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• Bristol Airport looks to acquire land for expansion

  28-09-2020 22:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol Airport is making preparations to increase capacity but its plans remain subject to appeal.
  
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• When Met Office says Storm Aiden could hit

  28-09-2020 22:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Another storm could be handed over way
  
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• Coronavirus cases jump up across all areas in region

  28-09-2020 22:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The number of UK deaths from Covid-19 rose by 13, taking the death toll to 42,001
  
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• Have you seen missing Lucy?

  28-09-2020 20:41 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Have you seen Lucy Paske, missing from her home in Wellington? We believe the 35-year-old has left home on foot and without access to money. She was last seen at 8.45am today, Monday 28 September. We’re concerned for her welfare as she has been unwell recently and it’s out of character for her to leave the house in this way. Lucy is white, about 5ft 5ins tall, with brown eyes and straight dark...
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• Bristol's top news stories Monday September 28

  28-09-2020 19:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Fire rips through block of flats, the cost of getting to the airport faster, man killed on M5 and the hunt for Bristol's best teacher
  
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• Rise in STIs sparks urgent action in South Gloucestershire

  28-09-2020 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Council and health chiefs launch sexual health strategy amid fears over antibiotic-resistant infections
  
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• Neon Swastika sprayed on car in Kingswood

  28-09-2020 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "It's absolutely shocking - a giant symbol of hate"
  
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• 'Very disturbing' message daubed on pavements at Bristol park

  28-09-2020 18:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One woman said she felt "enraged" after reading the message
  
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• Man who "faced the music" at court during pandemic is spared jail

  28-09-2020 18:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Joshua-Parker-Stokes has been given a chance after his sentence for assault was deferred
  
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• Hollyoaks star in Hartcliffe working on film bound for Hollywood

  28-09-2020 18:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It included a host of locals too
  
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• Eight households rehomed after blaze rips through flats

  28-09-2020 18:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Residents have now been able to go into their homes to pick up some of their belongings
  
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• Property closure extended after drug offences and violence

  28-09-2020 18:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The temporary closure was first issued back in June
  
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• Man arrested after fatal crash on the M4

  28-09-2020 18:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The crash happened in the early hours of Thursday last week
  
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• Nearly 30 schools with coronavirus cases in local area

  28-09-2020 17:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  More schools have confirmed cases of coronavirus in the past few days
  
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• Reaction as new lockdown measures put in place in Bristol

  28-09-2020 17:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There is a lot of debate on the measures being introduced to curb a feared second wave of Covid-19
  
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• Work to improve major junction in Filton set to begin in October

  28-09-2020 17:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The junction is used by thousands every day
  
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• First images of new station planned for Bristol and opening date

  28-09-2020 17:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Major plans to reopen the line between Temple Meads and Henbury appear to have been delayed
  
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• Primark releases new collection for those who want to cover up

  28-09-2020 16:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The collection includes autumn/winter must-haves for effortless modest dressing
  
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• Queues outside Costco as shoppers buy 'toilet paper and tinned food'

  28-09-2020 16:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Photos show a queue of "roughly 75 people" waiting to enter the wholesale warehouse
  
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• Cause of blaze which saw 20 evacuated was electrical fault

  28-09-2020 15:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The fire service has released another update this afternoon
  
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• Police have seized 100 e-scooters this year in Bristol

  28-09-2020 15:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  And they will be destroyed
  
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• M5 traffic: Diversion in place after motorway closure

  28-09-2020 15:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The air ambulance is currently at the scene
  
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• Bristol's best teacher - nominate your favourite for World Teacher Day

  28-09-2020 14:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  We think it's time to praise these unsung heroes and acknowledge their incredible efforts
  
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• Police update on incident near GP surgery after reports of gun

  28-09-2020 14:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There were reportedly as many as 12 marked police cars next to the Bradgate GP surgery
  
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• Bristol Airport want to buy expansion land without owner's consent

  28-09-2020 14:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Even though the airport was refused planning permission to expand and is appealing
  
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• Man punched and kicked on his way to work

  28-09-2020 14:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  They stole his wallet in the attack
  
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• Coronavirus: Rugby Players' Association calls for financial help from government

  28-09-2020 13:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Rugby Players' Association calls for a government-backed rescue package to save the game during the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Witnesses sought after collision – Williton

