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• M5, M4 and A303 overnight closures in the South West tonight

  07-12-2022 22:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
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• Man breaks into Bristol Aldi store and steals cash from tills

  07-12-2022 20:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He is described as average build and wearing a black puffer jacket with grey stripes on the side
  
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• Easton double murder trial: Police describe 'sadistic, senseless and cruel' killings

  07-12-2022 19:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The murders were described as: 'sadistic, senseless and cruel' by Senior Investigating Officer DCI Mark Almond
  
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• Bristol abattoir workers guilty of 'sadistic' double murder

  07-12-2022 18:57 via bbc.co.uk
  Two men face life in jail for murdering and mutilating their victims in a Bristol house.
  
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• Bristol City Leap deal signed off marking ‘very important step’ in city’s route to net zero

  07-12-2022 18:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The cabinet has approved the landmark deal to radically change Bristol's energy network
  
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• Couple's incredible Christmas light display for charity - with their bills only costing £2 a night

  07-12-2022 18:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  They want to raise funds for Young Epilepsy
  
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• Funding boost to crack Bristol hospital bed-blocking crisis

  07-12-2022 18:20 via bbc.co.uk
  Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire will share £11.5 million to ease pressure on wards.
  
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• Calls for franchising system amid Bristol 'bus crisis'

  07-12-2022 17:18 via bbc.co.uk
  A bus franchising deal could see greater public control and reliability of bus services in the West.
  
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• GMB: Martin Lewis says common heating myth is 'false' as he gives thermostat advice

  07-12-2022 16:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The financial guru answered viewers' questions on Good Morning Britain today (Dec 7) as he presented the show alongside Susanna Reid
  
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• ‘Best dad’ and ‘best friend’ remembered by family following death in collision

  07-12-2022 16:33 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  The family of the ‘kindest and most caring’ father have paid tribute to him after he sadly died in a collision near Hinkley Point earlier this week. Mark Boobyer, 44, had been travelling home from work at the nuclear power station along Hinkley Point Road, in Stogursey, near Bridgwater, on Monday 5 December, when his car collided with a minibus at around 7pm. Sadly, he died at the scene and our...
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• 100 jobs on offer in healthcare recruitment drive in the south west

  07-12-2022 16:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Positions in nursing, home support and catering with both full and part-time positions are available in Bristol, Bath, Somerset and Wiltshire
  
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• Willsbridge: Mum 'shook up' after lorry crash near Bristol

  07-12-2022 16:17 via bbc.co.uk
  A man is in custody on suspicion of dangerous driving and driving under the influence of alcohol.
  
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• The must-watch Christmas films to stream this festive season

  07-12-2022 16:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  We take a look at the best old and new films you need to watch this Christmas
  
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• The exact temperature your home should be as mercury plummets and Met Office warns of snow

  07-12-2022 15:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Children, the elderly, and people with long-term health conditions are particularly vulnerable to the cold
  
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• Popular Bristol Christmas street fayre returns for first time since 2019

  07-12-2022 15:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Picton Street Fayre is a real community event
  
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• Men convicted of murders of Denzil McKenzie and Fahad Pramanik

  07-12-2022 14:34 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  Two men have today (Wednesday 7 December) been convicted of the murders of Denzil McKenzie and Fahad Pramanik following a trial at Bristol Crown Court. Ionut-Valentin Boboc, 22, of Hillfields, had admitted murdering Denzil at an earlier court hearing and was today also found guilty of murdering Fahad. Jacob Bebe Chers, 46, of Speedwell, denied both charges but was convicted by a jury following a...
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• Strep A case confirmed at Bristol primary school

  07-12-2022 14:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Around 23,000 cases of Strep A have been reported in the UK this year - compared with last year's 2,323 in the same time frame
  
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• EPCR and Viaplay announce UK partnership for EPCR Challenge Cup - Bristol Bears

  07-12-2022 14:03
  EPCR and Viaplay announce UK partnership for EPCR Challenge Cup  Bristol Bears
  
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• Easton double murder trial: Former slaughterhouse workers convicted after horror killings

