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• Call 999 if you see missing Bristol girl, 13, last seen on Wednesday

  25-05-2023 23:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Calyse was last seen in the Ashton area yesterday afternoon (May 24) and is known to visit south Bristol and Cribbs Causeway
  
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• Motorcyclist dies in A371 collision

  25-05-2023 20:52 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A motorcyclist has sadly died in a collision near Axbridge today (Thursday 25 July). Emergency services were call to the A371 at about 1.40pm after a single-vehicle collision. Tragically, the motorcyclist died at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and our thoughts go out to his family. A specially-trained family liaison officer will provide them with support. The A371 was closed while...
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• Irresponsible dog owners and litterbugs slapped with fines totalling over £16,000

  25-05-2023 20:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  North Somerset Council is cracking down on those who breach Public Space Protection Orders
  
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• Lewis Capaldi invites surprised fan to sing duet in Bristol

  25-05-2023 19:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Yasmine Kabbara-Dolby, 17, from Bristol, sang Someone You Loved on stage with the singer.
  
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• WECA £8m free birthday bus rides slammed as 'kick in the teeth' for communities

  25-05-2023 18:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Metro mayor says the idea is making the region the "envy of the country'"
  
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• Gogglebox Marina's astonishing £8,000 coffee morning

  25-05-2023 18:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "We are truly grateful for the support from Marina and her friends"
  
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• Bristol headteachers worried more primary schools could close

  25-05-2023 18:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One primary school in Montpelier will close this summer after its pupil numbers fell
  
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• Woman 'kicked out' of Hilton Hotel at 1am for not having ID

  25-05-2023 17:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Helen May was not allowed to book a room after losing her ID earlier in the night
  
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• Bristol mayor finds compromise over late night city centre pub curfew row

  25-05-2023 17:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Thousands have signed a petition calling for a re-think over late night outdoor seating
  
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• Enquiries continue into sexual assault in Taunton

  25-05-2023 17:08 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are seeking witnesses after a sexual assault in Taunton. The victim, who is a child in her early-teens, was walking along Hamilton Road, near the junctions with Bridgwater Road and Ilminster Road, when it happened at approximately 10.15am on Thursday 20 April. An unknown man walked up to her and inappropriately touched her. He was wearing a black hooded top and had the hood raised at the time.
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• Westcountry teacher sacked after she drank vodka and fell asleep in class

  25-05-2023 16:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A hearing concluded Luchia Ellis was not banned from teaching but she was dismissed from her role
  
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• Ned Leonard: Bowler signs one-year contract extension with Somerset

  25-05-2023 16:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bowler Ned Leonard signs a one-year contract extension with Somerset to stay until the end of the 2024 season.
  
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• Thick thighs save lives according to health experts

  25-05-2023 16:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  New research suggests strong legs can indicate whether a person is at higher risk of heart failure
  
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• Man appears in court following bank robbery in Bristol

  25-05-2023 16:13 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A 42-year-old man has been charged as part of an ongoing investigation into a bank robbery earlier this week. Marcus Laing, of Rodney Road, in St George, appeared at Bristol Magistrates’ Court this morning (Thursday 25 May) charged with three counts of robbery and three counts of possessing a bladed article. The charges relate to three different robberies in which a knife was seen in each.
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• Charity says low rape charge rate 'feels like decriminalisation'

  25-05-2023 15:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police say they are working hard to improve their charge rate for rape.
  
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• Cribbs Causeway H Beauty: Made by Mitchell launching first ever pop-up in Bristol

  25-05-2023 15:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  TikTok creator and make-up artist Mitchell Halliday has chosen Bristol for his first ever store
  
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• South Gloucestershire Council Lib-Lab coalition 'destined to fail' claims opposition

  25-05-2023 14:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Political row erupts at first council meeting since residents voted out eight years of Conservative control
  
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• New energy price cap rates - what have they been set at?

  25-05-2023 14:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ofgem announced the energy price cap will be lowered from July 1 after a drop in the wholesale price of gas and oil
  
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• All the DWP benefit and support payments confirmed in June

  25-05-2023 14:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It comes after millions received Cost of Living support payments from the DWP and HMRC in May
  
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• Prince William recalls Princess Diana singing Tina Turner song as emotional family moment

  25-05-2023 13:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Prince of Wales remembers his mum driving him to school and belting the Tina Turner classic
  
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• A4174 crash: Pedestrian dies during Bristol ring road incident

  25-05-2023 13:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police has given an update and issued an appeal for witnesses
  
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• Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2023: Parking, bus and VIP tickets go on sale

  25-05-2023 12:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  They will be snapped up quickly
  
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• How Bristol Airport passengers can travel to Italy's cheaper version of Rome you’ve probably never heard of

  25-05-2023 12:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  You can fly there for just £34 from Bristol
  
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• Woman fined over £1,000 after trying to blame removals firm for fly-tipping

  25-05-2023 12:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Her dates didn't add up when questioned
  
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• Witnesses sought following fatal collision on Bristol ring road

  25-05-2023 12:35 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal road traffic collision in Bristol this morning (Thursday 25 May). Emergency services were called to the A4174 near Warmley at around 4.20am, following a collision involving a van and a pedestrian. Despite paramedics best efforts, the pedestrian sadly died at the scene. Their next of kin has been informed and they will be offered...
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• Imogen Allison: England feel team 'can do anything' at World Cup

  25-05-2023 12:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Imogen Allison says the belief in the England team is so strong it could guide them to their first World Cup victory this summer.
  
