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• The challenges of observing Ramadan during a pandemic

  24-04-2020 22:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Covid-19 has changed the way celebrations take place
  
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• Jacob Rees-Mogg's investment firm slammed as 'zero' on billboard

  24-04-2020 22:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  While the nurse is a hero
  
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• 'Disproportionate' number of BAME coronavirus deaths among NHS workers

  24-04-2020 21:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  An official investigation has been launched to consider a potential link
  
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• 20,000 homes new homes could impact on green belt

  24-04-2020 21:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  That's enough homes to fill Clevedon - twice
  
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• Coronavirus: Paralysed Ed Jackson reaches Everest staircase feat

  24-04-2020 21:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former rugby player Ed Jackson has climbed 89,056 steps and made 2,783 trips up and down the stairs.
  
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• Plan for bar, event space and distillery in Stokes Croft approved

  24-04-2020 21:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The scheme, which will see the closure of the Vintage Market, has been given the green light
  
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• Coronavirus: Eddie Large funeral held in Bristol

  24-04-2020 20:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Syd Little pays tribute to his comedy partner and "best friend" Eddie Large at a ceremony in Bristol.
  
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• Bristol City Council faces 'catastrophic' £82million blackhole

  24-04-2020 20:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  “It is urgent for government to engage in conversations with local authorities"
  
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• Man 'racially abused Tesco staff and made threats while carrying baton'

  24-04-2020 19:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police have released a picture of a man they wish to speak to
  
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• Bristol now has 543 confirmed coronavirus cases

  24-04-2020 19:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The real figure is likely to be in the thousands however
  
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• Meghan Markle court case: Newspaper 'stirred up' dispute with father

  24-04-2020 18:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Duchess of Sussex is taking legal action over stories on MailOnline and in the Mail on Sunday
  
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• In pictures: Eddie Large's funeral cortege through Portishead

  24-04-2020 18:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  More than 100 people turned out to line the procession
  
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• B&Q Longwell Green reopens but there are long queues at stores

  24-04-2020 18:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The retailer has also confirmed when Cribbs Causeway and Yate branches will reopen
  
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• Tributes to 'fantastic dad' who died with coronavirus

  24-04-2020 17:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Andy Elkins worked at Hinkley Point B
  
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• Chickens stolen from Bedminster allotment

  24-04-2020 17:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ten chickens have been snatched from allotments and owners are concerned they could have been taken for food
  
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• The different ways people in Bristol have been breaching lockdown

  24-04-2020 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The offences fall into three main categories
  
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• Plans to turn Bristol community pub into flats refused

  24-04-2020 16:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Windmill closed in March, but campaigners are trying to reopen it
  
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• Plan to turn Bristol community pub into flats refused

  24-04-2020 16:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Windmill closed in March, but campaigners are trying to reopen it
  
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• Syd Little pays final good-bye to comic sidekick Eddie Large

  24-04-2020 16:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dozens also turned out to clap as the comic's coffin was taken through Portishead
  
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• Syd Little pays final good-bye to comic sidekick Eddie Larg

  24-04-2020 16:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dozens also turned out to clap as the comic's coffin was taken through Portishead
  
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• Family thank police after return of stolen quad bike

  24-04-2020 16:22 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A family from Somerset have been reunited with their quad bike that was stolen overnight on 20-21 April. The Yamaha Grizzly Ultramatic 350 was discovered by police in Bridgwater on Wednesday 22 April and, following a public appeal for information, returned to the family. Officers were delighted to hand the quad bike to the family in Langport and offered security advice to try to prevent a repeat...
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• Bristol Housing Advice Service has scaled up operations

  24-04-2020 15:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  More and more people across Bristol are seeking the support of housing advice service as a result of the coronavirus pandemic
  
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• Images show Bristol slaughterhouse workers in close groups without PPE

  24-04-2020 15:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The images have led a vet who spent time working at the Westerleigh Tulip site to speak out
  
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• Will blue face mask be removed from famous Bristol Banksy artwork?

