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• Four areas in Bristol region record rise in Covid-19 cases

  27-08-2020 22:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  1,522 new UK cases were confirmed over the last 24 hours
  
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• XR's youth group will block Clifton Suspension Bridge

  27-08-2020 21:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'Now is the time for adults to listen to young people'
  
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• Woman in critical condition after suffering head injury outside HMV

  27-08-2020 21:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police have detained a 24-year-old man
  
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• Woman in critical condition after suffering head injury in HMV

  27-08-2020 21:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police have detained a 24-year-old man
  
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• Chilling CCTV shows man randomly stab people near Broadwalk Shopping Centre

  27-08-2020 21:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Footage shows Bridgeman almost boarding a bus with the knife out
  
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• Man suspected of doctoring video and possessing explosives

  27-08-2020 20:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Morrice is accused of owning enough ingredients to make an improvised explosive device (IED)
  
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• Man appears in court charged with terrorism and explosive offences

  27-08-2020 20:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Morrice is accused of owning enough ingredients to make an improvised explosive device (IED)
  
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• Lottery results: Set for Life winning numbers on Thursday, August 27

  27-08-2020 20:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  What are tonight's Set for Life winning numbers?
  
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• What's it like watching live football post-lockdown?

  27-08-2020 19:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Our reporter headed to the Weston-super-Mare vs Bristol City game to see how football will work for fans in socially distanced crowds
  
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• Appeal after woman suffers head injury – Bristol

  27-08-2020 19:19 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for information about how a 61-year-old woman suffered a head injury which has left her in critical condition. The woman sustained the injury outside HMV in Broadmead, Bristol at about 1.30pm on Tuesday (25 August). She was taken to hospital following the incident where her condition has since deteriorated. Investigating officer T/DC Sarah Bissett said: “We know the woman suffered...
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• Clifton Suspension Bridge to close tonight due to XR protests

  27-08-2020 19:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's believed Extinction Rebellion's four-day protest will focus on the iconic bridge
  
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• Why 'loads of police' and helicopter were in south Bristol

  27-08-2020 18:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The police presence was spotted in Highridge Green
  
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• Businessman had cannabis setup hidden behind mirrors in his gym

  27-08-2020 18:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "Charitable man" Oliver Burleigh runs electrical firm ORB and rents a billboard displaying an NHS tribute in Hanham
  
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• Benjamin Bridgeman: Stab accused thought 'aliens would kill his family'

  27-08-2020 18:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Benjamin Bridgeman, who has schizophrenia, faces eight charges, including three of attempted murder.
  
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• Location confirmed for Bristol's new coronavirus test centre

  27-08-2020 18:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It could be open within a matter of days
  
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• Clifton Suspension Bridge to close ahead of protest

  27-08-2020 17:57 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  The Clifton Suspension Bridge will be closed to all vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists from midnight tonight (Thursday 27 August) to protect public safety ahead of a planned protest starting tomorrow. Extinction Rebellion will be carrying out protest activity in Bristol from Friday until Bank Holiday Monday and have said they intend to focus activity at the bridge tomorrow (Friday 28 August). We’...
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• Bristol mayor and police chief react to upcoming XR demo

  27-08-2020 17:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The climate change activists plan to block Prince Street Bridge
  
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• Mum's heartbreaking tribute to son after harbour drowning

  27-08-2020 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It has been more than one year since the teenager's death
  
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• Increase in coronavirus should not be alarming says mayor

  27-08-2020 16:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He said the number of infections represented a “steady increase” and that a bigger rise could force a local lockdown
  
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• Man who stabbed people near shops thought he was 'chosen one'

  27-08-2020 16:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Benjamin Bridgeman is accused of attempted murder
  
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• Warning after distraction burglary in North Bristol

  27-08-2020 15:41 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re asking homeowners to be wary following a distraction burglary in Bristol earlier this week. The incident happened in the Brentry area at about 9.15pm on Tuesday 25 August. The homeowner – a man in his 80s – answered the door bell, believing it to be his carers. A woman and a man stepped in, saying they had been asked them to check on his welfare. The unknown man then put their hand into the...
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• David Bryant: Winner of multiple world bowls titles dies aged 88

  27-08-2020 15:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Englishman David Bryant, the winner of multiple Commonwealth gold medals and world titles, dies aged 88.
  
