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• Meet the Bristol-born lawyer on a stop and search mission

  06-10-2020 22:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Michael Herford says his experiences growing up with a father of black Caribbean heritage and a white English mother in Montpelier shaped his life
  
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• Timeline shows how firefighters quelled Bristol blaze over 48 hours

  06-10-2020 22:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Scores of firefighters have been working at Sims Metal Management at Bristol Port
  
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• When heavy rain will next hit Bristol according to Met Office

  06-10-2020 21:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Make sure you have your waterproofs handy
  
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• The £4m US-funded coronavirus study happening in Bristol

  06-10-2020 21:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Researchers' findings will help to inform vaccine and treatment development
  
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• Bristol shopping centre sold for £27.2 million

  06-10-2020 20:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Clifton Down shopping centre could be redeveloped
  
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• Tonight's winning EuroMillions results

  06-10-2020 20:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The jackpot stands at £15million
  
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• Coronavirus cases across Bristol region soar by more than 100

  06-10-2020 19:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A total of 79 Covid-19-related UK deaths were recorded today
  
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• Update from fire service after Bristol blaze burns for 36 hours

  06-10-2020 19:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Firefighters have worked round the clock to tackle the blaze at Bristol Port
  
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• Update from fire service after Bristol blaze burns for 31 hours

  06-10-2020 19:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Firefighters have worked round the clock to tackle the blaze at Bristol Port
  
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• Woman kicked out of her home while she was pregnant

  06-10-2020 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Councillors are calling for no-fault evictions to be abolished
  
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• Village near Bristol first to be awarded 'Honorary Quidditch Town' status

  06-10-2020 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Harry Potter author owns a home there
  
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• Mystery as boat runs aground after floating for miles

  06-10-2020 18:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The boat's owners have been informed
  
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• 'Pop-up jungle' with thousands of plants opening in Bristol

  06-10-2020 18:00 via undefined
  
  Perfect for those looking to add to their selection of house plants
  
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• Early developers more likely to self-harm as teenagers, study finds

  06-10-2020 18:00
  
  Bristol University puberty research based on surveys of more than 5,000 young peopleBoys and girls who hit puberty earlier than their peers are more likely to self-harm as adolescents, a major study has concluded.Researchers from Bristol University studied more than 5,000 young people and found that those who had experienced their growth spurt sooner were more likely to self-harm.In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123 or by emailing [email protected] or [email protected]. I
  
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• Injunction bans street preacher from amplifying his voice

  06-10-2020 17:53 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  A street preacher has been banned from amplifying his voice and using the term ‘murderer’ outside an abortion clinic after police obtained an injunction against him. Michael Overd, 56, of Creech St Michael, Taunton, may be held in contempt of court and imprisoned or fined if he breaches the conditions set out in the civil order. An interim injunction was originally obtained in July and was...
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• Standstill traffic after vehicle overturns - updates

  06-10-2020 17:47 via undefined
  
  Highways England workers are at the scene
  
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• Edward Colston: Bristol school votes to change name

  06-10-2020 17:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Colston's Girls' School said 75% of pupils and staff voted to drop the slave trader's name.
  
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• Shopkeeper locked man in store while he smashed up his stock

  06-10-2020 17:34 via undefined
  
  The owner of a Kingswood off-license said the shocking 'concern for welfare' incident was something he'd never experienced
  
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• Renewed appeal for help to find wanted man Kyle Purnell

  06-10-2020 17:31 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. A pregnant woman, known to him, was injured in the incident. 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...
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• Two new secondary schools planned for outskirts of Bristol

  06-10-2020 16:47 via undefined
  
  South Gloucestershire Council cabinet approved the plans including rebuilding the ageing Patchway Community School
  
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• Appeal after suspected affray in Frome

  06-10-2020 16:38 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are continuing to investigate a suspected affray in Frome that happened yesterday afternoon (Monday 5 October). We were called at approximately 4.45pm to reports of a man in possession of a machete at a property in Marston Lane. A suspected imitation firearm was also reportedly seen. A man in his 30s suffered minor injuries. He did not require hospital treatment. Armed officers attended the...
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• Colston's Girls' School announces it will change its name

  06-10-2020 16:31 via undefined
  
  "We will not be erasing the history of CGS"
  
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• Massive Attack star joins Forest Green Rovers FC

  06-10-2020 16:06 via undefined
  
  "We’re already plotting our first moves"
  
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• The UK's oldest cinema is just 30 minutes from Bristol - and it's reopening

  06-10-2020 16:00 via undefined
  
  The historic cinema has been closed since the Government lockdown in March
  
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• Witnesses sought over altercation in Clevedon

