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• Test your Glasto knowledge with our super-hard quiz

  29-05-2020 21:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Glastonbury may have been cancelled this year, but we refuse to let its landmark 50th anniversary pass without celebration
  
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• Coronavirus: Six percent of staff at virus-hit hospital test positive

  29-05-2020 21:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Staff at Weston General Hospital were told about 6% had tested positive and were asymptomatic.
  
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• Bristol café featured by UK government for its social distancing measures - Bristol Live

  29-05-2020 20:56
  
  Bristol café featured by UK government for its social distancing measures  Bristol Live
  
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• Probe into tweet that slaves ‘had better life than staying in Africa’

  29-05-2020 20:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  “Displaying white privilege like this illustrates why the public in North Somerset were completely right to boot you and your views out of office”
  
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• Bath weir deaths: Tributes paid to two men pulled from river

  29-05-2020 20:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One of the victims of the 'tragic accident' was engaged to be married
  
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• An emu is on the loose in the fields near Bristol and no one knows why

  29-05-2020 20:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It seems to be moving closer to the city
  
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• Have you seen missing person Laura Gillam?

  29-05-2020 19:04 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re seeking the public’s help to find missing person Laura Gillam. The 21-year-old was last seen near Yeovil District Hospital at about 4am this morning (Friday 29 May). She’s described as white, of slim build, approximately 5ft 5ins, and has her hair in a ponytail. Anyone who sees her is asked to call 999 and give reference number 5220116671.
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• Neighbours applaud in the street as coronavirus survivor finally comes home

  29-05-2020 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It was a moment his family thought they might never see
  
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• Man arrested after police seize '£300,000 worth' of cannabis plants

  29-05-2020 18:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police officers forced entry into an address in Stapleton Road
  
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• Live results: Euromillions winning numbers for Friday, May 29

  29-05-2020 18:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Check your numbers here
  
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• 50 jobs saved at independent Bristol bakery

  29-05-2020 18:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The business had a multi-million-pound turnover before the pandemic
  
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• Schools delay re-opening due to Weston hospital closure

  29-05-2020 17:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Schools in North Somerset delay plans to re-open after a spike in virus cases at Weston hospital.
  
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• Five more coronavirus deaths recorded at Bristol hospitals

  29-05-2020 17:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are now 698 confirmed coronavirus cases in Bristol
  
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• Cannabis plants worth £300,000 seized in Bristol

  29-05-2020 17:06 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A man has been arrested following the discovery of cannabis plants with an estimated street value of £300,000. Police officers working as part of Operation Remedy forced entry into an address in Stapleton Road, Bristol, at around 3pm yesterday (Thursday 28 May), following information received from members of the public. A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the...
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• The area which is now epicentre of Covid-19 deaths in Bristol region

  29-05-2020 16:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The stats show how many people have died in hospitals, care homes and other settings in and around Bristol
  
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• Work at Backwell Croassroads on A370 to begin on Monday

  29-05-2020 16:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The work to upgrade Backwell traffic lights is expected to take two weeks and cause delays for those using the A370
  
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• Extinct cattle horn found by fisherman in Severn estuary

  29-05-2020 15:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Brothers Martin and Richard Morgan say the "substantial piece of horn" was their best find yet.
  
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• Pontins set date for reopening of holiday parks

  29-05-2020 15:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Brean Sands Holiday Park will be among the parks to reopen
  
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• Points set date for reopening of holiday parks

  29-05-2020 15:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Brean Sands Holiday Park will be among the parks to reopen
  
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• Nailsea's skate festival postponed until autumn

  29-05-2020 15:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The festival is a major event in the town's calendar and attracts skaters and boarders from across the area
  
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• Anger as staff 'in limbo' months after firm said it'd cut 60 jobs

  29-05-2020 15:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The firm told staff in March it would consult with those affected but it has still made no decision on their future
  
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• Warning to parents after cyber criminals attack school website

  29-05-2020 15:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Parents have been advised to be cautious of any emails containing personal information
  
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• Pop-up bar allowed despite complaints of noise, vomit and Christmas music

  29-05-2020 15:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "A piano was smashed"
  
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• DGS Announces CLEARSKY Drone Threat Management System Selected At Bristol (UK) Airport - UASweekly.com

  29-05-2020 14:57
  
  DGS Announces CLEARSKY Drone Threat Management System Selected At Bristol (UK) Airport  UASweekly.com
  
