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• UK weather: This week's heatwave could be the last of the summer

  05-08-2020 23:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Met Office's long range report is fairly ominous
  
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• The rules if you want to see Boeing 747s at Cotswold Airport

  05-08-2020 22:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A growing number of large passenger jets are currently being stored or scrapped at the airfield - including the last three Corsair 747s
  
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• Meghan Markle's new hairstyle 'sends protocol message to Royal family'

  05-08-2020 22:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  She let her hair down during an inspirational talk on feminism
  
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• All areas in West of England record rise in coronavirus cases

  05-08-2020 20:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A total of 892 people in the UK have been diagnosed with Covid-19 in the last 24 hours
  
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• The two areas near Bristol where active Covid cases may be surging

  05-08-2020 20:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Covid Symptom Study tracks people with coronavirus symptoms across the UK
  
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• Appeal to trace Lawrence Kemp, missing from Glastonbury

  05-08-2020 20:39 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re increasingly concerned for the welfare of Lawrence Kemp from Glastonbury who was reported missing on Monday night, 3 August. He hasn’t been in touch with family members since late on Saturday night, 1 August, and hasn’t been into work, which is out of character. Lawrence is 32 years old, white, about 170cm (5ft 8ins) tall and slim with a shaven head and a bushy brown beard. He has a tattoo...
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• CCTV cameras in towns across North Somerset have been switched off

  05-08-2020 20:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are 71 CCTV cameras at locations right across the area
  
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• Live National Lottery results: Winning Lotto numbers for Wednesday, August 5

  05-08-2020 19:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
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• Armed police search homes after man reportedly threatened by gang

  05-08-2020 19:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A large number of officers and police dogs descended on the quiet residential road
  
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• 'Strong smell' leads police to huge drug factory on industrial estate

  05-08-2020 19:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  No arrests have been made yet in connection with the discovery of hundreds of cannabis plants
  
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• VAVEL UK Basketball profiles: London Lions' Kervin Bristol - VAVEL.com

  05-08-2020 19:23
  
  VAVEL UK Basketball profiles: London Lions' Kervin Bristol  VAVEL.com
  
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• Coronavirus: What are the new lockdown rules for Aberdeen and other areas?

  05-08-2020 17:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scotland's first local lockdown has been declared in Aberdeen, but how is one imposed and what happens?
  
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• Bristol community seeks to raise funds to save pub

  05-08-2020 17:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Customers say The Windmill is the heart of their community and oppose plans to turn it into flats.
  
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• Appeal for information after cyclist injured in traffic collision in Somerset

  05-08-2020 17:26 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for witnesses and information after a cyclist was injured in a collision on Harp Road, Brent Knoll at around 9.40am on Friday 31 July. The cyclist, a woman in her 30s, and her 7-year-old daughter were cycling towards Mark when they were struck by a vehicle heading in the same direction. The driver of the vehicle, which is described as a silver / grey Honda, failed to stop following...
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• New pop-up beer garden to open in stunning Bristol location

  05-08-2020 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Drinks at the new city centre venue will include locally-sourced beers and cocktail pitchers
  
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• Pop-up dining destination on The Downs launches new casual menu

  05-08-2020 16:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Breaking Bread's new menu includes kebabs rustled up by some of the city's top chefs
  
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• Man is jailed following an assault in North East Somerset

  05-08-2020 16:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Benjamin Rixen told Bristol Crown Court 'negativity' in his life was a precursor
  
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• Appeal for information after several high value bikes stolen in Somerset burglary

  05-08-2020 16:39 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re seeking the public’s help following a burglary at an address in Priddy, Wells, in which a number of high value mountain bikes were stolen. The bikes, which were stored in a garage attached to the address, were taken overnight between the hours of 8pm on Monday 3 August and 8am on Tuesday 4 August. The offender(s) removed roof tiles from the garage in order to gain access and open the door...
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• Third man charged in connection with murder of Mikhail Hanid

  05-08-2020 16:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police are investigating whether it was a racially-motivated incident
  
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• Downs campaigners to mount legal challenge over Bristol Zoo parking

  05-08-2020 16:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'We want to re-establish the principle that the Downs are for everyone to enjoy'
  
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• Rovers refused permission to sell alcohol at junior clubhouse

  05-08-2020 15:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  They wanted to be able to sell alcohol to parents
  
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• Terrified woman stabbed by 'screeching' man near Asda

  05-08-2020 15:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dannii Davies says the attacker appeared to be injecting himself before he sank the syringe into her leg
  
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• Leading experts on Bristol's slavery links question Mayor's history commission

  05-08-2020 15:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "Bristol has a long history of ‘kicking the can down the road"
  
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• Audi drops controversial advert featuring girl with banana

  05-08-2020 15:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The German car manufacturer has also issued an apology
  
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• Three arrested for 'conspiring to cause a public nuisance' after all-night rave

