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• Why dozens of coaches passed through Bristol earlier today

  17-08-2020 22:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The coach industry is in dire need of financial support from the government
  
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• A-level results U-turn: Students relieved and annoyed

  17-08-2020 21:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Some don't know if the rule change means their original university offers still stand.
  
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• Rise in coronavirus cases recorded in two areas across Bristol region

  17-08-2020 21:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The latest figures released by Public Health England
  
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• Drug dealer sent to jail for two years and four months

  17-08-2020 21:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Warren Murphy's proceeds of crime were confiscated as well
  
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• National Lottery results: Set for Life winning numbers on August 17

  17-08-2020 20:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  What are tonight's Set for Life winning numbers?
  
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• Black patients in Bristol desperately need 'life-saving' blood donations

  17-08-2020 19:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "If we don’t help ourselves who’s going to help us?"
  
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• You could get your name on a plane flying over Bristol

  17-08-2020 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The campaign is raising funds to support the NHS
  
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• Harry Styles spotted in Bath posing for pictures with fans

  17-08-2020 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Others were left gutted after missing their opportunity to meet the One Direction star
  
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• A38 to remain closed until Friday after road partially collapses

  17-08-2020 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A burst water main caused significant damage and left a bus stranded in a sinkhole
  
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• Paddleboarder captures pod of dolphins leaping from the water

  17-08-2020 18:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "To catch them literally 20 metres away from the end of my board was just epic"
  
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• Easton pub will not be reopening as it is 'not making enough money'

  17-08-2020 17:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Three Blackbirds in Stapleton Road closed its doors in March because of the coronavirus pandemic
  
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• Morrisons scrap bags for life and introduce new trial

  17-08-2020 17:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The new bags will cost 30p and is part of the supermarket's war on waste
  
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• Live: Met Office issues thunderstorm warning for Bristol

  17-08-2020 17:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Forecasters warn that further heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected
  
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• Appeal for information following car theft in Crewkerne

  17-08-2020 16:58 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for witnesses and information following a car theft in which the owner of the vehicle was knocked down and injured. The incident happened on West Street, Crewkerne last night (Sunday, 16 August) at about 9.45 pm. The car, a Volkswagen Golf, was stolen by two men while it was parked outside the owner’s address with the keys in the ignition. The 23-year-old victim...
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• Calls for social distancing measures to be removed from seaside town

  17-08-2020 16:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The seafront in Portishead has been closed for weeks to help provide more space for social distancing
  
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• Man's fury at years of airport parking charges he didn't need to pay

  17-08-2020 16:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The blue badge holder has paid for Drop & Go parking for seven years
  
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• Cyclists injured after driver deliberately swerved and caused crash

  17-08-2020 16:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for help to identify the driver involved
  
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• How to watch NFL 2020 online and on UK TV - Bristol Live

  17-08-2020 16:15
  
  How to watch NFL 2020 online and on UK TV  Bristol Live
  
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• PIP claimants turned down in the past can now apply again

  17-08-2020 16:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions made a number of assessment rule changes
  
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• Police officer pleads guilty to offences relating to indecent images of children

  17-08-2020 16:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The officer pleaded guilty at Gloucester Crown Court last week
  
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• New shop opens in Bristol city centre

  17-08-2020 15:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Molotow stocks equipment for budding and established street artists
  
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• Director of Skins is launching city-wide exhibition

  17-08-2020 15:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The photo exhibition highlights how much has changed in the last year
  
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• More details emerge on man arrested in police raid on home

  17-08-2020 15:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset police have revealed more information on the operation which saw officers attend Southmead Road and Pen Park Road
  
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• Coastgurd called to swimmer after locals spotted him too far out

  17-08-2020 15:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Members of local swim clubs had contacted the coastguard concerned at the location of the swimmer in the water at Clevedon
  
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• Seven Saints of St Pauls artist says BLM is 'not a movement, but a lifestyle'

  17-08-2020 15:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Michele Curtis has shared her experiences of growing up in the city and the 'trauma' she felt watching white people wake up to racism after the death of George Floyd
  
