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• Woman admits hitting boy with paddle at Conham River Park

  19-12-2022 20:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A video showed Fay Johnson shouting 'who else wants some?' at a group after the assault
  
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• Urgent action needed over sewage pollution in river

  19-12-2022 20:26 via bbc.co.uk
  Calls have been made to tackle the problem affecting the River Frome in South Gloucestershire.
  
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• Trains every half hour to new Bristol arena 'unaffordable'

  19-12-2022 19:28 via bbc.co.uk
  A city mayor faces calls to increase train frequency in light of thousands of new homes planned.
  
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• Founder of Bristol charity Kids Company can mount court challenge over critical report

  19-12-2022 17:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Kids Company founder Camila Batmanghelidjh said after the ruling: “I am pleased that the case will be heard in full.”
  
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• Jordan Rossiter: Bristol Rovers midfielder out for 'around two months' with knee injury

  19-12-2022 17:14 via bbc.co.uk
  Bristol Rovers midfielder Jordan Rossiter is set to be out for about eight weeks with a knee injury.
  
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• HMP Bristol prisoner 'heard shivering on the phone' as heating fails

  19-12-2022 16:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "It’s to the point that when they’re on the phone, I can hear them shivering. It's inhumane."
  
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• Gogglebox fans 'gutted' as star couple announce departure from show

  19-12-2022 16:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The pair has starred on the show for five-years
  
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• Police locate young child seen walking alone in Portishead

  19-12-2022 16:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  She was seen walking on her own in pyjamas and a dressing gown
  
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• Child seen alone in Portishead identified

  19-12-2022 15:31 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  We’re pleased to confirm we’ve identified the child who was seen walking in Portishead in her pyjamas this morning (Monday 19 December). Officers have visited the girl’s home and spoken with her father and no longer have concerns for her welfare. Detective Inspector Andrew Greaves said: “I’d like to thank the member of the public who contacted us after seeing the girl this morning. “At the time...
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• Appeal after bike stolen during robbery in Lockleaze

  19-12-2022 15:19 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  We’re appealing for witnesses after a woman had her pushbike stolen during a robbery in Lockleaze. The woman was cycling on the Concorde Way route, near Lockleaze Sports Centre, at around 6pm on Monday 12 December, when she was approached by four males in dark clothing. They threatened her and tried to steal her bag, before making off with the pushbike. We believe there were a number of people...
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• Met Office releases Christmas Day weather forecast for Bristol

  19-12-2022 15:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Here's what you can expect in the run up to the big day
  
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• Plan for world-first 'Arc' soaring over Bristol city centre is dropped by We The Curious

  19-12-2022 14:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "We will just have to be patient until we find the right location"
  
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• Lone six-year-old child spotted wandering streets of town with teddy

  19-12-2022 13:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The girl was seen wandering the town on Monday morning
  
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• Concern for young child seen alone in pyjamas in Portishead

  19-12-2022 13:24 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  Officers in Portishead are concerned for the welfare of a young girl seen walking around the town on her own this morning (Monday 19 December). The girl, who is believed to be around six-years-old, was seen on The Finches wearing red pyjamas, a purple dressing gown and slippers. She was also holding a teddy bear. Officers are currently searching the area with the assistance of the drone unit.
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• Bristol Airport on Christmas peak times and leaving presents unwrapped

  19-12-2022 13:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  More than 350,000 people are predicted to pass through the terminal over the festive period
  
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• DWP to pay some benefits early over Christmas Bank holidays

  19-12-2022 13:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Check your benefit payment dates - new PIP and UC payment dates have been confirmed
  
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• New North Filton train station near Bristol arena 'needs higher frequency' of services

  19-12-2022 12:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Trains to the new North Filton station, next to the arena, will only run once an hour
  
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• Live: Road floods in Easton as cars forced through deep water

  19-12-2022 12:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It is unclear yet if the water is simply rainwater, or if it also contains sewage
  
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• Bristol mobile speed camera locations from Monday, December 19, 2022

  19-12-2022 12:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Speeding drivers could be at risk of getting a fine or points on their licence
  
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• Royal Mail strikes give Bristolians Christmas post woes

  19-12-2022 12:39 via bbc.co.uk
  People voice concern that they may not get their presents in time for the big day.
  
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• Group setting up how committee-run council will work pledge to be more transparent

  19-12-2022 12:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  From May 2024 Bristol City Council will be run by a system of committees instead of a mayor
  
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• Taco Bell announces Bristol opening date with free food giveaway

  19-12-2022 11:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The first 100 customers will get a free taco
  
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• Bristol Institute opens intakes for a range of top ranked UK degrees ... - bizenglish.adaderana.lk

  19-12-2022 09:04
  Bristol Institute opens intakes for a range of top ranked UK degrees ...  bizenglish.adaderana.lk
  
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• Bristol Institute opens intakes for a range of top ranked UK degrees ... - Adaderana

  19-12-2022 09:04
  Bristol Institute opens intakes for a range of top ranked UK degrees ...  Adaderana
  
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• AA issues traffic warning to Bristol drivers ahead of Christmas rush

  19-12-2022 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  An estimated 17 million drivers will hit the roads across just two days
  
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• Strictly's Helen Skelton 'sends message' as judge comments on her 'better off without me' gesture to camera

  19-12-2022 01:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Shirley Ballas understood exactly what Helen Skelton was going for in her sexy final dance on the hit BBC show
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley spots message in Helen Skelton's 'revenge dance'

  19-12-2022 01:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Shirley Ballas understood exactly what Helen Skelton was going for in her sexy final dance on the hit BBC show
  
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• East Bristol care centre could close or be sold off

  19-12-2022 01:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It currently cares for elderly people after they leave hospital
  
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• Lake Placid World Cup: Great Britain's Team Hall win first four-man bobsleigh gold

  19-12-2022 00:11 via bbc.co.uk
  Great Britain's four-man bobsleigh team led by Brad Hall win their first World Cup gold medal with victory at Lake Placid.
  
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