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• Carol Vorderman says 'life is bloody marvellous' as she receives I'm a Celeb bombshell

  11-05-2023 22:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Clifton local had plenty to say on the new jungle experience
  
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• Man punched and kicked in head in brutal unprovoked attack in city centre

  11-05-2023 22:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police believe the men pictured can help them in their enquiries
  
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• Veterinary services firm in Keynsham 'could cut 400 jobs'

  11-05-2023 21:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The company says it is "considering outsourcing financial services".
  
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• Fan-favourite Eurovision act Dadi Freyr to finally perform on grand final stage after Covid dashed dreams

  11-05-2023 20:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He represented Iceland in both 2020 and 2021 - before Covid scuppered both performances
  
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• Selling Sunset's Chrishell Stause marries Australian rapper girlfriend G Flip

  11-05-2023 19:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The couple have been dating since 2021 and earlier this year attended the GLAAD awards together
  
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• Man jailed after DNA found on gun heading for Bristol

  11-05-2023 19:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Leo McKoy's DNA was discovered on the weapon that was believed to be heading to the city for use by organised crime groups
  
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• Police appeal following 'unprovoked' attack in Bristol

  11-05-2023 19:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The victim was punched and kicked in the head outside Popworld on Baldwin Street in early March.
  
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• Youth cancer charity consults on closing shops in South West

  11-05-2023 19:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Young Lives vs Cancer may shut its 13 outlets in Bristol, Somerset, Gloucester, Devon and Cornwall.
  
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• EasyJet passenger ends up on flight to Bristol after boarding wrong plane in Glasgow

  11-05-2023 18:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The captain announced a passenger was missing over the tannoy
  
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• Appeal for witnesses following fatal collision near Street

  11-05-2023 17:52 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a collision. Officers were called to Cockrod, in Walton near Street, at around 2.20pm yesterday (Wednesday 10 May following a single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. The rider, a man in his 60s, unfortunately died at the scene. The next of kin has been informed and our thoughts are with the family during this difficult time.
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• CCTV appeal following unprovoked attack – Bristol

  11-05-2023 17:22 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Officers would like to speak to this man about an incident on Baldwin Street on Sunday 5 March at around 3am. They believe he has information which could help their investigation. He is described as white, between 5ft 10ins and 6ft 1ins tall, and thought to be aged 25-35 years old. He has brown hair and a brown beard and moustache. He is shown wearing a white shirt, a black T-shirt...
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• Food allergy study aims to ease eczema symptoms in children

  11-05-2023 17:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Researchers hope to discover whether dietary advice can improve control of the condition.
  
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• Man jailed after his DNA was found on gun heading for Bristol

  11-05-2023 17:13 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A man from London has been jailed for five years following an investigation by the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU) into the supply of firearms for use by organised crime groups in Bristol. Leo McKoy, 22, (pictured above) from Suffolk Road, Tottenham, was sentenced on Tuesday (9 May) at Bristol Crown Court after being found guilty last month of possession of a firearm.
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• Gang of teenagers take phones, bank cards and clothing in series of knifepoint robberies

  11-05-2023 17:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police are hunting for suspects
  
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• House of drug deals and wounding attacks in Horfield closed by court order

  11-05-2023 16:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police state the "rapid escalation" of drug dealing and violence was of "serious concern"
  
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• 'Alarm' over delay to local decisions in Bristol City Council's committee system

  11-05-2023 16:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Residents voted to scrap the mayor at last year's referendum
  
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• The UK's largest travelling inflatable theme park is returning to Bristol - Bristol Live

  11-05-2023 15:29
  
  The UK's largest travelling inflatable theme park is returning to Bristol  Bristol Live
  
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• The UK's largest travelling inflatable theme park is returning to Bristol

  11-05-2023 15:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Inflatable Theme Park is billed as having some of England's biggest bouncy castles and inflatables
  
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• 'Life and soul' dad who died in M5 lorry crash named as family pay beautiful tribute

  11-05-2023 15:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The 34-year old father was struck by a lorry last week
  
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• County Championship: Derbyshire v Gloucestershire rained off on day one

  11-05-2023 15:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The opening day of the Derbyshire v Gloucestershire Division Two game at Derby is abandoned at lunchtime.
  
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• DWP: People can claim loans worth up to £812 and spread repayments over two years

  11-05-2023 14:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Here's everything you need to know about applying for the loan
  
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• Met Office forecast as Bristol set to be hotter than Ibiza this weekend

  11-05-2023 14:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol will see hotter temperatures and sunshine on Saturday
  
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• Appeal following robberies in Bristol

  11-05-2023 14:07 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are appealing for the public’s help following two robberies in Bristol city centre. Officers are investigating after a group of teenagers were in the Horsefair area of Bristol on Tuesday 11 April threatening two groups of young people near the Poundland Store and Funky Fones. The incident happened between 6-7pm and the victims were threatened with knives. The three suspects made off with two...
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• Closure order granted on Bristol address

  11-05-2023 13:38 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A property which has been the site of anti-social behaviour, drug dealing, assaults and public order offences has been closed by a court order. On Friday 5 May, Bristol Magistrates Court granted a three-month closure order of a property in Eliot Close, in Horfield. From July last year, officers saw an increase in the frequency of anti-social behaviour linked to drug dealing at the address...
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• Train strikes: GWR shares Bristol routes impacted on Friday and Saturday

  11-05-2023 13:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Great Western Railway have announced these trains will be impacted by the strikes on May 12
  
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• Bristol City Council given grant to support those most in need

  11-05-2023 13:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol City Council says the Household Support Fund "provides a lifeline" to those most in need.
  
