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• Love Island's Shaq and Tanya shock fans with kinky Hideway confession

  27-01-2023 23:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The couple confessed to fellow contestants on the ITV2 show that things got sexy when they became the first duo to make a visit to the private retreat
  
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• Motorcyclist suffers life-changing injuries in Bristol city centre crash

  27-01-2023 22:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police said the biker's next of kin have been informed about the incident which led to multiple roads to be closed off while emergency services dealt with it
  
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• Would I Lie To You?: Jayde Adams makes Only Connect gaffe in front of host's husband

  27-01-2023 21:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It was enough to make Rob Brydon actually put his fist in his mouth on the BBC One show - although it turned out two other guests on the episode were just as unaware as Jayde
  
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• Bristol rugby player inquest to examine hospital treatment

  27-01-2023 21:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Maddy Lawrence, 20, died after dislocating her hip whilst playing for her university rugby team.
  
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• Jayde Adams reveals surprise Strictly friendship fact about Ellie Simmonds

  27-01-2023 20:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Bedminster-native appears on Would I Lie To You tonight on BBC One alongside her fellow Strictly Come Dancing celebrity
  
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• Campaign launched to tackle Bristol's rent bidding wars

  27-01-2023 20:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Offering over the asking price has become common practice to secure a rental property in Bristol.
  
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• Holocaust victims' descendant gets family photos after 80 years

  27-01-2023 19:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kitty Odell, from Bristol, got the photos after a chance discovery in a Czech attic after 80 years.
  
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• Bristol rabbi says Holocaust Memorial Day is a time 'to focus on change'

  27-01-2023 19:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  January 27 marks an international day of memory for those who lost their lives
  
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• Live updates - air ambulance called to city centre crash as roads cordoned off

  27-01-2023 18:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are road closures in place on Union Street, Bristol Bridge and at the junction of Wine Street and Baldwin Street following the incident involved a motorcycle and car
  
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• Air ambulance called to city centre crash as roads cordoned off - recap

  27-01-2023 18:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There were road closures in place on Union Street, Bristol Bridge and at the junction of Wine Street and Baldwin Street following the incident involving a motorcycle and car
  
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• Bristol city centre roads shut after serious crash

  27-01-2023 18:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An air ambulance is called to Bristol city centre after a collision involving a car and motorbike.
  
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• Montpelier High School apologises to parents as Ofsted judges it 'still inadequate'

  27-01-2023 18:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The school was considered the best in Bristol until Ofsted gave it the worst rating possible
  
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• Driver jailed for 10 years after killing ‘cherished’ 19-year-old

  27-01-2023 17:58 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  A 28-year-old man has been jailed for 10 years after killing a 19-year-old girl in a collision in Bridgwater. Luke Hawkes, of Wadham Close, Bridgwater, was sentenced at Taunton Crown Court today (Friday 27 January) after pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and failing to provide a specimen. Hawkes’ sentence is among the first to take place under new sentencing guidelines which...
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• Tributes paid to ‘big-hearted’ and ‘compassionate’ Bethany

  27-01-2023 17:45 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  The family of 19-year-old Bethany Branson have paid tribute to her as a ‘beautiful’ and ‘adored little lady’. Bethany, from Bridgwater, tragically died following a three-car collision in November last year. Luke Hawkes, of Wadham Close, Bridgwater, has been handed a prison sentence of 10 years for causing her death through dangerous driving. He also faced charges for failing to provide a specimen...
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• Teen forced sex on under-age girls after threatening to hurt them and their families

  27-01-2023 17:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Judge describes Harry Barton as 'predatory, extremely manipulative and extremely dangerous' after he posed as an online hacker who claimed he could bring harm to several young girls and those they loved
  
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• More than 60 people recognised for outstanding policing and bravery in award ceremonies with Avon and Somerset Police

  27-01-2023 17:00 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Award ceremonies held by Avon and Somerset Police this week saw 66 people recognised in a celebration of outstanding policing, good work and making a difference to our communities. Those awarded included police officers, police staff, members of the public and a St John’s Ambulance First Responder. From lifesaving acts of bravery, quick-thinking in dangerous situations...
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• More than 60 people recognised for outstanding policing and bravery in award ceremonies

