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• Live: Crash closes M4 entry slip road at M32 junction in Bristol

  29-03-2023 23:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The motorway slip road is closed at J19 with the M32 in Bristol
  
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• Three people arrested after crash between car and pedestrian in Yate

  29-03-2023 22:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Road closures have been set up by Avon and Somerset Police at the scene
  
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• Live: Traffic halted on M5 near Portishead after car overturns

  29-03-2023 20:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Traffic was temporarily halted as of 7.24pm this evening (March 29)
  
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• Live: M5 reopens near Portishead after car overturns

  29-03-2023 20:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Traffic was temporarily halted as of 7.24pm this evening (March 29)
  
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• Live: Trains delayed between Bristol and Bath after 'trespassers' on tracks

  29-03-2023 20:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Disruption is expected to continue until around 8pm
  
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• Maidenhead track-side fire causes disruption to rail services

  29-03-2023 19:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Trains will be cancelled or delayed until Thursday due to the electrical fire, Network Rail says.
  
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• Somerset murder probe: Suspect sectioned after woman dies at property

  29-03-2023 18:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police said a man in his 30s was arrested but was deemed not fit for interview or to be detained in police custody
  
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• Phillip Schofield set for This Morning return after time off

  29-03-2023 18:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The long-time presenter of the ITV1 show has been missing from the sofa this week with Alison Hammond and South Gloucestershire's Joel Dommett replacing him
  
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• Bristol Harbour Festival to be more inclusive, mayor says

  29-03-2023 18:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The comments follow a report which highlighted issues around the "whiteness" of the event.
  
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• Inspectors say Avon and Somerset Police ‘needs improvement’ in investigating crime

  29-03-2023 17:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A year-long inspection found several areas where the short-staffed police force requires improvement
  
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• NatWest closures: Two Bristol banks to shut in 'disastrous decision' for community

  29-03-2023 17:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "The rationale behind this closure is all too familiar"
  
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• Man due in court on dangerous driving charge

  29-03-2023 17:30 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A 22-year-old man was due to appear in court today (Wednesday 29 March). Lawrence Salaou, of no fixed address, has been charged last night (Tuesday 28 March) with dangerous driving and criminal damage. The charges relate to an incident on Thursday 15 December last year where a car collided with a bus which collided with a house in Withywood, Bristol. He was due to appear at Bristol Magistrates’...
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• Four arrested after Bristol motorbike thefts and weapons seized

  29-03-2023 17:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police said a 22-year-old man and three teenage boys have been arrested
  
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• Phillip Schofield's brother 'admitted sex acts with teen' to TV star

  29-03-2023 16:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Timothy Schofield, 54, told his famous brother about sex acts with a teen boy, a court hears.
  
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• Shock as four Bristol pubs close within five minute radius in huge blow to community

  29-03-2023 16:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'We will miss you all, and feel truly devastated that it has come to this'
  
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• Phillip Schofield describes moment brother admitted watching porn with child, court hears

  29-03-2023 16:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "Tim said it was just this once. I told him it should never happen again"
  
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• Bristol pupils' exhibition exploring statue debate opens

  29-03-2023 16:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The exhibition includes Bristol school children's views on what to do with the statues of slave traders.
  
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• The unbelievably beautiful Westcountry seaside town that's been judged best place to live in UK

  29-03-2023 15:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Judges raved about its golden sands and good travel connections
  
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• Update on Somerset murder investigation

  29-03-2023 15:24 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Inquiries are continuing into the death of a woman in Somerset on Monday 27 March. A murder investigation led by the Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT) was launched after a woman sadly died at a property in Broomfield, near Bridgwater. Officers were initially called to the scene following a report of a burglary in progress at around 5.45pm. On arrival they found a woman in her 80s badly injured...
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• Four arrests made in Bristol motorbike theft investigation

  29-03-2023 14:54 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Officers last night arrested a man and three teenage boys as part of an investigation into motorbike thefts in Bristol. The man, aged 22, and three boys, aged 15, 16 and 17 were arrested after a member of the public called us to raise concerns about suspicious behaviour at a property off Old Bread Street. Following the arrests, officers carried out a search of the property and recovered several...
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• Underwater search unit spotted at Bristol Harbourside on training exercise

  29-03-2023 14:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Multiple officers could be seen wearing life jackets at around 11.30am this morning (March 29)
  
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• "I just can't do this" - Teary Molly-Mae describes huge changes after becoming mum

  29-03-2023 14:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "I just don't feel myself. I just feel overwhelmed"
  
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• Bristol ferry boat transformed into ‘beautiful Venice-style water taxi’ as season opens

  29-03-2023 14:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  She's described as the "prettiest boat in our fleet"
  
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• Paul O'Grady: Update on Bristol show after TV legend's sudden death

  29-03-2023 13:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He was due to appear at Bristol Hippodrome later this year
  
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• Somerset: Former teacher jailed for indecent images of children

  29-03-2023 13:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police say they were tipped off about David Jordan's offending by a social media company.
  
