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• European Challenge Cup: Bristol Bears 26-33 ASM Clermont Auvergne - hosts exit competition

  31-03-2023 23:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol Bears are knocked out of the Challenge Cup after a 33-26 defeat by ASM Clermont Auvergne at Ashton Gate.
  
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• Call 999 if you see wanted man Luke Hanson

  31-03-2023 21:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Hanson is wanted for failing to attend court after being charged with drug-related offences
  
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• My Unique B&B: Couple shocks host by renovating sensory deprivation tank into stunning guest room

  31-03-2023 19:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Show presenter Simon Parfett turned a decade old deprivation "shed" into a nautical waterside dream rental
  
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• Timothy Schofield began abusing boy at 13, court hears

  31-03-2023 19:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The TV star's brother had criminally abused the boy at the ages of 13, 14 and 15, the jury hears.
  
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• Bristol's Miss Millie's agrees a deal to open outlets on the forecourt of UK petrol stations

  31-03-2023 18:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The partnership with Motor Fuel Group (MFG) will see the fried chicken brand open its first petrol station store this May
  
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• Fury over bike rack by Bristol church that would 'block access for hearses'

  31-03-2023 18:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The council has now agreed to move the planned location
  
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• Avon and Wiltshire mental health trust given CQC warning after surprise inspection

  31-03-2023 17:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Staff shortages are impacting the quality of care
  
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• Nationwide Index shows UK house prices have dropped for seven months in a row

  31-03-2023 16:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Nationwide reports the largest annual decline since July 2009
  
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• ITV issue update as Phillip Schofield not expected to return to This Morning for weeks

  31-03-2023 16:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Viewers will not see Phillip on their screens for a few weeks
  
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• Bristol man jailed after police found cocaine and illegal images in his home

  31-03-2023 16:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Barry White handed jail term after police sting
  
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• NHS bosses order review of GP provision as thousands of new homes are built in South Bristol

  31-03-2023 15:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "We are closely monitoring proposed housing development across South Bristol"
  
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• CCTV appeal after woman assaulted outside Weston-super-Mare venue

  31-03-2023 15:15 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A man assaulted a woman outside a nightclub in Weston-super-Mare and we are appealing for witnesses to come forward. The woman, who is in her 20s, required hospital treatment for a facial injury after being punched in Richmond Street at approximately 4.05am on Sunday 19 February. We are releasing a CCTV image of a man we wish to identify and talk to as part of our ongoing enquiries.
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• Bath SafeBus aids revellers in trouble after nights out

  31-03-2023 15:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The service offers people going out in Bath a safe space should they encounter any problems.
  
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• Mum-of-four who died in Yate crash was 'centre of fun'

  31-03-2023 14:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rebecca Ashmead, 49, was a lollipop lady who was "passionate" about road safety, her family says.
  
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• Mums fly to Ibiza for 12-hour holiday and gets back in time for the school run

  31-03-2023 14:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "This is how we need to start living"
  
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• Mums fly to Ibiza for 12-hour holiday and get back in time for the school run

  31-03-2023 14:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "This is how we need to start living"
  
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• Live updates as easyJet flight from Alicante arriving in Bristol diverted

  31-03-2023 14:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The flight is circling in the air
  
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• Bristol: Question Time audience member criticises government's record - Metro.co.uk

  31-03-2023 13:58
  Bristol: Question Time audience member criticises government's record  Metro.co.uk
  
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• Tributes to 'devoted mother' and 'beloved lollipop lady' who died in Yate crash

  31-03-2023 13:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bex’s unstoppable energy meant she was always busy helping people and being at the centre of fun
  
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• Live: M5 traffic chaos in Bristol after crash

  31-03-2023 13:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Traffic has been held north of Bristol following an earlier incident
  
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• Bristol woman who ranted on Question Time 'made to wait' nearly an hour by BBC

  31-03-2023 13:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Claire spoke passionately about what she described as a 'woeful' past 13 years under Tory rule
  
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• Police appeal after van deliberately set on fire in Bristol

  31-03-2023 13:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The van suffered extensive damage after it was set alight
  
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• Great British Menu: Incredible Banksy cake made by top South West chef

  31-03-2023 13:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Viewers loved the stunning dessert
  
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• Beloved mother remembered following fatal collision – Yate

  31-03-2023 13:03 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  The family of a woman who tragically died in a collision on Wednesday have remembered her as a ‘devoted’ mother. 49-year-old Rebecca Ashmead, known to many as Beccy and Bex, was remembered as the ‘matriarch’ of the family. Beccy sadly died following a collision involving a pedestrian and a car in Kennedy Way, in Yate, at around 5.40pm on Wednesday 29 March. In a touching tribute, her family said...
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• Bristol's Maya Jama is Rimmel London's new face

  31-03-2023 12:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Love Island host said she has always dreamed of muttering the “Get the London look” slogan – and is now “Living the London look”
  
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• Live: A38 near the Bearpit partly closed after manhole collapses

  31-03-2023 12:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The road has been closed off the major roundabout
  
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• Can you help us find Dean Jones?

