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• Coronavirus: Plane-maker Airbus to cut 15,000 jobs

  30-06-2020 21:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The aerospace firm blames coronavirus for the cuts, warning of 1,700 job losses at its UK plants.
  
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• 'Vicious' neighbour slammed after criticising disabled resident

  30-06-2020 20:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'Ignorance and intolerance should not have a place in our world'
  
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• School given damning OFSTED report as it is rated inadequate

  30-06-2020 20:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Inspectors raised concerns about safeguarding, students' behaviour and weak leadership at the school
  
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• EuroMillions results live: Winning numbers for June 30

  30-06-2020 20:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Grab your tickets and we'll bring you the winning numbers
  
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• The Bristol pubs reopening on Saturday

  30-06-2020 19:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  People are expected to head out to their favourite boozers in their droves
  
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• Children's artwork removed from scene of maple trees protest

  30-06-2020 18:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Campaigners have taken drastic action to protect the remaining trees
  
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• Bristol needs to be 'forced to change', says poet

  30-06-2020 18:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Artist Lawrence Hoo has recited one of his pieces following the toppling of the Edward Colston statue.
  
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• Police urge people to stay away from city centre as pubs reopen

  30-06-2020 18:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police are expecting a busy weekend with pubs reopening and Bristol City FC playing at home
  
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• Huge beer garden opening in city centre this weekend

  30-06-2020 18:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Featuring street food, a wide range of drinks and chilled music
  
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• More than 100 arrested in proactive operation

  30-06-2020 17:47 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A proactive police operation has led to the arrest of 107 people who have failed to attend court. Arrest warrants issued by Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service have been executed during several days of action since 1 June. Nineteen of those arrested have been wanted for more than a year. Among those who have, or will soon appear in court are: A man charged with dangerous driving after a car...
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• Family issue tribute after man’s death in Highbridge

  30-06-2020 17:44 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  The family of a man found dead in Highbridge last week have issued a tribute to him. Paul Wells, 39, died on Thursday 25 June following an incident in the Edithmead Lane area. A post-mortem revealed he died as a result of stab wounds. His family said: “Paul was a loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, godfather, cousin and friend. “Originally from Middlesbrough in the North East, Paul was very family...
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• Did you witness Huish Episcopi moped collision?

  30-06-2020 17:12 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for witnesses following a single vehicle collision in Huish Episcopi. A moped rider came off their bike while travelling on the A372 towards Long Sutton shortly after 9.30pm on Friday (26 June). The rider, a 29-year-old woman, required hospital treatment for injuries to her face and shoulder. She was also arrested on suspicion of drink driving.
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• The Colston Arms has a temporary new name

  30-06-2020 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Although the temporary one is making a lot of people smile
  
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• Bristol Nightingale Hospital to be put on 'standby'

  30-06-2020 16:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The announcement comes two months after it was opened by Prince Edward
  
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• Public thanked for support during Highbridge murder investigation

  30-06-2020 16:17 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Detectives conducting a murder investigation in Highbridge have thanked the public for their support in recent days and provided an update on their inquiry. We were called at about 2.30pm on Thursday 25 June after a man’s body was found in a garden in the Edithmead Lane area. Police arrested a 44-year-old man on suspicion of murder on the same day. On Friday evening, he was transferred to a secure...
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• Landmark pier urgently needs help so it can reopen fully

  30-06-2020 16:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Clevedon Pier partially re-opened at the end of June - but more volunteers are needed
  
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• The areas near Bristol which could face local lockdown

  30-06-2020 15:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Government has already claimed a local lockdown occurred in Weston - but that is disputed
  
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• Areas near Bristol where coronavirus cases have risen recently

  30-06-2020 15:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Government has already claimed a local lockdown occurred in Weston - but that is disputed
  
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• Air Ambulance called to Hartcliffe after 'medical emergency'

  30-06-2020 15:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  All emergency services were at the scene
  
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• Van 'obliterated' after being engulfed in flames after 'explosion'

  30-06-2020 15:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "I nearly dropped my coffee after the first boom"
  
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• Pontins issues new date for reopening resorts with reduced prices

  30-06-2020 15:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The closest Pontins resorts to Bristol are those at Weston-super-Mare's Sand Bay and Burnham-on-Sea's Brean Sands
  
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• Actor warns 70% of theatres will close if panto season is cancelled

  30-06-2020 14:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He is due to star in Bristol Hippodrome's pantomime in December
  
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• The UK cities feeling 'most nervous' about driving after lockdown - Bristol Live

  30-06-2020 14:57
  
  The UK cities feeling 'most nervous' about driving after lockdown  Bristol Live
  
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• Murder investigation launched after man dies from stab wounds

  30-06-2020 14:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The attack took place in Weston-super-Mare at the weekend
  
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• New screen to be put up in Millennium Square

  30-06-2020 13:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The old screen was installed in 2008
  
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• Five arrests in murder inquiry after man dies – Weston-super-Mare

  30-06-2020 13:35 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A murder investigation is being carried out after a man injured in Weston-super-Mare over the weekend died in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday 30 June). Police were called to the Ridgeway Avenue area at about 12.05am on Saturday 27 June following a reported disturbance. A man in his 40s was found seriously injured by officers and taken by paramedics to hospital in Bristol, but died today.
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• Coronavirus: ‘I had big imposter syndrome’

  30-06-2020 13:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Newly-qualified doctors talk about how it felt to be unexpectedly on the coronavirus front line.
  
