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• All areas in Bristol region record rise in coronavirus cases

  09-07-2020 21:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  642 new UK cases were reported today
  
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• PC Tim Silverwood sacked for stealing cash on duty

  09-07-2020 20:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The chief constable said PC Tim Silverwood was "a disgrace to the uniform he once wore".
  
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• Emergency appeal as cancer charity faces £8m shortfall

  09-07-2020 20:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'I’ve never seen or felt such fear amongst the people we care most about'
  
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• National Lottery results: Set for Life winning numbers on July 9

  09-07-2020 20:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
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• Man who visited Bath post-lockdown wishes he'd 'never bothered'

  09-07-2020 19:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  David Judd's first trip out of Wales after lockdown was ruined by inconvenient fee
  
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• Hospital discharged hundreds of patients to care homes without tests

  09-07-2020 19:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It comes after Matt Hancock said the Government had thrown a “protective ring” around care homes “from the start”
  
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• Officer who admitted theft dismissed following misconduct hearing

  09-07-2020 19:00 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A police officer who pleaded guilty to a charge of theft has been dismissed at a misconduct hearing held today. PC Tim Silverwood stole £2,750 and 550 euros from another person on 16 October 2019, while he was on duty in Bridgwater. PC Silverwood, aged 45, was later arrested and charged with theft, which he admitted at a hearing held in Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 18 June. He’s due to...
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• Colston Hall rebuild to go 'millions' over budget

  09-07-2020 17:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Recent discoveries at Colston Hall in Bristol have added to the cost, the city mayor says.
  
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• Bristol Airport to cut workforce by nearly a quarter

  09-07-2020 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The airport has seen passenger numbers drop significantly in recent months
  
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• Fundraiser launched to open a pay-what-you-feel restaurant

  09-07-2020 16:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Organisers say they need £5,000
  
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• Plan for wind turbine approved despite objection from power station

  09-07-2020 16:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It received 69 letters of support and one objection from Seabank Power Station
  
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• Five Bristol arts organisations awarded emergency funding

  09-07-2020 16:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  SS Great Britain and Tobacco Factory are among those to receive lifeline grants from Arts Council England
  
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• Cleo Lake enters running to become next Green Party deputy leader

  09-07-2020 16:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bringing down the voting age to 16 is one of her priorities
  
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• National Express services from Bristol to London to double

  09-07-2020 16:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Daily services will increase from six to twelve
  
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• Blues Linked With Bristol Rovers Striker - Ipswich Town News - TWTD.co.uk

  09-07-2020 15:45
  
  Blues Linked With Bristol Rovers Striker - Ipswich Town News  TWTD.co.uk
  
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• Ryanair announces route from Bristol Airport - and it's a bargain

  09-07-2020 15:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's known for its rich culture and amazing Christmas markets
  
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• Boris Johnson promises M4 relief road to ease congestion

  09-07-2020 15:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The prime minister made the announcement at PMQs this week
  
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• Football fan running to every stadium in the UK visits Bristol City and Bristol Rovers - Bristol Live

  09-07-2020 15:14
  
  Football fan running to every stadium in the UK visits Bristol City and Bristol Rovers  Bristol Live
  
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• Prince Charles and Camilla visit Bristol - in pictures

  09-07-2020 15:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  They thanked staff for their hard work during the pandemic
  
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• Care home installs glass pod to 'COVID-proof' visitor room

  09-07-2020 14:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There have already been "heart-warming" reunions as residents see loved ones for the first time in months
  
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• Prince Charles and Camilla visit Bristol

  09-07-2020 14:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  They thanked staff at the Avonmouth distribution centre for their hard work during the pandemic
  
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• Prince Charles and Camilla make royal visit to Asda in Bristol

  09-07-2020 14:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  They thanked staff at the Avonmouth distribution centre for their hard work during the pandemic
  
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• Man behind packed street party 'never wanted a crowd'

  09-07-2020 14:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'There was no motive to create a large party'
  
