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• Three dealers jailed at Bristol Crown Court after M5 stop led police to cash and drugs

  17-03-2023 20:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A judge described the operation as a 'high-level criminal network'
  
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• Refugee befriending charity gets £10,000 from Comic Relief funds

  17-03-2023 19:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  B.friend, run by Bridges for Communities, matches asylum seekers with volunteer friends.
  
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• The cost of a TV licence set to rise by the largest price increase in 20 years

  17-03-2023 19:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The cost of watching BBC shows and listening to BBC radio is set to skyrocket
  
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• Gogglebox fans gush over Daniel and Stephen as they share rare pic of life away from cameras

  17-03-2023 19:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  “Husbands twinning at work”
  
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• Bristol Airport issues warning to travellers as roadworks may spark delays

  17-03-2023 19:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  People travelling to the airport next week should 'allow extra' time for their journey
  
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• Drug dealers collectively jailed for more than 20 years

  17-03-2023 18:50 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Three men have been jailed for a total of more than 20 years at Bristol Crown Court today, Friday 17 March, after admitting drug supply offences at an earlier hearing. The court heard that the three were part of an organised crime group bringing heroin and cocaine into Bristol. On Friday 11 November 2022 officers stopped a vehicle on the northbound M5 in South Gloucestershire and found almost £60...
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• Appeal for driver to come forward after Taunton collision

  17-03-2023 17:25 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A teenager was injured in a collision earlier this month in Taunton and investigating officers are keen to hear from the driver involved. The collision occurred at about 8.20am on Friday 10 March in Bridgwater Road. A girl was crossing the road when the collision involving a blue 4×4 happened near Acacia Gardens. She sustained bruising and swelling. The female driver did stop at the scene and...
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• Bristol mum launches touching fundraiser for miracle son who beat all the odds

  17-03-2023 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  She's hoping to raise £5,000 to buy a vital electric wheelchair and communications device
  
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• Kings Chase shopping centre to get £5.5m makeover

  17-03-2023 15:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The council money will fund the shopping centre's revamp in a major regeneration project.
  
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• People are only just realising they've been washing their hair wrong their whole life

  17-03-2023 15:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Daily hair washing can halt growth and take away essential oils
  
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• Tesco shoppers seething after paying an 'extortionate' £4.40 for Heinz ketchup

  17-03-2023 15:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "If you can afford to pay this for ketchup, you have too much money"
  
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• Man suffers suspected broken nose in unprovoked Bristol Popworld attack

  17-03-2023 15:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police have identified one man they wish to speak to who they believe could help their investigation
  
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• George Tanner: Bristol City right-back signs new three-and-a-half-year deal

  17-03-2023 14:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Defender George Tanner signs a new three-and-a-half-year deal with Bristol City, to stay until the summer of 2026.
  
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• Covid vaccination centre at UWE Bristol closes

  17-03-2023 14:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nurse Kay Hamilton says it was "lovely" to be a part of the NHS vaccination efforts at UWE Bristol.
  
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• The story Bristol’s pioneering drug service that’s still saving lives after 37 years and the woman who made it happen

  17-03-2023 14:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Moving tributes were made to Maggie Telfer who founded the organisation for the charity’s anniversary last week
  
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• Cheltenham Festival: Film and TV stars arrive at races for final day

  17-03-2023 13:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Idris Elba, Luke Evans and Nick Knowles have all been spotted among crowds
  
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• A mind-controlled beer-pouring robot has landed

  17-03-2023 12:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It reads your mind and pours beer for you, but if your attention wanders you will get a frothy mess.
  
