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• BBC Question Time: Bristol woman hits out at Conservative MP over 'woeful' 13 years

  30-03-2023 23:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Question Time came to SGS College WISE campus in Stoke Gifford tonight, March 30, and saw audience members hit out at panellists
  
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• Man hit with 'broom handle' in attempted e-scooter theft

  30-03-2023 21:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The man, who was in his 50s, was treated in hospital for a fractured arm
  
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• Bristol Bears sign Gabriel Oghre and Sam Wolstenholme, as nine extend deals

  30-03-2023 20:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol Bears sign Gabriel Oghre and Sam Wolstenholme for next season, and hand new deals to nine players.
  
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• Demolition of South Bristol former cinema site is imminent

  30-03-2023 20:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Heavy machinery was brought onto the site today
  
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• Timothy Schofield tells court of sexual act with teen

  30-03-2023 20:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Timothy Schofield says he felt "so alone" as he told his brother about a sex act with a boy.
  
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• BBC Question Time in Bristol sparks controversy over Green Party snub

  30-03-2023 19:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "Producers constantly get away with palming us off, it’s not on"
  
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• Man injured in attempted robbery – did you see what happened?

  30-03-2023 18:40 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are appealing for witnesses to come forward after an attempted robbery in Bristol. At approximately 7.30-7.45am on Saturday 18 March two unknown males have threatened the victim in the Callington Road underpass, off the A4174. One of them was said to be in possession of a black pole, likened to a broom handle. The victim was struck with the weapon by one of the offenders, forcing him to the...
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• Car parking fees at three huge Bristol parks set to go up

  30-03-2023 17:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Fees at these car parks were only introduced recently
  
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• Appeal following fail to stop collision

  30-03-2023 17:14 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fail to stop collision near Rode on Monday (22 March). The collision happened at the junction of Rode Hill and the B3109 Bradford Road at about 12.30pm. It involved two vehicles – a white Renault Clio and a white Nissan Xtrail. The Nissan did not stop at the scene of the collision and drove off along Rode Hill towards the A361.
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• Five men charged with conspiracy to supply class A drugs in Bristol

  30-03-2023 16:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The men were arrested after a search warrant was carried out by police
  
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• The Killing Kind: Filming crews spotted at Clifton College in Bristol

  30-03-2023 16:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The six-part legal thriller series has been filmed across the city over the last few months
  
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• Maya Jama confides in Instagram follower about splits from famous partners

  30-03-2023 15:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Love Island host, from Bristol, spoke candidly to a follower on Instagram
  
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• Five men charged as part of regional operation tackling suspected drug-related crime

  30-03-2023 15:21 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Five men have been charged after a warrant was carried out this week in Bristol as part of a regional operation targeting people suspected of being involved in drug-related crime. Officers executed the warrant in Barton Hill on Monday 27 March and arrested five individuals, who were subsequently charged with a number of offences. The following people appeared at Bristol Magistrates Court yesterday...
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• Mayor warned he faces a Plymouth-style tree backlash unless he protects all the trees at Bristol Zoo

  30-03-2023 15:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "Bristol City Council’s opportunity here is to become a beacon of best practice"
  
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• New apartment block at Filton Airfield development starts to take shape

  30-03-2023 15:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Thousands of new homes are planned for the site next to the new arena
  
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• Meet the magical hidden off-grid community living in West Country woodland

  30-03-2023 15:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  They live in beautiful small hobbit style homes
  
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• Sir Elton and David Furnish describe 'very close and protective' relationship with Prince Harry

  30-03-2023 13:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The couple said they have a 'paternal friendship' with the Duke of Sussex
  
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• Teen, 14 in court for towing a caravan on M4 close to Somerset border

  30-03-2023 13:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Officers spotted him driving with three occupants in the car - none had a driving licence
  
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• DWP responds after £150 cost of living payment paid early with recipients confused

  30-03-2023 13:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There has been some confusion amongst claimants after a £150 payment dropped into their bank accounts earlier than expected
  
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• Jason Donovan's daughter sparks romance rumours with Hollyoaks co-star

  30-03-2023 13:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  They looked very cosy on a train trip together
  
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• Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Yate

  30-03-2023 13:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A woman in her 40s was pronounced dead at the scene in Kennedy Way on Wednesday.
  
