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• Latest coronavirus figures show another rise in Bristol cases

  06-07-2020 21:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  South Gloucestershire also recorded a rise in cases
  
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• CCTV released after 'unbelievably loud rave' in Stokes Croft

  06-07-2020 20:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A DJ and MC were at the street party
  
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• Whiteladies Road given new name with graffiti for one day

  06-07-2020 20:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The street has been in the headlines after Good Morning Britain presenter Susannah Reid mentioned it on air
  
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• Pub closes after customer tests positive for coronavirus

  06-07-2020 20:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Seventy customers have now been contacted
  
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• Bristol man wanted in connection with 'serious arson'

  06-07-2020 20:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Carl Day has links to the central and northern areas of the city
  
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• LIVE Set For Life results and winning numbers for Monday

  06-07-2020 19:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Check tonight's results here
  
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• Bristol Bears: Omar Mouneimne joins as defence coach after leaving Worcester

  06-07-2020 19:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Omar Mouneimne joins Bristol Bears as defence coach with immediate effect, following his exit from Worcester last week.
  
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• Asda pays Bristol driver £13k after discriminating against him

  06-07-2020 19:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The judge found the dismissal was "tainted by discrimination"
  
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• Plenty of Fish conman jailed for defrauding women

  06-07-2020 18:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Richard Robinson "deviously victimised" the women "to extract from them everything he could".
  
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• Bristol: St Pauls fly-tipping like living in slum, say residents

  06-07-2020 18:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Residents say that despite reporting the problem to Bristol council, nothing has been done about it.
  
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• Appeal issued following unlicensed music event in Stokes Croft

  06-07-2020 18:18 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re issuing an image of a man we’d like to identify in connection with our investigation into an unlicensed music event held in the Stokes Croft area of Bristol last month. The image was taken in Sydenham Road at 3.43pm on Saturday 20 June. The man in the image described as white, slim, with long-brown hair in dreadlocks and he has a beard and moustache. He was wearing a blue and yellow checked...
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• Bristol responds to Government's £1.57b culture lifeline

  06-07-2020 18:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Save Bristol Nightlife and Music Venue Trust have also shared their views on the announcement
  
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• Armed police called to street and Taser used

  06-07-2020 18:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police were called to support South Western Ambulance Service in an incident
  
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• Dashcam appeal after three-car collision in Bristol

  06-07-2020 17:02 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for witnesses to a three-vehicle collision that happened in Bristol this morning (Monday 6 July). The incident, involving a black Mercedes, grey Jaguar and a purple Peugeot, happened at about 8.45am in Whitchurch Lane. Officers found the Peugeot on its roof. The fire and ambulance services also attended, but none of the occupants in the vehicles involved in the collision sustained...
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• Police hunt for man with ginger goatee after city centre incident

  06-07-2020 17:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He is wanted in connection with a reported public order offence
  
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• Three drivers stopped by police after reports of 'racing' on M5

  06-07-2020 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Officers are appealing for witnesses to get in touch
  
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• Bristol City Council slammed for highlighting Stonehenge as reason to move here

  06-07-2020 16:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  BAME workers’ mean hourly wage was £13.43 compared with £15.28 for white British employees and £15.08 for white minority ethinc, which includes Europeans, gypsies and travellers
  
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• Proposed construction of Yeovil Police Centre

  06-07-2020 16:29 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A new police centre for Yeovil will be built to replace the existing police station at Horsey Lane, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to delivering policing services from the heart of the community. Sitting on the same footprint as the existing building, the new police centre will include an Enquiry Office and a base for the Neighbourhood, Patrol and Investigation teams. The decision to invest...
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• Hospital charity wants 11,000 face masks for NHS staff

  06-07-2020 16:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Staff need protection from coronavirus when they are out and about
  
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• Car lands on roof after three-vehicle pile-up in south Bristol

  06-07-2020 15:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A lamp-post was damaged in the crash on Whitchurch Lane, which saw the m1 and 92 bus services diverted
  
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• People kicked out of Bristol Wetherspoons after fight

  06-07-2020 15:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police are investigating video footage of the incident from the weekend
  
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• Brave singletons wanted for Channel 4's Naked Attraction

  06-07-2020 15:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The seventh season is set to air later this year
  
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• Everyone sentenced at Bristol Magistrates' from June 22 to 26

  06-07-2020 14:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Another busy week of drink drivers and shoplifters for the justices
  
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• Dashcam appeal after report of dangerous driving on M5

  06-07-2020 14:41 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for witnesses following a report of dangerous driving on the M5. At about 9pm on Sunday 5 July a witness reported seeing three cars speeding and braking on the northbound carriageway between junctions 21 (Weston-super-Mare) and 20 (Clevedon). Officers stopped three cars near jnc 17 (Cribbs Causeway). We’re keen to hear from anyone who has dashcam footage of or who witnessed the...
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• Company near Bristol collapses into administration

  06-07-2020 14:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The administrators are now trying to find a buyer for the firm
  
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• Car crashed into fence - man due in court

  06-07-2020 13:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The man crashed a car on Wansbrough Road, Weston-Super-Mare on Sunday evening
  
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• Coronavirus updates: Latest on Bristol cases, UK deaths and Government 'lifeline' for arts venues - Bristol Live

  06-07-2020 13:28
  
  Coronavirus updates: Latest on Bristol cases, UK deaths and Government 'lifeline' for arts venues  Bristol Live
  
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• Live updates: Serious crash on M5 at as van swerves into ditch

  06-07-2020 13:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The crash is causing heavy traffic between junction 8 and junction 9 southbound
  
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• Bristol's award-winning burger bar reopens

  06-07-2020 13:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Oh how we've missed you...
  