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• Dad’s shock at finding out he owed £1k to court

  27-08-2020 14:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police found Zaki Ali with 4g of cannabis in his car on Elmgrove Road, Fishponds
  
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• New bakery, café and ethical supermarket to open next week

  27-08-2020 14:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The venue will include a 60-seat café and can be found opposite Asda, on Bedminster Parade
  
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• Massive thunderstorm warning issued for Bristol by Met Office

  27-08-2020 14:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Disruption to travel, public transport, and power may occur
  
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• Man charged with terrorism and explosive offences

  27-08-2020 14:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He was arrested in Paulton
  
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• Man charged with terrorism and explosive offences – North East Somerset

  27-08-2020 13:56 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  The following is issued on behalf of Counter Terrorism Policing South East* A man from North East Somerset has been charged with terrorism and explosive offences. Dean Morrice, aged 33, of Pithay Court, Paulton, was arrested as part of an investigation by officers from Counter Terrorism Policing South East and Counter Terrorism Policing South West. The charges come after he was arrested and...
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• Witnesses sought after man injured in Frome

  27-08-2020 13:28 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re seeking witnesses to an incident in which a man was injured in Frome last night (Wednesday 26 August). We were called shortly before 10.25pm about the incident that had just happened in Cheap Street. A man, in his 50s, was found to have been wounded. Paramedics attended the scene and he was taken to hospital for further treatment, where he remains. We have arrested a 28-year-old man on...
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• Brewery says pub will reopen contrary to closure rumours

  27-08-2020 13:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'We'll be reopening as soon as social distancing regulations allow'
  
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• Glider crash victim was man in his 90s who 'lost control'

  27-08-2020 12:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police say the pilot lost control of the aircraft and crashed in some playing fields
  
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• Have you seen missing Patrycja Mendowicz?

  27-08-2020 12:45 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are asking people to look out for a missing teenager in Bath. Patrycja Mendowicz, known as Patti, was last seen in the Newmarket Row area at about 6pm yesterday (Wednesday 26 August). We believe she is likely to still be in the Bath area. She is 14 years old and is described as white, about 5ft 5ins, wears her hair in a bun and was wearing a red puffer jacket and grey trousers when last seen.
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• Oil spilt on bus stop in 'random act of vandalism'

  27-08-2020 12:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The seats and pavement could be seen drenched in oil earlier this morning
  
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• Extinction Rebellion protest: How families can join in safely

  27-08-2020 11:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's going to be a busy weekend in the city centre as campaigners embark on four days of protests
  
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• Mexican restaurant chain to close Bristol restaurant

  27-08-2020 11:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The group is closing more than a third of its UK sites
  
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• Bristol restaurant announces permanent closure

  27-08-2020 11:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The group is closing more than a third of its UK sites
  
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• Bristol mum 'really cross' after being sent to Weston for a coronavirus test

  27-08-2020 11:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  After her nine-month-old daughter had a high temperature, Becca Smyth was sent on a two-hour round trip only to find the test centre closed
  
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• Bristol sign Niyi Adeolokun, Peter McCabe & Keiron Assiratti on short-term deals

  27-08-2020 11:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol sign Peter McCabe and Niyi Adeolokun until the end of the season and Cardiff Blues prop Keiron Assiratti on loan.
  
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• Tenants hit back after neighbours call police to burlesque party

  27-08-2020 11:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  “It does make you feel a little bit uncomfortable when they say you’ve turned the street into a hellhole"
  
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• Pilot dies after glider crash near school

  27-08-2020 09:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The glider crashed into playing fields near a school
  
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• Abi Harrison: Bristol City striker 'stronger than ever' after 'terrible' ACL injury

  27-08-2020 09:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol City striker Abi Harrison says she feels mentally stronger after recovering from "the dreaded" anterior cruciate ligament injury.
  
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• Bristol moves up list of worst-hit areas for coronavirus infections

  27-08-2020 08:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The weekly coronavirus rate for every local authority in England has been revealed
  
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• Council makes junction change after motorcyclist seriously hurt

  27-08-2020 08:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Residents raised concerns about visibility and called it "an accident waiting to happen"
  
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• Plans for huge solar farm on land half the size of Bristol Airport

  27-08-2020 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The land is located within the Green Belt
  
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• Bristol's traffic and road closures: Tell us what you think

  27-08-2020 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Private cars and through traffic are being stopped from a number of key roads in Bristol, but is this a good thing or not?
  
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• Bristol weather: Downpours will lash city before thunderstorms arrive

  27-08-2020 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Don't leave home without your waterproofs
  
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• 'Mum died of cancer - now I must care for my brother'

  27-08-2020 02:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sarah Thomas cared for her terminally ill mum and has now taken on responsibility for her brother.
  
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