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• Mark’s tireless commitment to eradicating poverty rewarded with MBE

  16-06-2023 23:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He has dedicated his life to helping disadvantaged individuals and communities overcome the challenges they face
  
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• MBE for Avon & Somerset officer for inspiring change and strengthening community relations

  16-06-2023 23:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Aqil Farooq, a 51-year-old Police Sergeant and former Chair of the Staff Association at Avon and Somerset Police, has been honoured for his remarkable services to policing and diversity and inclusion
  
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• Sergeant awarded MBE

  16-06-2023 23:31 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police are proud that our colleague Sergeant Aqil Farooq has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to policing and communities in His Majesty The King’s first Birthday Honours list. For 20 years PS Farooq has carried out invaluable work supporting and guiding the constabulary as we seek to build confidence in policing and ensure that our...
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• Sergeant awarded British Empire Medal

  16-06-2023 23:31 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police are proud that our colleague Sergeant Aqil Farooq has been awarded the British Empire Medal for services to policing and communities in His Majesty The King’s first Birthday Honours list. For 20 years PS Farooq has carried out invaluable work supporting and guiding the constabulary as we seek to build confidence in policing and ensure that our workforce reflects the...
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• Davina McCall, Ian McEwan and Vicky McClure honoured in King Charles' Birthday Honours List

  16-06-2023 23:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  MPs, footballers, and educational leaders have also all been recognised for their achievements
  
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• Michael Eavis photographed in wheelchair - Fans concerned for Glastonbury founder

  16-06-2023 22:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "Bit sad to see Michael in a wheelchair"
  
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• Appeal to find missing Merrill

  16-06-2023 21:13 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Merrill has been reported missing, have you seen her? The 52-year-old was last seen at home in Southville at about 11.30pm on Thursday 15 June. She is described as white, female, about 5ft 5ins, medium build and has long brown hair. Merrill likes to go walking in various parts of Bristol, especially around the city centre, Ashton Court and Manor Woods. If you see Merrill, please call 999 quoting...
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• Ryanair, easyJet and TUI - list of banned items passengers can't take in hold

  16-06-2023 20:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Getting it wrong could end up being costly
  
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• Euromillions results tonight live: Winning numbers for Friday, June 16, 2023

  16-06-2023 20:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One exceptionally lucky EuroMillionsplayer could be taking home a staggering £67 million. The win would make you richer than lots of famous celebrities and would completely change your life forever.We'll post the winning numbers as soon as they land, which should be around 8:30pm. There's also a chance to become a millionaire in the UK millionaire maker.Each player gets a special code on their ticket and one number is automatically picked, with the prize money being a cool £1 million
  
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• Speeding BMW road-rage driver throttles dog walker

  16-06-2023 19:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The victim was pushed and grabbed by the neck by the BMW driver
  
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• M5 delays live after traffic is held to move horses near Bristol

  16-06-2023 18:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are long delays and queuing traffic heading southbound this evening (June 16)
  
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• M5 delays after traffic is held to move horses near Bristol

  16-06-2023 18:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There were long delays and queuing traffic heading southbound this evening (June 16)
  
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• Carnage at world's most expensive resort as car rolls into water

  16-06-2023 18:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ferries have been cancelled and there has been widespread disruption
  
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• Police car had sight of van used in Nottingham attacks for ‘less than minute’

  16-06-2023 18:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Three people were killed in the attacks in Nottingham earlier this week. A man has since been charged with murder
  
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• Avon & Somerset top cop is 'virtue signalling' over institutional racism admission, says Police Fed

  16-06-2023 17:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Rank-and-file police officers' leader hits back at claims
  
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• Jonnie Irwin says he feels so 'responsible' as he makes tough admission about diagnosis

  16-06-2023 17:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The 49-year-old revealed his diagnosis last year and has since been open about his ongoing battle against the disease
  
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• A Place In The Sun star Jonnie Irwin opens up about terminal cancer diagnosis and moment he told family

  16-06-2023 17:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The 49-year-old revealed his diagnosis last year and has since been open about his ongoing battle against the disease
  
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• Woman attempts to create 'business class' across three plane seats but things go horribly wrong

  16-06-2023 17:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The bizarre footage has been viewed by millions of people
  
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• Bristol community centre heads for half a century with more bounce and pizza

  16-06-2023 16:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Parents remember going to the centre as kids
  
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• Valdo Calocane charged with three counts of murder and three counts of attempted murder after Nottingham attacks

  16-06-2023 16:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He will appear at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (June 17)
  
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• Murder charges after two students and school caretaker fatally stabbed in street

  16-06-2023 16:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Valdo Calocane, 31, has been charged with the murder of three people killed in Nottingham in a knife and van attack, Nottinghamshire Police said
  
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• This Morning's Josie Gibson takes trip to 'most nostalgic' sweet shop in Brislington shed