  07-12-2022 13:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Both men now face life imprisonment for murder
  
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• Witness appeal launched following collision in South Glos

  07-12-2022 13:18 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  Officers are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a collision in South Gloucestershire. We are investigating after a silver Skoda and blue Ford collided on Badminton Road, in Coalpit Heath, near Winterbourne, at around 5pm on Wednesday 23 November. Officers are keen to speak to witnesses who saw the collision, or either vehicle in the time leading up to it.
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• Bristol crash carnage sees lorry hit bridge and damage vehicles, trees and streetlights

  07-12-2022 13:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving and dangerous driving
  
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• Bristol house price crash 'has begun' warn experts as Halifax figures released

  07-12-2022 13:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Buyers are 'holding all the cards'
  
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• Appeal for witnesses following burglary from Aldi – Bristol

  07-12-2022 13:00 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  Officers are investigating after a quantity of cash was stolen from a Bristol supermarket. On Tuesday 29 November, one unknown man broke into the Aldi, at the Imperial Park, near Hengrove, Bristol, at around 1am. The suspect – who is described as average build, wearing a black puffer jacket with grey stripes on the side – stole money from the tills. If you live or were in the area at the time of...
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• Charfield murder trial LIVE: Grant Bradley denies murder of Marcus Dunkerton

  07-12-2022 12:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Mr Dunkerton died after suffering multiple stab wounds in June
  
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• UK to spend £2.1billion on festive parties in 2022 - Bristol Live

  07-12-2022 11:54
  UK to spend £2.1billion on festive parties in 2022  Bristol Live
  
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• Bristol homes could be fuelled by waste incinerator

  07-12-2022 11:52 via bbc.co.uk
  If approved, a 12-mile heat main pipe will run through Bristol to an energy-from-waste plant in Avonmouth.
  
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• Plans for Bristol Parkway station redevelopment approved

  07-12-2022 11:50 via bbc.co.uk
  Bristol Parkway will get a new main building, parks and a business hub will be built on site.
  
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• Judge asks victims of Yatton skittles league fraudster if he should jail him

  07-12-2022 11:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The judge asked for victims' views before he sentenced a former treasurer who stole £7,500 destined for good causes
  
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• Good Morning Britain: Martin Lewis says cheap-to-run heated item can keep you warm when working from home

  07-12-2022 10:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The item costs just 1.5p an hour to run, making it a cheaper alternative to turning on the heating
  
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• EPCR and Viaplay announce UK partnership for EPCR Challenge ... - Bristol Bears

  07-12-2022 09:00
  EPCR and Viaplay announce UK partnership for EPCR Challenge ...  Bristol Bears
  
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• Bristol Aid Box sells Christmas trees to help refugees

  07-12-2022 07:03 via bbc.co.uk
  About 140 volunteers help to deliver the trees around Bristol and proceeds go to support refugees.
  
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• Mum who complained over a mould-ridden house from hell said she was ignored for five years

  07-12-2022 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The ceiling caved in and water was leaking into her child’s bedroom
  
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• Bristol council housing officers at Unite continue strike action over 'unsustainable workloads'

  07-12-2022 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Members of the Unite union will be striking on December 14, 15 and 16
  
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• Bristol hospital bed-blocking winter crisis to be tackled with £11.5m boost

  07-12-2022 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Health bosses are now deciding how best to use the money
  
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• Bristol Airport - Hydrogen South West to Host Uk’s Airport Hydrogen ... - Hydrogen Central

  07-12-2022 05:24
  Bristol Airport - Hydrogen South West to Host Uk’s Airport Hydrogen ...  Hydrogen Central
  
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• Bristol Airport - Hydrogen South West to Host Uk’s Airport Hydrogen Hub Partnership - Hydrogen Central

  07-12-2022 05:24
  Bristol Airport - Hydrogen South West to Host Uk’s Airport Hydrogen Hub Partnership  Hydrogen Central
  
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• Pressure mounts for Bristol region bus franchising deal as West of England mayor asked to consider option

  07-12-2022 01:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  A bus franchising deal would see greater public control over bus services in the region
  
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