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• Coronavirus: Who should wear a face mask or face covering?

  05-06-2020 22:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Face coverings are to become compulsory for people using public transport in England.
  
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• Former special constable hid school sacking when applying to police

  05-06-2020 22:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The ex-officer would have been dismissed without notice had he not already resigned from the force
  
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• Bristolians encouraged to take the knee in solidarity

  05-06-2020 22:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'The world is watching and we have an opportunity to let the world know Bristol stands against racism'
  
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• Psychiatrist who discharged Bristol teen had store of child abuse images

  05-06-2020 21:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dr Adrian Marsden tried to use Becky's death as an excuse
  
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• 'Disgust' at doctor using teen's inquest as excuse for paedophile images

  05-06-2020 21:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "How dare he?" says Becky Romero's mum Nicky
  
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• Bristol woman acted as personal assistant to sex workers at brothel

  05-06-2020 20:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol Crown Court heard she tried to protect foreign women brought into the UK via Bristol to work at Cheltenham brothel
  
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• Cheltenham man jailed for trafficking women from Brazil

  05-06-2020 20:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mark Viner admitted two counts of human trafficking and one of keeping a brothel in Cheltenham.
  
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• Coronavirus: Two more deaths in Weston and Bristol as cases rise sharply again

  05-06-2020 20:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The deaths of ten people have been recorded in just the past week
  
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• Shocking pictures reveal piles of rubbish 'left behind by travellers'

  05-06-2020 20:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Pictures show building rubble, automotive parts and household waste
  
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• Live results: Euromillions winning numbers for Friday, June 5

  05-06-2020 20:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Check your numbers here
  
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• Nazi salute made during mayor's tribute to George Floyd

  05-06-2020 19:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Marvin Rees says a man shouted "Sieg Heil" while he was paying his respects to George Floyd.
  
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• Black Lives Matter protest - road closures, route and timings

  05-06-2020 19:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Organisers and council chiefs have urged people to wear masks and stay 2m apart
  
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• Thousands call for removal of 'disgraceful' Bristol statue

  05-06-2020 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A petition has seen a surge in support in the past week
  
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• Coronavirus: Five more people have died in Bristol and Weston hospitals

  05-06-2020 18:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  But the number of new cases are falling
  
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• New infection 'R' rate is too high to pass lockdown test

  05-06-2020 18:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Cambridge University and Public Health England study shows the South West has the equal highest R rate in the country
  
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• Bristol-based Loungers to open 10 more branches for takeaway

  05-06-2020 18:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The chain has hailed the model a "big success"
  
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• Appeal to find wanted man from Bridgwater

  05-06-2020 17:49 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re seeking the public’s help to find wanted man Luke Hawkes. The 26-year-old is known to have links with the Bridgwater area. We wish to speak to him in connection with an assault investigation. He is described as white, slim, about 5ft 10ins and has short brown hair. Hawkes has a fox tattoo on the left side of his neck and one on his right leg saying ‘shock absorber’. If you see him...
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• Spoof council sign asks people to 'keep their pubic areas safe'

  05-06-2020 17:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Spoof sign suggests people should be washing more than just their hands
  
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• Special constable hid school sacking when applying for job

  05-06-2020 17:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The ex-special constable was found in a hearing to have committed gross misconduct.
  
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• Final chance to nominate your Lockdown Dog Hero for the chance to win prizes

  05-06-2020 17:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  They're there for us through thick and thin - and we want to help you celebrate your furry friends
  
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• Doctors fear backlog of patients is becoming 'uncontrollable'

  05-06-2020 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'There is no sign things are going to get any easier', says a Bristol doctor
  
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• Police admit failings in GBH investigation

  05-06-2020 16:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Lessons have been learned and training recommended after case in which Jack Johnstone was ultimately cleared of wrongdoing but was left mentally scarred
  
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• The areas with the most coronavirus deaths in the Bristol region

  05-06-2020 16:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It comes as new figures say the R number has reached one in the South West
  
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• Gross misconduct finding against former special constable

  05-06-2020 16:37 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  An allegation of gross misconduct has been proven against a former special constable with the panel deciding he would have been dismissed. The officer, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was alleged to have failed to declare previous employment disciplinary action taken against him in 2018 when applying for a paid role within the constabulary in February 2019. Alleged breaches of the Standards...
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• GKN opens voluntary redundancy scheme for nearly 2,000 Bristol staff

  05-06-2020 16:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The company said it opened the scheme after receiving "feedback" from employees
  
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• Bristol expert says biggest threat of second wave will be this winter

  05-06-2020 16:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "The real test will be this winter"
  
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• Tear it down! Campaign launched to remove 'toxic' Bristol statue of slave trader - Express.co.uk

