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• Love Island fans predict Casa Amor's return after Maya Jama clue

  02-02-2023 23:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Bristol-born host dropped a hint during Aftersun - and fans have been speculating
  
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• Dial 999 if you see missing Bristol man Andrew

  02-02-2023 22:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The 48-year old is believed to have left his home in Ashley Down, Bristol, at some point between 9.25am and 3.20pm
  
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• Dave Ward: Bristol want to put unbeaten Gloucester 'under pressure'

  02-02-2023 20:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol head coach Dave Ward says his team have to put Gloucester-Hartpury under early pressure if they want to end their unbeaten run this weekend.
  
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• Four more arrested in Bristol murder investigation

  02-02-2023 19:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Five men are now in police custody after a man was found stabbed in the city's Castle Park.
  
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• World Wetlands Day mural created at Bristol shopping centre

  02-02-2023 18:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 3D-effect mural has been impressing shoppers in the centre of Bristol.
  
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• £2.7m study to explore rail links to ease M4 congestion

  02-02-2023 17:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It will consider five new stations and improvements to services between west Wales and Bristol Temple Meads.
  
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• Man to appear in court over woman’s death in Weston-super-Mare

  02-02-2023 17:38 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A man has been charged after an investigation into the death of a woman in Weston-super-Mare. Anne Woodbridge, 92, was found deceased at a residential address on the morning of Monday 30 January. John Woodbridge, of Ashcombe Road, has subsequently been charged with murder. The 91-year-old was due before Bristol Magistrates Court today (Thursday 2 February).
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• Murder accused tells jury he was ‘apocalyptically angry’ when he killed Bristol mum

  02-02-2023 17:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bennylyn Burke and her two-year-old daughter Jellica Burke died at a house in Dundee in 2021
  
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• NHS dentist shortage in South Gloucestershire sees desperate patients try DIY work

  02-02-2023 16:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A family from Ukraine even travelled back to their war-torn homeland to have treatment
  
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• Bid to turn former Coach House pub in Easton into a HMO

  02-02-2023 16:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Campaign for Real Ale Bristol & District Branch has put in an objection to the plans, that would see the site have 10 bedrooms
  
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• Bristol florist launches 'flowers for hire' for funerals as the cost of dying becomes unaffordable

  02-02-2023 16:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The cost of fresh flowers for funerals sees families ‘walk away in tears’ says Hanham florist
  
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• Castle Park stabbing: Three more men arrested in Bristol murder investigation

  02-02-2023 15:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A 26-year-old man and a 22-year-old man have been arrested for murder while a 36-year-old man has been arrested for assisting an offender
  
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• Woman charged with murder in Hartcliffe appears in court

  02-02-2023 15:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Sonja Blenkiron charged with the murder of Paul Wagland
  
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• New South Wales train stations planned to boost England links and cut M4 traffic

  02-02-2023 15:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It could have an impact on Bristol
  
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• Paddleboard and windsurfing school set to open on Weston's seafront lake

  02-02-2023 15:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The lake has been transformed and can now play host to a number of watersports
  
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• Further arrests made in murder investigation – Castle Park

  02-02-2023 14:49 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A further three arrests have been made as part of our ongoing murder investigation following the death of a man stabbed in Bristol’s Castle Park earlier this week. Emergency services were called to the Fairfax Street after a 36-year-old man was found injured at around 4.30pm on Tuesday 31 January. A 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday afternoon. A further three arrests...
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• Marcus Stewart: Ex-Bristol Rovers striker on raising MND awareness after diagnosis

  02-02-2023 14:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ex-Ipswich, Sunderland and Bristol Rovers striker Marcus Stewart feels responsibility to "keep banging the drum" to raise MND awareness.
  
