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• Kirstie Allsopp's Handmade Christmas show hunting for Bristol crafters

  19-08-2020 23:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Filming will commence in October
  
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• Twin golden lion tamarins born at Bristol Zoo

  19-08-2020 22:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The tiny babies arrived on one of the hottest nights of the year
  
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• City leaders issue warning after rise in Bristol's coronavirus cases

  19-08-2020 21:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'There is no vaccine or cure for the virus'
  
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• Legionella bacteria found in water at MoD Abbey Wood

  19-08-2020 20:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  No members of staff have reported symptoms
  
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• Another 'concerning' rise in coronavirus cases in Bristol

  19-08-2020 20:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A total of 812 new cases were recorded across the UK today
  
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• Why Bristol's A-Level protest is still going ahead on Friday

  19-08-2020 20:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The event has been organised following the Government's U-turn on grades
  
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• Urgent call for people who have had Covid to become donors

  19-08-2020 20:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Experts believe plasma donations could save lives
  
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• Live National Lottery results: Winning Lotto numbers for Wednesday, August 19

  19-08-2020 20:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  What's the winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday, August 19
  
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• Cyclist shares footage of 'close pass' from someone who 'should know better'

  19-08-2020 20:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Thousands of people have viewed the footage on social media
  
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• Care home minibus driver avoids jail after he killed two pensioners in crash

  19-08-2020 19:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Graham Tudor took his eyes off the road momentarily before crashing his minibus into the back of a stationary car, which caused the deaths of two of his elderly passengers
  
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• Resident Parking Zones to be reviewed after homeowners' support

  19-08-2020 19:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  But there wasn't the 'overwhelming majority' the council needed
  
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• How to check if your child is entitled to government cash

  19-08-2020 18:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Teenagers could have thousands of pounds in a saving account without realising
  
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• Trees to be cut down but public needs to pay to replace them

  19-08-2020 17:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "There’s no suitable council funding left"
  
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• Dying trees to be cut down but public needs to pay to replace them

  19-08-2020 17:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "There’s no suitable council funding left"
  
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• New fitness studio opening in Bristol city centre

  19-08-2020 17:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It will be the global brand's third UK studio
  
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• Coronavirus in Northampton: 'I wake up and hope we have no lockdown'

  19-08-2020 17:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  How do businesses feel in the town with the highest number of new Covid-19 cases in England?
  
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• Residents demand action as travellers return to Bristol beauty spot

  19-08-2020 17:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police are monitoring the situation
  
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• Coronavirus case rise in Bristol 'inevitable' - but still a 'cause for concern'

  19-08-2020 17:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There have been 35 new cases recorded in the past seven days
  
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• Vehicles could no longer be charged under Bristol's clean air zone plans

  19-08-2020 16:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol City Council is looking at what could be done to remove any financial charges in the wake of Covid-19
  
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• Man who died in Bath incident is formally identified

  19-08-2020 16:54 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  A man who died following an incident in Bath last week has been formally identified. Carl Picken, 29, of Birmingham, died following an incident involving a number of people on a footpath which runs along the River Avon, off Brassmill Lane at around 3.15pm on Thursday (13 August). Detectives from the Major Crime Investigation Team are leading the inquiry into what happened. Two men, aged 47 and 53...
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• Bristol teen 'lost control' as he sped drunk on roundabout

  19-08-2020 16:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Angus Wight drunk-drove his Ford Ka down Westbury Road
  
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• Emma Bissell: Bristol City sign Manchester City midfielder

  19-08-2020 16:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Women's Super League side Bristol City sign Emma Bissell from Manchester City on undisclosed terms.
  
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• Luxury wax melt company in Bristol to create jobs after demand soars

  19-08-2020 16:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Keely Parsons started the business from her kitchen table in 2017 - and is now employing 18 staff
  
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• Staff ‘thrilled’ with baby gorilla born at Bristol Zoo - Belfast Telegraph

  19-08-2020 16:06
  
  Staff ‘thrilled’ with baby gorilla born at Bristol Zoo  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Bristol's diesel congestion charge 'may not be needed'

  19-08-2020 16:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Falling traffic levels because of coronavirus, and pedestrianisation plans may meet clean air rules.
  
