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• Bristol Zoo plans approved for 62 new homes on former staff car park 

  16-11-2022 19:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Locals warn the new apartments would harm the historic nature of the surrounding area
  
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• Bristol Amazon worker 'almost fired' after tracking device said he was too slow

  16-11-2022 19:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  His job was under threat after he was deemed too unproductive
  
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• Amazon worker 'almost fired' after tracking device said he was too slow

  16-11-2022 19:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  His job was under threat after he was deemed too unproductive
  
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• First Bus to cut almost 1,500 journeys in Bristol each week

  16-11-2022 18:55 via bbc.co.uk
  The company is blaming the cuts on driver shortages and says they will last until April at the earliest.
  
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• Live: M5 delays after multi-vehicle crash forces traffic to be held

  16-11-2022 18:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Traffic near the Gloucestershire-Somerset border is slow moving following the incident
  
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• Live: M5 delayed after multi-vehicle crash forced traffic to be held this evening

  16-11-2022 18:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Traffic near the Gloucestershire-Somerset border was slow moving following the incident
  
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• Bristol doctor and XR protester acquitted in court after blocking Lambeth Bridge

  16-11-2022 17:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "“This is about the deaths of millions, the loss of everything we care about"
  
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• Bristol: 'Predatory' rapist attacked woman after night out

  16-11-2022 17:19 via bbc.co.uk
  Gabriel Nomafo followed the woman after she became separated from friends in Bristol city centre.
  
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• Updated statement on misconduct hearing in which officer was dismissed

  16-11-2022 17:12 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  An accelerated misconduct hearing was held on Friday 4 November in which a serving officer was dismissed without notice for gross misconduct and added to a national barred list, preventing him from working in policing or other law enforcement agencies again. Before the hearing, Chief Constable Sarah Crew decided it should be held in public, for the reasons of openness and transparency.
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• Thatchers Cider sue Aldi over 'copycat' cloudy lemon drink

  16-11-2022 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Aldi 'seeks to ride on the coattails of the substantial reputation' of Thatchers
  
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• Bristol weather: Eight hours of heavy rain hits city

  16-11-2022 16:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  If you're heading out today or tomorrow morning, don't forget a raincoat
  
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• Victory for Bristol Live as Chief Constable lifts anonymity order on cop sacked for gross misconduct

  16-11-2022 16:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  We challenged the decision to impose reporting restrictions last week
  
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• Just Stop Oil protestors charged after 'road blocking demonstration' in London

  16-11-2022 16:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  They all deny the charges
  
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• Hengrove crash: Cyclist dies after lorry collision in south Bristol

  16-11-2022 15:59 via bbc.co.uk
  A road in south Bristol is closed in both directions after the death of a woman in her 30s.
  
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• First Bus just cancelled 1,450 Bristol bus services a week until at least April

  16-11-2022 15:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  First don't have enough drivers to meet its own timetable
  
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• Bristol City: Players to wear red shorts with home kit due over period concerns

  16-11-2022 14:34 via bbc.co.uk
  Bristol City players are to wear red shorts with their home kit because of concerns about wearing white when on their period.
  
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• Woman apologises to UK for 'offensively' eating Terry's Chocolate Orange

  16-11-2022 14:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "I hope that the United Kingdom can find it in themselves to forgive me for biting into that thing"
  
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• Whitchurch Lane crash: Woman, in 30s, dies after collision with lorry

  16-11-2022 14:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The police would like to hear from anyone who saw the collision
  
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• Pupils at seven schools deprived of hot meals because of staffing crisis

  16-11-2022 14:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Council chiefs say children are still getting nutritious cold meals
  
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• Witness appeal launched after cyclist dies in collision

  16-11-2022 14:09 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  A woman has sadly died at the scene of a road traffic collision in Hengrove, Bristol today (Wednesday 16 November). Officers were called to Whitchurch Lane, in Hengrove, Bristol at 8.05am following reports of a serious collision involving a cyclist and a lorry at the junction with The Boulevard. The cyclist, in her 30s, sadly died at the scene. Our thoughts are with her family during this...
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• Bristol charities and small business owners react as UK inflation hits 41-year high - Bristol Live

  16-11-2022 13:26
  Bristol charities and small business owners react as UK inflation hits 41-year high  Bristol Live
  
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• Bristol charities and small business owners react as UK inflation hits 41-year high

  16-11-2022 13:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "Charities are in the most precarious position I can remember.”
  
