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• Bristol records more than 200 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours

  26-10-2020 20:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  In recent days the city has seen record numbers of fresh cases
  
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• Set for Life winning numbers on Monday, October 26, 2020

  26-10-2020 20:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  You could win some serious cash by checking your tickets
  
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• Spirit producer cancels orders after coronavirus scare

  26-10-2020 19:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The owner of Espensen Spirit said she is 'gutted'
  
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• Spirit producer cancels order after coronavirus scare

  26-10-2020 19:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The owner of Espensen Spirit said she is 'gutted'
  
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• Bristol bar closes after coronavirus scare

  26-10-2020 19:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The venue's owner is awaiting the result of a test
  
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• 'You have to be very vigilant': Growing up in Poland being LGBT+

  26-10-2020 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Poland does not currently recognise same-sex unions and same-sex couples are also legally banned from adopting children
  
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• DWP to make major changes to PIP assessments

  26-10-2020 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The DWP are looking into introducing video assessments for PIP claimants
  
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• Bristol chef says no shows are 'signing our death certificate'

  26-10-2020 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Cloak & Dagger suffered a spate of no shows at the weekend
  
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• Thieves steal mobile phones, tablets and smart watches from shop

  26-10-2020 18:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  CCTV enquiries are ongoing
  
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• 'I was living a paranoid life': Bristol man's criminal life

  26-10-2020 18:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Kieran spent several years engaging in various criminal activities - but is now turning his life around
  
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• Investigation underway after phone shop burglary

  26-10-2020 17:59 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re investigating a burglary at a mobile phone shop in Weston-super-Mare and are asking anyone who witnessed what happened to come forward. The break-in happened in High Street at about 1.30am this morning (Monday 26 October). A quantity of boxed electrical items, including mobile phones, tablets and smart watches were reported stolen. Officers attended and conducted an area search but nobody...
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• Man charged with raping women says they were willing participants in threesome

  26-10-2020 17:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Callum Kenny denies wrongdoing, but both women deny intimacy was consensual
  
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• Students ignoring social distancing gathering outside halls

  26-10-2020 17:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'I just want to study and be able to go home to my family for Christmas'
  
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• People charged with murder of Andre Gayle face trial next year

  26-10-2020 17:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Estimated six-week hearing could take place as early as April
  
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• Dash cam appeal following dangerous driving incident in Midsomer Norton

  26-10-2020 16:39 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re seeking the public’s help following an incidence of dangerous driving in Somerset. A silver BMW 320 with a black front bumper was witnessed driving dangerously in Midsomer Norton on Tuesday, 20 October at about 4.45pm. The car failed to stop for officers who then pursued it through the Keynsham, Stockwood, Barrs Court and Longwell Green areas. The pursuit ended after the car drove the wrong...
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• Covid: Can I go to the cinema with my family? And other questions

  26-10-2020 16:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  We answer some of your questions about the rapidly changing rules and restrictions in the UK.
  
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• Man threatens young woman after minor crash he wasn't involved in

  26-10-2020 16:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The crash happened on Oxford Street in Totterdown
  
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• Dozens of Bristol students fined for having house parties

  26-10-2020 16:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Eight students were issued with fines last week alone
  
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• Dashcam sought after A370 collision

  26-10-2020 15:41 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re seeking dashcam footage and witnesses following a road traffic collision in Weston-super-Mare on Thursday 22 October. The incident, involving a blue Ford C-Max and a blue Audi, happened inbound on the A370 near to the junction with Aisecome Way at about 5.35pm . Any witnesses or drivers with dashcam are asked to contact us online or call 101, quoting log number 848 of 22 October.
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• Woman and children threatened by boy with knife in park

  26-10-2020 15:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The incident happened in the park on Chamberllin Avenue
  
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• Teachers and foster carers accused of child abuse

  26-10-2020 14:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Seventy allegations of child abuse were made against adults working with children in South Gloucestershire last year
  
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• Appeal after woman and children threatened by boy with knife

  26-10-2020 14:39 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for information and witnesses after a woman and three children were threatened by a boy with a knife in Bridgwater. The incident happened at approximately 2.45pm on Saturday, 17 October in the park on Chamberlin Avenue. The boy, who was with a large group of children aged between 12 and 15, is described as white, around 12 or 13-years-old, of slim build with a blonde top knot.
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• Reverend speaks out about religion, racism and leaving a career in law

  26-10-2020 14:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Church of England is working to increase diversity among its clergy
  
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• Witness appeal following road rage incident in Bristol

  26-10-2020 14:14 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for witnesses following a road rage incident on Oxford Street, Bristol at around 6pm on Tuesday 20 October. The victim, an 18-year-old woman driving a Toyota Yaris, was involved in a minor collision with another vehicle when an unknown man driving a black Vauxhall Insignia (unconnected with the collision) pulled up alongside. He got out of the car and started acting in a...
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• Three Brothers named one of best burger restaurants in UK - Bristol Live

  26-10-2020 14:00
  
  Three Brothers named one of best burger restaurants in UK  Bristol Live
  
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• Some people still not wearing face masks on Bristol buses

  26-10-2020 14:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Everyone must wear a face covering when travelling on public transport unless they are exempt
  
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• Bristol burger restaurant named one of UK's best

  26-10-2020 14:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  And for good reason
  
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• Bristol children and teens needed to take part in Covid study

  26-10-2020 11:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol University has issued a plea for volunteers
  
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• Drivers urged to check insurance as campaign aims to reduce uninsured driving on our roads

  26-10-2020 10:58 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Operation Drive Insured 2020, which runs from Monday 26 October to Sunday 1 November, is a national policing initiative combining a week of enhanced national enforcement action with a public awareness campaign highlighting the impact – physical, emotional and financial – caused by people driving whilst uninsured. Each year over 130 people are killed and 26,000 are left injured by an uninsured or...
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• DAS UK to move to new Bristol base - Insider Media

  26-10-2020 09:31
  DAS UK to move to new Bristol base  Insider Media
  
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• Moment meteorite shooting across sky captured on doorbell camera

  26-10-2020 09:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  You would have had to be up early to catch a glimpse of this shooting star
  
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• South Gloucestershire school confirms coronavirus case

  26-10-2020 08:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The student tested positive for the virus a week ago
  
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• Gordon Ramsay's £18.50 portion of fish and chips slammed by fans

  26-10-2020 08:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'Where’s the rest of the chips? I’ve seen more chips in a seagulls mouth!'
  
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• Two suicides at HMP Bristol

  26-10-2020 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There have been two more suicides this year and a "very recent" unexplained death is under investigation
  
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• The tiny pub that's thrived during the coronavirus pandemic

  26-10-2020 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The micropub covers just 40 square metres
  
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• The 17 planned developments which will change Bristol as we know it

  26-10-2020 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  They include the city's new "landmark" tallest building
  
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• Magical covered event space launches in Bristol

  26-10-2020 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The covered venue has a capacity of 150
  
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• Does Bristol need a slavery memorial or museum?

  26-10-2020 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "We can only tackle inequality today if we understand and learn from our history"
  
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• Help change lives with the Airbus Community Awards 2020

  26-10-2020 01:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Airbus Community Awards are back for 2020
  
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