  27-01-2023 17:00 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Award ceremonies held by Avon and Somerset Police this week saw 66 people recognised in a celebration of outstanding policing, good work and making a difference to our communities. Those awarded included police officers, police staff, members of the public and a St John’s Ambulance First Responder. From lifesaving acts of bravery, quick-thinking in dangerous situations...
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• Bristol City Council threatened with court battle over zoo car park plans approval

  27-01-2023 16:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Planning committee granted permission for the second time in November after the high court quashed original unlawful decision
  
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• Plans to turn former Bristol pub into 80-bed care home

  27-01-2023 16:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's a Grade II listed building dating back to the early 18th century
  
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• Bristol campaigners in homes plan legal threat to council

  27-01-2023 15:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  They claim Bristol Council's decision to approve 62 homes on a former zoo car park was "unlawful".
  
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• Bristol clean air zone rules 'unfair on Blue Badge holders'

  27-01-2023 15:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Roz Hutchings wants a review of how long Blue Badger drivers get to register their charge exemption.
  
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• Bristol brothers raise £101,000 for children's hospital

  27-01-2023 14:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The pair have been turning their mother's house into a Christmas lights extravaganza since 1994.
  
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• Two new Bristol cycle lanes planned for key routes into city centre

  27-01-2023 13:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Construction will begin this summer
  
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• Bristol riots: Man jailed for mobile police station fire

  27-01-2023 13:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Alexander Papadopoulos helped set fire to a mobile police station and stole a police helmet.
  
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• Man 'punched to ground' at waterfront sports bar as police issue CCTV images

  27-01-2023 13:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police would like to speak to the man who is pictured in the CCTV
  
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• Latest Love Island recoupling could be the end of Ron and Lana

  27-01-2023 13:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bombshell Ellie stole Ron from Lana in a shock recoupling twist
  
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• Eastwood Park detention centre guard was a 'monster and psychopath' says former inmate

  27-01-2023 12:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Patrick Devaney denies historical physical and indecent assaults on boys
  
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• Mama Bear's closing one of its Bradley Stoke nurseries

  27-01-2023 12:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The two Bradley Stoke Mama Bear branches will merge at Great Park Road, both were found 'inadequate' at their most recent Ofsted inspections
  
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• Love Island contestants Olivia and Zara were 'in music video together' claim fans

  27-01-2023 12:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dumped islander reveals the two discussed knowing each other
  
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• Unknown man made woman feel 'uncomfortable' in Bristol gallery

  27-01-2023 11:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He reportedly approached her and spoke to her at length on multiple occasions
  
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• CCTV appeal assault at Bristol bar

  27-01-2023 11:17 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are appealing for the public’s help to identify this man following an incident at a Bristol bar. Officers believe the man in the CCTV has information about an incident in which someone was punched at BSB Sports Bar, on the waterfront. The incident happened at around 1.30am on Friday 9 December when an unknown man punched the victim in the face, knocking him unconscious. The 25-year-old victim...
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• Appeal for CCTV following burglaries in Weston-super-Mare

  27-01-2023 10:11 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are appealing for witnesses and CCTV footage after a high-value burglary in Weston-super-Mare. Between Sunday 4 December and Tuesday 3 January, unknown suspects have broken into a property in Milton Brow and made off with a number of items. Items stolen included a 65” TV, a Sony VR headset, a new generation Apple iPad, gold and silver jewellery and some cash.
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• Commuter challenge to beat the Bristol rush hour

  27-01-2023 08:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Five reporters used different modes of transport for their morning commute.
  
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  27-01-2023 08:03
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• St Paul's Learning Centre hosting free darkroom workshops

  27-01-2023 07:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Refugees, locals and people recovering from addiction are being taught photography darkroom skills.
  
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• ‘Don’t make the public pay more’ urges ferry owner over council’s proposed massive fee hikes in Bristol harbour

  27-01-2023 01:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Boat owners want discussions with Bristol Council over harbour increases, claiming they want to make a "little London"
  
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