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• Bristol woman died from brain injury after she fell on hike with family

  04-04-2023 21:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Carly Jayne Farrington was on a hike with her family in Wales when she fell
  
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• Carol Vorderman goes to war Tory MP Lee Anderson in Twitter spat telling him to 'get a grip'

  04-04-2023 20:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Carol Vorderman waged war with Tory MP Lee Anderson on Twitter yesterday evening
  
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• Just Stop Oil protest: Trial shown footage of delayed nurse

  04-04-2023 19:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Six Just Stop Oil activists are on trial accused of wilful obstruction of a highway in London.
  
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• Man who tried to headbutt police officer at Bristol City match banned from attending games

  04-04-2023 19:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Patrick Elkins was abusive to Manchester City fans following the match between Bristol City and the Premier League side in February
  
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• Bristol railway station compared to 'The Bronx' as campaigner warns public transport is 'unsafe'

  04-04-2023 19:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police respond to criticism that they are not patrolling trains and buses
  
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• Live: Virgin Media, Facebook and Twitter out of action as users complain of issues

  04-04-2023 18:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Twitter and Facebook remain inaccassible online, while some Virgin Media users are struggling to get online at all
  
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• Tesco Clubcard holders given two-week warning ahead of major change

  04-04-2023 18:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  You have just two weeks left to download the new app
  
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• How many languages can King Charles III speak?

  04-04-2023 17:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He made quite the impression during his visit to Germany last week
  
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• EasyJet passengers describe holiday nightmare after being left stranded at airport

  04-04-2023 17:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One passenger claims the best advice the customer services team could offer was to take a ferry
  
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• Closure order granted in Bridgwater after crime and nuisance reported

  04-04-2023 17:33 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A property in Bridgwater which was suspected of being linked to drug activity has been made subject of a temporary closure order following a request by police. We took proactive action following a number of reports from members of the public about issues stemming from the address, which is in the Saltlands Avenue area of the town. Concerns were raised about various issues, including violence...
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• Football banning order for man who tried to headbutt officer after match

  04-04-2023 17:30 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A man has been banned from attending football matches for three years after magistrates were told he tried to headbutt a police officer following a Bristol City home game last month. Patrick Elkins, of Silverhill Road in Henbury, appeared in court in Bristol on Thursday 30 April and pleaded guilty to a public order offence of threatening or abusive behaviour and one count of common assaulting...
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• Beach front property with four bedrooms in Weston-super-Mare

  04-04-2023 17:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Beach front property with four bedrooms in Weston-super-Mare
  
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• M49 crash: Diversion routes issued as 'serious' incident closes motorway

  04-04-2023 16:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Drivers have been warned of long delays on around a 'serious' collision
  
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• Leonardo DiCaprio 'denies' Maya Jama dating rumours

  04-04-2023 16:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The actor, 48, and Love Island host, 28, were romantically linked after being spotted partying together on several locations in recent months
  
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• Bristol Airport parking and drop-off charges as well as tips to save you money

  04-04-2023 15:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A handy guide to where you should book in advance to save money, where you can wait for free and where to park closest to the terminal
  
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• Recap: M49 reopens at M5 and M4 junctions after 'serious' incident

  04-04-2023 15:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The were reports of long delays and queuing traffic on the motorway
  
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• Live: M49 reopens at M5 and M4 junctions as police and air ambulance attend 'serious crash'

  04-04-2023 15:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The were reports of long delays and queuing traffic on the motorway
  
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• Live: M49 closed at M5 and M4 junctions as police and air ambulance attend 'serious crash'

  04-04-2023 15:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The are reports of long delays and queuing traffic on the motorway
  
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• Carol Clark: Man arrested over 1993 murder case

  04-04-2023 14:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 66-year-old man is in custody in connection with the death of Carol Clark, who was killed in 1993.
  
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• Timothy Schofield misconduct hearing to be fast-tracked

  04-04-2023 14:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Timothy Schofield faces dismissal after committing his crimes while working for a police force.
  