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• 'Fancy' B&M mirror is so popular even influencers are rushing to buy it

  30-03-2023 13:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "Can we appreciate this absolute bargain mirror"
  
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• Rain Dogs: Daisy May Cooper to star in new BBC series filmed in Bristol

  30-03-2023 13:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The eight-part series will air on BBC One from April 4
  
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• Campaign launched to bring back community housing wardens

  30-03-2023 13:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The issue will be debated in Bristol City Council
  
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• Man suffers broken nose after being punched in Bristol by 'erratic driver'

  30-03-2023 12:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for help from the public
  
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• Council plans to invest £1m in playgrounds

  30-03-2023 12:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol City Council plans to spend more than £1m to upgrade play equipment in seven of its parks.
  
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• Pedestrian dies in Yate crash with car as three arrested

  30-03-2023 12:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The pedestrian, a woman in her 40s, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene
  
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• Man shot by police due to appear in court

  30-03-2023 12:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He has been charged with firearms and explosives offences
  
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• Witnesses sought following fatal collision in Yate

  30-03-2023 11:57 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian sadly died in a collision yesterday evening (Wednesday 29 March). Emergency services were called to Kennedy Way at around 5.40pm following reports of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian. Despite the efforts of officers and paramedics, a woman in her 40s was pronounced dead at the scene. Our thoughts are with the family during this...
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• Witnesses sought after man punched in the face – Bristol

  30-03-2023 11:23 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in Bristol. The victim, aged in his 40s, sustained a broken nose when he was punched in the face by a man. The offender had got out of a vehicle which was being driven erratically prior to the attack. The incident happened on the Duckmoor Road/ Dunford Street junction in the Bedminster area at around 12.20am on Saturday 18 February.
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• Warm welcoming spaces set to continue without funding

  30-03-2023 11:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Despite the funding drawing to a close, many venues want to continue with the welcoming spaces initiative
  
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• WhatsApp users issued urgent warning as highly intelligent scammers steal access to phone

  30-03-2023 10:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are three steps people need to take to protect their phones
  
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• Man due in court charged with firearms and explosives offences

  30-03-2023 10:13 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A 32-year-old man is due to appear before magistrates today (Thursday 30 March) charged with firearms and explosives offences. Reed Wischhusen, of Wick Road, Wick St Lawrence, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court charged with: • One count of possessing an explosive substance with intent to endanger life. • One count of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life.
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• Man due in court charged firearms and explosives offences

  30-03-2023 10:13 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A 32-year-old man is due to appear before magistrates today (Thursday 30 March) charged with firearms and explosives offences. Reed Wischhusen, of Wick Road, Wick St Lawrence, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court charged with: • One count of possessing an explosive substance with intent to endanger life. • One count of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life.
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• "My girlfriend identifies as a cat and I'm her caregiver"

  30-03-2023 09:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "No one has a right to judge someone else for being happy"
  
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• Strictly star Giovanni Pernice's 'lonely' single life after dating 'so many' girls

  30-03-2023 09:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing's Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice feature in a new BBC show, Anton & Giovanni's Adventures in Sicily, which airs at 9pm on BBC on Tuesday evenings
  
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• Cancer blood test may 'prey on the worried well'

  30-03-2023 07:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An oncologist questions the benefit of a firm charging more than £1,000 for a new cancer cell test.
  
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• Bristol library exhibition of forgotten items left in books

  30-03-2023 07:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shopping lists, swimming badges and even baby photos have been left in borrowed books over the years.
  
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• Seven Bristol parks to get £1.6m boost to help support new housing developments

  30-03-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Most of the cash is coming from a levy charged to property developers
  
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• Boat owners fundraise for legal challenge to council fee hike

  30-03-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The council is increasing fees to live on or use a boat on the Floating Harbour next month
  
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• Adventure playground just 25 minutes from Bristol named one of UK's best by The Times - Bristol Live

  30-03-2023 06:00
  Adventure playground just 25 minutes from Bristol named one of UK's best by The Times  Bristol Live
  
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• Adventure playground just 25 minutes from Bristol named one of ... - Bristol Live

  30-03-2023 06:00
  Adventure playground just 25 minutes from Bristol named one of ...  Bristol Live
  
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• Council chief tells 'Redcatch Quarter' developers 7% affordable homes 'isn't good enough'

  30-03-2023 01:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "The severity of the housing crisis in Bristol makes it difficult for me to support proposals"
  
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• ADVERTORIAL: Quarter of renters do not ask for repairs due to fear of eviction, says Shelter

  30-03-2023 01:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  “Day in, day out Shelter hears from people who are forking out huge sums on rent while living in nightmarish conditions"
  
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