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• Bill Bailey admits to having had ballroom lessons

  19-10-2020 22:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's believed he only had two lessons
  
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• 'Sickening' paedophile could be freed from prison next month

  19-10-2020 21:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The father-of-two was convicted of molest girls as young as six
  
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• Second coronavirus death at Southmead Hospital in two days

  19-10-2020 20:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Coronavirus cases have been soaring for weeks, and now deaths are also on the rise
  
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• Live National Lottery results: Set for Life winning numbers on Monday

  19-10-2020 19:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  What are tonight's winning Set for Life results?
  
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• Coronavirus cases rise by more than 200 across Bristol region

  19-10-2020 19:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The UK's Covid-19 death toll has increased by 80 today
  
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• Porpoises spotted enjoying last of autumn sun in Bristol Channel

  19-10-2020 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The creatures were going out on the tide towards Clevedon
  
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• Bristol students to withhold rent over university's 'lack of support'

  19-10-2020 18:59
  
  Hundreds pledge to strike in protest at the lack of in-person teaching and help for those self-isolatingHundreds of mainly first-year students in Bristol are poised to stage a rent strike in protest at the university’s treatment of people forced to self-isolate in halls and degree courses taught almost entirely online.According to organisers, more than 800 students have so far signed a pledge to withhold their rent to the university when it is due on Friday. They are calling for Bristol to
  
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• Police ask people to call 999 if they see wanted man

  19-10-2020 18:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police have warned the public not to approach Russell Pope
  
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• Man claims he missed firefighter job due to 'sexual discrimination'

  19-10-2020 18:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  His case was considered by employment tribunal judge
  
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• Wasps: Three more positive Covid-19 tests puts Premiership final appearance in doubt

  19-10-2020 17:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wasps' participation in Saturday's Premiership final is in doubt after three more players test positive for Covid-19.
  
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• Support bubbles: How do they work and who is in yours?

  19-10-2020 17:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Some people across the UK have been able to form "support bubbles" or "extended households".
  
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• 'She was an inspiration': School's heartfelt tribute as former governor dies

  19-10-2020 17:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  She dedicated more than 40 years of her life to the civil service
  
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• Bristol University coronavirus cases rise to more than 900

  19-10-2020 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  But the rise in cases seems to be slowing down
  
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• Witnesses sought after distraction burglary in Kingswood

  19-10-2020 16:33 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re investigating a distraction burglary that happened in Kingswood earlier this month and want anyone who saw what happened to come forward. It happened at about 3.30pm on Saturday 10 October when a man knocked on the victim’s door and said he was there to check the drains at the rear of the property. The man led the victim out to inspect the drains, telling him to leave the doors open.
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• Where pop-up court will open in Bristol

  19-10-2020 16:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The site will start hearing cases this week
  
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• Row over tree pruning slammed as 'wasting taxpayers money'

  19-10-2020 16:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Stoke Lodge residents said Cotham School's pruning plans would "butcher" a protected ash tree and leave it looking like a “lollipop”
  
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• School sends entire year home to wait for coronavirus test result

  19-10-2020 16:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "We have made the decision to preventatively close the Year 6 bubble"
  
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• Caravan site likely to move from Baltic Wharf to green belt

  19-10-2020 16:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Councillors approve of the new spot but it needs the government’s blessing because it is on protected land with a high flood risk
  
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• New diversity coins launched by Gloucestershire campaigner

  19-10-2020 15:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Gloucestershire campaigner Zehra Zaidi says "history has been made" as the new 50p is introduced.
  