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• Café featured by UK government for its social distancing measures

  29-05-2020 14:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "Hopefully this means our customers can feel even safer when they come here"
  
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• The countries which will pay you to visit them after lockdown

  29-05-2020 14:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Including Cyprus and Japan
  
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• Inland diving centre and swimming lake closes permanently

  29-05-2020 14:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "It has always been a great pleasure to see you enjoying the site and we will miss you all"
  
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• Bristol school announces it will not reopen this term due to safety fears

  29-05-2020 14:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'It is clear that the risk and potential harms far outweigh the benefits of reopening'
  
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• Brit tourists banned by Greece because of UK Covid record - Bristol Live

  29-05-2020 14:00
  
  Brit tourists banned by Greece because of UK Covid record  Bristol Live
  
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• Man rescued from overturned lorry

  29-05-2020 13:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The crash happened on Tetbury Road, Old Sodbury
  
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• Lake will be drained if people continue to flout lockdown rules

  29-05-2020 13:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Visitors have been travelling from as far away as Birmingham to enjoy a day at Clevedon's Marine Lake
  
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• Boy raises more than £1k singing ahead of Clap for Our Carers event

  29-05-2020 13:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Josh Morton frequently receives treatment at Bristol Children’s Hospital
  
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• Coronavirus: 'Role model' NHS teacher dies with Covid-19

  29-05-2020 13:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sandra Hicks, a teacher at North Bristol NHS Trust, died on Saturday after contracting the virus.
  
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• Tractor used to rescue pony from ditch

  29-05-2020 13:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The pony was handed over to a vet
  
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• 'Well-loved' NHS worker dies after contracting coronavirus

  29-05-2020 13:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Tributes have been paid to Sandra Hicks, who worked at North Bristol NHS Trust
  
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• 'Well-loved' NHS apprenticeship leader dies with coronavirus

  29-05-2020 13:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Tributes have been paid to Sandra Hicks, who worked at North Bristol NHS Trust
  
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• Call to 'report' Rob the Busker sparks surge in support for him

  29-05-2020 12:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol Harbourside asked people to report him for being too loud and 'hogging the spot' by Pero's Bridge
  
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• UK's 10 best beer gardens - where lockdown could be lifted first - Bristol Live

  29-05-2020 11:59
  
  UK's 10 best beer gardens - where lockdown could be lifted first  Bristol Live
  
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• Cabot Circus reopening date announced

  29-05-2020 11:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Signs will be laid down to help shoppers keep their social distance
  
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• Total number of deaths involving Covid-19 in UK passes 48000 - Bristol Live

  29-05-2020 11:38
  
  Total number of deaths involving Covid-19 in UK passes 48000  Bristol Live
  
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• Coronavirus: What to expect when hairdressers reopen

  29-05-2020 11:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Prepare for a quick in and out with masks, screens and hand gel - don't expect magazines or coffee.
  
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• Singing teenager reaches target on final clap

  29-05-2020 11:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Josh Morton has been serenading his Bristol neighbours for 10 weeks ahead of the Clap for Our Carers.
  
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• Bristol among UK's top cities outside London for foreign investment - Bristol Live

  29-05-2020 10:17
  
  Bristol among UK's top cities outside London for foreign investment  Bristol Live
  
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• Bristol among UK's top cities for foreign investment

  29-05-2020 10:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The city attracted half of all projects in the South West - up from just five per cent in 1997
  
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• Woman goes missing from Weston's Grand Pier - then found with head injury

  29-05-2020 09:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for public's help
  
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• Woman goes missing from near Weston's Grand Pier - then found with head injury

  29-05-2020 09:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for public's help
  
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• Live coronavirus updates - New rules, England moves into next stage of lockdown

  29-05-2020 08:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The PM announced that England is moving into the next stage of lockdown on June 1
  
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• Extending care home would be 'intolerable' residents claim

  29-05-2020 08:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Residents had previously submitted photographic evidence of a “constant stream of delivery vans, ambulances and hearses” blocking the road
  
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• What Bristol Airport has said about reopening as flights resume

  29-05-2020 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The airport's main terminal has been closed since the beginning of April
  
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• UK weather: How hot will this weekend's mini heatwave be? - Bristol Live

  29-05-2020 06:13
  
  UK weather: How hot will this weekend's mini heatwave be?  Bristol Live
  
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