  16-06-2023 16:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  In today's episode of This Morning (June 16), bubbly Bristolian presenter Josie called in to much-loved MA Candy in Brislington
  
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• Last days of Paramount as car dealership makes way for student flats

  16-06-2023 16:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It sold used cars to the people of South Bristol for almost 50 years
  
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• Jet2 announces summer flights to Turkey, Spain, Italy, Greece and Croatia destinations

  16-06-2023 15:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Beautiful destinations have been added to the 2024 programme
  
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• 'I started upcycling to buy a car and made more than £1,300 in my first month'

  16-06-2023 15:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'It’s fun. I’m trying to keep in the style of the piece. I like vintage mid-century modern'
  
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• Half lorry driver's face ages much more rapidly than the other

  16-06-2023 15:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Steve's skin had been badly damaged by hours and hours of sitting with the sun on one side of his face and he never used sun cream
  
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• College went into lockdown during teen's rooftop standoff

  16-06-2023 15:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The standoff happened after a reported attempted robbery at KFC
  
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• College went into lockdown as teen in rooftop standoff

  16-06-2023 15:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The standoff happened after a reported attempted robbery at KFC
  
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• Avon & Somerset Police is 'institutionally racist', Chief Constable admits

  16-06-2023 15:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Constabulary's top officer has vowed to make the system fair for Black people
  
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• Shaina has quit 30 jobs and says it's the best way to get your dream role

  16-06-2023 15:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Shaina said her mum's experience at her long-term job shifted her mindset on workplace loyalty
  
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• This Morning's Vanessa Feltz issues 'disowning' friendship advice after defending Holly Willoughby

  16-06-2023 15:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The broadcaster and agony aunt was joined by Holly as she listened to a viewer's concerns
  
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• Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis shares his 'proudest achievement' at special event with Gary Lineker

  16-06-2023 15:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "Of all the things I’ve done in my life, this is the one I’m most proud of”
  
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• Young people want pension rules changed, and better lessons in school

  16-06-2023 14:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Research was conducted for My Money Week
  
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• Uni student Ned started to lose his hearing before brain cancer diagnosis

  16-06-2023 14:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ned Hilton was forced to take time out of studies for cancer treatments but recently just completed his finals
  
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• Rae was paralysed and thought he wouldn't walk again - then his toes moved

  16-06-2023 14:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'The nurses verified that I had movement and it was like a 'hallelujah' moment'
  
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• Boris Johnson gets a new job with the Daily Mail

  16-06-2023 14:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Boris promised to offer uncensored views
  
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• 'Devastated' organisers cancel Tokyo World 2023 - full statement

  16-06-2023 13:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Full refunds will be given to those who have already bought tickets
  
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• Nazi sympathiser built submachine gun and was obsessed with mass killer

  16-06-2023 13:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ben Styles posted in an online group called ‘Kill All the Jews' and had a book celebrating the 'SS family'
  
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• Bristol gets £3.6m boost to make walking and cycling safer with five new projects

  16-06-2023 13:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Council bosses said walking and cycling help cut congestion, get people healthier and tackle climate change
  
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• Toby once couldn't stand for more than an hour - now he does Ironman

  16-06-2023 13:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Toby grew up with 'absolutely horrific, excruciating pain'
  
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• West Country locals fume as loud roar from B-1B Lancers wake people at 4am

  16-06-2023 13:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "4am planes are bad planes"
  
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• Six drink limit, no smoking and no strapless tops at some Spanish resorts

  16-06-2023 13:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Zero tolerance for ‘tourism of excesses’
  
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• Love Island's Kady McDermott to re-enter villa seven years later

  16-06-2023 13:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The series two star found love in the villa back in 2016, but things didn't last
  
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• 'Nerdy' mum launches app for 'geeks' after creating one to find daughter a husband

  16-06-2023 12:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It allows users to opt for dates, to network, or to make friendships based off their geeky tendencies
  
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• DWP claimants can get up to £812 to help budget for bills

  16-06-2023 12:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Budgeting Loans typically have to be paid back in two years and are often cheaper than a bank or payday loan
  
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• Slimming World mum saves £100 a month on food as she loses 11 stones in a year

  16-06-2023 12:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Kerri Hayes had been warned she was morbidly obese tipping the scales at 22 stone - but just over 12 months later she is half the size she was
  
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• West Country beach 'turned into a warzone' with tourists too afraid to visit

  16-06-2023 12:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "Do you want your child to be criminalised?"
  
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• New train industrial action dates announced with disruption for travellers

  16-06-2023 12:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The bitter disputes between workers in union Aslef and Avanti West Coast and London North Eastern Railway will see new action in July
  
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• Mobile phone mistake could be costing you £100 a year

  16-06-2023 12:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Some people could save more than £240
  
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• Mum-of-two takes up bodybuilding to cope with brother's sudden death

  16-06-2023 12:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  April Compaan found working out helped her 'raw grief ease''
  
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