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• Firefighters rush to Tesco after car blaze breaks out

  04-04-2023 14:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Plumes of white smoke were seen coming from the engine
  
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• Carol Clark: Man arrested on suspicion of murder 30 years after Bristol woman's body was found

  04-04-2023 14:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A 66-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder
  
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• Meet remarkable Robin who's just played his 1,000th game of rugby

  04-04-2023 13:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He made his debut for Broad Plain RFC in 1986 and is still going strong
  
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• Local schoolboy helps Bristol's Homeless charity make a difference - The Midsomer Norton, Radstock & District Journal

  04-04-2023 13:01
  
  Local schoolboy helps Bristol's Homeless charity make a difference  The Midsomer Norton, Radstock & District Journal
  
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• Hand grenade forces bomb squad to close police station

  04-04-2023 13:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police say it was given in by a member of the public
  
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• Heartbroken owners confirm Southmead Hospital's much-loved resident cat has died

  04-04-2023 12:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "We are all proud of how he supported the NHS and all of its wonderful staff"
  
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• Live: M5 traffic held and stationary outside Bristol after northbound smash

  04-04-2023 11:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Traffic is backing up from the scene
  
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• Household energy bill support comes to an end - and it's causing confusion for families

  04-04-2023 11:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Some people believed the scheme was continuing following Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget last month
  
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• Cash injection saves Bristol's Dial-a-Ride bus service

  04-04-2023 11:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Four companies will pick up the bulk of Bristol's community transport services.
  
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• B&M slash prices on 'highly recommended' garden furniture

  04-04-2023 10:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "I already have this and it’s one of my best ever buys"
  
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• Thousands join DJ Dom Whiting Bristol bike rave

  04-04-2023 10:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The massive crowd travelled through Bristol city centre with DJ Dom Whiting.
  
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• Helen Skelton's ex Richie Myler becomes dad again after new girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill gives birth

  04-04-2023 10:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Richie announced that he and Stephanie Thirkill were expecting their first child together - and his fourth - in late 2022
  
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• Tourists in South West warned of NHS pressures from Easter

  04-04-2023 10:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Patient demand is expected to swell due to tourism, doctors' strikes and three May bank holidays.
  
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• Bumper ripped off Audi as it smashes into Mercedes on West Country road

  04-04-2023 09:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police attended the dramatic crash
  
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• Maya Jama 'dating' Leonardo DiCaprio 'secretly' after partying together and romantic gestures

  04-04-2023 09:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The pair were linked back in February after reportedly being introduced to one another via mutual friends
  
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• Vogue Williams issues apology after hilarious April Fool's Day prank

  04-04-2023 08:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  She posted her April Fool's prank a day early
  
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• Bristol family devastated after disabled son's van stolen

  04-04-2023 07:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The family is offering a cash reward in a bid to track down the culprits.
  
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• Bristol City Council to be run by seven committees

  04-04-2023 07:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol City Council is switching from being run by an elected mayor to a series of committees.
  
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• Acorns Children's Hospice receives £200K from Banksy sale

  04-04-2023 07:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Acorns in the West Midlands said the donation will go towards refurbishing its Walsall centre.
  
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• Drivers in England told to expect severe travel delays over weekend

  04-04-2023 07:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Major roads in south England are likely to experience the worst congestion over the Easter weekend.
  
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• Passenger tragically died after Jet2 flight forced to make emergency landing

  04-04-2023 06:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "Our thoughts are with the customer’s family and friends at this very difficult time"
  
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• Warning to all drivers ahead of emergency siren test sent to mobiles

  04-04-2023 06:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Driving experts have warned of 'some form of panic' among motorists
  
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• Stranded Bristol bus passengers report more than 100 ‘ghost buses’ in last month

  04-04-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "I’m astounded at how badly Bristol’s bus network is blighted by ghost buses"
  
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• Pothole so bad on notorious Bristol road it broke front of man's car

  04-04-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Residents have shared their thoughts on where in Bristol potholes cause the most problems
  
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• M5 traffic expected to 'double' over Easter bank holiday weekend

  04-04-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Drivers are being warned to expect delays as a whopping 17 million getaway trips have been predicted
  
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• Bristol knife bins installed at Castle Park and community centre

  04-04-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "There’s no reason to be walking with a knife"
  
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