  05-06-2020 15:58
  
  Tear it down! Campaign launched to remove 'toxic' Bristol statue of slave trader  Express.co.uk
  
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• 'Take the knee' tribute to George Floyd met with a Nazi salute

  05-06-2020 15:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees described the moment at City Hall in Bristol
  
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• Appeal after woman racially abused in Bath

  05-06-2020 15:12 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for witnesses and information after a woman in her late teens was the victim of a racially-aggravated public order offence in Bath. It happened at about 10pm on Wednesday 3 June. The woman was walking in Royal Victoria Park when a group of teenagers confronted her and threw eggs at her. Soon afterwards, as she walked away in Chelsea Road, one of the occupants of a small blue...
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• Two women abused over their religious beliefs in takeaway

  05-06-2020 15:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police wish to speak to the woman captured in the CCTV
  
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• easyJet flight to Bristol diverted due to 'shoulder-height' smoke

  05-06-2020 14:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The main pilot exposed himself to “potentially hazardous fumes” and felt “wobbly” before an emergency landing at Birmingham Airport
  
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• Former nurse drowned in ditch behind marquee whilst celebrating birthday

  05-06-2020 14:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  She had been drinking at a local event and had been missing for an hour
  
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• Black Lives Matter demonstrations to take place this weekend

  05-06-2020 13:23 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A number of Black Lives Matter demonstrations are due to take place across the Avon and Somerset force area this weekend. An estimated 4,000 people are expected to attend a demonstration in Bristol on Sunday and we’ve been liaising with partners, including Bristol City Council to ensure appropriate plans are in place. The event is due to start on College Green at 1pm before participants will march...
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• The area which has seen a big increase in reports of rats

  05-06-2020 13:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  But other councils in the area haven't seen significant increases
  
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• Investigation into the death of sex offender at HMP Bristol concludes

  05-06-2020 12:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dennis Minogue was jailed back in 2007
  
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• Man jailed after M5 pile-up which killed two parents

  05-06-2020 12:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "It was a significant and serious error of judgement"
  
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• Do you recognise this woman in Stokes Croft?

  05-06-2020 12:37 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re investigating a reported hate crime in Stokes Croft last week. A woman, in her 20s, was in Slix takeaway with a female friend on Tuesday 26 May at about 8pm. She was approached by a woman who made abusive comments about their religious beliefs and what they were wearing. CCTV enquiries have been carried out as part of our ongoing investigation. We wish to identify and speak to a woman...
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• Schools on North Somerset advised to reopen from Monday

  05-06-2020 11:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Health experts say there is no evidence that coronavirus outbreak at Weston Hospital has spread to wider community
  
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• What you need to know before buying a face mask

  05-06-2020 11:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The UK has issued new rules, here is some useful advice - including face masks for children and how to make your own
  
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• How the BAME community in St Pauls and Montpelier is dealing with lockdown

  05-06-2020 10:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "I feel like I’m breathing in dead air and it’s really frustrating"
  
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• Distressing reason why Ant and Dec are hosting special broadcast today

  05-06-2020 10:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  When schools closed, children lost a vital lifeline
  
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• Pop-up cycle lane removed after just five days

  05-06-2020 09:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There were complaints it caused gridlock
  
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• Coronavirus vaccine goes into production in UK - Bristol Live

  05-06-2020 09:16
  
  Coronavirus vaccine goes into production in UK  Bristol Live
  
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• Police 'concerned' for welfare of missing man, 73

  05-06-2020 09:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The 73-year-old was last seen leaving his Highbridge home at 10:30am yesterday (June 4)
  
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• Coronavirus updates: Bristol cases latest as UK deaths rise and new face mask rules coming - Bristol Live

  05-06-2020 08:36
  
  Coronavirus updates: Bristol cases latest as UK deaths rise and new face mask rules coming  Bristol Live
  
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• Man sent woman sexually explicit photos of herself

  05-06-2020 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Kieran Seager sent her the images and created a "shame page" in her name online, court told
  
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• UK weather: Met Office confirms heavy downpours, gales and thunderstorms - Bristol Live

  05-06-2020 06:11
  
  UK weather: Met Office confirms heavy downpours, gales and thunderstorms  Bristol Live
  
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• UK weather: Met Office confirms downpours, gales and thunderstorms

  05-06-2020 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol will escape the worst of the weather
  
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• This is when Weston General Hospital could reopen

  05-06-2020 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The hospital closed to new admissions from May 25 after a spike in Covid-19 cases
  
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• Avoid travelling from Bristol Temple Meads at this time

  05-06-2020 01:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A new warning system to alert travellers to the busiest times is being launched
  
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