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• Abbie Ward: England lock signs new Bristol Bears contract

  22-03-2023 19:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England forward Abbie Ward extends her contract at Premier 15s side Bristol until the summer of 2024.
  
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• Two men guilty of murder after gang fight over cannabis

  22-03-2023 19:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two men have been found guilty of murder and a third guilty of manslaughter after a gang fight.
  
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• Brislington murder trial: Chilling footage shows men walking through Sainsbury's with kitchen knives before fatal fight

  22-03-2023 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Brikel Palaj and Radian Lika have been convicted of murdering Aranit Lleshi in May last year
  
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• Brislington murder trial: Aranit Lleshi's family give heartbreaking statement

  22-03-2023 18:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "We are distraught and have lost a huge part of our own lives"
  
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• New Clifton Village development planned for eyesore site is delayed again

  22-03-2023 18:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's been 13 years since the first scheme was approved
  
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• Family of Aranit Lleshi issue statement following murder convictions

  22-03-2023 18:06 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  The family of Aranit Lleshi have issued a tribute following the conclusion of a trial in which two people have been convicted of his murder, and a third of his manslaughter. Aranit, aged 32, died following a violent clash between rival groups in Bloomfield Road, Bristol, in May 2022. The tribute reads: “As a family, the death of our son, brother, and uncle has had a huge impact on us.
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• Disney+ confirms David Tennant and Danny Dyer for new series being filmed in Bristol

  22-03-2023 17:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The series is one of the first bookings for Bristol's new high-end studio
  
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• Bristol chocolate art project inspired by local culture

  22-03-2023 17:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sweet creations combine history, sculptures and chocolate in five objects to tell Bristol's story.
  
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• Two men found guilty of murder following the death of Aranit Lleshi

  22-03-2023 17:31 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  Two men have been convicted of murder following the death of a 32-year-old man in Bristol, while a third has been convicted of manslaughter. Aranit Lleshi died of injuries he sustained during a violent clash between two groups over a cannabis factory in May 2022. The factory, set-up inside a property in Bloomfield Road, Brislington, contained around £95,000 worth of cannabis. A jury at Bristol...
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• Undercover operation reveals ‘disappointing’ lack of awareness of child exploitation amongst hotel and taxi firms

  22-03-2023 16:35 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  An operation led by Avon and Somerset Police to raise awareness of child exploitation amongst hotels and taxi companies found that too often people do not recognise key signs that a child may be at risk. On Saturday 18 March, plain clothed officers and volunteer cadets aged between 14 and 16 carried out a number of test bookings with local firms as part of Operation Makesafe.
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• Car use across Bristol region needs to halve to meet net zero climate targets

  22-03-2023 16:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Barely any progress has been made locally on reducing carbon dioxide emissions from transport
  
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• Brislington murder trial: Third man convicted of killing 32-year-old over £95K cannabis crop

  22-03-2023 16:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Brikel Palaj and Radian Lika have both been convicted of the murder of Aranit Lleshi
  
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• Brislington murder trial: Second man now convicted of killing 32-year-old over £95K cannabis crop

  22-03-2023 16:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Brikel Palaj and Radian Lika have both been convicted of the murder of Aranit Lleshi
  
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• Recap: 'Serious' crash closed Whiteladies Road in Bristol

  22-03-2023 15:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There were reports of heavy traffic in the area
  
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• Live: 'Serious' crash closes A4018 in Bristol

  22-03-2023 15:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are reports of heavy traffic in the area
  
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• Live: 'Serious' crash closed Whiteladies Road in Bristol

  22-03-2023 15:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There were reports of heavy traffic in the area
  
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• Holidaymakers slam easyJet’s 'disgusting' treatment of passengers 'abandoned' at airport

  22-03-2023 15:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Passengers said they were left hundreds of pounds out of pocket after flights to Bristol cancelled
  
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• Carol Vorderman addresses Baroness Michelle Mone bitter feud

  22-03-2023 14:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The ex-Countdown star once had a close friendship with the lingerie tycoon, attending glitzy events with her
  
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• RNLI crew dash out of wedding to tackle emergency call

  22-03-2023 14:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  They were attending the wedding of a fellow volunteer when they were called out to rescue two people who were cut off by an incoming tide
  
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• Bafta TV Awards 2023: This is Going to Hurt and The Responder lead nominations

  22-03-2023 14:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ben Whishaw's This Is Going To Hurt and Martin Freeman's The Responder have six TV nominations each.
  