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• Jack Brooks joins Notts Outlaws on loan from Somerset

  25-05-2023 12:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jack Brooks joins Notts from Somerset on a two-week loan deal before the start of the Outlaws' T20 Blast campaign.
  
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• Energy price cap: What is it and what do the new rates mean for you?

  25-05-2023 12:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The energy price cap has been lowered after a fall in the price of oil and gas
  
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• Appeal after two injured in collision – Bristol

  25-05-2023 11:56 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for witnesses and dashcam or other footage after two pedestrians were injured in a collision in Bristol. It happened at about 7.25pm on Monday 22 May on Callington Road, Bristol. A white Ford Fiesta and a grey Vauxhall Corsa were involved in the incident, with the Corsa colliding with the pedestrians and a wall. The injured woman and man, both in their thirties...
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• Two injured in Victoria Street car and moped crash

  25-05-2023 11:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The road had to be closed while emergency services dealt with the incident
  
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• Richard Madeley to 'bring comedy gold' to new reality series about his famous family

  25-05-2023 11:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'At Home With The Madeleys' will focus Richard's daughter Chloe Madeley as she navigates parenthood alongside husband James Haskell
  
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• Bristol CAZ survey suggests 'two thirds' of drivers don't know if they are compliant

  25-05-2023 11:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A new study suggests many people are still unaware of the rules
  
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• uk - Your authority on UK local government - Bristol council faces ... - LocalGov

  25-05-2023 11:36
  
  uk - Your authority on UK local government - Bristol council faces ...  LocalGov
  
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• Bristol Ferry Boats will stop in St Anne's as it trials new location in East Bristol

  25-05-2023 11:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's trialling an expansion
  
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• Boots opens Bristol Airport shop for all those last minute holiday essentials

  25-05-2023 11:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The store is in the departure lounge and offers a ‘click and collect’ service
  
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• New Chief Officer appointed

  25-05-2023 10:44 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police has appointed Louise Hutchison as its new Chief Officer of People and Organisational Development. Louise has been acting in the role since February and has now been confirmed permanently following a comprehensive search over the last three months and a testing selection process. Louise first joined the organisation in 2011 as a Senior Business Partner before taking up...
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• Sam Smith releases statement to 'devastated' fans after cancelling concert four songs in

  25-05-2023 10:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Fans were left disappointed when they were asked to leave Manchester's AO Arena shortly after Sam's show began on Wednesday night (May 24)
  
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• A4174 Ring Road: Serious crash as vehicle collides with pedestrian

  25-05-2023 10:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police has advised motorists to find alternative routes this morning following the incident involving a pedestrian and a vehicle
  
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• Flight attendant explains why only 'idiots' stand up at the end of flights

  25-05-2023 10:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  If you dash to the aisle when the plane lands, you're making a serious faux pas
  
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• Amanda Holden backs ITV star to replace Phillip Schofield on This Morning

  25-05-2023 08:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Britain's Got Talent judge clashed with Phil in 2018 after he allegedly "blocked" her from presenting This Morning
  
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• Gogglebox 'beauty' Izzi Warner wows fans with 'glamorous' transformation

  25-05-2023 07:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Co-stars rushed to praise her new look
  
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• Live: Crash closes A4174 in Bristol as motorists urged to find alternative routes

  25-05-2023 07:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police says emergency services are at the scene
  
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• Live: A4174 reopen in Bristol after fatal crash forces closure

  25-05-2023 07:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police has confirmed a pedestrian has died
  
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• New housing site will create 1400 new homes in South Bristol

  25-05-2023 07:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Developers plan to build 1,400 properties on the site of a former airfield.
  
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• West Country Wetherspoon customer left 'humiliated' after questioning staff on toilet policy

  25-05-2023 07:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "I then lost my cool with her after my words fell on deaf ears"
  
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• Meadow Vale community centre in Speedwell reopens with brand new building

  25-05-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "Housing has increased but there’s almost nowhere for people to go within walking distance"
  
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• Bristol gets ready for Unicornfest - stunning pictures as the summer's big sculpture trail approaches

  25-05-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Some of the city's top street artists are busy painting their unicorns
  
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• Asda 'knows nothing' of car park development plans but store doesn't own the land

  25-05-2023 04:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The potential of building homes above the Bedminster car park is being explored
  
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• Bristol neighbours work together to get trees put back in their street

  25-05-2023 04:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  What started off as a lockdown project has seen a number of new trees planted in the Bishopston avenue
  
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• Aardman Animations create tiny Thatcher's cider farm for new TV ad

  25-05-2023 01:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The two Bristol cultural institutions have finally got together
  
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