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• Coronavirus: Beachside resident 'disgusted' by defecating day-trippers

  21-05-2020 22:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  June Day, whose house backs onto a beach, pleads with the National Trust to reopen toilet facilities.
  
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• Your refund rights as easyJet to relaunch flights from Bristol

  21-05-2020 21:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There will be easyJet flights between UK airports including Bristol, Gatwick, Birmingham, Liverpool, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Belfast
  
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• Gucci and diamonds - what the Bristol student property conman spent his money on

  21-05-2020 20:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  All while he was taking money for a student flats project on an eyesore building he didn't even own
  
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• Man took millions for Grosvenor Hotel flats and spent it on lavish lifestyle

  21-05-2020 20:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Now the High Court will be asked to imprison Sanjiv Varma
  
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• Coronavirus deaths continue to rise at one of Bristol's hospitals

  21-05-2020 20:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol and one nearby county have seen new confirmed Covid-19 cases
  
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• Builder who hit ex-partner with bottle avoids jail

  21-05-2020 20:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  David Malcolm swung bottle at Claire Nolan, court told
  
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• New deputy PCC says role will not give him an advantage in bid for top job

  21-05-2020 20:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  “There’s no guarantee or advantage.”
  
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• Visiting Wales in lockdown could cost you almost £2,000

  21-05-2020 20:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The fines for breaking coronavirus lockdown restrictions are being hiked ahead of the bank holiday weekend
  
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• Live UK National Lottery results: Set for Life winning numbers on May 21

  21-05-2020 20:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
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• Suspected drugs, cash and high value goods seized and man arrested

  21-05-2020 19:16 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Suspected Class A drugs, a large quantity of cash and high value bikes and watches were seized during a warrant carried out in South Gloucestershire this morning. The warrant, which was based on intelligence, was executed at a property in Mangotsfield by Operation Remedy officers. A 32-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs...
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• Hospital worker describes life on the coronavirus frontline at Southmead

  21-05-2020 18:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  FaceTiming patients' families and celebrating a 100th birthday have been highlights for one healthcare assistant
  
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• 91-year-old's heartwarming story as he spends lockdown alone

  21-05-2020 18:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He was living on ready meals and dried milk before his community stepped in to help
  
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• Family hire cherry picker for 100-year-old's birthday surprise

  21-05-2020 18:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  They had originally planned to hire a room in the SS Great Britain
  
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• Man jailed after turning to drugs following hammer attack

  21-05-2020 18:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Peter Busulwa suffered trauma after serious assault, started using drugs and turned to dealing to pay off a drug debt
  
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• Coronavirus: How does contact tracing work and is my data safe?

  21-05-2020 17:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Millions in the UK will soon be asked to monitor who they have been near to combat coronavirus.
  
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• Bristol reveals plans to pedestrianise historic centre in Covid-19 revamp - The Guardian

  21-05-2020 17:18
  
  Bristol reveals plans to pedestrianise historic centre in Covid-19 revamp  The Guardian
  
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• Travellers issued with warning over horses

  21-05-2020 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "When circumstances permit, officers shall be taking appropriate action against those responsible"
  
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• Lord Mayor gets replacement chains after dramatic theft of old ones

  21-05-2020 16:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  She has made a direct appeal to the people who took them
  
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• EasyJet to resume some routes from Bristol in June

  21-05-2020 16:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The airline will restart a "small number" of routes in June and flyers must use masks.
  
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• CCTV appeal over graffiti in Bath

  21-05-2020 16:13 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re issuing these CCTV images as part of our investigation into a number of reports of graffiti being sprayed on buildings and walls in Bath city centre. Neighbourhood Inspector Gavin Usher said: “We believe there have been approximately 45 incidents which happened overnight on 28-29 April and in the early hours of Sunday 3 May.
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• Parents will not be fined if they refuse to send kids back to school

  21-05-2020 16:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  South Gloucestershire Council leader Toby Savage made the announcement during a meeting this week
  
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• Love Island star Siânnise Fudge has moved in with Luke T

  21-05-2020 16:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  And she even gave fans a sneaky peek of her new love nest on Instagram
  
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• CCTV issued following criminal damage at Yeovil tattoo parlour

  21-05-2020 15:50 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for witnesses and information after three incidences of criminal damage at a tattoo parlour in Yeovil. WIndows have been smashed at the premises in Vincent Street on three occassions, the most recent being at around 2.40am on Tuesday 19 May. We want to speak to the two men in this CCTV footage (above and below), who are described as being of slim build and are both wearing black...
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• People urged to stay away from Weston seafront ahead of Bank Holiday weekend

  21-05-2020 15:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Coastal resorts along the North Somerset coast were packed with people soaking up the sun on the hottest day of the year so far
  
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• Plans for Bedminster homes still include 17-storey tower block

