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• Plymouth Argyle 2-0 Bristol Rovers: Pilgrims close in on League One promotion with impressive win

  25-04-2023 23:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Plymouth Argyle go one win from automatic promotion from League One after a dominant 2-0 victory over 10-man Bristol Rovers.
  
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• M5 drivers warned of Bank Holiday weekend chaos near Bristol

  25-04-2023 23:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Millions of motorists are set to embark on getaway journeys this weekend with congestion expected on the motorway
  
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• No second UK emergency alert taking place today, Government confirms - Bristol Live

  25-04-2023 20:03
  No second UK emergency alert taking place today, Government confirms  Bristol Live
  
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• No second UK emergency alert taking place today, Government confirms

  25-04-2023 20:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A message posted earlier on the Government's website is understood to have been uploaded in error with the Cabinet Office saying there are no plans for a test today
  
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• Student suicides: Petition calls for universities to do more

  25-04-2023 20:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Campaigners want the government to force universities to have a statutory duty of care to students.
  
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• Bristol gets £1m boost to fix pothole-ridden and crumbling roads

  25-04-2023 19:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  City was recently named and shamed as the worst in the country
  
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• Wanted man with links to Bristol and Somerset arrested

  25-04-2023 19:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ross Jeffrey, 29, had been at the centre of a 999 appeal from Avon and Somerset Police
  
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• I'm A Celebrity's Carol Vorderman blasts 'cheeky' fan after 'special friends' query

  25-04-2023 18:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Carol took questions from fans as she recalled the moment she plunged into the South African wilderness whilst attached to a bungee cord
  
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• Bristol City Women can fill Ashton Gate in the WSL, says chairman

  25-04-2023 18:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It will not be long until WSL-bound Bristol City Women sell out Ashton Gate, says club chairman Gavin Marshall.
  
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• Second UK Emergency Alert scheduled today for certain mobile devices

  25-04-2023 17:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Some people complained that they weren't notified during the initial test on Sunday afternoon (April 23)
  
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• Prince Harry reportedly misses home as he makes calls to King Charles ahead of Coronation

  25-04-2023 17:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Prince is also reportedly concerned about security arrangements and where he'll be sitting
  
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• Investigation launched after time capsule damaged

  25-04-2023 17:34 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re investigating after a community time capsule buried in Chipping Sodbury five years ago was dug up and damaged. The capsule, which contained poems and pictures from local schoolchildren, as well as newspapers and business flyers, was buried in The Ridings Memorial Garden during a ceremony in 2018. Earlier this month, the capsule was dug up and later found destroyed. Sgt Rob Turner...
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• Grant Roelofsen: Gloucestershire sign South African batter and wicketkeeper

  25-04-2023 17:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Gloucestershire sign South African wicketkeeper and batter Grant Roelofsen for the start of the Vitality Blast.
  
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• Trains between Bristol and Bath facing rush hour delays after points failure - updates

  25-04-2023 17:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Some services will be cancelled fully while others could be delays by an hour
  
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• Train lines reopen between Bristol and Bath after points failure - recap

  25-04-2023 17:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Some services were cancelled fully while others faced hour-long delays this afternoon (April 25)
  
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• Former Northern Rock mortgage holder in Bristol seeking legal action over high rates

  25-04-2023 17:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  She bought her Hartcliffe property for £120,000, but her mortgage was with Northern Rock
  
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• I'm A Celeb All Stars: Body language expert believes Helen Flanagan has 'game plan'

  25-04-2023 16:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Body language expert has shared his thoughts on the new ITV show I'm A Celeb All Stars
  
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• Witness appeal after teenager sadly died in collision

  25-04-2023 16:07 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are appealing for witnesses after a teenage boy sadly died in a road traffic collision yesterday (Monday 24 April). We were called at around 1.30pm to the A37 in Clutton to reports of a collision between a car and a lorry. Sadly a 17-year-old boy has died and our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time. They are being offered support by a specially trained family liaison officer.
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• History-loving man drives around the UK dressed as King Charles I - Bristol Live

  25-04-2023 15:58
  
  History-loving man drives around the UK dressed as King Charles I  Bristol Live
  
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• Coronation street party in Bristol will have music, cider slushies and silent disco

  25-04-2023 15:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "It's not really a royalist celebration"
  
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• Bristol hospital staff report patient violence and aggression

  25-04-2023 15:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  About 300 staff at an NHS trust have reported incidents involving patients in the past six months.
  
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• Man who murdered "beautiful" toddler handed minimum jail term of 28 years

  25-04-2023 14:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "I miss Lola every single day and my heart hurts every single day."
  
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• Woman awoke to find Bedminster man molesting her as they shared a bed

  25-04-2023 14:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A judge said he 'took advantage' of her
  
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• Sudan crisis: Families await news of their loved ones

  25-04-2023 14:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  As the fighting in Sudan continues, Bristol families are speaking of their pain at being separated.
  
