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• Search underway for woman who disappeared six days ago

  30-04-2020 22:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Call 999 if you see Asima Ali-Taha
  
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• Plans for special needs school to expand into greenbelt submitted

  30-04-2020 22:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Weston-super-Mare school has outgrown its Locking Castle campus
  
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• Man given 'fifty-fifty' survival chance with coronavirus makes slow recovery

  30-04-2020 21:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "We can not be with my dad, we can not speak to him or touch him but we have to try to be positive"
  
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• Hospital coronavirus deaths in Bristol fall for second week running

  30-04-2020 21:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The figures come as Boris Johnson confirms we are 'past the peak'
  
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• Bristol's coronavirus hospital deaths drop 59 per cent week on week

  30-04-2020 21:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The figures come as Boris Johnson confirms we are 'past the peak'
  
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• The family of four using a food bank and living on £10 a day

  30-04-2020 21:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "At the end of the day I’m managing and I’ve lived like this all my life.”
  
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• Can you help us find missing Asma Ali-Taha?

  30-04-2020 21:22 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re seeking the public’s help to find Asma Ali-Taha who has gone missing in Bristol. The 34-year-old was last seen in Counterslip at approximately 3pm on Friday 24 April. Asma is Sudanese and lives in the Redcliffe area of Bristol. She is described as about 5ft 6ins and of a large build. She was wearing a black and grey dress and colourful headscarf when last seen. CCTV enquiries as part of our...
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• Can you help us find missing Asima Ali-Taha?

  30-04-2020 21:22 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re seeking the public’s help to find Asima Ali-Taha who has gone missing in Bristol. The 34-year-old was last seen in Counterslip at approximately 3pm on Friday 24 April. Asima is Sudanese and lives in the Redcliffe area of Bristol. She is described as about 5ft 6ins and of a large build. She was wearing a black and grey dress and colourful headscarf when last seen. CCTV enquiries as part of...
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• Six stolen bikes recovered as police try to trace owners

  30-04-2020 20:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Two bikes have already been reunited with their owners
  
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• 'Miracle boy' who 'died' at birth performing Clap for Carers gig

  30-04-2020 20:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Josh wanted to say a big thank you to the NHS workers who saved his life
  
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• UK National Lottery results: Set for Life winning numbers on Thursday, April 30

  30-04-2020 19:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Have your tickets ready
  
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• Firearm officers called after two police officers assaulted

  30-04-2020 19:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The incident saw the town's high street closed and three men have now been released under investigation
  
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• English Football League: No fans at games until 2021, according to leaked recording

  30-04-2020 19:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  There are concerns fans will not be able to attend games until 2021, according to a leaked recording heard by the BBC.
  
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• Lakota will re-open despite approved plans to turn club into flats

  30-04-2020 19:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Those connected to the legendary site have today spoken in the wake of the council's verdict
  
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• Wahaca shares some of its amazing Mexican recipes

  30-04-2020 19:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Founder Thomasina Miers shares recipes for tacos, guacamole, churros and a mean margarita for Cinco de Mayo
  
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• The Great Big Lockdown Survey: How has the pandemic affected you?

  30-04-2020 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Please take a couple of minutes to tell us how the global crisis has affected you and your family
  
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• Coronavirus: Lockdown birth 'really quite scary'

  30-04-2020 18:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wilf is doing well after his birth at the start of lockdown and a few days in hospital.
  
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• Boris Johnson says UK has 'passed the peak' of coronavirus - Bristol Live

  30-04-2020 18:27
  
  Boris Johnson says UK has 'passed the peak' of coronavirus  Bristol Live
  
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• How Bristol compares with rest of the UK as Covid-19 cases near 600 - Bristol Post

  30-04-2020 18:17
  
  How Bristol compares with rest of the UK as Covid-19 cases near 600  Bristol Post
  
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• Updates: Almost 70 properties in Bristol hit by power cut

  30-04-2020 18:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  We bring you the latest on the situation
  
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• How Empire boxing club is helping young people during lockdown

  30-04-2020 18:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  “The biggest impact lockdown has had on me has been not being able to get out of the house and do something active"
  
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• How Bristol compares with rest of the UK as Covid-19 cases near 600

  30-04-2020 18:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are now more than 6,000 confirmed cases across the south west
  
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• Johnson to lead coronavirus briefing for the first time since returning to work

  30-04-2020 17:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The PM is expected to give an update on the necessary steps to defeat the disease
  
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• Coronavirus: Cromhall scarecrows celebrate Captain Tom and NHS

  30-04-2020 16:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  About 35 scarecrows, honouring Captain Tom Moore, NHS workers and Joe Wicks, are made by villagers.
  
