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• Martin Lewis' new hack that will instantly save £128 on Christmas presents

  08-10-2020 22:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  You could get £172.50 worth of Boots gifts for £45
  
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• DWP reveal Universal Credit Christmas 2020 payment dates

  08-10-2020 22:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bank Holidays can mean Universal Credit claimants receive payment from the DWP earlier
  
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• Cosy pub in Bristol city centre to reopen after seven months

  08-10-2020 21:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Customers will notice some changes when they return
  
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• Uni student says 'no-one is trying to be careful' during outbreak

  08-10-2020 20:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  More than 100 students have tested positive at the university
  
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• Iconic Bristol venue 'in desperate state' could close in weeks

  08-10-2020 19:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The closure of the Frogmore Street bar would "devastate" the LGBT community, says owner Mathew Causon
  
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• Coronavirus: Daily figures continue to spike across Bristol region

  08-10-2020 19:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  UK deaths have risen by 77 today
  
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• Actor Stephen Merchant's plea to the people of Bristol

  08-10-2020 19:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Bristol born actor has been a supporter of St Peter's Hospice for 25 years after it cared for his gran
  
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• Ben Liddle: Bristol Rovers sign midfielder from Middlesbrough

  08-10-2020 18:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  League One club Bristol Rovers sign midfielder Ben Liddle from Championship side Middlesbrough for an undisclosed fee.
  
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• Man admits multiple child sex abuse offences

  08-10-2020 18:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Stephen Johnson due to be sentenced next week
  
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• Man injured after falling from tree near M4

  08-10-2020 17:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A lane was closed for two hours while emergency crews rescued the man
  
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• UK independent cinemas boom as multiplexes close doors

  08-10-2020 17:03
  
  Smaller venues are picking up audiences while commercial blockbusters struggleMultiplexes may be closing their doors or reducing their hours but it is not all doom and gloom in the wonderful world of cinema. Box offices at many independent cinemas are reporting solid audience numbers, with some selling out screenings and others encouraging blockbuster fans to give arthouse films a try.“There’s no getting away from the fact that overall it’s a difficult time,” said Jason W
  
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• Animal sanctuary's plea for cash after funding bids rejected

  08-10-2020 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Fundraisers have made 50 applications for funding - with the majority being rejected
  
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• What Marvin Rees has said about future of Bristol Arena

  08-10-2020 16:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  His predecessor claimed on Twitter the huge new venue would not be built because of spiralling costs
  
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• Murder investigation launched following death of man in Oakhill, Shepton Mallett

  08-10-2020 16:24 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in the Oakhill area of Shepton Mallet. A man has been arrested and is in police custody. At this time, police believe this to be an isolated incident. Officers are at the scene while a forensic examination takes place. A post-mortem examination is due to be carried out. Formal identification has not yet taken place.
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• Murder investigation launched following death of man in Oakhill, Shepton Mallet

  08-10-2020 16:24 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Somerset. Officers were called to a property on The Old Maltings, Oakhill, near Shepton Mallet at 12.21pm today (Thursday, 8 October). A man in his 60s has been arrested and is in police custody. At this time, police believe this to be an isolated incident. Officers are at the scene while a forensic examination takes place.
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• Full breakdown of coronavirus cases confirmed at our universities

  08-10-2020 16:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Covid-19 cases have been confirmed in Bristol, Bath, Gloucestershire and more
  
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• Kyle Bennett and Owen Windsor join Grimsby Town on loan

  08-10-2020 15:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Grimsby Town sign Bristol Rovers winger Kyle Bennett and West Brom striker Owen Windsor on loan until the end of the season.
  
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• Tell us if you think a 'circuit breaker' lockdown is the best option

  08-10-2020 15:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Everyone has a different opinion on Covid-19 restrictions - and we want to hear from you
  
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• Witness appeal following assault in Wellington

  08-10-2020 15:37 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for witnesses to come forward following an assault that happened outside Snob on High Street, Wellington on Friday 25 September at around 6.25pm. The victim, a man in his 30s, was pushed from his bike by a man who then tried repeatedly to punch him in the face. It’s thought that the suspect may have been in a nearby pub on North Street shortly prior to the incident.
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• Warning after dog nearly dies swallowing a fish hook

  08-10-2020 15:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  “He got closer and we noticed a long orange wire sticking out of his mouth"
  
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• Mayor defends controversial plan for Bristol's football pitches

  08-10-2020 15:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Sports clubs will get the chance to own and run their own facilities but the plan raises questions over the future of three bowling clubs and could see fees hiked at some football and cricket pitches
  
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• Burst water main on major road causing chaos in city centre

  08-10-2020 14:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Temporary lights are in place
  
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• Bristol mayor calls on Government to scrap 10pm curfew

  08-10-2020 14:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Early closures are spreading Covid-19 and sparking tension on the streets
  
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• Bristol shop closes permanently after three years

  08-10-2020 13:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  But the business' other site in Bristol will continue trading
  
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• Council says Bristol Uni outbreak was 'inevitable' - full statement

  08-10-2020 13:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  More than 100 students have tested positive at the university
  
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• Odeon in Bristol city centre closes

  08-10-2020 13:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A spokesperson for the company could not say when the site will reopen
  
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• Two porpoises filmed swimming under Clifton Suspension Bridge

  08-10-2020 13:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "You never expect anything like this in our waters"
  
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• Why Bristol's Covid-19 figures will spike

  08-10-2020 12:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  South Gloucestershire's figure also will also jump after a "glitch" but North Somerset's has remained stable
  
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• Police investigate vehicle fire in Clevedon

  08-10-2020 12:40 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re investigating a vehicle fire that happened in Clevedon late last night (Wednesday 7 October). A BMW was damaged in a fire at approximately 11.30pm in Cannons Gate. House-to-house enquiries are taking place today.
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• Asda, Waitrose, Morrisons - which supermarket is the cheapest?