  05-08-2020 15:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The rave, which was held at a former airfield near Bath, could be heard in Bristol
  
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• Three arrests over last month’s rave near Bath

  05-08-2020 14:28 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’ve arrested three people today, Wednesday 5 August, in connection with an illegal rave at the former Charmy Down airfield near Bath last month. Three men aged 22, 23 and 26 were all arrested on suspicion of conspiring to cause a public nuisance. They all remain in our cells at the time of writing. The event caused widespread disruption overnight Saturday 18 to Sunday 19 July...
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• Man who harassed ex asked judge to 'fix me up with a nice woman'

  05-08-2020 14:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Matthew Chambers made the suggestion while the judge was wondering what to do with him
  
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• How families in Bristol can get free school uniform

  05-08-2020 14:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  People are being urged to donate items of clothing they no longer need to help other parents and carers
  
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• Forestry England brings in parking charges at Leigh Woods

  05-08-2020 13:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It is hoped the change will help to reduce 'inconsiderate' parking
  
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• Bristol City Women: Bath City's Twerton Park to be Robins' primary new home stadium

  05-08-2020 13:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Women's Super League side Bristol City are to move their home games primarily to Bath City's Twerton Park for next season.
  
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• Delays expected as work on new Bristol ring road roundabout starts

  05-08-2020 13:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Roundabout on busy A4174 roundabout will help manage traffic flow at peak times
  
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• Bristol City banner is out for Holden even before he is appointed

  05-08-2020 13:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One fan's protest has sparked a fiery debate amongst supporters
  
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• Bristol City banner are out for Holden even before he is appointed

  05-08-2020 13:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One fan's protest has sparked a fiery debate amongst supporters
  
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• Third person charged in connection with Weston-super-Mare murder inquiry

  05-08-2020 13:27 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A third person has been charged in connection with the murder of Mikhail Hanid in Weston-super-Mare in June. Mr Hanid, 47, was found with serious injuries in Ridgeway Avenue in the early hours of Saturday 27 June. He was taken to hospital but died three days later. Dominic Palmer, 31, of Dunster Crescent in Weston-super-Mare, has been charged with assisting an offender and he’s been released on...
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• GKN Aerospace to cut jobs at Bristol wing factory

  05-08-2020 13:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The announcement comes two months after the company opened a voluntary redundancy scheme to staff
  
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• Man left notes on cars asking women to 'kick him in the nuts'

  05-08-2020 13:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He left the notes on car bonnet at Yate Railway Station, alongside a lollipop and chocolates
  
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• Disturbing notes left on women's cars at railway station

  05-08-2020 13:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He left the notes on car bonnet at Yate Railway Station, alongside a lollipop and chocolates
  
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• Jehovah's Witnesses 'disowned' 27-year-old found dead in park

  05-08-2020 13:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Lewis Marshall, 27, was found dead in Bristol last year
  
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• EFL 2019-20 recap: Leeds joy, Rooney joins Rams, empty grounds and much more

  05-08-2020 12:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 2019-20 EFL season will live long in the memory, not surprisingly given it lasted over a year. BBC Sport looks back at the highs and lows.
  
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• Pubs near Bristol get marshals due to coronavirus rule-breakers

  05-08-2020 11:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  South Gloucestershire Council has identified two “hotspot” areas
  
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• The latest on plans for new M5 service station

  05-08-2020 11:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The proposal has proved controversial with residents
  
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• Suspected Second World War explosive detonated on Clifton Downs

  05-08-2020 11:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police and the bomb disposal unit were called yesterday afternoon
  
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• Explosion on the Downs - this is what happened

  05-08-2020 11:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police and the bomb disposal unit were called
  
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• Bomb squad called to Clifton Downs

  05-08-2020 11:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police and the bomb disposal unit were called
  
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• Council set to sell hub where community elder has lived for 20 years

  05-08-2020 11:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The facility in Grosvenor Road has been described as 'invaluable,' with 4,500 people signing a petition to save it
  
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• Dad needs £45k for cancer treatment no longer available on the NHS

  05-08-2020 10:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Nailsea family are desperate to raise the cash for Alan Terrell to help prolong his life
  
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• Motorists risk £60 fine by using the closed Bristol Bridge

  05-08-2020 10:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The bridge closed on Sunday to traffic apart from buses, bicycles and taxis
  
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• North Somerset town launches virtual High Street to save economy

  05-08-2020 10:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The council hopes the initiative will encourage more shoppers during the pandemic
  
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• Couple at loggerheads with ex-soldier living outside their house

  05-08-2020 10:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Andy Calvert has lived in a caravan outside Cameron and Sheila Weir's home since 2017
  
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• 'Sickening' - 100 coastguard volunteers called to hoax call

  05-08-2020 09:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "What happens if there had been an emergency in the opposite direction?"
  
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