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• Coronavirus: Nurse in funding bid for patient iPad after dad dies

  05-05-2020 22:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Aimee Hilton wants to provide iPads to help isolated patients see their loved ones from hospital.
  
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• One man arrested over St Pauls disturbance suspected of being a drug dealer

  05-05-2020 22:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Three were arrested after a disturbance on Monday
  
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• Fourth arrest in St Pauls as 'tension between locals and drug dealers' continues

  05-05-2020 22:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Three were arrested after a disturbance on Monday
  
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• No new coronavirus cases or deaths in Bristol for 24 hours

  05-05-2020 21:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  But nationally the death toll has become the highest in Europe
  
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• Police commissioner defends appointing friend and former CEO as deputy

  05-05-2020 21:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  She denied that it would give him an unfair advantage if he stands for election next year
  
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• Busiest day ever in Universal Credit history as 100,000 payments due

  05-05-2020 21:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Department of Work and Pensions has promised to help Bristol's unemployed if the figures surge because of coronavirus
  
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• What it's like to bring up a newborn baby during lockdown

  05-05-2020 19:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Some parents are concerned their babies are missing out on important opportunities for their development
  
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• Contact-tracing app: Is it safe to leave Bluetooth on?

  05-05-2020 19:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Experts have voiced fears over the vulnerability of Bluetooth to attacks
  
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• Bristol among worst UK cities for job opportunities as vacancies plummet - Bristol Post

  05-05-2020 19:14
  
  Bristol among worst UK cities for job opportunities as vacancies plummet  Bristol Post
  
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• Travellers told to stay in lay-by due to cornavirus pandemic

  05-05-2020 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The group, who had moved on from Avonmouth, arrived in Portbury on Sunday
  
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• Bristol among worst cities for jobs as vacancies plummet

  05-05-2020 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are fewer jobs but competition has jumped by a staggering 281 per cent
  
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• Coronavirus: Tech cash raised for refugee women's children

  05-05-2020 18:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rahma Duale wants the children to "have a better chance at succeeding in schools and ultimately in life".
  
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• Man assaulted music teacher with machete in a Tesco Express

  05-05-2020 18:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Lawrence Prentice said he was trying to frighten another man, the "red mist" set in and he unintentionally injured someone else
  
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• Missing woman Asma Ali-Taha found

  05-05-2020 18:04 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Officers have this afternoon (Tuesday 5 May) located missing woman Asma Ali-Taha. The 35-year-old is safe and well and was found in East Bristol. Detective Chief Inspector James Riccio said: “We would like to thank the public who have shared our appeals and provided information to help us with our enquiries.
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• 'Not necessary' for Bristol hospitals to become COVID-free cancer hub

  05-05-2020 17:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  “Hospitals across the area are managing with the current demand on cancer services"
  
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• Bristol Live apologise to family over inaccuracies

  05-05-2020 17:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  We are happy to clarify this and apologise to the family for any upset or distress that may have been caused
  
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• Death of man and woman in Weston on same day not linked

  05-05-2020 17:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Incidents both prompted a large police response in seaside resort
  
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• Stag sculptures stolen in Somerset

  05-05-2020 17:28 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are investigating the theft of sculptures from addresses in West Somerset last week. A stag sculptures was taken from a property in Merridge and a second from an address in Holford overnight on Thursday 30 April and Friday 1 May. PC Claire Allan said: “The sculptures are distinctive and hope somebody sees this appeal and recognises them from the photos we are publishing today.
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• Coronavirus: Bristol Mind launches YouTube channel during pandemic

  05-05-2020 17:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol Mind director Tom Hore says his team have more "content in the pipeline".
  
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• How coronavirus cases and deaths have changed in Bristol

  05-05-2020 16:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson has said the UK can "now see the sunlight"
  
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• Reward offered over deliberate fires in Frome

  05-05-2020 16:29 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A reward of up to £1,000 is being offered for information about who is responsible for starting fires in Frome. The independent charity Crimestoppers is offering the reward and guarantees anonymity to anyone coming forward with information. Neighbourhood Sergeant Rachel Clark said: “We’re grateful to Crimestoppers for offering this reward. Last month we saw two bin fires, in Selwood Road and...
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• 'Growing' sinkhole appears in Bristol road

  05-05-2020 16:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The cavity in St Andrew's has been reported to the council
  
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• Extinction Rebellion launch latest campaign against big businesses in Bristol

  05-05-2020 16:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Extinction Rebellion says Government needs to be investing in a sustainable future following UK wide lockdown
  
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• The best ideas for VE lockdown street parties

  05-05-2020 14:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Friday will mark 75 years since Germany signed its unconditional surrender
  
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• People in St Pauls encouraged to celebrate food during lockdown

  05-05-2020 14:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The recipes will be used to design murals in St Pauls
  
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• Grosvenor Hotel purchase by Bristol City Council moves closer

  05-05-2020 14:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Legal advice paves the way for the derelict "eyesore" building in Bristol to be bought.
  
