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• Live: Huge power cut leaves hundreds of Bristol homes in the dark

  16-05-2023 22:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Many homes have been left without power
  
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• Heartwarming moment Princess Kate surprises fans at train station during visit to Bristol

  16-05-2023 20:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Princess of Wales stopped to wave and talk to school children during her visit to the region on Tuesday
  
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• Heartwarming moment Princess Kate surprises fans at train station

  16-05-2023 20:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Princess of Wales stopped to wave and talk to school children during her visit to the region on Tuesday
  
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• Kate tells pupils she ‘never expected to be royal but fell in love’

  16-05-2023 19:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Princess of Wales is meeting students in Bath supported by the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust.
  
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• Princess Kate ‘never expected to become royal but fell in love with William’

  16-05-2023 18:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  She spoke openly to schoolgirls from Bristol during a visit to Bath
  
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• Bristol van dwellers banned from talking to neighbours feel 'persecuted'

  16-05-2023 18:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  But the council says its approach has been 'compassionate and fair'
  
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• Wanted Bristol man back in jail after arrest following urgent 999 appeal

  16-05-2023 18:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Joshua Bryant, 30, was wanted on a recall to prison last week and Avon and Somerset Police has confirmed he is back behind bars
  
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• Gogglebox's Siddiqui family confirm future on show and least favourite part about filming

  16-05-2023 17:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Siddiqui family took part in an Instagram question and answer session with fans
  
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• University of Bristol students create e-trailer in bid to cut shoppers' car journeys

  16-05-2023 16:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The group of five have won £10,000 to take their idea to the next stage
  
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• Flat in converted church in Redland for sale - in pictures

  16-05-2023 16:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Flat in converted church in Redland for sale - in pictures
  
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• Greggs reports sales surge days after Bristol Primark opening

  16-05-2023 15:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The bakery chain has since a 17 per cent increase in sales at the start of this year
  
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• Van driver 'deliberately' mowed down man at retail park after fight

  16-05-2023 15:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He warned his victim to watch out as he was going to be dead, court told
  
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• "My friend breastfed my baby without my consent - I'm traumatised"

  16-05-2023 15:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "I’ll be haunted by this incident"
  
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• Film narrated by Dambuster Johnny Johnson released

  16-05-2023 15:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  George "Johnny" Johnson was involved with the newly released film until his death in December 2022.
  
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• Martin Lewis lists three big changes as student loans set to 'double' from September 2023

  16-05-2023 15:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Money Saving Expert says two of the big changes are negative for students, but could be good for the taxpayer
  
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• South Bristol residents raise £300,000 to buy their own community building

  16-05-2023 14:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A total of 345 people bought shares and now the deal has gone through
  
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• UK set to be hotter than Spain as Brits finally brace for warm weather

  16-05-2023 14:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  After unseasonably wet weather, May is finally brining warmer temperatures to Britain - warmer than Madrid, even
  
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• Delivery driver had sex with 16-year-old girl in payment for a lift from Bristol

  16-05-2023 14:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Rob Chetter agreed to youngster's terms and had sex with her when her friends were in the back of his van, court told
  
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• ‘Progress made’ on running the Downs after criticism over lack of transparency

  16-05-2023 14:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  How Clifton Down and Durdham Down are managed has faced controversy in recent years
  
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• DWP Universal Credit claimants set for new payment rates this week

  16-05-2023 14:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Claimants will receive their 10.1 per cent uprating from today (May 16)
  
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• National Lottery funding projects for Bristol Bus Boycott anniversary

  16-05-2023 14:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "It could be anything from putting on lunches for the elderly, a walking tour or setting up an art installation or a sporting activity"
  
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• Helicopter deployed as man led police on chase through town north of Bristol

  16-05-2023 14:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Aaron Hodge was arrested after the incident
  
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• Unclaimed estates: The Bristol surnames that could be sitting on a fortune

  16-05-2023 14:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Combined assets of unclaimed UK’s unclaimed estates could run into nine figures
  
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• Bristol experts help launch first driverless buses on Britain's roads

  16-05-2023 13:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  They are being trialled on a 14-mile park and ride route that includes motorways and A-roads
  
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• More than 1,300 children in Bristol do not have a permenant home

  16-05-2023 13:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Government figures reveal there are 1,188 households in temporary accommodation in the city
  
