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• The best and worst areas for crime in Bristol during lockdown

  13-06-2020 21:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Home Office data highlights hotspots for certain crimes and shows an overwhelming downturn in reported offences in April compared to when lockdown was imposed in March
  
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• Holidays, tickets and gift vouchers: the consumer rights you need to know

  13-06-2020 21:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are a number of consumer issues which are causing concern according to a Bristol law firm
  
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• Police 'block exit of woods' after reports of man with gun

  13-06-2020 20:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police with dogs were reportedly blocking the exit to the woods at Sea Mills playing fields
  
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• Live National Lottery results: Winning numbers for Saturday draw

  13-06-2020 20:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Tonight the jackpot stands at £7.2M and is a double rollover
  
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• Scuffle breaks out at Cleethorpes Black Lives Matter protest

  13-06-2020 19:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Counter-protesters clash with police amid attempts to divide rival groups on a beach in Cleethorpes.
  
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• Two arrests as police say Cenotaph protest 'largely peaceful'

  13-06-2020 19:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The advice is to not gather in groups of more than six
  
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• Black Lives Matter: Brighton protest attended by thousands

  13-06-2020 19:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It is thought 10,000 people joined a march through the city in support of Black Lives Matter.
  
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• 32 things every Bristol person has done at least once

  13-06-2020 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are plenty of things which define the Bristol experience.
  
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• Thousand people join Huddersfield Black Lives Matter protest

  13-06-2020 18:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Those taking part say they want to "make a change for the better" and not pull down statues.
  
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• Police on scene as eviction notice served to travellers

  13-06-2020 18:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Enforcement officers were at the scene this morning
  
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• Black Lives Matter: Cenotaph protesters 'protect' war memorial

  13-06-2020 18:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Football fans and bikers surround Bristol's cenotaph after a statue of a slave trader was torn down.
  
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• The rules on getting Universal Credit payments twice a month

  13-06-2020 18:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Monthly instalments can be a struggle for people to stretch
  
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• The amazing penthouses with some of the best views in Bristol

  13-06-2020 18:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  This is waterfront living at its best
  
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• Hundreds attend Black Lives Matter protest in Chelmsford

  13-06-2020 17:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Those who have gathered at the protest say people are "respecting space" and wearing face masks.
  
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• These pictures of Bristol in lockdown will go down in history

  13-06-2020 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The photos have been selected to be archived for future generations
  
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• Black Lives Matter protests: March held in Liverpool

  13-06-2020 16:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The event is one of many protests being held in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
  
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• 80 more people have died with Covid-19 in UK hospitals - Bristol Live

  13-06-2020 16:06
  
  80 more people have died with Covid-19 in UK hospitals  Bristol Live
  
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• Arrests made after stabbing incident in Taunton

  13-06-2020 15:30 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re investigating an assault which happened inside a property in Cheddon Road, Taunton, at about 10pm on Friday 12 June, in which a 30-year-old man suffered serious stab injuries. The man was taken to hospital to be treated for his injuries and he’s since been discharged. Three people, a 17-year-old boy, a 19-year-old man and a 47-year-old woman, have been arrested in connection with this...
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• What police have said about 'All Lives Matter' protest in Bristol

  13-06-2020 15:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "We’d encourage people to carefully consider their own health and the health of their friends and family before deciding to take part in a gathering"
  
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• This is when Starlink satellites will be visible in the sky

  13-06-2020 14:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It comes after Elon Musk’s firm successfully launched another 60 Starlink satellites into orbit this morning (June 13)
  
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• Live updates as 'All Lives Matter' protest takes place near Cenotaph

  13-06-2020 14:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "We are NOT FAR RIGHT"
  
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• Edward Colston statue: Bristol's Society of Merchant Venturers supports removal

  13-06-2020 12:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Merchant Venturers Society helped set up many of the institutions that still bear Colston's name.
  
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• Man arrested in Bristol for firearm and drug offences

  13-06-2020 12:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "Hands up, armed police"
  
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• Funny story behind Kate's bright dress - and what William said about it

  13-06-2020 12:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  She first wore the dress in Australia back in 2014
  
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• Cleaning tricks revealed to keep the home coronavirus free

  13-06-2020 12:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Four ways to clean and reuse a sponge
  
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• The best vegetarian and vegan food to order in lockdown

  13-06-2020 11:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are plenty of plant-based restaurants delivering across Bristol
  
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• New plans for £3.5bn theme park nicknamed 'UK Disneyland' revealed

  13-06-2020 11:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The London Resort has taken a "significant step" to becoming a reality
  
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• Bristol mayor: Colston statue removal was act of 'historical poetry' - The Guardian

  13-06-2020 10:54
  
  Bristol mayor: Colston statue removal was act of 'historical poetry'  The Guardian
  
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• Bristol mayor: Colston statue removal was act of 'historical poetry'

  13-06-2020 10:54
  
  Marvin Rees on the slave trader, institutional racism and his mixed heritage experience
  Marvin Rees, the directly elected mayor of Bristol, has trod a very delicate line this week. He could not – and would not – condone the spectacular attack on the statue of the slave trader Edward Colston.But nor did he hide his satisfaction that it was hauled from its plinth and thrown off a quayside where Colston’s ships would have docked close to a bridge named in honour of the 18th centur
  
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• UK's 23 most wanted fugitives according to the National Crime Agency - Bristol Live

  13-06-2020 10:27
  
  UK's 23 most wanted fugitives according to the National Crime Agency  Bristol Live
  
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• The big change Royal Mail has introduced today

  13-06-2020 10:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It means you might be seeing your local postie more often
  
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• What is the truth about Blackboy Hill and Whiteladies Road?

  13-06-2020 10:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Susanna Reid said she found them 'chilling', but...
  
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• The five-bed house with 'huge potential' that's up for auction

  13-06-2020 10:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A guide price has been set at £475,000
  
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• Woman gives birth by roadside as baby is delivered in the car

  13-06-2020 09:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  They had to pull up outside a brewery to call an ambulance
  
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• Two people wanted to live in 'hobbit houses' on the Gower

  13-06-2020 09:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The couple will be required to live off grid
  
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• 10 of the most picturesque villages near Bristol

  13-06-2020 09:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  These stunning countryside locations are in close proximity to the South West's biggest city
  
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• Bristol 'shark boat' ferry company is up for sale

  13-06-2020 08:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Number Seven Boat Trips has been running at the harbour for more than 20 years
  
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• The medical conditions you have to tell the DVLA about or risk a fine

  13-06-2020 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  You could be fined up to £1,000 for failing to declare certain health conditions
  
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• UK weather forecast: Thunderstorms and heavy showers expected this weekend

  13-06-2020 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  But Bristol looks set for a sunny day on Saturday
  
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