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• Pictures show new mobile testing centre empty on its second day

  27-05-2020 22:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Covid-19 testing unit at Locking Road car park is expected to be there for several days
  
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• Southmead Hospital's coronavirus research projects will test new drug treatments

  27-05-2020 22:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The hospital's charity has launched a £815,000 appeal to fund COVID-19 research projects in Bristol
  
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• Suspected drugs, cash and Taser seized by police officers

  27-05-2020 21:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Officers executed warrants at properties in the St Anne’s and Hartcliffe areas
  
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• Seven teenagers arrested after violence in south Bristol

  27-05-2020 20:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police have issued an update after two people were assaulted in Knowle
  
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• Abusive husband smeared wife's clothes in oil and flour

  27-05-2020 20:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Lukasz Blazejczyk wanted wife Iwona to come home
  
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• All the questions Weston General Hospital bosses won't answer

  27-05-2020 19:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  “People are entitled to know what is happening and what is being done about it"
  
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• More coronavirus deaths recorded at Bristol area hospitals

  27-05-2020 19:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Questions remain over the death toll at one of the trusts
  
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• Live Lotto results: Winning National Lottery numbers for May 27

  27-05-2020 19:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
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• Boy acquitted of murdering teen in phone row

  27-05-2020 18:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tyrone Hayman died from a single stab wound following a row over a charging phone.
  
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• Boy acquitted of killing teenager with knife

  27-05-2020 18:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A unanimous jury acquitted the boy of both murder and manslaughter
  
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• Police on hand to enforce social distancing rules when shops reopen

  27-05-2020 18:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  “The challenge we’re facing is the transition from the hard lockdown to the easing of the lockdown"
  
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• Suspected drugs, cash and a Taser seized during two warrants

  27-05-2020 18:01 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Neighbourhood officers have today seized a large quantity of suspected Class A drugs, a significant amount of cash and a Taser in South Bristol. Two women and a man were also arrested as the officers executed warrants under the Misuse of Drugs Act at properties in the St Anne’s and Hartcliffe areas. A 28-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply...
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• People are going to walk and cycle along motorway in protest

  27-05-2020 17:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The group would like the council to introduce temporary cycle and walking lanes
  
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• When Stagecoach will increase bus services across the south west

  27-05-2020 17:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Timetables will initially return to around 70 per cent of pre-Covid-19 levels - but with strict measures in place
  
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• New interactive Wallace & Gromit story announced

  27-05-2020 16:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Fans of the iconic duo will be able to interact with them like never before in The Big Fix Up
  
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• Police say it will be 'much harder' to enforce lockdown after Cummings saga

  27-05-2020 16:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A police commissioner has said the strategist's decision made a 'mockery' of enforcement efforts
  
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• 'It's going to be one way' - Cribbs boss talks new measures on This Morning

  27-05-2020 16:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Non-essential retail businesses will reopen on June 15
  
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• Bristol City Council blocks inquiry into Bristol Energy

  27-05-2020 16:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Opposition councillors at Bristol City Council say there has not been enough scrutiny of the firm.
  
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• What John Lewis said about Bristol store as some branches to reopen

  27-05-2020 16:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There will be a number of strict social distancing measures in place
  
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• Pregnant woman rushed to hospital after motorway crash

  27-05-2020 16:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward
  
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• Seven on bail over assaults and criminal damage – Bristol

  27-05-2020 15:53 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Investigations continue into a number of incidents of assault and criminal damage in south Bristol on Saturday night, 23 May. A VW Polo’s windows were smashed by the occupants of another car in an incident at traffic lights on Hengrove Way at about 7.30pm. At around 11.15pm officers were called to Exmouth Road in Knowle to reports of people running through gardens after another vehicle had been...
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• Top boss of firm which owns Cabot Circus steps down

  27-05-2020 15:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  David Atkins became chief executive of Hammerson in 2009 - a year after Cabot Circus opened
  
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• RNLI urges Government to restrict access to beaches until lifeguards return

  27-05-2020 15:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Local RNLI crews were called out several times over the Bank Holiday weekend to rescue people in trouble along North Somerset coast
  
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• What the council said abouts reports of people urinating on the Harbourside

  27-05-2020 15:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol City Council appreciates the situation is "challenging"
  
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• The huge list of things all Bristol restaurants must do to reopen