  08-10-2020 12:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ocado was the most expensive UK supermarket
  
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• Car left facing wrong direction in fail-to-stop M5 crash

  08-10-2020 12:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police would like to speak to the driver of a large white car
  
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• Marshals to patrol two Bristol suburbs to stop street gatherings

  08-10-2020 12:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  South Gloucestershire Council's night marshals will be in place across four areas in total
  
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• Woman charged with burglary and fraud offences by Operation Remedy

  08-10-2020 12:05 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Officers working as part of Operation Remedy have charged a woman following 10 offences in Bristol. Emily Wyatt, 41-years-old of Cotterell Road is charged with burglary, six fraud by false representation offences, a theft and two offences under the Proceeds of Crime Act. She will appear before Bristol Magistrates’ Court today (8/10). The burglary occurred on Tuesday (6/10) at around 5am in Bromley...
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• Witness appeal following two vehicle collision on A39

  08-10-2020 11:58 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for witnesses following a collision between a lorry and car which happened at 6.30am today (Thursday 8 October) on the A39 near Puriton Hill. A silver Ford Fiesta was travelling towards Bridgwater on the A39 when it collided with a lorry towing a trailer that was travelling in the opposite direction. The trailer made impact with the Fiesta causing significant damage to the door...
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• 133 pupils isolating after staff member tests positive for covid

  08-10-2020 11:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Children in Reception and Years One and Two have been told to isolate at the primary school in Yate
  
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• Appeal to identify driver who failed to stop following M5 collision

  08-10-2020 10:54 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re seeking the public’s help following a collision between two vehicles at around 6.20pm yesterday evening (Wednesday 7 October) on the M5 at the northbound Almondsbury interchange. The incident occurred just after M5 junction 16 and involved a blue Renault Clio and a large white car. The Clio was left facing in the wrong direction on the carriageway following the collision.
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• National campaign launched to prevent romance fraud

  08-10-2020 10:45 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Police forces across the country are working together with partners to tackle romance fraud, with a combination of awareness raising and enforcement activity, co-ordinated by the City of London Police and Action Fraud. The multi-agency campaign, running throughout October, aims to raise awareness of romance fraud and provide clear and unambiguous protection advice to the public, following a 26 per...
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• Coronavirus: Coastal areas demand £1bn 'kick-start'

  08-10-2020 10:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Councils urge the government to invest more in zero-emissions ships and offshore turbines.
  
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• The things you need to do to keep getting Universal Credit

  08-10-2020 09:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are rules claimants need to follow in different situations
  
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• Witness appeal following fatal collision in Bleadon, North Somerset

  08-10-2020 09:35 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for witnesses following a collision between a car and a motorcycle at 9.15pm yesterday evening (Wednesday 7 October) on Bleadon Road, North Somerset at the junction with the A370. A male motorcyclist was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed. A temporary road closure was put in place while an investigation took place at the scene.
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• 'If it wasn't for delivery, we'd be gone'

  08-10-2020 08:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'I’m a young Black businessman trying to do something good'
  
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• Man who spat out of car window beaten so badly he had punctured lung

  08-10-2020 08:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Stephen Hawkey thought his former neighbour was spitting at him and subjected him to a serious assault
  
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• More streets to become pedestrian-only amid COVID-19 crisis

  08-10-2020 07:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Huge inflatable octopus arms hanging above Old City will mark the changes which are necessary to help tackle the spread of coronavirus.
  
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• Neighbours' fury at 'gargantuan monstrosity' planned for harbourside

  08-10-2020 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Part of the development could be up to six storeys high
  
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• 'Beautiful' cat died after being shot with air gun

  08-10-2020 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  “It was such a traumatic experience to see our beautiful cat in such pain"
  
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• Bristol hospice which lost millions needs your help to survive

  08-10-2020 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  St Peter's Hospice is closing beds and making staff redundant after losing £2 million in revenue
  
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• Another surge of coronavirus cases as Bristol records two deaths

  08-10-2020 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  UK-wide, 70 more coronavirus-related hospital deaths were reported
  
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• Bath Clean Air Zone: Charge for polluting vehicles to launch in March

  08-10-2020 01:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  There will be a £9 daily fee for high-emission commercial cars and £100 for HGVs and buses.
  
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• World's first drive-in Christmas panto to take place in Bristol

  08-10-2020 01:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The show is a "journey through the story of Christmas in the company of the season’s most fabulous characters"
  
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