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• Merthyr Tydfil father calls for Childers hostel killer to stay in prison

  15-06-2020 23:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man who killed 15 people in a hostel fire in 2000 should be denied parole, a victim's father says.
  
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• Ashton man who squandered chance from judge is jailed

  15-06-2020 22:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Rashaun Keeling-Graham was found with cocaine while serving a suspended prison sentence
  
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• Man 'critical' in hospital after crash near Bristol Airport

  15-06-2020 21:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The driver suffered serious head injuries
  
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• New crime drama filmed in Bristol airs tonight on C4

  15-06-2020 21:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The series takes a deeper look at the Met's most investigated unsolved murder of all time
  
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• Restaurant apologises to customer after 'crossfire of shouting'

  15-06-2020 21:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "It got a little bit out of hand and this poor customer felt really embarrassed"
  
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• Pizzeria apologises over incident that 'got a little bit out of hand'

  15-06-2020 21:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "It got a little bit out of hand and this poor customer felt really embarrassed"
  
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• National Lottery results: Winning numbers on Monday, June 15

  15-06-2020 20:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
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• Calls for John Cabot's name to be removed next from Bristol

  15-06-2020 20:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The explorer's name is even more prominent in Bristol than Colston's
  
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• Bristol rehab services sees rise in demand from city's homeless

  15-06-2020 20:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The NHS drugs support service says more than 200 homeless people want to overcome addiction issues.
  
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• A new 'statue' has appeared next to Colston's empty plinth

  15-06-2020 18:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's made out of paper mache and is believed to be referencing the weekend's demonstration at the Cenotaph
  
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• Aldi staff threatened and coughed at

  15-06-2020 16:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police want to speak to this man about the incidents
  
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• Man accused of assaulting police officer in St Pauls

  15-06-2020 15:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He will appear in court
  
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• Main road closed off after car crashes into restaurant

  15-06-2020 15:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Two people were rescued from the crash by paramedics
  
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• Main road closed off after car crashes into bank

  15-06-2020 15:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Two people were rescued from the crash by paramedics
  
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• Man who stepped in to ALM protest says city needs to come together

  15-06-2020 15:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Mayor could now meet with groups who were 'guarding the Cenotaph'
  
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• When Weston-super-Mare's A&E will reopen

  15-06-2020 15:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A phased re-opening of Weston Hospital has begun
  
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• 'Time to accept life for parents won't be normal any time soon'

  15-06-2020 15:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Opinion: Schools are unlikely to return to business as usual in September, writes Rob Logan, a 41-year-old procurement manager and dad in Brislington
  
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• This is why fire crews were at the harbourside over the weekend

  15-06-2020 14:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Pictures show fire crews stationed outside the amphitheatre
  
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• CCTV appeal after staff and customers threatened at store

  15-06-2020 14:45 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re keen to trace the man in this CCTV image as part of our investigation into incidents at a supermarket in Redfield, Bristol. We’re making enquiries after a man had altercations with customers and staff at Aldi in Church Road, made threats and coughed at a staff member. The incidents happened at 6.50pm on Saturday 16 May, 6.15am on Sunday 17 May and just after 10pm on Wednesday 20 May.
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• Man charged after on-duty officer injured

  15-06-2020 14:42 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A Bristol man has been charged in connection with an injury sustained by a police officer last month. Adelaja Brown, 30, will face charges of assault causing grievous bodily harm with intent to resist arrest, and intent to cause serious harm in relation to an incident in St Pauls on Friday 29 May. He has been released on bail ahead of a hearing at Bristol Magistrates Court on Tuesday 11 August.
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• Colston Hall lettering removal not driven by fear of vandalism, say bosses

  15-06-2020 14:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  CEO Louise Mitchell said today was about demonstrating the venue's intention for the future
  
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• We tracked down the man who planned to pull statue out of harbour

  15-06-2020 13:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Nigel Horlock accepts it was "not the brightest" idea to stand on the Edward Colston plinth, wave a Union Jack and shout "Antifa scum"
  
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• Colston statue removal was not a 'top 10' priority, says Bristol mayor

  15-06-2020 12:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Marvin Rees says some are blaming him for not removing the statue
  
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• Coronavirus cases rise in Bristol - latest figures

  15-06-2020 12:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There has been a small increase of confirmed cases since Friday
  
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• Coronavirus: EasyJet flights return as lockdown eases

  15-06-2020 12:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  EasyJet flights are resuming from eight UK airports on mainly domestic routes.
  
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• 10 Bristol jobs you can apply for right now

  15-06-2020 11:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  From roles at Aldi and Morrisons to Bristol City Council and for the NHS
  
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• Edward Colston name removed from Colston Hall in Bristol

  15-06-2020 10:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol Music Trust said the removal of Edward Colston's name was a "symbolic moment".
  
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• CCTV appeal after vehicle crime in Somerton

  15-06-2020 09:48 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  We’re issuing CCTV footage as part of our investigation into criminal damage and car break-ins in Somerset. A number of vehicles were damaged in Etsome Terrace, Gassons Lane and Highfield Way in Somerton in the early hours of Wednesday 10 June. A number of items were taken, including a sat nav. House-to-house enquiries have been carried out and CCTV footage shows two people we would like to speak...
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• Live updates: Lettering signs on Colston Hall being removed

  15-06-2020 08:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It comes a week after the toppling of the Edward Colston statue
  
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• Live updates: The shops reopening in Bristol today

  15-06-2020 08:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A round-up of all the shops reopening in Bristol
  
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• Live updates: shops reopening in Bristol today

  15-06-2020 08:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A round-up of all the shops reopening in Bristol
  
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• Live updates: Huge queue at Primark as shops reopen today

  15-06-2020 08:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A round-up of all the shops reopening in Bristol
  
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• Coronavirus updates: Latest on shops reopening, face masks

  15-06-2020 08:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A summary of the biggest developments in the Covid-19 pandemic
  
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• Man transforms 'dungeon' cellar in Bath in to £475,000 home

  15-06-2020 08:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The cellar went through a complete transformation
  
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• Burglar falls asleep in house - gets woken up by police

  15-06-2020 08:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Craig Playfor had taken drugs
  
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• 'I was in prison, now I'm training Jadon Sancho'

  15-06-2020 07:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mike Boateng wants his jail experience to help other young footballers avoid trouble.
  
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• Planners refuse permission for partially-built office block in greenbelt

  15-06-2020 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Two buildings on the site are unlawful and planning officers could now order their demolition
  
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• 'Very warm' weather forecast as four weeks of heat on its way

  15-06-2020 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  This is what the Met Office says
  
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