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• World War Two air raid shelters found under playgrounds in Bristol - Sky News

  01-05-2020 23:16
  
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• B&Q announces new rules about who can shop as all stores reopen in the UK

  01-05-2020 23:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The DIY homeware retailer has reopened all of its stores, but it's put some strict rules in place
  
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• Latest confirmed coronavirus cases in Bristol on Friday, May 1

  01-05-2020 22:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Cases have gone up 15 from two days ago
  
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• Police issue new picture of woman missing from Bristol

  01-05-2020 22:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Sudanese woman went missing a week ago
  
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• Tobacco Factory Theatre launches appeal in fight for survival

  01-05-2020 21:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The team behind venue said it is "extremely vulnerable"
  
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• Bristol Range manager dies with coronavirus hours before brother

  01-05-2020 20:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  “It is the cruelest thing. He was my soulmate. He was so lovely.”
  
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• Nineteen high-end vehicles stolen from airport hire company

  01-05-2020 19:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The hire firm was broken into
  
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• Lottery LIVE: Euromillions winning numbers for Friday, May 1

  01-05-2020 19:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
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• Man taken to hospital after car comes off the road

  01-05-2020 19:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The incident happened in Clevedon on Friday afternoon
  
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• Coronavirus: Bristol University students 'cannot afford' rent

  01-05-2020 19:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  About 140 Bristol students are withholding payments after losing jobs due to the coronavirus outbreak.
  
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• Air pollution in Bristol has plummeted since lockdown began

  01-05-2020 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Now the mayor Marvin Rees is urging the Government to rethink the timescales for implementing clean air zones
  
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• Family caught eating takeaway pizza at Cheddar Gorge in lockdown

  01-05-2020 18:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The authorities made the decision to close a road through the gorge ahead of weekend
  
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• Coronavirus updates: Bristol cases, UK death toll and more - One News Page

  01-05-2020 18:58
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• Nearly 40 deaths linked to covid-19 in Bristol care homes

  01-05-2020 18:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The new figures were published today
  
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• When will Frozen 2 be on Disney Plus UK? - Bristol Live

  01-05-2020 17:53
  
  When will Frozen 2 be on Disney Plus UK?  Bristol Live
  
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• Government considers calls to extend paid maternity leave

  01-05-2020 17:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A petition has gained more than 181,000 signatures - and counting
  
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• Motorcyclist seriously injured following collision in Yeovil

  01-05-2020 17:36 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for witnesses following a serious injury collision which happened in Yeovil earlier today (Friday 1 May). A motorcycle and an HGV cement mixer were in collision at the junction of Lysander Road and Watercombe Lane at around 1.15pm. The rider of the motorcycle, a 57-year-old man, was taken to hospital after suffering serious leg injuries. If you saw this incident...
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• Calls for coronavirus patients to be transferred to Bristol Nightingale hospital

  01-05-2020 17:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The city council’s Liberal Democrat group proposed the idea because they say many residents are afraid to visit hospitals for fear of contracting Covid-19
  
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• Nurse training staff at Nightingale Hospital lost dad to virus

  01-05-2020 17:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  She is now fundraising for iPads so more people can see their loved ones in hospital
  
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• Police and council agree to Cheddar Gorge weekend closure to protect public

  01-05-2020 16:54 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  The road through Cheddar Gorge is to close this weekend in response to mounting concerns over safety and increasing breaches of coronavirus restrictions. Concerns of cars travelling at high speeds along the route, drivers travelling long distances to reach Cheddar Gorge and community concerns from people living in the area have led the police and Somerset County Council to close the road from 6pm...
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• Did Bath Half Marathon going ahead help spread coronavirus?

  01-05-2020 16:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Some 6,000 runners came to the city from across the country to take part
  
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• Teachers fear they've lost money after Paperchase website crash

  01-05-2020 16:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The stationary chain was holding a 50% promotional deal for key workers
  
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• How live professional sport on TV is continuing from a tiny Bristol office

  01-05-2020 16:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Broadcasting from Hengrove to the entire world
  
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• Councillors explain why they voted in favour of Lakota flats plan

  01-05-2020 16:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  We asked councillors why they gave the controversial development the green light
  
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• Eighteen cars stolen in one night and recovered within hours

  01-05-2020 16:18 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re investigating after recovering a number of high-end cars stolen from a hire company at Bristol Airport. Nineteen vehicles were stolen with the keys overnight Tuesday 28 to Wednesday 29 April after a burglary at the hire firm’s offices. The loss was discovered on Wednesday afternoon and reported to police at about 5pm. Security at the site has been increased. Eighteen vehicles, including BMW...
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• People keep getting stranded at 'extremely dangerous' pier

  01-05-2020 16:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police and lifeboat crews were called to Birnbeck Pier
  
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• Coronavirus: Temporary mortuary at secret Gloucestershire location

  01-05-2020 15:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A council is keeping the location secret due to fears people may visit and use drones to take photos.
  
