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• Missing Cassie Hays found

  30-09-2020 23:49 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re pleased to confirm that Cassie Hays, the 16-year-old missing from Chipping Sodbury has been found safe and well. We’re grateful to everyone who contacted us with information or helped by sharing our appeal.
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• Car left facing wrong way on M4 after crash

  30-09-2020 23:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police and highways officers attended the incident
  
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• Bristol's top news stories Wednesday September 30

  30-09-2020 22:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Covid pub crawl, inside 'Takeaway City' and tribute to 'one in a million' granddad
  
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• Body found in search for missing Bath student Alec Unsgaard

  30-09-2020 22:04 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  A body has been found in the search for missing Bath student Alec Unsgaard. The body was found by officers in the Bathampton area this morning and while formal identification has not taken place, we believe it to be Alec. Alec’s family have been informed and we’re offering them support. The death is not currently being treated as suspicious but officers will continue to carry out enquiries on...
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• Have you seen missing Cassie Hays, aged 16?

  30-09-2020 21:56 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re concerned for Cassie Hays’ welfare as she hasn’t returned to her Chipping Sodbury home after school today, Wednesday 30 September. Cassie, pictured, is white, aged 16, has long dark hair and was last seen wearing a black school uniform. She doesn’t have her phone with her. She may have taken a bus into Bristol City Centre. Cassie, if you see this, people are worried about you...
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• Doctor Who Bristol episode will be 'great gift' to fans

  30-09-2020 20:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Actor speaks ahead of Revolution of the Daleks which had scenes shot at Clifton Suspension Bridge and is due to be shown over Christmas 2020 or New Year 2021
  
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• Jump in local covid cases as PM warns of another lockdown

  30-09-2020 20:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  For the second consecutive day, more than 7,000 people have been diagnosed with Covid in 24 hours
  
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• Premiership: Bristol Bears stay in play-off hunt with 40-3 win over Leicester

  30-09-2020 20:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol move level on points with fourth-placed Sale and leave themselves in play-off contention after a bonus-point victory against Leicester.
  
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• Burst main in leaves scores of homes without water

  30-09-2020 20:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'Please avoid the area where possible'
  
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• Bristol bus boycott: Meet the faces behind the UK's own 1963 civil rights movement - Sky News

  30-09-2020 20:10
  
  Bristol bus boycott: Meet the faces behind the UK's own 1963 civil rights movement  Sky News
  
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• Have you seen missing Stephen Lowe?

  30-09-2020 18:29 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for the public’s help to find a man from Kingswood who has gone missing. The last contact with Stephen Lowe, 69, was at about 2.30pm this afternoon (Wednesday 30 September). We believe he may have travelled to the South Bristol or Chew Valley area by car, possibly in a grey Ford Fiesta. We’d ask Stephen to contact us if he sees this appeal to let us know he is safe.
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• Bristol's covid spike being closely monitored

  30-09-2020 18:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The city's rate has gone above the threshold to go onto ministers' radar
  
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• Injuries reported after two M4 crashes in one day

  30-09-2020 18:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One man sustained facial injuries
  
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• One of Bristol's favourite chippies has gone vegan

  30-09-2020 17:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Its new plant-based menu makes the takeaway accessible to more diners
  
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• These are the latest coronavirus restrictions at all the major supermarkets

  30-09-2020 17:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The rules are slightly different from store to store
  
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• How city's infection rate has changed

  30-09-2020 17:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol has seen a rise in cases over the past week
  
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• Man had kilo and a half of cocaine and heroin

  30-09-2020 17:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Kevin Moyle also linked to a substantial quantity of cash
  
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• Updates as Boris Johnson addresses nation in press conference

  30-09-2020 17:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The briefing will be held at 5pm
  
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• Tribute to 'one in a million' grandad who died on M4

  30-09-2020 17:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "He was one in a million and had lots of friends who adored him."
  
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• Driver swerving on M5 'could have killed somebody

  30-09-2020 17:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Lauren Ford admitted driving without due care and assaults on police
  
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• Girl, 9, allegedly added to Snapchat group and verbally abused

  30-09-2020 17:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The mum of the victim said her daughter has not been able to stop crying
  
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• Coronavirus testing site to open at UWE

  30-09-2020 16:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's hoped the new site will cut the distance people have to travel for a Covid test
  
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• 'We Are Bristol' Commission has 'extreme lack of Bristolians'

  30-09-2020 15:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  What it's for, who is on it, what it will cover and who is NOT on it
  
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• Staff being 'forced' to work in Colston Tower, says whistleblower

  30-09-2020 15:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Two of Bristol's Newcross Healthcare employees have reportedly resigned amid the row
  
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• Boutique bowling alley set to open in the Harbourside