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• Latest after man accused of spitting at police in Bedminster

  05-05-2020 14:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Bristol Magistrates' Court hearing was delayed because of coronavirus
  
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• Beauty therapist's heartbreak after granddad dies with coronavirus in Spain

  05-05-2020 14:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'The worst part is not being able to say goodbye and to think he died alone'
  
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• McDonald's reveals full list of UK restaurants to reopen since lockdown

  05-05-2020 14:16
  
  Fifteen outlets will open on 13 May with new coronavirus safety measures Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageMcDonalds is to open sites in Gillingham, Chelmsford, London and Luton – for takeaway only – after nearly two months of closure.The company will take the temperature of every employee using contactless thermometers at the start of each shift when the 15 sites reopen on 13 May. Other locations include Ipswich, Sittingbourne and Watford. Continue re
  
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• Thousands of extra cardboard boxes being collected by waste crews every day

  05-05-2020 13:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  And it isn’t just the amount of cardboard that is surging, but also the amount of glass too
  
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• What will happen to Bristol Nightingale as London hospital stops admissions?

  05-05-2020 13:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Health bosses and politicians say it's positive that there has not been demand for the Nightingale hospitals
  
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• Staff 'walk out' and police called to UK Home Bargains store

  05-05-2020 13:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'It was a free-for-all in the shop, it was like a zoo'
  
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• Pizza Hut investigating 'unsafe' conditions at Bristol restaurant

  05-05-2020 13:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "I honestly have never been so disgusted"
  
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• The 15 McDonald's restaurants that will reopen first

  05-05-2020 13:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Here's the full list of branches that will reopen for delivery on May 13
  
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• Elon Musk shares first photo of son with rather unusual name

  05-05-2020 12:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Musk shared the news of his son's birth this morning
  
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• Engineers abused by coronavirus conspiracy theorists in Bristol

  05-05-2020 11:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "They are not working on installing 5G"
  
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• McDonald's names first 15 restaurants to open in UK - full list - Bristol Live

  05-05-2020 11:16
  
  McDonald's names first 15 restaurants to open in UK - full list  Bristol Live
  
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• What Montpelier residents want area to look like after lockdown

  05-05-2020 11:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  “People are loving clear streets and playing with kids in them again"
  
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• The South Gloucestershire areas with the most coronavirus deaths

  05-05-2020 09:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The ONS data shows covid-19 deaths divided by area
  
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• Furlough scheme to be wound down as government warns over costs

  05-05-2020 09:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  RishiSunak told ITV News the transition would be done "Ii a measured way"
  
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• When will hospitals restart the services paused due to virus

  05-05-2020 09:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The announcement comes after concerns from whistleblowers at Southmead Hospital and Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI) came to light
  
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• Appeal for witnesses following shoplifting incident

  05-05-2020 08:53 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for witnesses following a lunchtime shoplifting offence in Bath. The incident happened on 24 April at about 12.30pm when a woman entered a supermarket in York Place in London Road. After selecting items and scanning them she left the store without paying. A sales assistant followed her and challenged the suspect who threatened the member of staff. One of the two shopping bags was...
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• Coronavirus updates: Bristol cases latest, UK death toll and NHS contact tracing app trialled - Bristol Live

  05-05-2020 08:31
  
  Coronavirus updates: Bristol cases latest, UK death toll and NHS contact tracing app trialled  Bristol Live
  
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• Forced sale of derelict Bristol hotel moves a step closer

  05-05-2020 08:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol City Council has been trying to buy the dilapidated 19th-century hotel at Portwall Lane East from owners Earlcloud Ltd since 2016.
  
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• Cocktail bar owner speaks of 'heartbreak' caused by coronavirus

  05-05-2020 08:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "It’s really important that the independent bars in Bristol weather this storm"
  
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• Council says 'the safest person to have sex with is yourself'

  05-05-2020 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Parts of the tweet do not reflect Government advice
  
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• UK weather: Met Office issues severe warning for strong winds

  05-05-2020 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol will be hit with 31 mph winds
  
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