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• Police try to track owners of stolen bikes

  30-04-2020 16:30 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are trying to trace the owners of six stolen bikes having been able to return two to grateful members of the public. We retrieved eight bicycles from two addresses – one in Staple Hill and one in Fishponds – last week. Two men, aged 22 and 39, have voluntarily attended a police interview as part of our investigation. PC Kyle Maywood and PC Gary Lippiatt returned two of the bikes at the weekend...
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• How Muslim community is coping during a Ramadan like no other

  30-04-2020 16:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "There is light at the end of the tunnel and we will overcome this."
  
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• This is what the army is doing in Bristol

  30-04-2020 16:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Military staff have been called upon to help with the coronavirus effort
  
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• How to help prevent music venues from permanent closure

  30-04-2020 16:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Covid-19 has put hundreds of independent venues across the UK, including some in Bristol, at risk
  
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• Bristol's only Muslim faith school at 'risk' and needs donations

  30-04-2020 15:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The school, which teaches 180 children, charges annual fees of about £3,000 but has exercised flexibility during the crisis
  
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• CCTV images issued in appeal to identify women

  30-04-2020 15:44 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Can you help us identify these two women as part of our enquiries into a theft from a shop in Bridgwater? It happened at about 5pm on Sunday 5 April at Dunkery Road Post Office. Two suspects left without paying for groceries, making off in a grey Toyota Avensis. We’re keen to trace two women who were in the store at the time. One, pictured left in the CCTV image above, is described as white...
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• Boomtown cancelled - what to do if you have tickets

  30-04-2020 15:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A new date for the popular music festival, which is organised in Bristol, has been announced
  
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• Fire crews called to kitchen fire in St Pauls

  30-04-2020 15:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Crews from Hicks Gate, Kingswood, Temple and Bedminster fire stations were in attendance
  
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• Bristol council approves Lakota nightclub flats plan

  30-04-2020 15:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Lakota, which opened in Stokes Croft in 1992, is to be converted into 30 residential units.
  
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• Vintage pet photographs

  30-04-2020 15:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Vintage pet photographs
  
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• Bristol photographer starts adorable new craze during lockdown

  30-04-2020 15:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The photographs look eerily realistic
  
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• B&M worker 'suffered panic attack' over alleged unsafe conditions

  30-04-2020 15:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The anonymous staff member - who works at the Cribbs Causeway branch - said they felt 'very uncomfortable'
  
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• Coronavirus: Council facing £27m black hole of debt as extra funding not enough

  30-04-2020 15:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The authority has received about half that amount in coronavirus emergency funding from the government so far
  
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• 'I'm not taking him to Fishponds' - Siânnise talks life with Luke T

  30-04-2020 14:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Love Island duo talked life in lockdown, visiting Bristol and going to the toilet together on BBC Radio One
  
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• Car flips in motorway crash - latest traffic updates

  30-04-2020 14:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There has been a collision between J22 and J21
  
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• Russell Howard and more to perform live streamed gig

  30-04-2020 14:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Some of comedy's biggest names will feature as part of Belly Laughs At Home
  
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• Man left with fear of his bathroom after finding gecko in toilet

  30-04-2020 14:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "A lot of people didn't believe me - they thought I was pulling their leg"
  
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• Coronavirus: Siblings' cycle challenge for 'hero' keyworker dad

  30-04-2020 14:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Anthony Geraghty's four children will aim to match his 222-mile daily journey delivering medication.
  
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• Bristol could 'wave goodbye' to number of well-known shops

  30-04-2020 14:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Rick Smith says the government's loan schemes might not be enough to keep some retailers afloat
  
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• Coronavirus: Maisie Williams donates £50,000 to animal charity after fundraising halted

  30-04-2020 13:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Maisie Williams has supported the rescue centre since adopting a dog from there in 2016.
  
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• When and how to see final supermoon of 2020

  30-04-2020 13:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Flower Moon will fill the sky next week
  
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• Clifton Suspension Bridge reimagined in Duplo by shielding dad

  30-04-2020 13:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The model was created by John Ford who is shielding at home because he has Crohn's disease.
  
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• School hit with 'inadequate' Ofsted rating for the third time

  30-04-2020 13:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It was inspected a few weeks before coronavirus led to the national lockdown
  
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• People fishing in Bristol park during lockdown slammed as 'covidiots'

  30-04-2020 13:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police had some words of warning
  
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• What is Remdesivir and can it cure coronavirus?

  30-04-2020 12:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Tests are ongoing in the US
  
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• When it will be sunny again in Bristol according to Met Office

  30-04-2020 11:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The sun will be making a welcome return sooner than expected
  
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