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• The best pictures of St Pauls Carnival through the years

  06-07-2020 13:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  This year's event was cancelled back in March - instead organisers ran a programme of online events
  
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• Police called to multiple raves across Bristol over the weekend

  06-07-2020 12:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police have said organisers were largely 'respectful' however and there were no significant incidents of disorder over the weekend
  
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• Witness appeal after public order offence report in Bristol

  06-07-2020 12:53 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re seeking the public’s help with an ongoing investigation into a reported public order offence in Bristol. A man was said to have used racially-aggravated words towards an unknown male and then to a woman, in her mid-20s, who sought to intervene at about 7.50pm on Tuesday 9 June in the city centre. The man we wish to speak to in connection with our enquiries, pictured, is described as white...
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• Service station staff angry at treatment after busy Super Saturday

  06-07-2020 12:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One member of staff alleges that a customer threatened to set them alight at a petrol station while another says a sausage roll was thrown at them; it comes as the M5 was busy with holiday traffic at the weekend
  
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• Service station angry over treatment after busy Super Saturday

  06-07-2020 12:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One member of staff alleges that a customer threatened to set them alight at a petrol station while another says a sausage roll was thrown at them; it comes as the M5 was busy with holiday traffic at the weekend
  
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• Did you witness car overturn in Martock?

  06-07-2020 12:27 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for witnesses following a single vehicle collision in Martock on Sunday, 28 June. A blue Renault Megane ended up on its side after colliding with a wall on North Street at approximately 4.30am. A 52-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the incident and has since been released under investigation while further enquiries take place. We’re keen to speak to anyone who...
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• Mike Skinner says he shouldn't have played at Colston Hall

  06-07-2020 12:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "Massive Attack haven’t been playing there for years. At the time, I just thought it was just a name”
  
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• Investigation after burglaries on trading estate – Yeovil

  06-07-2020 11:54 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re investigating a number of commercial burglaries at a trading estate in Yeovil. Several businesses operating out of the Lynx Trading Estate reported being broken into overnight on 1-2 July. A quantity of tools, car diagnostic equipment, electrical items and cash, among other items, were taken. Enquiries are ongoing. We’d urge businesses to make sure they take steps to deter thieves, including:
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• Live updates: Crash in south Bristol - road now reopen

  06-07-2020 11:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A crash means bus services m1 and 92 are being diverted
  
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• Live updates: Crash in south Bristol - road closed

  06-07-2020 11:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A crash means bus services m1 and 92 are being diverted
  
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• Kate Garraway's husband could be in 'minimum state of consciousness'

  06-07-2020 11:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  David Draper has been suffering in hospital with covid-19 for months but has now opened his eyes
  
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• Lockdown in Bristol captured in 15 pictures

  06-07-2020 11:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Some of the best pictures from the past three months
  
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• Meet the Bristol baby who had pioneering 'brain-washing' procedure

  06-07-2020 10:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He's not so tiny any more
  
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• Pantos unlikely to return to UK theatres this Christmas - Bristol Live

  06-07-2020 09:27
  
  Pantos unlikely to return to UK theatres this Christmas  Bristol Live
  
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• Raves prevented and gatherings disrupted thanks to help from communities

  06-07-2020 09:21 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Multiple unlicensed music events were prevented and several large gatherings disrupted across the force area over the weekend. A significant policing plan had been put in place to ensure we were able to respond quickly to emerging issues and crimes as bars and restaurants opened for the first time in more than three months. As expected, demand for our services did increase but thankfully there...
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• Police officer accused of lying to face misconduct hearing

  06-07-2020 09:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He's accused of failing to take responsibility for his actions and tried to deflect the blame.
  
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• Coronavirus updates as Government announces 'lifeline' - Bristol Live

  06-07-2020 09:00
  
  Coronavirus updates as Government announces 'lifeline'  Bristol Live
  
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• Coronavirus updates as government announces 'lifeline'

  06-07-2020 08:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  £1.5bn has been pledged to save the arts sector
  
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• Caravan owners unhappy with compensation offered by holiday park

  06-07-2020 08:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One described the refund they had been offered as an insult
  
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• Drug dealer pepper sprayed in police arrest

  06-07-2020 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Musgrave was found with crack cocaine on him
  
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• UK weather: Mild and dry week ahead after windy weekend - Bristol Live

  06-07-2020 06:05
  
  UK weather: Mild and dry week ahead after windy weekend  Bristol Live
  
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