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• Just Stop Oil protest planned for Bristol city centre this weekend

  17-03-2023 12:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of protesters are expected to march through the city centre this weekend
  
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• Bristol Comedy Garden returns to its roots : News 2023 - Chortle

  17-03-2023 12:28
  
  Bristol Comedy Garden returns to its roots : News 2023  Chortle
  
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• Appeal following attack outside Popworld

  17-03-2023 12:26 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are seeking the public’s help after a man was attacked outside a Bristol nightclub. Officers would like to speak to this man about an incident outside Popworld, in Baldwin Street, on Sunday 5 March at around 3am. They believe he has information which could help their investigation. He is described as white, between 5ft 10ins and 6ft 1ins tall, and thought to be aged 25-35 years old.
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• Primark’s 'gorgeous' £7 shiny bag that's a Prada Mini Cleo 'dupe'

  17-03-2023 12:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The bag comes in multiple colours
  
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• Bristol ranks as one of the worst places in the UK for hair because of our water

  17-03-2023 12:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Hard water can cause hair loss and frequent dandruff, according to experts
  
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• Bristol is one of the worst places in the UK for hair because of our ... - Bristol Live

  17-03-2023 12:19
  
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• ADVERTORIAL: Five reasons why Bristolians should buy their first home in South Wales

  17-03-2023 11:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  For those based in and around Bristol, South Wales lies just across the Severn Bridge and is the ideal location for first-time buyers
  
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• Big screens for Charles coronation in Bristol part of £1m Government plan

  17-03-2023 09:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has unveiled the plans aimed at helping people come together and mark the momentous occasion around the UK
  
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• Adopted man discovers he is related to mother of his children after six years of marriage

  17-03-2023 09:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The man took to Reddit to make his confession and asked for advice after discovering he and his wife were related
  
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• Bristol Animal Rebellion target supermarket eggs in latest stunt

  17-03-2023 09:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  They say we are "sleepwalking into another pandemic"
  
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• Bristol Airport: Couple forced to sleep on conveyor belts amid Ryanair 'nightmare'

  17-03-2023 09:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "I have never experienced anything before like it in my life. It was pretty traumatic"
  
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• "My husband's affair was the best thing that ever happened to our marriage - I now help others heal after betrayal"

  17-03-2023 08:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "You can't drop a grenade in your home and come away undamaged, but it became a very personal journey"
  
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• Great British Bake Off unveils new host - and fans are very excited

  17-03-2023 08:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  She's going to be amazing on Bake Off
  
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• Chief’s statement following the publication of our latest HMICFRS inspection

  17-03-2023 08:00 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police has received the results of the latest assessment by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS). Chief Constable Sarah Crew welcomed today’s publication of the PEEL (Police Efficiency, Effectiveness and Legitimacy) which assessed and graded our police service as: She said: “Treating the public with fairness, dignity and respect is a...
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• Bristol ranks as one of the worst places in the UK for hair because of ... - Bristol Live

  17-03-2023 08:00
  
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• Bristol Comedy Garden returns to its roots : News 2023 : Chortle ... - Chortle

  17-03-2023 08:00
  
  Bristol Comedy Garden returns to its roots : News 2023 : Chortle ...  Chortle
  
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• Avon and Somerset Police told to improve crime investigations

  17-03-2023 07:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An inspection of Avon and Somerset Police also finds failings in how offenders are managed.
  
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• Bristol bus franchising: Mayor blames council for blocking deal

  17-03-2023 07:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  West of England mayor Dan Norris faces growing pressure to explore bus franchising in the region.
  
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• Mum enters London marathon to raise awareness of Angelman syndrome

  17-03-2023 07:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Janette Gray is running the London Marathon to raise awareness of her son's learning disability.
  
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• Nine-bedroom Filton HMO allowed in 'family cul-de-sac' despite neighbours' fears

  17-03-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are concerns about an increasing number of HMOs in Filton
  
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• New Bristol harbourside flats being built near SS Great Britain go up for sale

  17-03-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Next to SS Great Britain, McArthur's Yard has already seen keen interest
  
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• Charlton Boulevard bus gate plan finally scrapped after 'strong opposition'

  17-03-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The road will remain open to all traffic
  
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