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• Why this leisure centre near Bristol will not open in 2020

  17-08-2020 15:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Major repairs are needed to Backwell Leisure Centre before it can safely re-open to customers
  
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• The true story of the Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies

  17-08-2020 14:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  An innocent man arrested for murder, he was vilified by the national press
  
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• CCTV appeal after two cyclists injured in collision in South Gloucestershire

  17-08-2020 14:12 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for information following a collision on Tuesday 28 July on Sodbury Road, travelling from Wickwar towards Chipping Sodbury, in which two cyclists were injured. The incident, which happened at around 5.50pm, involved a black 4×4 towing a large trailer which was attempting to pass two cyclists travelling in single file. As they entered a 40mph zone, the cyclists reported hearing the...
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• Jamal Sheik-Mohammed jailed for stabbing friend to death

  17-08-2020 13:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jamal Sheik-Mohammed admits manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility of Bashir Abdullah.
  
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• Cider festival to take place in Bristol on bank holiday weekend

  17-08-2020 13:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'Scrumpy Pumpy' is a must for lovers of the drink
  
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• Fury at plan for multi-storey parking lot at Little Paradise

  17-08-2020 13:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone..."
  
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• Jubilee Pool campaigners should consider taking it on says mayor

  17-08-2020 13:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'We’ve got a strong track record of working with communities to transfer assets for the benefit of the local area'
  
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• Travellers in Weston to be issued with legal action

  17-08-2020 13:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Groups of travellers are parked on the Beach Lawns and Melrose car park
  
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• Man assaulted after finding thieves stealing from his van

  17-08-2020 12:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The victim had several high value tools stolen and was assaulted at the scene
  
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• Rare tornado-like waterspout filmed over Bristol Channel as storms hit UK - The Independent

  17-08-2020 12:26
  
  Rare tornado-like waterspout filmed over Bristol Channel as storms hit UK  The Independent
  
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• The people sentenced by Bristol Magistrates in the first week of August

  17-08-2020 11:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol justices dealt with everything from theft and assault to drink and drug-driving
  
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• Thieves steal moped from care home in south Bristol

  17-08-2020 11:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police have launched an investigation following the theft
  
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• Plans to turn police station into 26 flats allowed on appeal

  17-08-2020 11:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The building was sold by Avon and Somerset police in 2018
  
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• Illegal rave organisers could face up to £10,000 fines

  17-08-2020 11:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Locations in our area including in Bath have had unlicensed raves in recent weeks
  
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• Appeal for information following tool theft and assault in Avonmouth

  17-08-2020 10:34 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for information following a theft from a motor vehicle and assault that took place on Tuesday 12 August in Avonmouth. The victim, a man in his 20s, was sitting in his Ford Transit works van on Avonmouth Road at about 11.15am when he became aware of noise and movement coming from the rear of the van. He then witnessed an offender running past who had stolen some of his tools.
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• Massive waterspout seen over Bristol Channel amid UK storms - Wales Online

  17-08-2020 09:00
  
  Massive waterspout seen over Bristol Channel amid UK storms  Wales Online
  
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• Hartcliffe Community Farm faces eviction in a week as council goes to court

  17-08-2020 08:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A deal to bring in the Horseworld charity has been delayed by coronavirus
  
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• Bristol teen rejected from uni after her A-Levels were downgraded

  17-08-2020 08:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Colston's Girls' School student's grade was marked down during the government's moderation process
  
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• Lockdown hero forced to pay five-times ticket price to avoid quarantine

  17-08-2020 07:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Samuel explained that he paid Ryanair's “astronomical” price as he is unable to work from home
  
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• Council accused of acting illegally when signing off exit packages

  17-08-2020 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  But authority bosses say the severance packages were made legally and in accordance with its pay policy
  
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• UK weather: Brits set for more storms and flash flooding this week

  17-08-2020 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Thunderstorms will hit Bristol this afternoon
  
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• The medical school trying to become anti-racist

  17-08-2020 02:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Students campaigned for changes to training so they are better prepared for patients from minority backgrounds.
  
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