  27-05-2020 15:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There must be reduced "staff mixing" and limited interactions with customers
  
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• Bins left overflowing due to large numbers of visitors

  27-05-2020 15:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The council could not keep up with demand
  
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• Waste collection service for bulky household items reinstated

  27-05-2020 14:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  For items such as furniture, large domestic appliances and mattresses
  
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• Why you might have had a bad night's sleep last night

  27-05-2020 14:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A sleep expert has had his say
  
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• Popular footbridge to close for a one-way system to be installed

  27-05-2020 14:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  People will still be able to walk both ways on the Gaol Ferry footbridge after work is complete
  
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• Footbridge to close for a one-way system to be installed

  27-05-2020 14:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  People will still be able to walk both ways on the Gaol Ferry footbridge after work is complete
  
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• 40 radio station names across the UK to disappear - Bristol Live

  27-05-2020 14:35
  
  40 radio station names across the UK to disappear  Bristol Live
  
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• Call for independent inquiry into Bristol Energy voted down

  27-05-2020 14:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Opposition groups united to support the motion, but were “bitterly disappointed” when it was voted down by Labour members
  
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• Shocking footage shows man risking his life to climb iconic Bristol tower

  27-05-2020 13:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Warning: Do not attempt this
  
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• Appeal for witnesses following two-car collision on M32

  27-05-2020 13:29 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for witnesses to a collision involving two cars on the M32 (A4032) northbound just before the junction with Dove Lane, at about 2.20pm on Sunday 24 May. One of the drivers was a pregnant woman, who was taken to hospital to be checked over. The driver and passengers in the second car suffered minor injuries. We’d like to speak to anyone who saw this collision, or who may have Dash...
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• Flat closed over drugs and anti-social behaviour – Taunton

  27-05-2020 13:28 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A three-month closure order has been granted for a flat in Duke Street, Taunton. Taunton Magistrates granted our application for the closure on Friday 22 May. The court heard that number 27C was linked to a multiple reports of drug dealing and anti-social behaviour (ASB), with drug paraphernalia – including needles – being left in communal areas. Magistrates learned that people were coming and...
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• Busy link between two Bristol commuter routes closed

  27-05-2020 12:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Wraxall Hill has been closed for vital tree trimming work to be carried out along the route
  
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• Quarter-of-a-mile queue forms at tip on first day of reopening

  27-05-2020 12:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Keynsham Recycling Centre opened today at 8am
  
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• McDonald's sets exact date every branch in UK will reopen - Bristol Live

  27-05-2020 12:51
  
  McDonald's sets exact date every branch in UK will reopen  Bristol Live
  
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• Armed police called to south Bristol - man arrested

  27-05-2020 12:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Reports of man carrying machete
  
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• NHS confirm more coronavirus cases in Bristol region

  27-05-2020 12:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Areas like North Somerset have seen a steady rise of new cases recently
  
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• Major catering firm announce plan to axe almost half its staff

  27-05-2020 10:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A 45-day consultation has been launched with employees
  
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• Parents still unhappy with SEND services - years after damning report

  27-05-2020 10:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "Too many children and young people with SEND are not achieving their full potential.”
  
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• Staff with no symptoms testing positive for Covid-19 at hospital

  27-05-2020 09:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Weston General Hospital has been closed since 8am on Monday
  
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• Residents who beat power station now 'urging support' for Plan B

  27-05-2020 09:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "We are urging everyone to support the planning application"
  
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• Glastonbury Festival: Classic sets to be aired on BBC for the 50th anniversary

  27-05-2020 08:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It comes after the festival was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic
  
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• Live Coronavirus updates - Latest on Weston General and Dominic Cummings

  27-05-2020 08:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Weston General Hospital has not accepted any new patients since 8am on Monday
  
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• The new Carriageworks development will be for independent businesses

  27-05-2020 08:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "It’s about offering opportunities for startups."
  
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• Traffic free zone for Clifton sparks concern from businesses

  27-05-2020 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Business leaders fear temporary plans to pedestrians parts of Clifton Village could become permanent - and damage trade
  
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• UK weather: How hot will it get this week? - Bristol Live

  27-05-2020 06:16
  
  UK weather: How hot will it get this week?  Bristol Live
  
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• UK weather: How hot will it get this week?

  27-05-2020 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Here's the latest forecast from the Met Office
  
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