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• 'Don't be alarmed': Film crew cordons off street with bizarre warning

  19-10-2020 14:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The walkway was closed for most of the day
  
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• Large Bristol school confirms coronavirus case

  19-10-2020 14:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A sixth form student at Bristol Grammar School has tested positive for Covid-19
  
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• What are the latest Covid restrictions across the UK? - Bristol Live

  19-10-2020 14:30
  
  What are the latest Covid restrictions across the UK?  Bristol Live
  
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• Men sentenced after 3,500 ecstasy tablets found hidden inside soup cans

  19-10-2020 14:27 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Two men have been sentenced after a package containing more than 3,500 ecstasy tablets concealed in soup cans and destined for Somerset was intercepted at Coventry Airport. Ricardo Guerreiro (below), 30, from 8 Ile Court, Ilminster, pleaded guilty to being concerned in the fraudulent evasion of a prohibition on the importation of a class A drug and being concerned in an offer to supply a class A...
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• Coronavirus outbreak at retirement complex sees all residents in isolation

  19-10-2020 14:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Three people living at the Waverley Court complex have tested positive for Covid 19
  
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• School linked with Edward Colston to keep its name but hange logo

  19-10-2020 14:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "The children have enjoyed exploring two sides of a story so deeply connected to Bristol"
  
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• School linked with Edward Colston to keep its name but change logo

  19-10-2020 14:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "The children have enjoyed exploring two sides of a story so deeply connected to Bristol"
  
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• Dogs banned completely from Bristol park

  19-10-2020 14:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  With a £100 fine for taking your dog through the gate
  
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• This Morning's Josie Gibson bitten by pig on live TV

  19-10-2020 13:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Former Big Brother star Josie Gibson was presenting a competition on ITV's This Morning when she was repeatedly bitten by a pig
  
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• Plans to demolish Alveston aviation pioneer hotel approved

  19-10-2020 13:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Outline proposals to demolish Alveston House Hotel near Bristol are granted despite 40 objections.
  
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• School tells year groups to self-isolate after another Covid case

  19-10-2020 13:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  St Katherine's School has confirmed two Covid-19 cases in a week
  
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• Man kicked on floor by group in 'vicious' Bristol attack

  19-10-2020 12:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It happened in the Richmond Road area of Montpelier
  
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• Some CCTV cameras in North Somerset remain switched off

  19-10-2020 12:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Council bosses won't reveal the locations where cameras are out of action
  
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• Roy Hackett has been awarded an MBE by the Queen

  19-10-2020 11:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There were also requests for a statue of him to be erected where the Colston statue was
  
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• England rugby star puts his house near Bristol up for sale

  19-10-2020 11:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Knowle West's finest Ellis Genge had a quip for Bristol Bears after their European Challenge Cup victory
  
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• Empty retirement flats to be sold for social housing

  19-10-2020 10:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Marina Gardens retirement complex - dubbed Olditz by locals - will now be used for social housing
  
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• CCTV appeal after man assaulted in Montpelier

  19-10-2020 10:53 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re releasing CCTV images of three men we wish to speak to in connection with an assault investigation. The incident happened at about 9.30pm on Saturday 15 August in the Richmond Road area of Montpelier. The victim – a man in his 30s – was with a group of five other males when he was struck and fell to the ground. Several of the group then proceeded to kick the victim while he was on the floor.
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• Traffic 'at a standstill' on M5 after crash

  19-10-2020 10:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Traffic is slow on the northbound motorway between junction 20 and junction 19
  
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• 'Rundown' pub to close for a year ahead of major revamp

  19-10-2020 09:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Red Lion, on Broad Street, will "almost be doubling in size"
  
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• Weapons stolen from Bristol home

  19-10-2020 08:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The antiques were taken in a night-time Filton Avenue burglary
  
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• New hope for eyesore buildings on the edge of Castle Park

  19-10-2020 08:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  St Mary le Port has been described as "a pivotal and historic site"
  
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• New café and restaurant opens in Bristol

  19-10-2020 08:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Hippie Flower Cafe is a welcome addition to East Street
  
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• Man who sexually abused woman during massage jailed

  19-10-2020 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Jason Charles denied wrongdoing, saying he made an error of judgement, but was convicted by a jury
  
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