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• DWP list of 21 health conditions that PIP claimants could get up to £4,800 for

  02-02-2023 14:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  You or your family may be qualified for the extra cash
  
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• Bombed-out Bristol church at Temple Gardens to reopen to the public

  02-02-2023 13:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It underwent major repairs and restoration work
  
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• Charities can apply for up to £25,000 to help vulnerable communities with energy costs

  02-02-2023 12:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  But applications must be received by February 10
  
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• Argos selling 'best ever' gadget that will keep you warm without putting your heating on

  02-02-2023 12:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Shoppers are rushing to buy the 'cosy' item
  
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• Jayde Adams surprises Butlins crowd with gig and singalong

  02-02-2023 12:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Fans of the Bristol comedian were ecstatic to see her
  
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• New youth club in South Bristol opening in 2025 as millions approved

  02-02-2023 11:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One youth worker said the project could help bridge the divide between Knowle West and Hartcliffe
  
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• People across UK say Valentine's is sexiest day of the year - Bristol Live

  02-02-2023 11:46
  
  People across UK say Valentine's is sexiest day of the year  Bristol Live
  
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• LIVE: O2 Priority down as Beyoncé fans rush to get pre-sale tickets in Cardiff

  02-02-2023 11:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Millions of fans are attempting to buy a ticket to see Queen B perform
  
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• Netflix plans crackdown on password-sharing - everything you need to know

  02-02-2023 11:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The crackdown is expected to be launched across the UK in the coming months
  
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• Millions promised for new south Bristol youth club

  02-02-2023 11:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Youth Zone will offer sports, music and training for young people and is due to open in 2025.
  
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• Builder who left Bristol homes unsafe is prosecuted in court

  02-02-2023 11:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Simon Robbins admitted unfair trading after carrying out substantial work for five customers for just over a year
  
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• Working to stop people becoming victims of fraud and cyber-crime

  02-02-2023 11:16 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  There are between 800-1000 reports of fraud and cyber-crime every month in Avon and Somerset alone – these are just the cases that are reported. The National Crime Agency predicts that only 20 per cent of fraud incidents are reported nationally so the real figures are likely to be much higher. We were one of the first police forces to invest in dedicated fraud and cyber protect teams...
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• Why is Lurpak butter so expensive? Shoppers baffled as tubs jump to over £7

  02-02-2023 10:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  In just one year, the butter company has raised the price of some of its products by up to 36 per cent
  
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• Castle Park stabbing: Everything we know so far after man arrested for murder

  02-02-2023 10:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A police cordon remains in place around Castle Park as officers investigate the scene
  
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• Love Island fans declare Shaq 'king' after 'calling out' Ron

  02-02-2023 10:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Shaq told Ron that the way he has treated Lana is "so out of order"
  
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• Love Island fans beg for Shaq to win series after 'biggest green flag'

  02-02-2023 10:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Shaq has won over the hearts of the nation.... and Tanya
  
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• Huge Bristol landslip under foundations of new block of flats - Metro.co.uk

  02-02-2023 09:00
  Huge Bristol landslip under foundations of new block of flats  Metro.co.uk
  
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• Suicide prevention charity to open Bristol centre

  02-02-2023 07:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  James' Place offers free therapy to men in suicidal crisis and also operates in London and Liverpool.
  
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• Two children’s care homes for Bristol as demand rises

  02-02-2023 07:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two homes will open in a bid to cut the number of out-of-city placements for teenagers.
  
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• ‘Bristol is ready to give us power’: Greens hopeful of win in pivotal byelection

  02-02-2023 07:00
  
  Council election could have national implications if Greens snatch ward from Lib DemsThe issues that have been raised on the doorstep during the campaign have tended to be local ones – from concerns over new housing developments to the state of the pavements and plans to increase fees paid by people who live on boats in the harbour.But a council byelection taking place at Bristol city council on Thursday may have national implications should the Green party manage to pinch the ward from th
  
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• Thousands donated to help family of man who died after incident in Hartcliffe

  02-02-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "Paul’s family were not prepared for his death"
  
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• Petition about Bristol Beacon's £132m cost calls for independent inquiry into overspend

  02-02-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "It is important that lessons are learned"
  
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• New permanent Gypsy and Traveller pitches to be built in South Bristol

  02-02-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A patch of trees and shrubland near Hengrove park will be cleared to make way
  
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• Developers reassure residents South Bristol tower block 'not affected' by river bank erosion

  02-02-2023 01:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Part of the bank beneath the huge Boat Yard development has fallen into the river
  
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