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• Parking plea issued to allow room for emergency service vehicles

  01-05-2020 15:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "Minutes really can mean the difference between life and death when we are responding to an incident"
  
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• Four WW2 bunkers found under Bristol primary schools

  01-05-2020 14:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two "very dangerous" underground air raid shelters have already been filled in by the city council.
  
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• Why The Burger Joint has no plans to reopen soon

  01-05-2020 14:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The owners say they are desperate to get back to doing what they love
  
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• Why The Burger Joint has no plans to reopen

  01-05-2020 14:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  At least not anytime soon
  
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• Future of controversial nursing home extension hangs in the balance

  01-05-2020 14:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The plans are unpopular with residents who say the extension will cause further “deadening” of their street
  
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• Costa reopening 32 branches across UK - full list - Bristol Live

  01-05-2020 14:03
  
  Costa reopening 32 branches across UK - full list  Bristol Live
  
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• Dog bans no longer in place on this North Somerset beach

  01-05-2020 14:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The dog ban rules have been changed this year
  
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• Bristol's Nightingale Hospital remains empty a week after opening

  01-05-2020 13:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are hopes that it will never have to be used
  
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• Temporary morgue in secret location already in use

  01-05-2020 13:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The council does not want to disclose the location over concerns grieving relatives could be upset by reckless behaviour
  
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• Bristol TV company among UK's top for fastest-growing profits

  01-05-2020 13:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The firm is based on Whiteladies Road and has won Bafta and Emmy Awards
  
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• 'Zero loyalty': Bristol hospital worker says 'NHS families are starving'

  01-05-2020 12:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  “I’m now getting about £60 a week to live on. I’m probably going to have to sign up for Universal Credit."
  
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• Artists campaign against Bristol Spike Island eviction of Howard Silverman

  01-05-2020 12:44
  
  Founding member got notice to leave studio days after coronavirus lockdown startedCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageA founding father of one of Europe’s largest artist studio complexes has expressed grief, anger and a sense of betrayal after being told he must leave the community he helped create almost half a century ago.The contemporary artist Howard Silverman, 73, said his part in the development of Spike Island in Bristol had been his life’s work,
  
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• When will nurseries reopen and how will they enforce social distancing?

  01-05-2020 12:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Scores of nurseries have closed across England
  
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• Alan Sugar deletes tweet sharing coronavirus conspiracy theory

  01-05-2020 12:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The businessman has been accused of sharing 'dangerous' and 'false' information
  
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• Ben Shepherd gives update on condition of Kate Garraway's husband

  01-05-2020 10:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ben Shepherd appeared emotional on GMB today
  
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• Same-day grocery service launches in Bristol - here's how it works

  01-05-2020 10:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Grocemania allows consumers to buy groceries from local stores and have them delivered within as little as one hour
  
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• Britney Spears burnt down her home gym

  01-05-2020 10:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Sheshared the news on Instagram
  
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• WW2 air raid shelters found beneath four Bristol school playgrounds

  01-05-2020 10:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There is a programme of repairs planned for school and other Bristol City Council buildings this year
  
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• Wizz Air to restart flights today - but strict measures are in place

  01-05-2020 09:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The airline is flying from London Luton Airport to destinations across Europe
  
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• Vegan cake company owner says more people are trying plant-based food

  01-05-2020 09:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "It's a very positive thing in my opinion, as many people might have had some pre-conceptions of what 'vegan' tastes like"
  
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• Latest coronavirus updates across Bristol and UK - Bristol Live

  01-05-2020 09:00
  
  Latest coronavirus updates across Bristol and UK  Bristol Live
  
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• Coronavirus updates: Latest on Bristol cases, UK deaths and lockdown exit plan - Bristol Live

  01-05-2020 08:56
  
  Coronavirus updates: Latest on Bristol cases, UK deaths and lockdown exit plan  Bristol Live
  
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• Latest coronavirus updates across Bristol and UK - One News Page

  01-05-2020 08:54
  
  Latest coronavirus updates across Bristol and UK  One News Page
  
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