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• New pottery studio opens in South Bristol neighbourhood

  20-06-2023 20:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The latest addition to Bedminster
  
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• Recap: M4 cleared after 'traffic problem' near Bristol

  20-06-2023 19:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There was congestion heading eastbound this evening (June 20)
  
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• Live: M4 lane closed by 'traffic problem' near Bristol

  20-06-2023 19:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There is congestion heading eastbound this evening (June 20)
  
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• Taylor Swift announces UK Eras tour dates including concert an hour from Bristol

  20-06-2023 18:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It will be the first time she has performed in the UK for five years
  
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• Progress on new Bristol bus lane on road with ‘worst performing buses’

  20-06-2023 18:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The restriction will only be effect during peak times to help make bus services more punctual
  
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• Stonehenge Summer Solstice 2023 entry, timings and travel

  20-06-2023 18:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Here is everything you need to know about this year's Summer Solstice festival
  
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• Girl born with legs facing backwards dreams of becoming a gymnast after surgery

  20-06-2023 18:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Victoria was also born with missing bones
  
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• Bristol mental health worker shows naked support for Just Stop Oil

  20-06-2023 17:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Warning: Graphic Pictures
  
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• Titanic submarine missing with former West Country schoolboy on board and oxygen running out

  20-06-2023 17:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Hamish Harding, a three-time Guinness World Record holder, went to school in Gloucestershire
  
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• Mortgage-holders say they worry they 'simply won't have any more money'

  20-06-2023 17:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Soaring interest rates have seen people with mortgages facing big rises in their repayments
  
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• Manhunt continues for Bristol rapist almost two weeks after court no-show

  20-06-2023 17:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Watir Ali failed to appear at Bristol Crown Court for sentence on June 7
  
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• Councillors fighting for children's play park to be rebuilt after fire

  20-06-2023 17:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The fire service believes the fire was started deliberately
  
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• Appeal to identify Audi driver and woman after road-related incident in Clevedon

  20-06-2023 17:07 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are hoping to identify the driver of a black Audi estate who was in the Clevedon area on the afternoon of Thursday 15 June. The vehicle was sighted in the Albert Road area at some point between 4-5pm and we are keen to know if the driver may have witnessed a road-related incident involving a dark blue Ford B-Max. We understand a woman called Kate may have stopped to assist and seen one or both...
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• Appeal to identify Audi driver after road-related incident in Clevedon

  20-06-2023 17:07 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are hoping to identify the driver of a black Audi estate who was in the Clevedon area on the afternoon of Thursday 15 June. The vehicle was sighted in the Albert Road area at some point between 4-5pm and we are keen to know if the driver may have witnessed a road-related incident involving a dark blue Ford B-Max. We’d appeal for the driver to come forward – or anyone who was in the area at the...
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• St Michael's Hill to remain closed until Saturday after water main bursts near Bristol Children's Hospital

  20-06-2023 16:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The road surface was cracked by the force of the burst this morning (June 20)
  
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• A Place in the Sun's Jonnie Irwin reflects on 'hardest memory' as he begs people to learn from his 'ridiculous' mistake

  20-06-2023 16:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The presenter was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2020 just two months after his wife gave birth to twins
  
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• Mum did a full face of make up mid-contractions to help her feel confident during labour

  20-06-2023 16:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Tina Aragon, 24, wanted to get glammed up so she looked flawless in photos
  
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• Millions of disabled people set to receive £150 in DWP cost of living payment from today

  20-06-2023 15:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Six million people are due a one-off £150 cost of living payment in the coming weeks
  
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• Man arrested after 100 suspected cannabis plants found at Southmead property

  20-06-2023 15:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police officers made the discovery off Lower Bristol Road on June 12
  
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• Banned Filton driver who wasted 'chance after chance' is jailed

  20-06-2023 15:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Taylor Williams sent to prison after defying court orders
  
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• Glastonbury Festival 2023 live updates as revellers start arriving ahead of opening

  20-06-2023 15:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  People are already on their way to the festival
  
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• Missing Sophie Lambert's brother and sister post Facebook updates as search continues

  20-06-2023 15:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The 22-year-old has not been seen since Friday night - and no sightings have been reported at all
  
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• Seagull got stuck in Asda Bedminster two weeks ago and still hasn't left

  20-06-2023 15:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "Rescuers are anxious to trap her and release her before she dies"
  
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• 'I was pregnant with my daughter at 14 and now I'm one of England's youngest grans at just 33'

  20-06-2023 15:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ruth Clayton had daughter Rose in 2005 while still at school
  
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• Glastonbury Festival 2023: Elton John teases headline set list and special guests for Worthy Farm debut

