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• Love Island fans go wild for Bristol City's new arrival announcement

  06-06-2023 22:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Love Island fans have heaped praise on Bristol City's Twitter admin after 'class' announcement video
  
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• Coldplay fan told to leave gig for 'dancing to mother-in-law's funeral song'

  06-06-2023 22:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Andrea Nelson was left 'devastated' claiming security staff made her feel 'like a criminal'
  
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• Technical difficulties stops Lion King at Bristol Hippodrome

  06-06-2023 22:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A spokesperson for the Hippodrome confirmed technical difficulties stopped the show at the weekend
  
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• Ross McCrorie: Bristol City sign defender from Aberdeen for undisclosed fee

  06-06-2023 22:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol City sign defender Ross McCrorie from Aberdeen for an undisclosed fee in a three-year deal.
  
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• Bristol Airport: Jet2's ski holidays for Winter 24/25 on sale 'earlier than ever' due to huge demand

  06-06-2023 20:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Chambery, Innsbruck and Geneva are the three destinations you can fly to from Bristol - all with links to popular ski resorts
  
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• World's longest Covid sufferer Dave Smith takes West End stage

  06-06-2023 20:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Pub performer Dave Smith thought he'd never sing again after suffering Covid for over 10 months.
  
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• Natasha Abrahart's mum speaks in Parliament about student suicides - 'we must stop this'

  06-06-2023 19:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A petition signed by 120,000 forced a debate following the death of a Bristol University student
  
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• Big Jeff's inspiring message one year after 'horrific' Bristol house fire

  06-06-2023 18:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "I'm still here"
  
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• Travel insurance small print leaves sick woman stuck in Dubai

  06-06-2023 18:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  They were on their way home after working in India when Kat was taken ill
  
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• M4 traffic near Bristol as cows close motorway

  06-06-2023 18:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There were separate delays earlier caused by Coldplay gig-goers
  
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• M4 traffic chaos LIVE as Coldplay gig sparks queues near Bristol

  06-06-2023 18:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Roadworks in the area are also adding to the delays as queues and congestion build
  
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• Coldplay gig sparks M4 traffic queues near Bristol

  06-06-2023 18:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Roadworks in the area are also adding to the delays as queues and congestion build
  
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• Michael Gove promises to 'look closely' at Brislington Meadows controversy

  06-06-2023 18:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The minister is the only person now who can intervene
  
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• Harvey Greenslade: Bristol Rovers forward signs new deal

  06-06-2023 17:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol Rovers forward Harvey Greenslade signs a new one-year deal with the League One club.
  
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• Casa chef named in UK list celebrating outstanding people in hospitality - Bristol Live

  06-06-2023 17:48
  Casa chef named in UK list celebrating outstanding people in hospitality  Bristol Live
  
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• Police officer faces misconduct hearing after alleged drunken incident on train

  06-06-2023 17:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Th hearing is set to take place next week
  
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• Worker near Bristol Clean Air Zone claims it's a 'poor person tax'

  06-06-2023 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  His vehicle is compliant in Bath and other cities but not in Bristol
  
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• Warning to people heading to farms this summer after infection outbreak

  06-06-2023 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Animals have passed on dangerous infections to humans
  
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• Celebrity Gogglebox: Chris Packham and stepdaughter Megan join Channel 4 show

  06-06-2023 16:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Springwatch star is one of the new faces joining the hit programme which returns to TV screens next week
  
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• Liz sent her daughter off to uni to pursue her dreams - not to die

  06-06-2023 16:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Lucy de Oliveira was just 22 when she took her own life
  
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• Appeal after four bikes stolen in burglary

  06-06-2023 16:40 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are appealing for the public’s help to find four bikes stolen in a burglary in North Somerset. At around 1.30am on Sunday 4 June, a group of unknown suspects broke into a property in Shiplate Road, in Bleadon. They stole two green Kawasaki motor cross bikes and two Commencal Meta road mountain bikes. If you were in the area at the time, heard anything suspicious or have any CCTV or doorbell...
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• Chaos crossing Bristol as seven more bridges in need of repairs

  06-06-2023 16:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  “Serious areas of concern which need repair” have been found by inspectors
  
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• Artisan pizza van to open on former hospital site despite residents' objections

  06-06-2023 16:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Two friends have been granted street trading licence
  
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• ‘It’s scary how convincing they are’ – victim advises people to be wary of courier fraud scams

  06-06-2023 16:17 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A woman is urging people to be wary of the signs of courier fraud as she hopes to prevent other people losing money like she did. Sylvia, who has asked for us to use a pseudonym to protect her identity, lost thousands of pounds through such a scam last year. In 2022, 60 victims of courier fraud in Avon and Somerset reported losses of £278,936. Sylvia’s story Sylvia, who is in her 80s and lives in...
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• Closure order granted on Taunton property

  06-06-2023 16:09 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Officers have carried out a closure order on a property after residents were subjected to threatening and abusive behaviour. Last Thursday (1 June), Taunton Magistrates’ Court granted a three-month closure order on a property in Enmore Road, in Taunton. Violence, affray, and loud disturbances were a regular occurrence at the address, with several visitors to the property throughout the day and...
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• Coldplay's Chris Martin shocks commuters by getting the train to massive gig

