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• Delaney Burns: England second row signs new Bristol deal

  05-04-2023 19:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England second row Delaney Burns signs a new deal with Premier 15s club Bristol.
  
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• Lloyds Pharmacy closures in Bristol - list of branches set to shut down

  05-04-2023 18:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Some are set to close in the next few weeks
  
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• In pictures: Artists start painting city unicorns in public

  05-04-2023 18:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shoppers are getting a first glimpse of the colourful statues before they go on display in July.
  
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• Just Stop Oil protest: Activists guilty of traffic disruption

  05-04-2023 18:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Traffic queues formed by the National History Museum in central London as 17 people sat in the road.
  
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• Car parking charges at three Bristol beauty spots to see 50% hike

  05-04-2023 17:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Neighbours and councillors say drivers are avoiding paying by leaving cars in local streets
  
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• No-show for bailiffs after Bristol ACORN protesters return to Easton man's home

  05-04-2023 17:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He fears he will be made homeless
  
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• Man jailed after punching partner and damaging her home

  05-04-2023 17:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Daniel Jessop admitted assault occasioning actual harm
  
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• Man jailed for causing crash that seriously injured boy, 6, in Bristol

  05-04-2023 17:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ellis Smith was riding a motorbike when he collided with the child in Wade Street. He failed to stop but was later arrested
  
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• Man who sexually abused five children jailed for almost three decades

  05-04-2023 16:56 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A 79-year-old man has been sentenced to more than 20 years in prison after being convicted of sexually abusing children over a 15-year timeframe. Gary Cooper, of Within Lane, Stafford, appeared at Taunton Crown Court today (Wednesday 5 April) after pleading guilty to 34 non-recent sexual offences against five children. In total, he admitted 11 counts of rape, 20 counts of indecent assault and...
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• Bristol driver's horror as climate change activists paint 'sinister' message on Range Rover

  05-04-2023 16:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The words 'This Machine Kills Kids' was painted on the exterior of the vehicle
  
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• Bristol Laughter Club celebrates 20th anniversary

  05-04-2023 16:36 via bbc.co.uk
  The sessions aim to promote physical and mental wellbeing through a combination of laughter and yoga.
  
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• 42 arrested in week of action tackling drug-dealing criminals in Avon and Somerset

  05-04-2023 16:26 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Forty-two people were arrested last week for offences, including drug supply, possession and trafficking as part of our commitment to tackling drug-related crime and violence in Avon and Somerset. These operations were part of a joint week of action with our policing colleagues across the South West targeting those intent on bringing harm into our communities. Collectively, forces across the South...
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• Man jailed after boy, six, injured in collision

  05-04-2023 16:24 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A man has been jailed after admitting causing serious injury by dangerous driving. The case came after a six-year-old boy suffered significant injuries in a collision with a motorcycle on Wade Street, Bristol, at about 6pm on Saturday 28 January. The rider failed to stop at the scene but was arrested later that night. Ellis Smith, 21, of St George, Bristol, was sentenced to a total of two years...
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• Number of Bristol Clean Air Zone fines a mystery as council boss refuses to confirm figures

  05-04-2023 15:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Clean Air Zone has been running for four months but details of effects so far remain unclear
  
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• Genesis Market: Two Bristol men arrested as part of black market selling of 'stolen passwords'

  05-04-2023 14:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A third volunteered himself to be interviewed
  
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• Bristol men arrested as part of international operation targeting ‘go-to service for criminals’

  05-04-2023 14:07 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Three Bristol men are being investigated as part of an international operation that saw the takedown of Genesis Market, one of the biggest online marketplaces selling stolen credentials to criminals worldwide. Warrants were carried out by officers from the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU) and Avon and Somerset Police in Eastville and Sneyd Park on Tuesday morning (April 4).
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• Bristol football fan banned after trying to headbutt officer

  05-04-2023 14:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Patrick Elkins was being abusive to Manchester City fans after an FA Cup tie when police intervened.
  
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• Film crew takes over South Bristol pub for new movie

  05-04-2023 13:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The film follows the story of a blind date gone wrong
  
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• uk - Your authority on UK local government - Bristol City Council to ... - LocalGov

  05-04-2023 13:00
  
  uk - Your authority on UK local government - Bristol City Council to ...  LocalGov
  
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• Lack of CCTV makes stations unsafe, transport campaigner warns

  05-04-2023 12:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  One city railway station is also compared to "The Bronx" because of its graffiti.
  
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• First look inside luxury flats restored from Bristol's mighty Wills tobacco boardroom

  05-04-2023 12:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It was one of the most famous rooms in Bristol for decades
  
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• Police to fast track Timothy Schofield misconduct hearing after being convicted of child sex offences

  05-04-2023 12:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Schofield is a member of civilian police staff based in Portishead
  
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• Man dies after incident at Bristol city centre car park

  05-04-2023 11:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police officers remain at the scene - which has been closed to motorists - after being called out during the early hours of the morning
  
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• Teens to appear in court today – Taunton

  05-04-2023 11:23 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A 17-year-old and a 16-year-old will appear in court following an incident in Taunton yesterday (Tuesday 4 April). Both teenagers have been charged with possession with intent to supply Class B drugs (cannabis). The 16-year-old was further charged for being in possession of a bladed article and an offensive weapon in a private place. They have both also been charged for breaching a Civil...
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• 22 Kids and Counting's Noel and Sue Radford slammed by daughter for having 'favourite' grandchildren

  05-04-2023 10:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Millie Radford, 21, appeared to be unhappy that her two children were not included in a surprise family holiday arranged by Noel and Sue
  
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• M49 police incident leaves man dead

  05-04-2023 09:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He was pronounced dead at the scene
  
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• Police incident closes Bristol city centre car park - updates

  05-04-2023 09:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  People have been advised to use other nearby car parks this morning while the incident is dealt with
  
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• Large police cordon at Bristol city centre car park after man dies - updates

  05-04-2023 09:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  People have been advised to use other nearby car parks this morning while the incident is dealt with
  
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• County Championship 2023 season: Will 'Bazball' feature in new campaign?

  05-04-2023 09:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  With the new County Championship season starting on Thursday, will we see sides adopt England's 'Bazball' style?
  
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• Helen Flanagan romance with ex Scott Sinclair 'back on' as she poses in ring

  05-04-2023 08:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The couple were together for 13 years before splitting
  
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• Man tells of axe escape from Basel plane crash

  05-04-2023 07:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ben Gillow recalls a plane crash which killed 108 people and shares the impact it still has on him.
  
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• Map shows when 100,000 households across Bristol region will get £301 cost of living payment

  05-04-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The payment is set to hit bank accounts this month
  
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• Bristol death notices and funeral announcements from the last week

  05-04-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
  
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• Disabled people 'terrified' new council policy will see them put in residential care

  05-04-2023 01:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  “It’s terrifying for people that they could be pushed out of their own homes"
  
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