  20-06-2023 14:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Elton John will make his Glastonbury Festival debut on the Pyramid Stage this weekend in his last ever UK show
  
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• Primark fans hail 'flattering' £25 midi dress that's ideal for beaches or garden parties

  20-06-2023 14:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "If summer vibes were summed up in one item it would absolutely be this dress"
  
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• Suspected cannabis grow located in Southmead

  20-06-2023 14:16 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  One man has been arrested after officers discovered a suspected cannabis grow in Bristol. A man in his 30s was arrested after police found the grow on Monday 12 June in a property off Lower Bristol Road, in Southmead. He was later de-arrest and will be interviewed at a later date. Acting on intelligence, officers discovered more than 100 plants and 10 ounces of suspected harvested cannabis.
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• Huge garden waste fees hike could be coming after council leaders refuse to rule it out

  20-06-2023 13:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Row breaks out as Lib/Lab cabinet members accuse former Tory administration of "collective amnesia"
  
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• Tourists invited to 'new' Bristol attraction offering day out with a difference

  20-06-2023 13:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Guided tours take two minutes and cost £50 per person
  
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• Met Office gives update on oncoming heat wave for next weekend

  20-06-2023 13:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The more settled conditions for parts of the UK through the weekend and into early next week could result in heatwave criteria being met
  
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• Bristol Zoo sells key site to housing developer for 'luxury homes'

  20-06-2023 13:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "It is great to see the progress being made on the redevelopment of this historically important location"
  
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• Butlin's opening new £15million centre including escape rooms and laser tag

  20-06-2023 13:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The two-floor activity zone will operate through the day and night with a range of high-tech entertainment
  
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• Parents fear baby will spend childhood in wheelchair due to 'repeated surgery delays'

  20-06-2023 13:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Little Lilly Barry needs surgery to fix a genetic hip condition
  
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• Body found on West Country beach in search for missing man

  20-06-2023 13:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  His next of kin have been made aware
  
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• Rule changes mean more chances to win big Premium Bonds prizes

  20-06-2023 13:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  NS&I said the changes will see an additional £39 million in prizes available
  
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• Bristol 'real-life Rapunzel' shares secret to her beautiful hair after men keep proposing

  20-06-2023 13:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  She's shared some top tips for having long and beautiful hair
  
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• Free birthday bus plan questioned by council leaders left in the dark

  20-06-2023 12:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The £8-million scheme starts next month
  
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• Andrew Tate and brother charged over alleged trafficking, rape and exploitation

  20-06-2023 12:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Four people are being held in Romania
  
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• Family leaves West Country pub 'without paying £215 bill' for Father's Day food and drinks

  20-06-2023 12:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The family racked up a bill of more than £200 with a three-course Sunday roast, cocktails and food for two young children
  
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• Two young West Country women charged with murder outside nightclub

  20-06-2023 12:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Tia Taylor and Chelsea Powell are due to appear in court today
  
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• LGBTQ+ Pride Month 2023: Test your knowledge with our brain-teasing quiz

  20-06-2023 12:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  In honour of the current celebrations, why not see how well you know your LGBTQ+ history?
  
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• Angry locals slam travellers who 'smashed' through security bollards to camp on seafront site

  20-06-2023 12:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The 700 bollards were put around Weston-super-Mare Beach Lawns earlier this year to prevent encampments
  
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• Police withhold key details about their role during the Queen's funeral

  20-06-2023 12:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  For reasons of national security, senior officers would not disclose operational information about Queen Elizabeth II's funeral
  
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• Devastating moment mum had to tell son, 13, he isn't going to make it

  20-06-2023 11:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "I told him he wouldn't be on his own and we would be with him every step of the way"
  
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• Bristol tenants face Wild West rental market, says mayor

  20-06-2023 11:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Marvin Rees says rent rises far outstrip wages and wants councils to be given powers to intervene.
  
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• Helen Flanagan's parenting skills praised after trolls mum-shame her

  20-06-2023 11:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Corrie star was trolled last week after some of her followers blamed her for two-year-old Charlie's tantrums
  
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• Bristol city centre road closed due to burst water main

  20-06-2023 11:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  People are being asked to avoid the area around several Bristol city centre hospitals.
  
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• Martin Lewis says the 'ticking time bomb is now exploding'

  20-06-2023 11:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He explained what action you need to take as soon as you can
  
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• Hunt for lottery winner yet to claim life-changing prize

  20-06-2023 11:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  If no-one comes forward with the winning ticket before the prize claim deadline, then the prize money, plus all the interest it has generated, will go to help National Lottery-funded projects across the UK
  
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• Bristol-bound Ryanair flight forced to divert after issuing 'emergency alert'

  20-06-2023 11:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The aircraft landed unexpectedly at Nantes in France
  
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