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• Bristol grand Iftar celebrated on College Green

  13-04-2023 22:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Muslim community members have been breaking their fast with others on College Green in Bristol.
  
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• Helen Flanagan took Carol Vorderman's advice and is not back with Scott Sinclair

  13-04-2023 19:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It comes amid speculation that the pair had rekindled their relationship while on holiday in Dubai
  
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• Woman arrested after newborn baby girl found dead in Somerset waste centre

  13-04-2023 19:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The tragic discovery is being treated as unexplained at this time
  
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• Woman arrested after newborn baby girl found dead in Somerset recycling centre

  13-04-2023 19:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The tragic discovery is being treated as unexplained at this time
  
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• Bristol bus passengers 'shaken' as pot of paint is thrown at window

  13-04-2023 18:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One passenger who was travelling with two young children is urging people to face prams away from the window
  
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• UPDATED: Statement following tragic discovery at Yeovil waste centre

  13-04-2023 18:52 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Two people have been released under investigation following their arrest in connection with the very sad discovery of the body of a newborn baby in Yeovil on Wednesday 12 April. A woman in her 20s was arrested later the same day on suspicion of concealing a birth, while a man in his 30s was arrested on Thursday 13 April for the same offence. Officers were called to a waste and recycling centre on...
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• Statement following tragic discovery at Yeovil waste centre

  13-04-2023 18:52 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A woman has been arrested on suspicion of concealing a birth after, very sadly, a newborn baby was found dead in Yeovil on Wednesday 12 April. Officers were called just after 2.30pm after a member of staff found the body of the baby girl at a waste and recycling centre in Lufton Trading Estate. Subsequently officers attended a vacant property in Yeovil. Enquiries continue.
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• 'Iconic' Bristol car park could be turned into housing

  13-04-2023 18:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Plans have been submitted to replace the 1950s Rupert Street car park in Bristol with new flats.
  
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• It's Hollywood in Hengrove - Bristol's stars and politicians launch the city's new film studio complex at the Bottle Yard

  13-04-2023 18:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Everyone who is anyone in South Bristol was there
  
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• Sam Smith breaks down on stage during opening night of Gloria tour

  13-04-2023 18:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Sam is now touring the country
  
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• Met Office forecasts warmer weather for Bristol after stormy spell

  13-04-2023 17:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It comes after Storm Noa wreaked havoc across the region with strong winds
  
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• Man remanded into custody following drug charges

  13-04-2023 16:45 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A 27-year-old man has been remanded in custody after appearing before magistrates charged with drug offences. Dehaney Wright, of no fixed address, appeared at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Monday (10 April) charged with two counts of possessing Class A drugs. He has also been charged with breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order. The charges come after cocaine and heroin with an estimated street value...
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• This Morning's Josie Gibson shares unusual hobby with viewers as she admits she's 'weird'

  13-04-2023 16:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Josie collects a few items, with one collection proving particularly unusual
  
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• Beaver filmed exploring bank under Bedminster Bridge in Bristol

  13-04-2023 15:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  They are back in the city for the first time in 500 years
  
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• Bristol man 'caused £90,000 to four police vehicles' on M4 bridge

  13-04-2023 15:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He has been remanded in custody
  
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• Plan to demolish Bristol city centre NCP car park for tower blocks moves forward

  13-04-2023 14:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Developers describe it as a "run-down" building in a "neglected part of town"
  
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• Road reopens following building fire near Bristol city centre

  13-04-2023 14:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There is heavy traffic in the area due to the incident
  
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• Building fire near Bristol city centre leaves roads blocked as crews tackle flames - updates

  13-04-2023 14:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There is heavy traffic in the area due to the incident
  
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• Sparks: First look inside huge new department store set to open in Bristol city centre

  13-04-2023 13:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Vintage stalls, a clothing repair cafe and a calming garden will all be homed in the new department store
  
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• The best places in Bristol for Jamaican food according to locals

  13-04-2023 13:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristolians have shared their favourite places to get their Jamaican food fix
  
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• ADVERTORIAL: Discover new and inspiring courses at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College's open event

  13-04-2023 13:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Here's your chance to explore the campuses and chat with expert tutors about your next steps
  
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• Delays for DBS checks in Bristol causing recruitment issues

  13-04-2023 13:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Some people have been waiting for DBS checks for more than three months.
  