  06-10-2020 15:52 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for independent witnesses to an altercation between two men in Lower Queens Road, Clevedon. It happened between about 3.30 and 4pm on Monday 21 September and involved a man who uses a mobility scooter and another man who was unloading boxes from a car. The street, near the Jet Shoes shop, was busy with people at the time.
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• Huge water leak sends 'geyser' shooting into the air

  06-10-2020 15:41 via undefined
  
  The road has suffered flash flooding as a result of the incident
  
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• Woman 'horrified' after claiming to find maggot in Gu pudding

  06-10-2020 15:40 via undefined
  
  The premium dessert company has apologised for the gruesome discovery
  
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• New vision unveiled to transform town

  06-10-2020 14:54 via undefined
  
  People who live there are being asked for their views
  
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• We want to know if abuse towards shop workers has risen

  06-10-2020 14:34 via undefined
  
  Take part in our latest survey and let us know if you think the pandemic is to blame for a shift in the attitude of shoppers
  
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• Appeal to trace victim after car attacked – Gordano Services

  06-10-2020 13:52 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for help to trace the victim of an incident which happened at a service station near Portishead. A number of witnesses reported seeing a man attack a car, kicking it and hitting it with a baseball bat. It happened in the queue for the fuel pumps at Gordano Services, junction 19 of the M5, at about 1.45pm on Friday 07 August. Officers investigating the incident have been unable to...
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• Despair as much-loved pub reveals it has closed

  06-10-2020 13:37 via undefined
  
  Punters are not happy about the closure of the Old Mill on Portishead High Street
  
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• Despair as much-loved pub closes permanently

  06-10-2020 13:37 via undefined
  
  Punters are not happy about the closure of the Old Mill on Portishead High Street
  
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• Data shows worrying rise in coronavirus infection rates

  06-10-2020 13:21 via undefined
  
  Sharp rises have been seen in all four areas in and around the city
  
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• Gallons of water pumped from fire site after 'long night'

  06-10-2020 13:10 via undefined
  
  The fire is still burning and crews are preparing for a third day
  
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• Plans for new medical hub serving tens of thousands of patients scrapped

  06-10-2020 13:03 via undefined
  
  The proposals had 'great promise'
  
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• Boy missing from school was 'hiding in toilets all day' to escape bullies

  06-10-2020 13:01 via undefined
  
  School leaders say they are "saddened" he felt unable to go to lessons
  
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• Sports centre used by hundreds of schoolchildren will remain closed

  06-10-2020 12:54 via undefined
  
  The design there has made it impossible for social distancing to be adhered to
  
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• The baby sleeping bags which could risk your child's life

  06-10-2020 12:42 via undefined
  
  Consumer giant Which? carried out tests on 15 baby sleeping bags - with a dozen failing to meet British safety standards
  
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• Speed camera vans to increase at Bristol crash hotspot

  06-10-2020 12:21 via undefined
  
  There are long-running problems with cars hitting buildings on Hallen Road, Henbury Road and Kings Weston Road, near Blaise Castle
  
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• Witness appeal following assault in Bath

  06-10-2020 11:45 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for information following an assault on a motorist that took place at around 8.15am on Thursday 1 October in Bath. The victim was sitting in his car at traffic lights at the junction of Newbridge Road as it joins the A4 dual carriageway towards Bristol when an unknown man started banging on the driver door window and shouting and swearing at him. He then caused damage to the driver...
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• Plans for new litter police delayed

  06-10-2020 10:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Residents have a “really strong appetite” for tougher action
  
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• Trains stationary before Bristol station due to breakdown - live

  06-10-2020 09:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It has been a bad morning for commuters
  
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• Bristol nursery school battling plans for rubbish dump

  06-10-2020 09:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The site would be used to store up to 50,000 tonnes of commercial and industrial waste each year
  
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• Drone footage shows overnight work on ongoing docks fire

  06-10-2020 08:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Crews have been continuing to work at the scene throughout the night
  
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• The Bristol stories which have made a difference this year

  06-10-2020 07:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Each one shows why trusted local journalism is more important than ever
  
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• The 39 schools in Bristol region with confirmed coronavirus cases

  06-10-2020 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  More schools have confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the past few days
  
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• Bristol University isn't revealing how many coronavirus cases it has

  06-10-2020 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  When the pandemic first hit the UK back in March, a student at Bristol University was one of the first five cases confirmed in the city
  
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• Avonmouth fire anger: 'Why didn't the siren go off?'

  06-10-2020 06:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's not the first time there have been fires and explosions at the Sims Metal Management site
  
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• Former Gardiner Haskins site in Bristol reopens

  06-10-2020 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The long-running retailer moved out of the Soapworks building in 2018
  
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• 'Long Covid': Why are some people not recovering?

  06-10-2020 01:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Why is coronavirus leaving some people with long-term health problems including fatigue?
  
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