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• Backlash at 'vile' tweet by Bristol gin firm prompts apology

  01-06-2020 23:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "The backlash was a bit of a surprise" - Bristol Dry Gin Company
  
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• Two more coronavirus deaths in Bristol over the weekend

  01-06-2020 21:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  And more people continue to test positive for the virus
  
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• Firearm and Taser found as armed police swoop on vehicle

  01-06-2020 21:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Two women and a man were arrested
  
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• Attacker 'kicked man's head like he was taking a penalty'

  01-06-2020 21:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Peter Newman was attacked and retaliated against the wrong man, court told
  
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• 'You've killed him' - off-duty police officer punched man

  01-06-2020 21:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The victim's wife screamed 'you've killed him' at the off duty police officer
  
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• Policeman fractures jaw of a 70-year-old man in road rage

  01-06-2020 21:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The victim's wife screamed 'you've killed him' at the off duty police officer
  
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• Only one lockdown breach fine issued as number reported drops

  01-06-2020 21:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Less than 150 breaches were reported on Sunday in the Avon and Somerset area
  
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• Live UK National Lottery results: Set for Life winning numbers on June 1

  01-06-2020 20:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Have your ticket ready
  
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• Weston General whistleblower criticises 'wrong' infection control

  01-06-2020 20:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A Weston General Hospital whistleblower has raised serious concerns about the hospital’s infection control, guidance on PPE and treatment of BAME staff
  
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• Bristol mayor to review footage of black man's arrest

  01-06-2020 20:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Footage shows a man being pinned down by police during unrest in Bristol on Friday evening.
  
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• Former PC barred from policing after gross misconduct

  01-06-2020 19:04 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A misconduct hearing has ruled a former police constable would have been dismissed had he not resigned. It was held at the police headquarters in Portishead on Monday 1 June. The hearing was in relation to allegations around a road traffic accident involving Stuart Box when he was off duty in April 2019. Mr Box remonstrated with the driver before a physical confrontation ensued – events he failed...
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• Top refugee chef reveals plans to open his own restaurant

  01-06-2020 18:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  But Ali, who has lived in Bristol for five years, must once again fight to earn his right to remain in the UK
  
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• All the places Ryanair is resuming flights to from Bristol

  01-06-2020 18:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  But check you won't be put into quarantine when you get there
  
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• Bristol named UK's kindest city - the full list - Bristol Live

  01-06-2020 17:55
  
  Bristol named UK's kindest city - the full list  Bristol Live
  
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• What Bristol streets look like now compared to when lockdown began

  01-06-2020 17:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A lot has changed since March
  
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• Moment Space X and International Space Station fly over Bristol

  01-06-2020 17:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The path and trail of the International Space Station can clearly be seen
  
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• Coronavirus: What powers do the police have?

  01-06-2020 17:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police across the UK now have wide-ranging powers to help fight the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Tributes to 'superhero' Bristol City fan who died of coronavirus

  01-06-2020 16:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "It really is just cruel that he was taken in this way"
  
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• Man took petrol to Grand Pier and said he'd 'blow it sky high'

  01-06-2020 16:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Timothy Hurford had worked at the attraction previously
  
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• Thousands to march through Bristol in Black Lives Matter protest

  01-06-2020 16:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  George Floyd died in Minneapolis, after police officer Derek Chauvin held him down by pressing his knee into his neck
  
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• A Muslim in Bristol: Ramadhan 2020 renewed our spirit of giving

  01-06-2020 16:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  As Ramadhan in lockdown drew to a close, Farooq Siddique reflects on how a very different experience to usual has impacted Muslims' will to help others
  
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• The Bristol schools set to reopen in the next week

  01-06-2020 16:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Only certain year groups will be allowed to return to begin with
  
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• ‘More work’ needed to tackle institutional racism at City Hall

  01-06-2020 16:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  “There’s lots more work to do in this area and we continue to make good progress and follow through on that work”
  
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• New flagship Dobbies Garden Centre to open off M5 north of Bristol

  01-06-2020 15:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It will be the largest Dobbies Garden Centre in the South West
  
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• Coronavirus: Weston General Hospital retests inpatients

  01-06-2020 15:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Weston General Hospital remains closed to new patients after an outbreak of coronavirus cases.
  
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• How coronavirus spread in Bristol and the West of England

  01-06-2020 15:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The interactive graph shows how Bristol rapidly saw the most positive tests for coronavirus in the first three weeks of March
  
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• Traffic updates - North Bristol road closed after crash

  01-06-2020 15:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There is slow traffic from Chesterfield Road to Sefton Park Road
  
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• Tom Lindsay: Bristol Bears hooker to retire at end of contract

  01-06-2020 14:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol Bears hooker Tom Lindsay is to retire from rugby union after a 16-year professional career.
  
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• Concerns raised over council using 'carcinogenic' weedkiller

  01-06-2020 14:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "I completely understand the use of herbicide to treat dangerous and invasive species. However, I am not satisfied that the use of glyphosate is appropriate"
  
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• Lidl is selling a huge swimming pool for less than £100

  01-06-2020 14:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Hope this doesn't jinx the weather, mind...
  
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• The area where coronavirus cases have almost doubled in a month

  01-06-2020 14:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The surge has seen Weston General Hospital close and schools advised not to reopen yet
  
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• Your rights if you were affected by Bristol Water outage

  01-06-2020 13:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of properties were left with no water or low water pressure around St George and beyond
  
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• Watch: Moment car is engulfed in flames

  01-06-2020 13:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Firefighters from Avon Fire and Rescue were called to the incident
  
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• In pictures: IKEA stores opening across UK with huge queues - Bristol Live

  01-06-2020 13:02
  
  In pictures: IKEA stores opening across UK with huge queues  Bristol Live
  
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• In pictures: IKEA reopens in Bristol

  01-06-2020 13:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  But queues for the Bristol furniture store were nowhere to be seen
  
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• Have you seen missing Charlie Simmons?

  01-06-2020 12:47 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re asking for help to trace Charlie Simmons, missing overnight after visiting a friend in Somerset. The 28-year-old from Leeds, pictured, was reported missing on Sunday 31 May. She went out for a walk on her own, believed to be in the Somerton area, on Sunday afternoon and has failed to return. Charlie does not know the area and is not believed to have a phone or money with her.
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• Mayor urged to introduce ‘pop up’ cycle lanes and wider footpaths

  01-06-2020 10:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  “Bristol’s air quality plan has been beset by continuous delays and missed deadlines"
  
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• Experts say UK lockdown is being lifted too early - Bristol Live

  01-06-2020 09:30
  
  Experts say UK lockdown is being lifted too early  Bristol Live
  
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• Bristol named UK's kindest city

  01-06-2020 09:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Not that we needed any official confirmation...
  
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• The inside story as nursery for 120 children reopens in Bristol

  01-06-2020 09:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Snapdragons on Gloucester Road has remained open to key workers' children since lockdown – now a far bigger challenge begins
  
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• In pictures: IKEA reopens in Bristol - Bristol Live

  01-06-2020 09:00
  
  In pictures: IKEA reopens in Bristol  Bristol Live
  
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• Primark to reopen all UK stores on June 15 - Bristol Live

  01-06-2020 08:30
  
  Primark to reopen all UK stores on June 15  Bristol Live
  
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• Coronavirus updates - Latest on Bristol cases and lockdown easing

  01-06-2020 08:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  More than 38,000 people have died with Covid-19 in the UK
  
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• Further details announced on plans to shut city centre roads to motorists

  01-06-2020 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The major transport plans have been accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic
  
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