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• More than 1,300 children in Bristol do not have a permanent home

  16-05-2023 13:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Government figures reveal there are 1,188 households in temporary accommodation in the city
  
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• More than 1,300 children in Bristol do not have a permanant home

  16-05-2023 13:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Government figures reveal there are 1,188 households in temporary accommodation in the city
  
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• Puppy among many arriving at Bristol Animal Rescue Centre during cost of living crisis

  16-05-2023 13:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Many of the animals have severe medical conditions which have been left untreated due to costs - Stanley the French bulldog puppy is one of them
  
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• Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby struggle to hold back tears as This Morning viewers baffled by 'missing' move

  16-05-2023 13:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The ITV presenters admitted they were close to tears while presenting their first show since claims of a 'rift'
  
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• Gogglebox stars Dave and Shirley's 'sexy' holiday snap sends fans crazy

  16-05-2023 13:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The couple, who have been going strong for more than 40 years and have become household names through the Channel 4 show, have been branded "hotties"
  
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• Woman dies after car crashes into wall in Thornbury

  16-05-2023 11:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police said the driver of the vehicle remains in a critical condition in hospital
  
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• ITV This Morning: Phillip Schofield is 'shell of himself' following Holly feud rumours

  16-05-2023 11:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  ITV bosses are reportedly unhappy with Phil for addressing his supposed feud with Holly Willoughby in a statement
  
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• Witnesses sought after woman sadly dies following Thornbury single-vehicle collision

  16-05-2023 10:46 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a single-vehicle collision in Thornbury in which a woman died. A Honda Jazz was being driven along Rock Street, towards Midland Way, when it collided with a wall shortly after the Streamleaze junction at about 10.50am on Thursday 4 May. The male driver and female passenger were serious injured. Sadly the woman died in hospital on Wednesday...
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• Nigel Farage admits 'Brexit has failed' as he puts blame on Tory 'mismanagement'

  16-05-2023 09:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "We've not delivered on boarders, we've not delivered on Brexit, the Tories have let us down very, very badly"
  
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• I'm A Celebrity's Carol Vorderman and Fatima Whitbread want to reunite in Thelma and Louise-style series

  16-05-2023 09:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Countdown star and the Olympic javelin thrower struck up a close friendship during their time in South Africa, and hope to do their own show together
  
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• Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2's passengers flying to Spain face major disruption this summer

  16-05-2023 09:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Strikes are planned for later this month
  
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• Symptoms of silent killer bowel cancer that strike during stages 3 and 4

  16-05-2023 08:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Early stages of bowel cancer often have no symptoms but the earlier it is detected, the higher a patient's survival chances
  
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• Homes near Redland retirement village rejected on appeal

  16-05-2023 07:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Planning Inspectorate concludes the development would cause "significant harm" to nearby homes.
  
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• Former Bristol foster child urges families to help those in care

  16-05-2023 07:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jenny Jacobs says it is a "privilege" to make a difference in the lives of children.
  
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• Stressed tourist claims historic West Country village 'needs complete redesign'

  16-05-2023 07:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  They claimed one of the West Country's most beautiful destinations needs a redesign because it was not 'visitor-friendly'
  
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• 'Cruel joke' as West Country restaurant hit with 40 fake bookings in one night

  16-05-2023 06:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "Tonight has been horrible, food wasted and a big loss of expected earnings"
  
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• Happy Care bosses unfairly sacked manager after she rejected sexual advances, tribunal rules

  16-05-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One also called her ‘stupid’ and told her to ‘learn to obey’, a tribunal heard
  
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• Church volunteers 'abused' by drivers in school parking row

  16-05-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "We’ve tried really hard to be nice about this. We’ve asked nicely, we put up signs, but we just get ignored"
  
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• Bupa dentist closures sparks patients' plea to save Bristol branch

  16-05-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  11 million people were unable to get an NHS dental appointment in 2022, according to a study
  
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• Bristol sixth form student becomes one of the country’s youngest councillors

  16-05-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Aleena Aditya, 18 contested two former mayors to win a seat on Bradley Stoke Town Council
  
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• Bristol City Council SEND U-turn sees funding restored to parent carer forum

  16-05-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Local authority blocked government money to the charity at the height of the SEND parents 'spying' scandal last year
  
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