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• B&Q rules and opening hours as chain reopens 74 UK stores - Bristol Post

  23-04-2020 22:33
  
  B&Q rules and opening hours as chain reopens 74 UK stores  Bristol Post
  
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• EasyJet, BA, Jet2, TUI and more reveal when flights may resume

  23-04-2020 22:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "Although these are difficult times for everyone, the sun will come out again"
  
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• Prince Louis wearing £12 Sainsbury's shirt for birthday photos

  23-04-2020 21:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Duchess of Cambridge has been spotted at the supermarket near their Norfold home on several occasions
  
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• How Peter Kay has spent his two years out of the public eye

  23-04-2020 21:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He has barely made any public appearances at all, choosing to spend time with his family
  
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• Nurse 'very upset' by angry note saying she 'should know better'

  23-04-2020 20:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "She is risking her life every day and had not hugged her kids for nearly three weeks"
  
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• £11 million regional food innovation centre open for business

  23-04-2020 20:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Food Works South West has opened its doors to food and drink manufacturers in the south west.
  
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• National Lottery: Winning Set for Life numbers for Thursday, April 23

  23-04-2020 20:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
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• Men wearing face masks rob Bristol convenience store

  23-04-2020 20:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Cash and cigarettes were taken
  
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• Six people die with COVID-19 in Bristol hospitals in one day

  23-04-2020 19:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There's now been almost 130 coronavirus-related deaths at Bristol hospitals
  
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• Bristol now has more than 500 confirmed coronavirus cases

  23-04-2020 18:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced an expansion in testing
  
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• The volunteers sewing hundreds of NHS scrubs from their homes

  23-04-2020 18:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol's Scrub Hub base has already received almost 900 orders from health and social care workers
  
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• Damage to Stoke Lodge fence will cost "thousands of pounds" to fix

  23-04-2020 18:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "This is not mischief - this is wilful vandalism"
  
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• Bristol restaurant chain slashes directors' pay and raises £8.3m

  23-04-2020 18:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The cafe-bar group closed all its branches in March
  
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• BAE provides 5,000 face shields to Southmead Hospital

  23-04-2020 17:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The manufacturing company has already developed and distributed 26,000 face shields across the UK
  
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• Bristol festival shares update on lineup despite lockdown uncertainty

  23-04-2020 17:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The organisers seem confident the festival will go ahead
  
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• Call for Bristol City Council to allow public to speak during Zoom meetings

  23-04-2020 17:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The council has said it hopes to have “something in place” to enable greater public participation
  
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• Man identified after CCTV appeal

  23-04-2020 17:07 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A man we wished to speak to in connection with a rape investigation from July last year in Bristol has come forward following a public appeal yesterday (Wednesday 22 April). We would like to thank everyone who shared our CCTV appeal to help our ongoing investigation.
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• Police warning after three bikes stolen in Filton burglary

  23-04-2020 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Karl Patterson, 28, is awaiting trial following the theft
  
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• Map shows coronavirus hospital admissions hotspot near Cheltenham Racecourse

  23-04-2020 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The GL52 postcode had 27 confirmed hospital admissions of the virus as of April 3, the highest amount in the county
  
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• Police update after death of baby girl in hospital

  23-04-2020 16:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The four-month-old girl died at Bristol Children's Hospital
  
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• Coronavirus: Nursery will stay open but owner fears for its future

  23-04-2020 16:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Owner says she has to pay staff despite there being no work for them after furlough changes.
  
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• Coronavirus: Should we all be wearing face masks now?

  23-04-2020 16:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  There is growing discussion about the potential benefits of the general public wearing masks.
  
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• Owner of recovered quad bike sought

  23-04-2020 16:37 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re trying to trace the owner of a quad bike, which was recovered in Bridgwater yesterday (Wednesday 22 April). It was found in Parkstone Avenue at about 12.20pm and we are trying to reunite the owner with their vehicle. An electronic search using the vehicle’s identification number has not able us to identify who it belongs to. The quad bike is described as a green Yamaha Grizzly Ultramatic 350.
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• Witnesses sought following Lockleaze convenience store robbery

  23-04-2020 16:31 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re seeking help following a convenience store robbery in Lockleaze. It happened on 12 April at about 7.50am at the Gainsborough Square shop when two men entered the premises. One of them jumped over counter and took a yellow plastic storage box, containing cigarettes. A second man also jumped over the counter and prised open a till and took a quantity of cash. Both men then ran out of the shop.
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• Bristol teenager records 'Thank You NHS' video with her family and friends

  23-04-2020 16:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  “No one was expecting all this to happen but the NHS and our keyworkers have just been incredible"
  
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• Special needs school to expand so pupils can become more independent

  23-04-2020 16:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Pupils will be able to stay on at Westhaven up to the age of 19 if the plans are approved
  
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• Vandals target Downend Masonic Hall with graffiti

  23-04-2020 15:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The graffiti appeared overnight
  
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• The Killers drummer says summer tour including Bristol gig is postponed

  23-04-2020 15:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Las Vegas rockers were due to perform at Ashton Gate on June 9
  
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• PETA offer dovecote to church planning to give pigeons electric shock

  23-04-2020 15:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  PETA sent an urgent letter to the Reverend Dan Tyndall at St Mary Redcliffe urging him to reconsider his options
  
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• Bus driver's fear over First 'carrying anyone who wants to travel'

  23-04-2020 14:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One driver said: "It's abundantly clear we carry anyone who wants to travel and if the bus is full 'well that's it'."
  