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• Crowdfunder launched to buy pub which closed before lockdown

  09-07-2020 14:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A minimum of £300,000 is needed to purchase the pub
  
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• Lidl was the cheapest UK supermarket in June - Bristol Live

  09-07-2020 14:36
  
  Lidl was the cheapest UK supermarket in June  Bristol Live
  
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• Thousands of Rolls-Royce workers apply for voluntary redundancy

  09-07-2020 14:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The company has been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic
  
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• Uni bosses shame Bristol students for 'putting lives at risk'

  09-07-2020 13:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The vice-chancellors of both of Bristol's universities spoke of a "moral duty" to the community
  
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• 'Disappointment' as primary school rebuild is delayed by coronavirus

  09-07-2020 13:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Council leaders insist the scheme for Frenchay Primary School has not been shelved
  
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• Fear new pubs, clubs and bars will make people's lives a 'misery'

  09-07-2020 13:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  But the policy which is ending has also been described as 'outdated and a hindrance'
  
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• Fire breaks out at tower block in Speedwell

  09-07-2020 12:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It is the third time in two years fire has occurred at the tower block
  
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• Blaze breaks out at tower block in Speedwell

  09-07-2020 12:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It is the third time in two years fire has occurred at the tower block
  
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• Call for Bristol slavery reparations goes 'unheard', says councillor

  09-07-2020 12:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Councillor Cleo Lake says Bristol's mayor is "not hearing" calls for a commission to be set up.
  
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• Judge to rule if hunger strike refugee should eat

  09-07-2020 12:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Medics are asking Mr Justice Hayden to decide if the man is mentally capable of making decisions.
  
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• South Gloucestershire primary school to close permanently

  09-07-2020 12:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The decision to close the school has been spurred on by the deteriorating economic outlook
  
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• John Lewis to close eight stores - full list

  09-07-2020 12:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The closures will put thousands of jobs at risk
  
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• Outrage as council rejects easyHotel's plan to open in Bristol

  09-07-2020 11:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The site's owner said it would have brought £12m worth of investment to the area
  
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• 1,200 jobs to be created as part of next phase of Hinkley Point C

  09-07-2020 11:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Around 300 apprenticeship roles are expected to be created too
  
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• School ordered to improve as quality of education 'not good enough'

  09-07-2020 11:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It was previously rated "good"
  
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• Why the M5 was closed for nine hours yesterday evening

  09-07-2020 11:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  More than 10,000 properties also had their electricity supply disrupted
  
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• M5 closed for nine hours - this is why

  09-07-2020 11:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  More than 10,000 properties also had their electricity supply disrupted
  
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• 'Disgust' at sale of St Pauls Rastafarian Community Centre

  09-07-2020 11:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Residents say the building is "the heart of the black community" and losing it would be a "tragedy".
  
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• Popular open air pool will not open this year

  09-07-2020 10:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "This has not been an easy decision, and we know that many people will be disappointed"
  
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• Three people served with 'emergency' injunction over attacks at flats

  09-07-2020 09:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It follows trouble at Weavers Mills Close in St George
  
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• Woman picked flowers while stuck in hour-long M5 jam

  09-07-2020 09:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's believed the fire could have been caused by a previous lightning storm
  
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• UK weather: 50mm of rain will fall as Storm Edouard strikes

  09-07-2020 08:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol will escape the worse of the weather
  
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• Coronavirus updates: Rise in Bristol cases as public spending soars

  09-07-2020 08:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Treasury have revealed that public spending on the crisis has risen to £190bn
  
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• Another rise in Bristol coronavirus cases

  09-07-2020 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  North Somerset also recorded another case
  
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• The Real Schools Guide: Your secondary school

  09-07-2020 01:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Schools guide - Load school
  
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• A Muslim in Bristol: We must never forget the atrocities of Srebrenica

  09-07-2020 01:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Farooq Siddique recalls taking aid to victims of the Srebrenica massacre, 25 years on
  
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