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• Former teacher jailed for making thousands of indecent images of children

  29-03-2023 13:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Weston man's crimes have been described as 'abhorrent'
  
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• 'Gorgeous' Zara top modelled by Holly Willoughby that shoppers are rushing to buy

  29-03-2023 12:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Fans love the £19.99 top
  
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• Cancer Research UK: Race for Life launched by Bristol's Joe Batley ... - Worcester News

  29-03-2023 12:54
  
  Cancer Research UK: Race for Life launched by Bristol's Joe Batley ...  Worcester News
  
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• Bristol's Ikea turns 23: A look back at the Eastville superstore through the years

  29-03-2023 11:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  We take a look back at the store's opening in 1999 and how it's changed through the years
  
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• Couple take 'refreshing' first swim in Bristol Harbour

  29-03-2023 11:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The pair trial the temporary course before a five-week swimming pilot starts in April.
  
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• Carol Vorderman hails Paul O'Grady for taking on TV executives 'before Gary Lineker'

  29-03-2023 11:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Carol appeared on Radio 4 this morning (March 29) to pay tribute to the late Paul O'Grady
  
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• St Pauls Carnival 2023: Incredible acts revealed for huge summer celebration

  29-03-2023 11:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The first wave of acts has been revealed for this year's carnival
  
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• Mum bans grandparents from changing son's nappy and cuddling him without permission

  29-03-2023 10:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The woman has explained that she wants to protect her six-month-old son's privacy
  
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• Man jailed for making nearly 5,000 indecent images of children

  29-03-2023 10:32 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A man who admitted making nearly 5,000 indecent images of children has been jailed. David Jordan, 72, of Weston-Super-Mare, was arrested after police received intelligence from a social media company. Officers carried out a warrant at his home and with the help of digital detection dogs recovered a quantity of mobile phones, laptops, and memory cards. An examination of these devices subsequently...
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• Man jailed for downloading nearly 5,000 indecent images of children

  29-03-2023 10:32 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A man who admitted downloading nearly 5,000 indecent images of children has been jailed. David Jordan, 72, of Weston-Super-Mare, was arrested after police received intelligence from a social media company. Officers carried out a warrant at his home and with the help of digital detection dogs recovered a quantity of mobile phones, laptops, and memory cards. An examination of these devices...
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• Kate Middleton made 'touching sacrifice' in bid to ease tension with “upset” Meghan and Harry

  29-03-2023 10:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Commonwealth Service in March 2020 saw Meghan and Harry out of the Queen’s procession
  
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• Paul O'Grady's heartbreaking loss in final social media post

  29-03-2023 09:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The late TV star's pet pig passed away just two weeks ago
  
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• Anita Asante: Ex-England defender on transitioning to Bristol City coaching role

  29-03-2023 09:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former England defender Anita Asante tells BBC Sport how becoming a coach at Bristol City has been an "eye-opening" experience.
  
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• Marilyn Monroe lookalike makes 'overwhelming' £6k a month and now wants to empower women

  29-03-2023 08:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "I want to empower women – it's okay to do OnlyFans and not care about what people think"
  
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• 'Godlike' Simon Cowell 'made' Amanda Holden go on date

  29-03-2023 08:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Britain's Got Talent pair have always been just friends, insists Amanda
  
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• This Morning confirm Phillip Schofield will be replaced by comedian

  29-03-2023 08:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "I love all the presenters on the show. They don't deserve all the hate they get."
  
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• Bristol racing car driver returns to driving following a stroke

  29-03-2023 07:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Eddie Ruskin now works as a driving instructor for people with disabilities.
  
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• Bristol woman finds closure in running after dad's death

  29-03-2023 07:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  She will run a half marathon a year after hearing about her dad's heart attack at the finish line.
  
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• Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health NHS Trust issued with warning

  29-03-2023 07:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health NHS Trust has been told to improve patient safety, a report reveals.
  
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• Bristol City second in EFL Sustainability table

  29-03-2023 07:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Which EFL clubs are doing the most work to become more sustainable? BBC Sport explores.
  
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• South Gloucestershire Council leader to step down in May after local elections

  29-03-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Toby Savage has led the council for five years
  
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• easyJet launches Bristol Airport flights to Tunisia

  29-03-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's home to golden beaches and a rich culture
  
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• Bristol property closed by court order after drug and antisocial behaviour offences

  29-03-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Locals had been complaining of drugs and noise issues
  
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• Bristol nursery hits back at Ofsted ‘inadequate’ report after 'awful experience'

  29-03-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The report highlighted safety concerns with children seen throwing toys and dough
  
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