  31-03-2023 12:29 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are appealing for the public’s help to locate Dean Jones. He is wanted by police in connection with a series of theft offences. He’s described as white, of slim build, with brown eyes and grey curly hair. When last seen, he was riding a push bike and was wearing a large dark coat. He’s known to frequent the Weston-super-Mare area. If you see Jones, do not approach him, instead call 999.
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• Mum divides opinions after blasting partner for giving kids popular cereal for breakfast

  31-03-2023 12:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  She fell out with her husband after asking him to provide a more nutritious meal
  
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• Holly Willoughby fans 'love' star's £65 & Other Stories dress

  31-03-2023 12:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Fans love her latest dress
  
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• Appeal after van deliberately set on fire in Bristol

  31-03-2023 11:39 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re asking for information and witnesses after a white Renault Master van was deliberately set on fire in the Bedminster area of Bristol. The incident happened in Brixham Road sometime between 4.30am and 5.20am on Saturday 18 February. The fire caused extensive damage to the vehicle. House-to-house enquiries have been carried out in the area as well as a review of available video footage.
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• Bristol has two of the most affordable Michelin restaurants in the UK - Bristol Live

  31-03-2023 11:37
  Bristol has two of the most affordable Michelin restaurants in the UK  Bristol Live
  
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• Bristol weather: Met Office forecasts seven-hour deluge of heavy rain

  31-03-2023 11:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Flood alerts are in force around England
  
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• easyJet flight to Bristol diverted to Cardiff at 3am leaving 'hundreds stranded'

  31-03-2023 11:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "The pilot was furious and obviously a lot of passengers were inconvenienced"
  
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• ‘Granny’ remembered as a much-loved member of the community

  31-03-2023 10:57 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  The family of a ‘caring’ and ‘loved’ grandmother have paid tribute to her following her tragic death. Beryl Purdy, 86, sadly died earlier this week at her home in Broomfield, near Bridgwater. A murder investigation was launched following her death, which is being led by the Major Crime Investigation Team. All our thoughts continue to be with Beryl’s family during this incredibly difficult time.
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• Bristol Airport confirms 40-minute delays this morning after 'very busy' period

  31-03-2023 10:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Delays have now eased following disruption this morning, although some flights have been diverted or cancelled
  
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• Bristol Harbour repair work costs rise by £500,000

  31-03-2023 09:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The sluice gates control water levels in Bristol's harbour and act as a flood defence.
  
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• Bristol e-scooter rider's arm fractured in robbery attempt

  31-03-2023 09:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for information about the incident in Knowle, south Bristol.
  
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• The mentorship scheme reaching young people at risk of drug-related harm

  31-03-2023 09:00 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Over the last two years, Avon and Somerset Police have worked in partnership with St Giles Trust to support and divert young people in Bristol away from drugs and crime. In 2021, the Home Office granted funding to Avon and Somerset Police and Bristol City Council as part of Project ADDER (Addiction, Diversion, Disruption, Enforcement and Recovery), which aims to reduce drug related crime and harm...
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• Polestar opens its fifth UK Space at Cribbs Mall in Bristol - Electrikez

  31-03-2023 08:56
  
  Polestar opens its fifth UK Space at Cribbs Mall in Bristol  Electrikez
  
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• DWP: New payments from April 2023 - full list of dates

  31-03-2023 08:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Income Support and income-based Jobseeker's Allowance claimants will all benefit from the new grants
  
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• Carol Vorderman slams Dominic Raab over Paul O'Grady name mistake

  31-03-2023 08:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Deputy Prime Minister referred to the late Radio 2 star as "Paul Grayson" in an attempted tribute
  
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• Live: Bristol Airport chaos as passengers stuck in '90-minute security queues'

  31-03-2023 08:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Heavy delays have been reported for passengers trying to board flights
  
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• Bristol Airport chaos as passengers stuck in '90-minute security queues' - recap

  31-03-2023 08:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Heavy delays were reported for passengers trying to board flights
  
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• Bath 200-mile ultra-marathon in railway tunnel begins

  31-03-2023 07:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The demanding annual event challenges participants to run 200 miles beneath Bath.
  
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• Bristol: Residents unite to plant trees on their street

  31-03-2023 07:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Residents of Kennington Avenue are aiming to restore the trees which once lined the street.
  
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• Bristol Pride: Scissor Sisters frontman to headline event

  31-03-2023 07:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The organisers of Bristol Pride Festival have started to announce the line up for the upcoming event.
  
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• Hilarious Bristol Banksy reviews left on TripAdvisor

  31-03-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One reviewer warned people to be 'prepared to encounter a diverse mix of locals'
  
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• Bristol Clean Air Zone driver was fined six times before he realised commuter road was in zone

  31-03-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It took six weeks for the first penalty notice to arrive
  
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• Bristol Clean Air Zone driver was fine six times before he realised commuter road was in zone

  31-03-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It took six weeks for the first penalty notice to arrive
  
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• Affordable homes programme 'significantly worse' than this year's target

  31-03-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The council has blamed external issues in the construction industry
  
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