  28-09-2020 13:14 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re asking for witnesses after being called to a non-injury collision at Tower Hill, Williton. It happened at about 11.20am on Thursday 24 September and involved a white VW Caddy van and a silver Vauxhall Corsa. There was reportedly an altercation between the drivers who both called police. We’re keen to hear from anyone who saw, or has dashcam footage of, the manner in which the vehicles were...
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• One of Bristol's best schools to double in size as it is replaced

  28-09-2020 13:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Builders expect to be on site for more than 18 months
  
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• New rules at holiday parks under latest lockdown restrictions

  28-09-2020 12:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Center Parcs, Pontins, Haven and other holiday resort operators have updated their rules
  
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• 'It was like a bad dream' - residents evacuated after fire

  28-09-2020 12:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The fire broke out in Ambrose Road, Cliftonwood
  
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• Appeal after man injured in robbery – Portishead

  28-09-2020 12:31 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for information after a man was injured in a robbery in Portishead. It happened in Combe Road at about 4.30am on Wednesday 16 September, as the 44-year-old man was walking to work. He was assaulted by three men who punched and kicked him and took his wallet containing cash in euros and sterling. The man went to hospital by ambulance for treatment to cuts and bruises and needs...
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• 75 pupils at Bristol school to self-isolate after positive Covid case

  28-09-2020 12:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Contacts of the confirmed case have been told to get tested if they go on to develop symptoms
  
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• England netball squad: Team Bath's Imogen Allison called up for New Zealand series

  28-09-2020 12:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England coach Jess Thirlby calls up Team Bath's uncapped Imogen Allison for next month's series in New Zealand.
  
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• Property closure orders issued in Weston-super-Mare to tackle anti-social behaviour

  28-09-2020 11:58 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  A partial closure order that was issued for a property in Weston-super-Mare earlier this year following frequent incidences of crime has been extended. Magistrates at North Somerset Courthouse on Monday 22 June approved the police’s application for a temporary closure of an address in Meadow Street, after a number of incidents were reported at 85A including drug offences, theft...
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• Cocktail bar and restaurant applying for later opening hours

  28-09-2020 11:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It gained planning permission for the later closing times in April after a council investigation cleared it of operating as a bar outside the terms of its planning consent
  
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• Pictures show extent of damage caused by Bristol fire

  28-09-2020 11:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The roof of a block of flats caught fire in Ambrose Road in Cliftonwood
  
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• Wanted Russell McPhee arrested

  28-09-2020 11:01 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Wanted Russell McPhee was arrested in Bristol last night, Sunday 27 September, following a public appeal to trace him. He remains in police custody at the time of writing. We’d like to thank everyone who got in touch with information or shared our appeal.
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• Bristol fire to 'last for several hours' as roads closed

  28-09-2020 10:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The fire broke out in Ambrose Road, Cliftonwood - Ambrose Road and Crosby Row have been closed
  
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• Man charged with six offences following public appeal

  28-09-2020 10:29 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’ve charged a man who was arrested following a public appeal for help to find him. Toby Squire was arrested yesterday in Frome following an appeal issued on Thursday (24 September). He has since been charged with possession of bladed article, two counts of blackmail, two counts of criminal damage and breach of bail. The 30-year-old, of Burrington Combe, Blagdon, was remanded in custody to appear...
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• Large fire sending thick clouds of black smoke over the city

  28-09-2020 09:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It is understood a house is on fire in the Ambra Vale/Ambrose Road area in Cliftonwood
  
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• Everything we know so far about Bristol fire

  28-09-2020 09:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It is understood a block of flats is on fire in the Ambra Vale/Ambrose Road area in Cliftonwood
  
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• New coronavirus lockdown rules coming into force today - updates

  28-09-2020 08:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Cases across the UK are rising
  
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• New coronavirus lockdown rules coming into force today

  28-09-2020 08:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Cases across the UK are rising
  
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• Government considering near-total lockdown for parts of UK - Bristol Live

  28-09-2020 07:39
  
  Government considering near-total lockdown for parts of UK  Bristol Live
  
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• UK patient gets experimental arthritis drug in trial for severe Covid - Bristol Live

  28-09-2020 06:00
  
  UK patient gets experimental arthritis drug in trial for severe Covid  Bristol Live
  
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• Two UK shoebox-sized supercomputer satellites launch today - Bristol Live

  28-09-2020 06:00
  
  Two UK shoebox-sized supercomputer satellites launch today  Bristol Live
  
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• The 170 symptoms being reported by long term coronavirus sufferers

  28-09-2020 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  From bed wetting, violent shakes to brain fog
  
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• Search teams deployed in bid to find missing university student

  28-09-2020 00:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  They combed through three areas on the edge of the university
  
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