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• Up to 100 Bristol City Council staff face the axe

  16-11-2022 13:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Officers in strategic transport would have to apply for roles at WECA while city design team's future is less certain
  
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• Burglar risked explosion at Bristol shop after causing gas leak

  16-11-2022 12:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Lawrence Weston man admits break-in and damaging property being reckless as to whether life was endangered
  
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• World Cup 2022: Football fans set to pay £12 for beer in Qatar

  16-11-2022 12:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There is set to be a limit of four drinks per order sparking binge drinking concerns
  
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• Whitchurch Lane crash: Road remains closed near hospital after cyclist and lorry collide

  16-11-2022 12:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The road remains shut with diversions in place
  
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• Hengrove crash: Bristol road closed after 'serious' collision

  16-11-2022 12:12 via bbc.co.uk
  A road in south Bristol has been closed in both directions and diversions are in place.
  
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• Popular Bistro near Bristol shuts for winter after energy bills skyrocket

  16-11-2022 12:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The New Castle at Kewstoke is a popular stop off for tourists and locals
  
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• First images of new Portishead and Pill train stations

  16-11-2022 11:38 via bbc.co.uk
  They will be built to serve a reopened train line which has been closed to passengers since 1964.
  
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• Rail disruption: Rugby fans warned not to use GWR services

  16-11-2022 10:50 via bbc.co.uk
  GWR says due to strike action there will be no services west to Reading, and beyond, after the match.
  
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• LIVE: Whitchurch Lane closed after 'serious' crash in south Bristol

  16-11-2022 09:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Motorists have been urged to avoid the area if they can
  
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• Bristol charities and small businesses react as UK inflation hits a 41 ... - Bristol Live

  16-11-2022 09:00
  
  Bristol charities and small businesses react as UK inflation hits a 41 ...  Bristol Live
  
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• Bristol's Central Library could move to save cash

  16-11-2022 07:50 via bbc.co.uk
  The city council says it wants to focus its "limited resources" where they are needed most.
  
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• Redcliffe Bridge in Bristol to reopen after three-month closure

  16-11-2022 07:32 via bbc.co.uk
  Redcliffe Bridge in Bristol city centre has been closed for maintenance work since August.
  
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• Grade II status for Bristol docks' 'commanding' cranes

  16-11-2022 07:24 via bbc.co.uk
  The machines are the only examples of electric cranes in England known to be in working order.
  
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• Plans to name Bristol street after cigarette brand vetoed

  16-11-2022 07:18 via bbc.co.uk
  Proposals to name a new street Navy Cut Road have been blocked after objections from health groups.
  
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• Tributes to Julie Boston after death of long-serving Bristol campaigner

  16-11-2022 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Julie Boston was a familiar face at council meetings and has been described as an 'inspiration' by many
  
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• Bristol Clean Air Zone drivers to be given six week 'offer' to avoid fines

  16-11-2022 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The system of charges and fines starts in less than a fortnight
  
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• Visit Santa's grotto onboard a Boeing 747 jumbo jet near Bristol

  16-11-2022 05:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There is even a full-size gingerbread house to create your own unique festive treat
  
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• Bristol's famous harbourside cranes get listed building status

  16-11-2022 01:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "The cranes stand as a proud reminder of the role Prince’s Wharf"
  
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• UK Snooker Championship 2022: Four-time world champion Mark Selby beaten by Hossein Vafaei

  16-11-2022 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  Four-time world champion Mark Selby is knocked out of the UK Championship after a surprise 6-4 defeat by Iran's Hossein Vafaei.
  
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