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• Bristol boy Frank praised by Carol Vorderman and Captain Tom on GMB

  23-04-2020 14:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Frank featured in a surprise segment on the show as Captain Tom was given a Pride of Britain award
  
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• Huge appeal launched to re-build playground damaged in arson attack

  23-04-2020 14:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It is believed the project to restore St Pauls Adventure Playground could cost £250k
  
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• Comedy legends Little and Large to be reunited for final time

  23-04-2020 14:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Syd Little will give the eulogy at the funeral of his comedy sidekick and much loved friend
  
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• Jail for thief who targeted cars in Lockleaze

  23-04-2020 13:56 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A man has been jailed for 37 weeks for thefts from cars in Lockleaze, fraud and burglary. Darrel Curtis, 36, of Brangwyn Grove, Lockleaze, appeared before Bristol Magistrates on Saturday 18 April following his arrest the day before. He admitted entering Stoke Park Primary School with intent to steal on 10 April and fraudulent use of a stolen bank card to buy alcohol, tobacco and lottery tickets...
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• Delays to reopening Portishead railway could add another £5m to the cost

  23-04-2020 13:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The exact impact the coronavirus pandemic will have on the £116million cost of Metrowest remains unknown
  
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• Bristol and North Somerset jobs saved after care homes bought up

  23-04-2020 12:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The homes are in Clifton, Kingswood, Frenchay and Yatton
  
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• Pregnant women needed for Bristol coronavirus study

  23-04-2020 12:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  University of Bristol wants to speak to pregnant women aged between 18 and 50
  
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• Appeal to find Radstock man’s next of kin

  23-04-2020 12:55 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for help to trace the next of kin of 74-year-old Jon Morris, who was sadly found dead at his home in Radstock by his carer on Tuesday 24 March. He died from natural causes, but this was not COVID-19 related. Despite extensive enquiries, we’ve been unable to trace a next of kin and we’re appealing for anyone who can help with this to contact us. Unfortunately we don’t have a photo...
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• Wholesaler launches new 'call & collect' service at Bristol depot

  23-04-2020 12:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Customers can bulk buy a huge range of products, including home essentials and well-known brands
  
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• Speeding driver smashes into wall

  23-04-2020 12:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Motorist came off the motorway before crashing in Easton
  
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• Bristol nightlife has first permanent closure from coronavirus

  23-04-2020 12:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "It is a sad day to see it become a casualty of current events"
  
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• Traveller set up camp near supermarket

  23-04-2020 12:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Officers from Avon and Somerset Police and South Gloucestershire Council will work together to inspect the traveller site
  
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• Bike burglary suspect remanded in custody

  23-04-2020 12:08 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A man is in custody awaiting trial for the theft of three bicycles in a house burglary. The bikes were stolen when thieves broke into a house in Gloucester Road North, Filton, in the early hours of Wednesday 8 April. A suspect was arrested later the same day and the bicycles were recovered. Karl Patterson, 28, of no fixed abode, also faces eight charges relating to thefts from shops in Filton and...
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• Two people in court on drug supply charges

  23-04-2020 12:07 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Two people have appeared in court charged with drug supply offences following a number of arrests in Somerset this week. Ronald Turner, 47, and Jaymie Martin, 29, have been charged with possession with intent to supply heroin and cocaine. In the early hours of Tuesday 21 April, officers pulled over a car in Kilve and discovered what they believed to be a quantity of class A drugs in the car.
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• In pictures: Long queues outside B&Q store in Bristol on re-opening

  23-04-2020 11:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Around 60 people were queuing outside the store in Hartcliffe in Bristol this morning
  
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• Motorist caught driving at 122mph on the M5

  23-04-2020 11:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The incident has triggered a plea for drivers to slow down
  
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• Coronavirus: Teacher sews reusable headbands for NHS staff

  23-04-2020 11:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Catherine Daw started making the headwear after seeing nurses with sores on their faces.
  
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• The 15 things you learn when you buy a house

  23-04-2020 11:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It is a very steep learning curve
  
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• What is in the government's emergency food parcels

  23-04-2020 10:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'This package should provide you with sufficient food and household essentials for one week'
  
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• Dominos customers may have to wait a 'little longer' for food

  23-04-2020 10:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Chief executive says he hopes customers will understand
  
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