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• Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after Cheddar Gorge crash

  31-07-2020 21:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police closed Cliff Road following the collision
  
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• Another rise in Bristol cases as lockdown changes announced

  31-07-2020 19:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It comes as the South West records the joint highest R number in the country
  
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• Euromillions results live: Winning numbers for Friday, July 31

  31-07-2020 19:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Get those tickets at the ready if you're feeling lucky
  
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• Legendary indie rockers announce Bristol gig

  31-07-2020 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It will be the band's first venue tour in more than 10 years
  
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• Homeless man involved in police incident near St George Park

  31-07-2020 17:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The incident was dealt with quickly, staff say
  
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• Travellers return to Bristol playing fields

  31-07-2020 17:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  They have reportedly told authorities that they intend to stay for a couple of days
  
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• Easton man jailed for assaulting emergency worker

  31-07-2020 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Judge warned Matthew Pocock to get legal representation or face the consequences
  
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• Bristol's artists get racist abuse for 'joyful' project

  31-07-2020 16:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Black artists involved in an arts project calling for social change are targeted by racists.
  
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• Police granted closure orders for flats after antisocial issues

  31-07-2020 16:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Neighbours complained of feeling unsafe
  
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• Changes coming into force on First Bus this Sunday - what you need to know

  31-07-2020 16:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The changes come as more people are expected to start using the buses again
  
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• Bristol region's R rate now joint highest in England

  31-07-2020 15:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  And the South West's Covid-19 growth rate has become narrower
  
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• One of Bristol's most popular music festivals has been cancelled

  31-07-2020 15:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  But organisers have revealed plans for the 2021 event
  
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• Nine people died with Covid-19 at Bristol care home in one month

  31-07-2020 15:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The care home has capacity for 60 residents
  
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• Live M4 and M5 traffic updates as weekend getaway begins

  31-07-2020 15:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There is heavy traffic on the M5 southbound
  
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• Bristol trans footballer abused after signing for club

  31-07-2020 14:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  'It hurts because I fought tooth and nail to be me', says Sammy Walker.
  
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• Growth rate of coronavirus in UK 'may be increasing' - Bristol Live

  31-07-2020 14:14
  
  Growth rate of coronavirus in UK 'may be increasing'  Bristol Live
  
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• Relaxed bar and restaurant to open overlooking harbour

  31-07-2020 13:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Harbour House launches next week
  
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• Places in Bristol to enjoy the sunshine and avoid crowds

  31-07-2020 13:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are some stunning, lesser-known places in the city to enjoy the hot weather
  
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• Traffic updates as M4 closed after crash

  31-07-2020 12:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Traffic stretches back to the M5 junction - vehicles are being diverted onto the M48
  
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• Couples forced to cancel weddings over Covid-19 invited to special photoshoot

  31-07-2020 12:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol Live and #BristolTogether are looking for couples who have postponed or cancelled their big day
  
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• Speculation over whether new artwork near Bristol is a Banksy

  31-07-2020 11:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It has appeared at Birnbeck Pier
  
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• How likely is a local Bristol lockdown?

  31-07-2020 11:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Swindon has a higher case rate than Kirklees an area which now has tighter restrictions
  
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• Coronavirus: What are the new lockdown rules for Greater Manchester?

  31-07-2020 11:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than four million people in northern England face new restrictions, but what does a local lockdown mean?
  
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• Road in Bristol could close for a year to allow social distancing

  31-07-2020 11:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The closure is due to commence on Monday, August 3
  
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• Updates: Six-mile queues and 40 minute delays on M5 after crash

  31-07-2020 11:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Highways England have said drivers should expect 30 minutes added on to their journeys
  
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• Bristol, Leeds and Liverpool UK's top cities for employee wellbeing - Business Live

  31-07-2020 10:00
  
  Bristol, Leeds and Liverpool UK's top cities for employee wellbeing  Business Live
  
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• Victims of rapist Solo 45 say his crimes have ruined their lives

  31-07-2020 09:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The grime artist was found guilty of holding four women prisoner and raping them
  
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• Closure order against flats in Bristol granted

  31-07-2020 09:30 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Two addresses in the Barton Hill area of Bristol have been shut down following reports of them being used for criminal activity. Flats in Strawbridge Road and Avonvale Road were made subject of a three-month closure order at Bristol Magistrates Court on Monday 27 July. We received reports of criminal damage, drug offences and antisocial behaviour across the two addresses. This led to warrants...
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• Man cleared of murdering his brother in Bishopsworth

  31-07-2020 09:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Daniel Millett acquitted of killing his brother Marc, who was fatally stabbed in the heart
  
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• Family of racist attack victim pledge to stay in 'fantastic Bristol'

  31-07-2020 09:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'These cowards are not going to defeat us'
  
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• Number of empty shops in UK rises to 12.4 per cent - Bristol Live

  31-07-2020 08:30
  
  Number of empty shops in UK rises to 12.4 per cent  Bristol Live
  
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• Coronavirus updates: Spike in Bristol cases, more local lockdowns

  31-07-2020 08:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  48 new cases have been recorded in Bristol since last Friday, while in parts of northern England home visits have been banned
  
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• Kingswood man admits rape and sexual assault

  31-07-2020 08:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Shaun Crowley appeared before a judge at Bristol Crown Court and pleaded guilty to four offences
  
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• Cyclist badly injured in 'deliberate' hit-and-run

  31-07-2020 08:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "They are lucky to be alive"
  
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• Parts of UK to be hotter than Ibiza today - Bristol Live

  31-07-2020 07:40
  
  Parts of UK to be hotter than Ibiza today  Bristol Live
  
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• Luxembourg is taken off the UK quarantine exemption list - Bristol Live

  31-07-2020 07:26
  
  Luxembourg is taken off the UK quarantine exemption list  Bristol Live
  
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• Government bids to appeal against Shamima Begum being allowed in UK - Bristol Live

  31-07-2020 07:20
  
  Government bids to appeal against Shamima Begum being allowed in UK  Bristol Live
  
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• New bike lanes and road layout to be introduced in city centre

  31-07-2020 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Streets including Park Row, Upper Maudlin Street and Marlborough Street will benefit from new bike lanes
  
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• Understanding of lockdown rules drops across the UK, survey suggests - Bristol Live

  31-07-2020 06:00
  
  Understanding of lockdown rules drops across the UK, survey suggests  Bristol Live
  
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• Temperatures set to rise to 29C in Bristol on Friday

  31-07-2020 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Make the most of the warm weather and sunny spells as it's set to get cooler over the weekend
  
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• Priory Bristol children's mental health ward to close

  31-07-2020 01:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The ward will close because the Priory cannot get enough permanent, trained staff.
  
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