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• Boy hospitalised after being bitten by a dog near Greville Smyth Park

  25-04-2023 13:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The child was bitten on the arm by a black dog which was being walked by two people
  
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• Martin Lewis issues warning to anyone with workplace or private pension

  25-04-2023 13:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He's encouraged people to plan ahead
  
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• Partial closure of St Pauls Community Sports Academy for refurbishment

  25-04-2023 13:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  St Pauls is one of five Bristol leisure centres getting a refurbishment this year
  
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• I’m a Celeb South Africa: Carol Vorderman and Helen Flanagan's eye-watering net worth revealed

  25-04-2023 13:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  They are currently starring in the first ever I'm A Celebrity All-Stars
  
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• "A woman at the gym told me my top was too revealing - I'm not going to stop wearing crop tops"

  25-04-2023 13:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "I was just a little frozen like ‘wait, did that just happen?"
  
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• CCTV image released after dog bites child in Bristol

  25-04-2023 12:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The boy was bitten on his arm and had to be treated in hospital, police say.
  
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• Bristol City Council housing waiting list restrictions draw mixed reaction from tenants

  25-04-2023 12:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  About half of the 19,000 families in need of accommodation have been barred from applying
  
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• Woman describes anguish of five-year fertility battle before giving birth to twins

  25-04-2023 12:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  “It was a long wait, and we learned many life lessons"
  
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• I'm A Celebrity's Helen Flanagan 'dumped Scott Sinclair because of psychic medium and broken ring'

  25-04-2023 12:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  I'm A Celebrity South Africa airs at 9pm on ITV1 every week day and Sunday, and features Bristol Rovers footballer Scott Sinclair's ex-partner
  
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• Karen's Diner pop-up in Bristol was 'shocking value' says mum but staff were 'amazing'

  25-04-2023 12:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The ‘UK’s rudest restaurant’ has made it to Bristol
  
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• Two Bristol strippers explain how Covid changed their life for the better

  25-04-2023 12:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Virtually 'there’s no danger of boundaries being crossed'
  
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• Appeal for witnesses following burglary in Yeovil

  25-04-2023 11:49 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Enquiries are taking place after a burglary at a house in Yeovil. Jewellery, watches and a quantity of cash were stolen at some point between Thursday 13 April and Sunday 16 April from the property in the Thatcham Park area. The offender is believed to have forced entry to the home before making off with the items. Officers have since attended the house to speak to the victims and have conducted...
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• CCTV released after child bitten by dog

  25-04-2023 11:30 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  An investigation is ongoing after a child was bitten by a dog in Bristol. The incident happened at approximately 3.30-4pm on Friday 31 March in Ashton Road, near to Greville Smyth Park. The victim was bitten on his left arm by a black dog being walked by two people. He required hospital treatment before being discharged the following day. We are releasing a CCTV image of a man and a woman who we...
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• Bristol man jailed for causing £55k damage to police cars on Prince of Wales Bridge

  25-04-2023 11:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Matthew Woody-Jones hit the four Gwent Police cars while trying to flee across the Severn Crossing stretch of the M4
  
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• 'Gorgeous' Marks and Spencer dress that's perfect for every summer event

  25-04-2023 10:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Holly Willoughby described the dress as perfect for every occasion
  
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• Keyless Mercedes theft victim in 'complete shock'

  25-04-2023 10:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man says his "dream car" was stolen from his driveway in just 20 seconds by thieves.
  
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• Lidl eyes up 'multiple' new stores across Bristol

  25-04-2023 10:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One of the nation's favourite discount supermarket chains has announced that they are looking to add "hundreds of new locations" to their current 950 UK sites.
  
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• Sam Smith cancels shows as they're struck down with illness

  25-04-2023 09:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Original tickets will still be valid for the rescheduled dates
  
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• 'I tried Oowee's new Bristol burger - but you'll have to set your alarm if you want one'

  25-04-2023 09:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The burgers sold out in two minutes on their first day
  
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• Extinction Rebellion ‘to step up climate campaigns’ after four-day demonstration

  25-04-2023 09:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  “Never before have so many people come to the centre of power in London to demand meaningful action"
  
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• No second UK emergency alert taking place today, Government ... - Bristol Live

  25-04-2023 09:00
  
  No second UK emergency alert taking place today, Government ...  Bristol Live
  
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• Arrest as armed police descend on Clevedon

  25-04-2023 07:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police received reports of a man threatening people with weapons
  
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• Arcturus Covid cases now in South West as five Brits die from new variant

  25-04-2023 07:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The variant is now in every area of the UK apart from North East England
  
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• Stem cell donor needed for St Austell girl, 4, with leukaemia

  25-04-2023 07:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Poppy, from Cornwall, has a rare form of leukaemia and is undergoing treatment in Bristol.
  
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• Student suicides: 'Universities must do more to protect students from harm'

  25-04-2023 07:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Parents whose children killed themselves at university are calling for a law change.
  
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• Bristol family to ride in memory of beloved son and brother after unexpected epilepsy death shock

  25-04-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Alan Pring was just 27 when he died and had the whole world at his feet
  
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