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• Bristol airfield hangar refurbishment gets green light

  13-04-2023 13:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The former World War Two hangar will become a lifestyle hub after plans were approved.
  
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• Recap: M4 traffic cleared near Bristol after repairs to 'defect'

  13-04-2023 12:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There were delays of around 30-minute above usual travel times
  
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• Live: M4 traffic chaos near Bristol with tailbacks of five miles

  13-04-2023 12:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are delays of around 30-minute above usual travel times
  
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• Weston gran's toyboy shares incredibly romantic gesture on bus

  13-04-2023 12:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Their love 'grows day by day'
  
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• Bristol's ‘Battle of Britain’ hangar at Brabazon to be turned into cafe, gym and library

  13-04-2023 12:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The historic Hangar 16U will be revitalised as part of the new Brabazon development
  
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• Motorist jailed for crushing man with van in road rage incident

  13-04-2023 12:39 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A man who used his van as a weapon to seriously injure another man following a road rage incident has been jailed for nearly 10 years. Francesco Ippolito used his Volkswagen Transporter to crush his victim against another vehicle, causing life changing injuries. Thirty-seven-year-old Ippolito initially denied a charge of GBH but changed his plea to guilty two weeks before the trial was due to take...
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• Jail for motorist who crushed man with his van in road rage incident

  13-04-2023 12:39 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A man who used his van as a weapon to seriously injure another man following a road rage incident has been jailed for nearly 10 years. Francesco Ippolito used his Volkswagen Transporter to crush his victim against another vehicle, causing life changing injuries. Thirty-seven-year-old Ippolito initially denied a charge of GBH but changed his plea to guilty two weeks before the trial was due to take...
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• University of Bristol celebrates pivotal UK-Ukraine twinning scheme - India Education Diary

  13-04-2023 12:38
  University of Bristol celebrates pivotal UK-Ukraine twinning scheme  India Education Diary
  
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• Sir Ian McKellen - I was intimidated by Bristol's theatres

  13-04-2023 12:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The actor says he was overawed by their reputation and felt they were "way beyond" him in his youth.
  
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• Jet2 passengers describe feeling 'a big drop' minutes before landing in Storm Noa

  13-04-2023 12:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Those on board said "even the cabin crew looked unnerved" at the "scary" conditions
  
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• Owner breaks silence after claims Banksy's involved in £1 million quirky pub project

  13-04-2023 11:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Local residents have claimed that the elusive artist watches rugby in the 18th century inn near Glastonbury
  
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• Sainsbury's Tu shoppers rush to buy £8 sandals that are near-identical to Birkenstocks

  13-04-2023 10:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The shoes cost just £15 in Sainsbury's
  
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• 'I refused to swap plane seats with rude stranger - the pilot had to settle the row'

  13-04-2023 10:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  They refused to move because they arrived at the seats first
  
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• New Nine Tree Studios opens in Bristol UK - KFTV

  13-04-2023 09:54
  
  New Nine Tree Studios opens in Bristol UK  KFTV
  
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• Flood defence work could delay Chocolate Path reopening

  13-04-2023 09:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Part of the city's popular walking and cycle route collapsed into the River Avon in 2020.
  
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• Former Eton College master denies murdering 84-year-old mother in the Cotswolds

  13-04-2023 07:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He'll next appear at Bristol Crown Court in July
  
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• Thousands taken off low-priority Bristol housing list

  13-04-2023 07:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol City Council says the changes will manage waiting list expectations more effectively.
  
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• 'Risk' to Chocolate Path reopening due to urgent flood defence work, says mayor

  13-04-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol City Council cabinet approved £1.75million to upgrade Underfall Yard sluice gates beneath the pedestrian and cycleway
  
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• Hay fever sufferers should try these simple eight things when symptoms flare

  13-04-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Hay fever is usually worse between late March and September, especially when it is warm, humid and windy
  
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• Couple's gender reveal mishap as bakery ruins special coloured cake

  13-04-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The gender reveal has gone viral online leaving people in stitches
  
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