  06-06-2023 16:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Some fans have reportedly been queueing since 6am ahead of tonight's gig (June 6) but Chris Martin made an understated commute to Cardiff
  
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• Collaboration between police and council encouraging Safer Streets across North Somerset

  06-06-2023 15:59 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Officers from Avon and Somerset Police local neighbourhood teams have been working with North Somerset Council to identify areas in which women and girls feel unsafe by promoting and utilising an app called StreetSafe. As a result, local neighbourhood teams have carried out extra patrols across North Somerset in areas where residents used the app to report feeling unsafe.
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• UK: Cycling for the other: GreenTech tour 2023 from Bristol to ... - Vertical Farm Daily

  06-06-2023 15:25
  
  UK: Cycling for the other: GreenTech tour 2023 from Bristol to ...  Vertical Farm Daily
  
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• Recap: M32 cleared after crash near Easton

  06-06-2023 15:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The crash took place heading northbound at around 1.41pm this afternoon (June 6)
  
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• Man who missed out on liver transplant six times finally gets one - from his mum

  06-06-2023 15:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'It feels amazing to be able to plan after so long'
  
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• DWP: New State Pension payment warning for people set to reach official retirement age

  06-06-2023 14:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The money needs to be claimed by people when they reach 66-years-old
  
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• Primark’s fans floored by Bridgerton-inspired Pyjamas that are 'as elegant as your daywear'

  06-06-2023 14:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  “I got the purple silk pyjamas and I LOVE them”
  
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• Incredible West Country beach that can only be reached by tunnels - with a stunning sea pool

  06-06-2023 14:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "A lovely experience and slice of history"
  
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• Dolly Parton singer who says her terminal cancer was missed twice doesn't want to know how long she has to live

  06-06-2023 14:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Carla has decided not to be given her prognosis
  
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• 'I lost my son in a dog attack - we have to make sure it never happens again'

  06-06-2023 14:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Emma Whitfield's son was killed in a dog attack in 2021. Now she is backing the Mirror's campaign for change to stop it ever happening again
  
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• Forest Live: List of banned items and food rules at picnic-friendly gigs

  06-06-2023 14:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are some rules on what you can bring, however
  
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• First look at plans for 106 new homes next to Tobacco Factory

  06-06-2023 13:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "Our plans are for two new ‘Southville’ styled, tree-lined residential streets"
  
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• People could soon be handed £1,600 a month with no strings attached

  06-06-2023 13:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The revolutionary scheme could be trialled in areas across England
  
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• Black 'UFO' spotted at Westcountry air show leaves people mystified

  06-06-2023 13:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The object is believed to have been travelling at around 100mph
  
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• 'Horrific' smiling paedophile jailed for sexually abusing two girls in South West

  06-06-2023 13:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Andrew Butler carried out the offences over a nine year period
  
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• Cat tears back legs to the bone after getting caught on barbed wire

  06-06-2023 13:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One leg can be saved, but Peanut's owner needs to raise the money
  
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• TikTok murder trial live as Mahek Bukhari co-defendant gives evidence

  06-06-2023 12:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Rekan Karwan was driving Mahek's Audi TT when the fatal crash happened
  
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• This Morning's Josie Gibson branded 'star of the show' by Eamonn Holmes following Holly Willoughby's return

  06-06-2023 12:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Eamonn also revealed he is a big fan of Josie's West Country accent
  
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• Chloe Skelton: Western Storm bowler sees 'massive' development since going full-time

  06-06-2023 12:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Western Storm bowler Chloe Skelton says she is seeing a "massive change" in her development since signing a full-time contract last winter.
  
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• UK's most wanted: Ex-Bristol children's home worker accused of sexually abusing 10-year-old - Bristol Live

  06-06-2023 12:26
  UK's most wanted: Ex-Bristol children's home worker accused of sexually abusing 10-year-old  Bristol Live
  
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• UK's most wanted: Ex-Bristol children's home worker accused of sexually abusing 10-year-old

  06-06-2023 12:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Crimestoppers says Thomas McGrath - who is also known as Thomas Peters - allegedly lured children to his Bishopsworth home with gifts of sweets
  
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• Clever map shows Bristol's cheapest pub crawl along beautiful route with pints costing just £2

  06-06-2023 12:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A beer-loving Bristolian has created the ultimate pub crawl map
  
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• Bristol off licence under threat after police find cannabis ‘sold in sweet bags’

  06-06-2023 12:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The corner shop could have its licence revoked later this week, barring it from selling booze
  
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• Boux Avenue's £45 dress is 'dupe' of Maya Jama's Love Island look at a fraction of the price

  06-06-2023 12:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The dress is selling in stores and online now
  
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• Aldi is cheapest supermarket for 12th month in a row with Lidl, Asda, Sainsbury's and Tesco following

  06-06-2023 12:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Lidl was close behind
  
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