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• Bristol City midfielder in Under-20 World Cup squad

  11-05-2023 13:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol City midfielder Alex Scott and Manchester City's Liam Delap are among those picked for England's under-20 squad in this summer's World Cup.
  
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• William Bjergfelt: Para-cyclist's sacrifices pay off in 'fantastic' first World Cup gold

  11-05-2023 13:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Para-cyclist William Bjergfelt sees his sacrifices pay off with a first World Cup road race win, as he looks towards Paralympics selection.
  
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• Mystery after man seen emerging from underground hatch at harbourside

  11-05-2023 13:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The sight seemed to confuse passers-by
  
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• Tribute paid to loving father following tragic death

  11-05-2023 12:54 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A 34-year-old man has been remembered as the ‘life and soul of every party’ following his death last week. Calum Taylor-Dodd, from Spaxton, near Bridgwater, has been remembered by his wife and family as a loving man who has gone to soon. The family are being supported by a specially trained family liaison officer and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time. Officers were called to the...
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• Man dies after huge emergency service response on south Bristol road

  11-05-2023 12:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A man in his 50s was sadly pronounced dead at the scene
  
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• Man punched in the face on dance floor of OMG club in Bristol

  11-05-2023 12:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The victim was punched and sustained a fractured eye socket
  
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• uk - Your authority on UK local government - Bristol announces low ... - LocalGov

  11-05-2023 12:26
  
  uk - Your authority on UK local government - Bristol announces low ...  LocalGov
  
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• Carol Vorderman in Have I Got News For You? return after 17 years

  11-05-2023 12:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The I'm A Celeb campmate will be quizzed about the week's news
  
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• DNA discovered in the West Country 'confirms existence of black panthers' living in the wild

  11-05-2023 12:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  DNA analysis confirmed a 99 per cent match to a big cat species
  
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• CCTV appeal after man assaulted in nightclub

  11-05-2023 12:01 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Officers are seeking the public’s help to identify this man following an assault in a Bristol bar. We are investigating after a man in his 20s was punched on the dance floor of OMG Club, in Frog Lane, on Friday 3 March. The incident happened between 3-4am and the victim sustained a fractured eye socket in the incident, for which he received hospital treatment for. We believe the man pictured has...
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• Piers Morgan reignites Alex Beresford feud in BBC interview about Meghan Markle walk-off

  11-05-2023 11:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "He can say what he likes about me, and he can absolutely have his right to an opinion, but that is my opinion about him"
  
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• Mum 'body shamed' woman after she refused to swap plane seats for family

  11-05-2023 10:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Tense words were then exchanged
  
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• Ollie Lawrence: Bath centre named Premiership player of the season

  11-05-2023 10:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Worcester centre Ollie Lawrence is named Premiership player of the season after a standout campaign for Bath.
  
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• Live: Smoke 'gushing out front door' after house fire breaks out in Easton

  11-05-2023 10:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Several fire engines are at the scene
  
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• Tourist blasts 'scary looking locals' and 'bland' streets in West Country town

  11-05-2023 09:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A tourist and Youtuber was less than impressed with some of Cornwall's offerings
  
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• The Best Vintage Shops In Bristol UK - The Culture Trip

  11-05-2023 09:00
  
  The Best Vintage Shops In Bristol UK  The Culture Trip
  
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• Helen Flanagan breaks down amid struggles with Scott Sinclair split

  11-05-2023 08:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Helen and Scott are now co-parenting their three children
  
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• Calls for SATs exams to be axed after children 'left in tears'

  11-05-2023 08:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A headteacher is urging MP's to drop SATs exams after children reduced to tears this week
  
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• PSA World Championships: England's Mohamed ElShorbagy loses semi-final

  11-05-2023 08:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England number one Mohamed ElShorbagy loses his PSA World Championships semi-final to Egypt's Karim Abdel Gawad.
  
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• Meet Bristol's 'professional cuddler' who has people queueing up to pay £75 for a hug

  11-05-2023 07:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  They also offer 'cuddle parties'
  
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• Bristol's new Lord Mayor who battled homelessness got engaged minutes after ceremony

  11-05-2023 01:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  New "first citizen" promised to "recognise the unrecognised" and tackle stigma of mental illness – and then got engaged
  
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• Bristol to get new edition of Monopoly - and residents can pick the landmarks

  11-05-2023 01:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  What landmarks would you like to see included?
  
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