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• Viewers in tears following finale of The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies

  19-08-2020 15:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The finale of the mini series proved to be emotional to watch
  
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• Council to house homeless in converted south Bristol offices

  19-08-2020 15:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  And almost 150 people and families in temporary accommodation
  
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• Why police cordoned off an area near Clifton Suspension Bridge

  19-08-2020 15:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The incident happened on Tuesday afternoon (August 18)
  
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• CCTV appeal following disturbance in Bridgwater Town Centre

  19-08-2020 15:20 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are seeking the public’s help to identify three people we’d like to speak to in relation to a disturbance in Bridgwater town centre. Police attended Penel Orlieu at around 3am on Saturday, 8 August , following an incident in which a 38-year-old man suffered facial injuries. We’re releasing CCTV footage of the incident and would like to speak to the woman and two men pictured, who we believe may...
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• Seafront lake to be drained - opportunity to find treasure

  19-08-2020 15:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Mobile phones, wedding rings and shoes have been found on the bed of Clevedon's Marine Lake
  
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• Man knocks down child while driving BMW high on cocaine

  19-08-2020 14:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The girl was "badly injured" as her head hit the BMW 3 Series windscreen and she fell onto the road
  
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• Thieves stole £6,000 worth of cigarettes from Spar

  19-08-2020 14:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Store owner Imran Baghir has launched a desperate appeal to find those responsible
  
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• Rare bee species discovered in North Somerset field

  19-08-2020 13:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It is the first time the yellow loosestrife bee has been recorded in the area.
  
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• Woman injured in violent robbery outside takeaway in Knowle

  19-08-2020 12:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police are looking for two men who fled the scene
  
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• Bike business could relocate to Castle Park

  19-08-2020 12:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Bristol Bike Project has secured permission to turn the space in Lower Castle Street into a new base
  
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• Woman tries to bite police officer after violence at pizza shop

  19-08-2020 12:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Samantha Upton kicked PC Brett at Pizza Corner on Church Road
  
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• Rail fare increase: What it means for Bristol commuters

  19-08-2020 12:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The changes will come into play in January
  
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• Plan to replace wartime bridge at cost of £15 million moves forward

  19-08-2020 12:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A survey revealed the busy Winterstoke Bridge in Weston-super-Mare had significant defects and needed replacing
  
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• Two men stabbed in late-night attack

  19-08-2020 12:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The two victims were involved in an altercation as they walked home late at night in Portishead
  
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• Three hurt in late-night attack - two men stabbed

  19-08-2020 12:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The two victims were involved in an altercation as they walked home late at night in Portishead
  
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• Fight to save 'heart' of Bristol's black community

  19-08-2020 12:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol City Council plans to sell a building in St Pauls, which houses the Rastafari Culture Centre.
  
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• There's some North Somerset beaches you should not swim in

  19-08-2020 12:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bathing water quality tests are carried out each year by the Environment Agency
  
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• Bristol pubs signed up to 50% off scheme that are well worth a visit

  19-08-2020 11:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  These fantastic pubs are all signed up to the 50% off scheme
  
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• 'Eyesore' pylons near housing estate to come down

  19-08-2020 11:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Barratt Homes is paying for the 1.2km underground cabling project
  
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• Anger at 'scandal' of untested Bristol patients put in care homes

  19-08-2020 11:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  “It’s plain the care sector was out of sight, out of mind in the early stages of the pandemic. The result has been a catastrophic loss of life"
  
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• Investigation after robbery in Knowle

  19-08-2020 11:09 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  CCTV enquiries are being carried out as part of an investigation into a robbery in Knowle on Saturday 8 August. At about 11pm, an argument between a woman and two men occurred outside a takeaway in Wells Road, near the junction with Broad Walk. One of the males got out of the car they were in and punched the woman. Cash and a mobile phone belonging to her were subsequently taken.
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• Swindon could go into local lockdown after coronavirus outbreak

  19-08-2020 10:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A sudden surge in coronavirus cases in Swindon could require special lockdown measures
  
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• Storm Ellen set to batter UK as rain and strong winds hit Bristol

  19-08-2020 10:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ellen will bring strong winds and rain to western parts of the UK
  
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• Plea to ban fishing at popular lake

  19-08-2020 10:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Over the years there have been complaints about fishing in the park
  
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• Plea to ban fishing at Eastville Park

  19-08-2020 10:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Over the years there have been complaints about fishing in the park
  
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