  24-04-2020 15:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The site is a specially protected "character building"
  
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• Grieving widow hits out at council over closed cemetery

  24-04-2020 15:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Julie Cook has been unable to visit grave of husband's grave in Greenbank cemtery
  
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• Wanted man Michael Randall arrested

  24-04-2020 14:49 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Following a public appeal to trace Bristol man Michael Randall, 34, he was arrested yesterday and is due to appear at Bristol Magistrates Court today (Friday 24 April). Police would like to thank everyone who shared their appeal.
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• Bristol police's plan to clamp down on bad driving in lockdown

  24-04-2020 14:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset police has announced how it is dealing with an increase of Bristol speeding reports
  
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• Mulberry is making 8,000 designer hospital gowns for NHS staff in Bristol

  24-04-2020 14:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The high-end handbag brand is making PPE from its Somerset factories
  
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• Zoom support meeting 'hacked' with child abuse images

  24-04-2020 14:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Recovering addicts were left "devastated" after the pictures flashed up during their Zoom meeting.
  
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• Coronavirus: Stranded Bristol journalist back from New Zealand

  24-04-2020 13:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  After three failed attempts, Tony Gosling returned on his fourth booked flight.
  
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• Bristol mayor hopes for greener and fairer economy after lockdown ends

  24-04-2020 13:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He said the crisis presented an opportunity to build a new type of economy
  
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• Watch: Coronavirus patients clapped by nurses as they leave Bristol hospital

  24-04-2020 13:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "They all started clapping me as I left the ward, it was just amazing!"
  
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• Kate Garraway's emotional message for NHS as husband fights for life

  24-04-2020 13:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He's in a 'deeply critical condition'
  
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• Hairdressers might not be reopen for six months

  24-04-2020 12:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "We are all going to end up looking like Captain Caveman after this."
  
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• Man handed antisocial behaviour injunction

  24-04-2020 11:43 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A 55-year-old man has been banned from visiting parts of Somerset following the issue of an antisocial behaviour injunction. Thomas Weir, from Burnham-on-Sea, is not allowed to enter various parts of the town, Bridgwater or Highbridge until April 2022 based on reports of antisocial behaviour. A full injunction was granted yesterday morning (Thursday 23 April) by a court...
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• New date for The Killers gig at Ashton Gate - what to do if you have tickets

  24-04-2020 11:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A new date has been announced for the concert
  
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• Thirty coronavirus patients in Bristol sign up for drug trials

  24-04-2020 11:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Researchers want to know if any existing drugs could assist with COVID-19 recovery
  
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• Coronavirus: Bath dentist offers to sell surplus facemasks for £50

  24-04-2020 10:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The clinic's local MP says any surplus equipment should be donated to front-line NHS workers.
  
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• Anger as Trump suggests injecting disinfectant to fight virus

  24-04-2020 10:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The US President also suggested 'hitting' the body with light in controversial comments at the White House briefing
  
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• Who are essential workers and how can they get tested for coronavirus?

  24-04-2020 10:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Here's everything you need to know about how to arrange a test if you are eligible
  
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• Landmark harbourside site to have 'up to 190 new homes'

  24-04-2020 09:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  And a big space for shops and bars
  
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• Peter Kay's new Amarillo video has fans in tears on Big Night In

  24-04-2020 08:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One fan revealed they were left "sobbing" by the comedian's moving video
  
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• Coronavirus updates: Bristol deaths rise and First Bus fears

  24-04-2020 08:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  We will have all the latest Covid-19 coverage here, from Bristol and across the UK
  
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• Man caught with 19 bags of cocaine

  24-04-2020 08:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "By the skin of your teeth you have your liberty today"
  
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• Why Bristol should lead the way out of lockdown

  24-04-2020 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Editor Mike Norton says it's time to save livelihoods as well as lives
  
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• Business owners reveal fears about the future if lockdown continues

  24-04-2020 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "We are hearing from the coalface stories of firms, built up by individuals over decades, now looking into the abyss"
  
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• UK weather forecast: When showers could hit as more sunshine forecast

  24-04-2020 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Temperatures are set to peak at 23C today
  
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• Six celebrating after winning People's Postcode Lottery

  24-04-2020 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "I hope they treat themselves to something nice with their winnings"
  
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