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• Passport warning as five week strikes set to impact applications

  22-03-2023 14:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Passport Office is urging Brits to renew their passports sooner rather than later
  
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• Primark’s cute crossbody bag is almost identical to Bottega’s padded Cassette handbag

  22-03-2023 14:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Shoppers have been very impressed with Primark’s ‘dupes’
  
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• Zara shoppers 'squealing' after TikToker spots unique model poses online

  22-03-2023 14:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'I love Zara but that website is something else. It's an experience'
  
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• The beautiful West Country city once named the best place to live in the UK

  22-03-2023 14:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Boasting ancient sites and stunning scenery, people love Salisbury
  
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• The Lodge in Henleaze for sale - in pictures

  22-03-2023 14:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Lodge in Henleaze for sale - in pictures
  
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• 'Amazing' Home Bargains handwash is a 'dupe' of Dead Sea's £77 beauty item

  22-03-2023 13:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Home Bargain is selling another incredibly cheap item
  
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• Ofsted pressure horrendous, Bristol education consultant says

  22-03-2023 13:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Anna Ephgrave said teachers should record conversations with inspectors in case they dispute a grade.
  
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• Bristol Broadmead businesses say thefts are on the rise

  22-03-2023 13:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  City centre retailers urge police to do more to deal with thieves who regularly target their stores.
  
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• DWP PIP problems top list of most pressing cost-of-living issues across Bristol region

  22-03-2023 13:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There was a 70 per cent rise in people coming forward with energy problems compared to the year before
  
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• Huge sports redevelopment just north of Bristol with all weather pitch and brand new pavilion

  22-03-2023 12:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It has replaced the run down facilities on the site
  
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• Porsche billionaire divorcing wife, 74, over 'dementia-like illness'

  22-03-2023 12:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Sources close to the family say Wolfgang Porsche and Claudia's lives have been turned upside down following her diagnosis and created barriers between them
  
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• Bafta TV awards 2023: Stephen Merchant nominated for The Outlaws role

  22-03-2023 12:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The BBC crime comedy drama was enjoyed by millions of viewers
  
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• Thomas du Toit: South Africa prop to join Bath after World Cup

  22-03-2023 11:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bath sign South Africa international tighthead prop Thomas du Toit, who will join the club after the 2023 World Cup.
  
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• The beautiful Newport five-bed home you can rent for less than small Bristol flat

  22-03-2023 11:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It comes with a huge garden and a pool table
  
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• Renters can live in Newport five-bed with pool table and huge garden for less than the price of small Bristol flat

  22-03-2023 11:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It comes with a huge garden and a pool table
  
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• Hundreds properties without power in Portishead - updates

  22-03-2023 11:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It has been described as a 'high voltage incident' by National Grid
  
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• Strictly's Dianne pursues new career after Joe Sugg split rumours

  22-03-2023 11:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dianne has been part of the Strictly Come Dancing line-up since 2017, and says that the BBC show is her "absolute passion"
  
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• Bristol children must be in crisis before autism referral, say parents

  22-03-2023 11:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It follows new NHS criteria in the Bristol region on children's eligibility for diagnosis services.
  
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• CCTV issued after car damaged in Taunton

  22-03-2023 11:23 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are hoping the public can help us trace a man we want to talk to in connection with an ongoing investigation into a car being damaged. An unknown male is reported to have approached a black BMW and used a key to damage the vehicle. It happened in Eastgate Gardens, in Taunton, at about 4-4.15pm on Thursday 16 February. We are releasing CCTV images of a man we wish to identify as we hope he can...
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• Man runs from Ewloe to Bristol to fund wife's cancer treatment

  22-03-2023 10:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Michael Pendry and his wife Kelly hope specialist treatment in the US will cure her cancer.
  
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• Helen Flanagan fans rush to defend star after trolls slam her plunging cut-out dress

  22-03-2023 10:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "Enjoy your life, wear what you like"
  
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• Jayde Adams TV show Ruby Speaking to reflect working class Bristol

  22-03-2023 09:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jayde Adams wants to showcase south Bristol, where she grew up, instead of wealthier areas of the city.
  
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• Busted 20th anniversary comeback hints send fans crazy

  22-03-2023 08:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The noughties band previously reunited in 2015 before parting ways again in 2019
  
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• Bristol man charged after cocaine found in imported fruit tins

  22-03-2023 08:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The National Crime Agency said the drugs are believed to have a potential street value of around £1.75million
  
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• Bristol: Cans of fruit were really full of £1,750,000 of cocaine - Metro.co.uk

  22-03-2023 08:00
  Bristol: Cans of fruit were really full of £1,750,000 of cocaine  Metro.co.uk
  
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• Bristol pupil starts daily 9km walk to school challenge

  22-03-2023 07:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Freya, 11, is raising money to help support schools in rural Kenya where pupils walk much further.
  
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• Ramadan 2023: Everything you need to know and all the events in Bristol

  22-03-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol’s Muslim community is preparing to reap the rewards of the Holy month to come
  
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• Parents brand new Bristol autism referral rules 'discriminatory' and 'monstrous'

  22-03-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Three mums who have had to battle the system for years shared their stories
  
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• Driver chased by police at 80mph slammed into another car

  22-03-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Anthony Whiston admitted dangerous driving and failing to provide a specimen
  
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• Change in Bristol autism diagnosis referral means children must now be in 'crisis'

  22-03-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Anger as Sirona and the local health board tighten up the rules on who is eligible
  
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