  30-09-2020 15:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It was granted a licence despite residents' fears of more late-night noise and revelry
  
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• CCTV appeal after commercial burglaries – Yeovil

  30-09-2020 14:38 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re investigating two commercial burglaries that took place in Yeovil earlier this month. The incidents happened overnight on 14-15 September on the Lynx Trading Estate, off Lysander Road. CCTV enquiries show two men we wish to speak to in connection with our investigation. PC Jim Card, of the Operation Remedy team, said: “We appreciate the photograph is not the best but we hope someone may...
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• Nursery school closes after positive case of Covid-19

  30-09-2020 14:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Mama Bears Nursery in Bradley Stoke will remain closed for two weeks
  
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• Asian-inspired bar and restaurant to open in Bristol

  30-09-2020 13:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's set to be a welcome addition to Bristol's food and drink scene
  
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• Man with Covid went on pub crawl and one of the pubs didn't know

  30-09-2020 12:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  “Bloody hell – no one has contacted us about anything"
  
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• Wing mirrors smashed off vehicles in Fishponds

  30-09-2020 12:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Officers were called to the area shortly before 4am on Tuesday
  
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• New German restaurant to open in city centre

  30-09-2020 12:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Klosterhaus is the latest opening from renowned hospitality group D+D London
  
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• Appeal for help to find wanted man Kyle Purnell

  30-09-2020 11:34 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Can you help us find wanted man Kyle Purnell? The 27-year-old is wanted in connection with an aggravated burglary carried out in Bath earlier this month. Purnell is white, 6ft 3ins tall and of medium build. He has blue eyes, short fair hair and a goatee beard. He speaks with a West Country accent. He has a number of tattoos, including a heart behind his right ear and two stars on the left side of...
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• Met Office issues weather warning for South West

  30-09-2020 11:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A yellow weather warning for rain and wind will be in place on Friday
  
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• Questions raised over 'social media spying' as contract ends

  30-09-2020 11:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol City Council’s controversial contract with a firm that uses “big data software" to monitor social media chat is due to end today
  
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• Spooky drive-in cinema coming to Bristol this Halloween

  30-09-2020 11:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Films lined up include Ghostbusters, The Shining, The Exorcist and Monsters Inc
  
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• Bristol revellers "responsible" as pub curfew comes in

  30-09-2020 10:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Revellers are urged to go home after the curfew for pubs and restaurants
  
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• Bristol revellers "responsible" as pub curfew comes

  30-09-2020 10:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Revellers are urged to go home after the curfew for pubs and restaurants
  
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• Man smashed window and door of ex's home with a baseball bat

  30-09-2020 10:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Kyran Werstwell-Thomas said to be the "prime offender" after front window and door smashed
  
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• Man had his face stamped on after vodka drinks

  30-09-2020 09:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Simon Tancott pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm
  
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• Skatepark burglar left bottle with his name on in stolen meat bag

  30-09-2020 09:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Jason Parsons' lockdown crime spree came to an end
  
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• Van dwellers to move to new site with the best view in Bristol

  30-09-2020 09:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There's space for 11 vans on the site of a demolished council estate
  
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• Exact date the last bank will close on UK High Street - Bristol Live

  30-09-2020 09:19
  
  Exact date the last bank will close on UK High Street  Bristol Live
  
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• Bristol bus boycott: Meet the faces behind the UK's own 1963 civil rights movement - Yahoo News UK

  30-09-2020 09:00
  
  Bristol bus boycott: Meet the faces behind the UK's own 1963 civil rights movement  Yahoo News UK
  
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• Four more countries could be added to UK's quarantine list tomorrow - Bristol Live

  30-09-2020 08:42
  
  Four more countries could be added to UK's quarantine list tomorrow  Bristol Live
  
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• Boris Johnson to make coronavirus speech today - updates

  30-09-2020 08:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The meeting comes as the UK recorded the highest number of coronavirus cases since the start of the outbreak
  
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• UK economy plunged 19.8 per cent between April and June - Bristol Live

  30-09-2020 08:23
  
  UK economy plunged 19.8 per cent between April and June  Bristol Live
  
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• Inside Bristol's 'takeaway city' which has 'a punch-up every weekend'

  30-09-2020 08:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "A massive group of people were attacking each other – it was insane"
  
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• Film crews at Redcliffe Caves for new Netflix series

  30-09-2020 08:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The filming will last for four days
  
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• Driver threatened off-duty police officer with weapon during road rage incident

  30-09-2020 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Lawrence Harvey discovered he was abusing an off-duty police officer
  
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• Council spies on suspected law breakers

  30-09-2020 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It got judicial approval to conduct covert surveillance to prevent or detect crime twice last year
  
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