  21-05-2020 15:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The plans have the backing of local business leaders
  
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• Man arrested in police incident in Kingswood

  21-05-2020 14:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police had responded to a concern for the welfare of a woman
  
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• Coronavirus: Concerns fewer people could be immune as cases begin to fall

  21-05-2020 14:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol mayor Marvin Rees warned that the virus was “not going anywhere soon”
  
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• Alert over thefts from vans – North Somerset and Bristol

  21-05-2020 14:14 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re investigating after the occupants of a dark-coloured BMW car were reported as being involved in thefts and attempted thefts from vans in North Somerset and South Bristol. There were four incidents on Saturday night, 16 May: the first happened at about 10.13pm in Aspen Park, Weston-super-Mare. A witness reported disturbing men who made off in a car. Officers attended and found that three...
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• The new rules we could see when pubs and restaurants reopen

  21-05-2020 14:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  New proposals are being considered aimed at helping hospitality firms reopen
  
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• Two arrested on suspicion of possessing an imitation firearm

  21-05-2020 13:39 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Two people have been arrested on suspicion of possessing an imitation firearm following an incident in Shepton Mallet yesterday (Wednesday 20 May). We were called to attend a disturbance in the Hillmead area at about 5pm in which a firearm was reportedly seen, but not discharged. Armed officers attended and searched a property but no-one was inside. Two women, aged 30 and 32...
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• TGI Fridays to reopen Bristol restaurant

  21-05-2020 13:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The restaurant group is reopening 12 more branches across the UK for Click & Collect and delivery
  
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• Woman desperate to find her 'nan' in search for her father

  21-05-2020 13:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Mya has been searching for her family for months
  
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• Oowee to open first London restaurant by end of May

  21-05-2020 13:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Bristol-based dirty burger specialists "can't wait to get going" in the capital
  
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• Bristol reveals plans to pedestrianise historic centre in Covid-19 revamp

  21-05-2020 12:58
  
  Mayor sees pandemic as chance to change travel habits and revitalise cityCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageA scheme to turn part of Bristol’s historic centre into a pedestrian-only zone within months has been set out as part of plans to change how people get around the city during and after the Covid-19 crisis.The city council hopes that by the end of the summer a tranche of the Old City area – which includes restaurants, cafes, independent shops and B
  
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• People told to take bins to end of street instead of leaving them on doorstep

  21-05-2020 12:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Badly parked vehicles continue are causing issues for recycling and waste trucks
  
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• How busy Weston-super-Mare beach looked on hottest day of year so far

  21-05-2020 12:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The town's mayor has hit out at the lack of social distancing
  
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• Full list of easyJet flights resuming on June 15

  21-05-2020 12:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One route will resume from Bristol Airport
  
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• Kingswood student hosts fitness classes for her neighbours on their doorsteps

  21-05-2020 12:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'I thought running a street fitness session would not only help people in my street come together but also keep them fit'
  
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• Furniture stores reopening across the UK this weekend - Bristol Live

  21-05-2020 12:02
  
  Furniture stores reopening across the UK this weekend  Bristol Live
  
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• Crowds flock to beach and show 'complete disregard' for lockdown guidelines

  21-05-2020 11:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It comes after crowds of people were seen on Weston beach on the hottest day of the year so far
  
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• Anger as day-trippers show 'complete disregard' for social distancing

  21-05-2020 11:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It comes after crowds of people were seen on Weston beach on the hottest day of the year so far
  
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• Charity's farm needs 'urgent' help to feed animals

  21-05-2020 11:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Donations could also help to buy a 'goat seesaw' and 'horse football' to keep animals entertained
  
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• How Bristol nursery chain plans to open safely in June

  21-05-2020 11:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are Snapdragons nurseries in Horfield, Redland, Shirehampton, Bath and Keynsham
  
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• Glastonbury bosses urge people to stop visiting festival site

  21-05-2020 11:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  People who try to access Worthy Farm will be asked to leave
  
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• Indian street food truck coming to Bristol – for one day only

  21-05-2020 10:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bhangra Bites will deliver its plant-based curries to people across Bristol on Friday - here's how to pre-order
  
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• Warning never to leave hand sanitiser in your car

  21-05-2020 10:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  This week especially could be a bad time to leave it locked in your car
  
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• EasyJet announces when flights will be taking off again

  21-05-2020 10:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Domestic routes between 22 European airports will resume
  
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• Traffic jam fears as dozens of new homes planned

  21-05-2020 10:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  “An extra development will add to it with more rat runs or longer queues."
  
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• Headteacher says it is 'high unlikely' pupils will return June 1

  21-05-2020 09:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Daily life will be 'very different', he says
  
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• More than 40 per cent of UK's energy came from renewables - Bristol Live

  21-05-2020 09:00
  
  More than 40 per cent of UK's energy came from renewables  Bristol Live
  
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