stewart died alone in a care home
  
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• Man wanted by police after racially aggravated attack

  17-04-2020 16:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The incident is being treated as a hate crime
  
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• Gender pay gap at Bristol hospital trust has increased over last year

  17-04-2020 16:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Men working for North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) are now paid almost a quarter more than their female colleagues on average
  
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• Cyclists join pros to climb Everest ten times for food banks

  17-04-2020 15:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  ”At a time when a selfish minority in some parts of the country are giving cycling a bad name we were delighted to do some good.”
  
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• Bristol's mortuary for coronavirus fatalities ready to open

  17-04-2020 14:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A ceremony attended by civic and religious leaders was held on site today
  
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• Appeal for CCTV after cars damaged overnight in Bristol

  17-04-2020 14:56 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for information and CCTV footage to help our investigation after more than 30 vehicles were damaged overnight in the Montpelier and Ashley Down areas of Bristol. A witness called at about 2am on Friday 17 April to report seeing a man damaging cars, but despite officers attending and searching the area the suspect was not found. We’re carrying out house-to-house enquiries in the...
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• Drone footage shows full extent of damage to Guildhall after major fire

  17-04-2020 14:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The fire happened last month and police are treating it as suspicious
  
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• New pictures inside Bristol's Nightingale Hospital

  17-04-2020 14:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  New pictures have been shared this week of the different zones inside the hospital
  
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• Patrolling officers come across overnight garage burglaries

  17-04-2020 13:53 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Police officers patrolling Weston-super-Mare overnight Monday 14 to Tuesday 15 April came across a garage that had been broken into in Worle Moor Road at about 2am. A white Carrera Vengeance mountain bike had been stolen from the property. Officers were supported by a dog unit and the police helicopter in a search of the area and found three more garages to have been broken into.
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• How to join celebrations for Victoria Beckham's birthday

  17-04-2020 13:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The former Spice Girl is currently self-isolating with husband David Beckham and their children
  
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• Update on ‘coronavirus’ coughing appeal – Bath

  17-04-2020 13:21 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Thank you to everyone who got in touch after our appeal in connection with a race hate crime in Moorlands Road, Bath on Friday 13 March. The incident involved a man causing alarm and distress by coughing in the face of a Chinese man from Bath and making a comment about coronavirus. Officers are now reviewing the information received and the investigation continues.
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• CCTV image released in Bristol hate crime investigation

  17-04-2020 13:08 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for information to help us identify the man in this CCTV image in connection with a racially aggravated public order incident in Bristol. A member of staff working at council buildings in Temple Street was racially abused during an incident at around 2.30pm on Wednesday 18 March. The incident is being treated as a hate crime. If you know who he is, or have information which could...
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• Man charged after arrest by armed police in Kingswood

  17-04-2020 13:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He is appearing in court today
  
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• SS Great Britain: divers remember salvage on 50th anniversary

  17-04-2020 12:34
  
  Lyle Craigie-Halkett and Stuart Whatley were part of 1970 mission to raise Isambard Kingdom Brunel steamship
  Two divers who exactly half a century ago helped salvage the SS Great Britain have described the moment the skeleton of Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s steamship rose from the seabed – and how the rescue mission nearly ended in disaster when the vessel immediately drifted towards rocks.In April 1970 Lyle Craigie-Halkett and Stuart Whatley worked day and night in the cold, dark, stor
  
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• Krispy Kreme doughnuts reopens UK factory - Bristol Live

  17-04-2020 12:33
  
  Krispy Kreme doughnuts reopens UK factory  Bristol Live
  
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• Norman Hunter: Leeds United legend dies after contracting coronavirus

  17-04-2020 12:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leeds United great Norman Hunter dies in hospital aged 76 after contracting coronavirus.
  
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• City and Leeds mourn the death of legendary defender Norman Hunter

  17-04-2020 12:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The centre-back passed away on Friday morning after being hospitalised with coronavirus
  
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• Kate Garraway shares update on husband in hospital with coronavirus

  17-04-2020 11:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Derek Draper, Kate Garraway's husband, is currently in hospital
  
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• Coronavirus: Bristol Rovers players deliver food to vulnerable fans

  17-04-2020 11:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol Rovers wrote to 700 fans over 70 asking if they needed extra help during the pandemic.
  
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• Man in court after firearms arrest – Kingswood

  17-04-2020 10:20 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A man is due in court charged with possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and assault. The charge comes after a member of the public reported seeing a man with a handgun in Hill Street, Kingswood, just before 3.20pm on Thursday 16 April. Stuart Randall, 49, of no fixed abode, is due before Bristol Magistrates today, Friday 17 April.
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• First confirms when driver who died with virus last drove bus

  17-04-2020 09:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Hussen Mudei drove all routes running from the Lawrence Hill depot apart from Metrobus m3 and the 17.
  
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• How counselling service is helping people after face to face sessions cut

  17-04-2020 09:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Thanks to cash from the Coronavirus 2020 Response Fund
  
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• Lockdown creates surge in reports of venomous spiders in UK homes - Bristol Live

  17-04-2020 09:14
  
  Lockdown creates surge in reports of venomous spiders in UK homes  Bristol Live
  
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• Bristol Waste making big change to collections next week

  17-04-2020 09:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  “I am really glad we are able to reinstate these services"
  
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• Latest Bristol coronavirus updates as more deaths confirmed

  17-04-2020 08:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  We will provide you with all the latest key Covid-19 news
  
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• Traffic on UK roads now at same levels as in 1955 - Bristol Live

  17-04-2020 08:39
  
  Traffic on UK roads now at same levels as in 1955  Bristol Live
  
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• More deaths at Bristol Royal Infirmary confirmed

  17-04-2020 08:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The NHS has also released the latest figures for Southmead Hospital, Bath's Royal United Hospital and Weston General Hospital
  
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• Deliberate fires increase to more than five a day over coronavirus lockdown

  17-04-2020 08:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon Fire and Rescue Service describe rise as 'so disappointing'
  
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• Arson attacks increase to more than five a day over coronavirus lockdown

  17-04-2020 08:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon Fire and Rescue Service describe rise as 'so disappointing'
  
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• 130 rough sleepers still on Bristol's streets during lockdown

  17-04-2020 08:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Charities and council staff are working "flat out" to deal with an increased demand for emergency accommodation
  
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• Fancy dress video meetings aim to lift Coronavirus lockdown spirits

  17-04-2020 07:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fancy dress Fridays catches on as video conferencing replaces office meetings.
  
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• UK weather: Heavy rain and thunderstorms about to hit - Bristol Post

  17-04-2020 06:12
  
  UK weather: Heavy rain and thunderstorms about to hit  Bristol Post
  
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• UK weather: Heavy rain and thunderstorms about to hit

  17-04-2020 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Time to dig out those umbrellas
  
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