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• Was controversial parking deal with zoo 'democratically signed'?

  30-06-2020 13:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Some members of Bristol City Council have raised questions
  
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• Did you see collision on A37 at weekend?

  30-06-2020 12:44 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for witnesses to come forward following a single-vehicle road traffic collision in Somerset on Sunday 28 June. A white van was travelling along the A37 at Key Hill, towards Yeovil, when it left the road and collided with a tree. It happened at about 12.05am. The driver, a man in his 40s, sustained a serious injury and was taken to hospital in an air ambulance.
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• The places in Bristol where public toilets are now open

  30-06-2020 12:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol City Council has issued guidelines to people using the toilets at sites including Ashton Court and Blaise Castle
  
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• First Bus blasted over timetable changes

  30-06-2020 12:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Some areas will still be without a bus service
  
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• Witness appeal after assault in Wellington

  30-06-2020 11:31 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re asking anyone who witnessed an assault in Wellington to come forward. The incident happened on Sunday 21 June. One person has been arrested. Three people were walking along Courtland Road in the early hours when they were approached by a group of youths or young adults they did not know. The trio were subsequently assaulted. A 30-year-old man and 45-year-old woman suffered a minor head...
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• HMRC explain how furlough changes will affect employees

  30-06-2020 11:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Rishi Sunak confirmed there will be some changes from July 1
  
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• Couple say there's a ghost swearing at people at beauty spot

  30-06-2020 11:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  In a part of the Quantock Hills known as Dead Woman's Ditch
  
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• Two South Gloucestershire schools to merge from September

  30-06-2020 11:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There will be no change in the number of pupils admitted, with 60 places open in reception each year
  
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• Bristol's 'bionic hairdresser' searches for lockdown love in new dating show

  30-06-2020 11:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He is no stranger to television and even combed Kate Garraway's hair on GMB
  
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• 100 days of lockdown: Aerial footage shows England's empty spaces

  30-06-2020 11:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A look back at the height of lockdown when England's cities and tourist spots stood empty.
  
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• Watch metal strike worker as it flies off HGV on motorway

  30-06-2020 11:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Drivers have been urged to secure their items as ovens, fridges and surfboards discovered on South West roads
  
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• Paralympian joins XR protesters on City Hall roof

  30-06-2020 11:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Marvin Rees and Bristol City Council have not acknowledged that the XR protesters are even up on the roof
  
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• What it will be like to fly through Bristol Airport

  30-06-2020 10:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A step by step guide to what to expect if you're making your first international trip in months
  
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• First Bus services resume this weekend - what you need to know

  30-06-2020 10:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  More people are expected to use buses for non-essential travel as lockdown is eased further this weekend
  
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• First Bus services change this weekend - what you need to know

  30-06-2020 10:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  More people are expected to use buses for non-essential travel as lockdown is eased further this weekend
  
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• Middlesbrough teen reflects on lockdown as a mum

  30-06-2020 09:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Robyn, 17, reflects on 100 days of coronavirus lockdown as a mum to one-year-old Skyla.
  
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• Coronavirus: LGBT writers' group sees demand surge

  30-06-2020 09:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Out On The Page moves to virtual meetings amid a surge in demand for its workshops.
  
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• Live coronavirus updates: Where next for local lockdowns, latest case figures

  30-06-2020 09:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Leicester has been put into a local lockdown following a local spike in new positive cases
  
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• Cineworld delays plans to reopen all its UK cinemas - Bristol Live

  30-06-2020 08:58
  
  Cineworld delays plans to reopen all its UK cinemas  Bristol Live
  
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• UK economy drops in biggest fall since 1979 - Bristol Live

  30-06-2020 08:34
  
  UK economy drops in biggest fall since 1979  Bristol Live
  
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• Ornamental urns and pillars stolen from home

  30-06-2020 08:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Do you recognise this man?
  
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• Boris Johnson slammed over claims Weston was in local lockdown

  30-06-2020 08:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "We did not have a local lockdown"
  
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• UK weather: Met Office on when it will get 'warmer again' - Bristol Live

  30-06-2020 07:58
  
  UK weather: Met Office on when it will get 'warmer again'  Bristol Live
  
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