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• South West rail lines closed after 'person hit by train' - updates

  28-06-2023 20:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The incident has been reported between Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street
  
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• 'Drastic change' is needed after 'distressing' incidents at Bristol's cricket clubs

  28-06-2023 19:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A two-year inquiry found widespread problems with the national sport
  
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• 'Drastic change' is needed after 'distressing' incidents at Bristol's cricket club

  28-06-2023 19:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A two-year inquiry found widespread problems with the national sport
  
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• Bristol's secret chapel to open to public for first time since 1541

  28-06-2023 19:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The building itself dates back as early as 1230
  
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• Recap: Crash clears on M5 Avonmouth Bridge after lane closure and delays

  28-06-2023 18:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There were reports of very long delays over the bridge
  
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• County Championship: Oliver Price hits century as Gloucestershire draw at Headingley

  28-06-2023 18:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Oliver Price hits a maiden firs-class hundred for Gloucestershire as their game against Yorkshire ends in a draw.
  
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• M5 traffic: Southbound lane opens after 150 litre diesel spillage

  28-06-2023 17:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  One of two lanes closed southbound after a lorry fuel tank ruptured has now reopened.
  
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• Bristol creatives to protest over council's 'reckless decision' to delay grant funding

  28-06-2023 17:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There's a protest, a petition and an open letter calling out Mayor Marvin Rees
  
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• Size 26 mum who gorged on fried chicken, cake and chocolate loses 13 stone

  28-06-2023 16:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Emma dropped 13 stone and now wears a dress size 8
  
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• Moment 'idiotic' schoolgirl steals child's skateboard from garden

  28-06-2023 16:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The incident, which took place in a residential garden, was caught on CCTV and is now with the police
  
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• South Gloucestershire bin strikes extended to September with 'summer of stink' ahead

  28-06-2023 16:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  However, the council says it will continue to prioritise black bin collections
  
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• DIY-loving woman quits full-time job to upcycle furniture

  28-06-2023 16:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Danielle Bayliss initially started upcycling to make some extra cash
  
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• Bristol cricketer says umpire suggested she ‘stay home to do ironing’ during match

  28-06-2023 16:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It comes after a damning report exposed discrimination
  
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• Two new strains of covid discovered by scientists in UK bats - Bristol Live

  28-06-2023 16:15
  
  Two new strains of covid discovered by scientists in UK bats  Bristol Live
  
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• 'I was born with a rare genetic disorder causing me to lose my eyesight and hearing'

  28-06-2023 15:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Emma believes her experiences in “the real world” have made her more resilient
  
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• Woman given seaside parking fine - despite paying for her stay

  28-06-2023 15:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  She is angry and is in dispute with the parking company over the parking charge notice
  
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• Development of eyesore Clifton site is scrapped in 'disappointing' update

  28-06-2023 15:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Local councillors want a 'Wapping Wharf-style' use for the empty site in the meantime
  
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• Murder probe in Portishead after death of woman

  28-06-2023 14:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A middle-aged man has been arrested in connection with the incident
  
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• Michelin Guide inspectors share their favourite new UK restaurants in June - Bristol Live

  28-06-2023 14:40
  Michelin Guide inspectors share their favourite new UK restaurants in June  Bristol Live
  
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• Morph Art Trail to open in city

  28-06-2023 14:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Martin takes a look at a new art trail in London that is accessible to everyone and even designs his own Morph!
  
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• Grandad with large nose growth pays to have it removed after being fobbed off by NHS

  28-06-2023 14:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Thomas Stevenson had the nasal disfigurement removed just before his granddaughter's 18th birthday party
  
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• 'What the f**K' - Two-bed flat in Bristol now selling for £780,000

  28-06-2023 14:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "My sister literally got a semi-detached house in London Stratham for 700k"
  
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• 'Big cat' caught on thermal camera in West Country in 'most convincing' footage yet

  28-06-2023 14:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "Very convincing footage, tail is very clear".
  
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• Desperate dog owner needs help to save ‘unwanted Christmas’ pet

  28-06-2023 14:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Fundraiser has been launched to help pay for urgent operation puppy needs
  
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• Murder investigation launched following death of woman in Portishead

  28-06-2023 13:58 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a woman in Portishead yesterday (Tuesday 27 June). Emergency services were called at around noon to a property in Tansy Lane following a report of a woman in her 60s had been seriously injured. Despite the efforts of officers and paramedics, the woman sadly died at the scene. A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the...
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• Controversy over plan to move Brunel's first Bristol bridge

  28-06-2023 13:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'Although currently neglected, it is much loved by local people'
  
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• Mum-of-three with months left to live following ovarian cancer diagnosis ties the knot

  28-06-2023 12:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Emma Rice, 32, married childhood sweetheart Dava, 34, on 29 April 2023
  
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• Live: M5 tailbacks after major diesel spillage

  28-06-2023 12:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Two lanes out of three are closed and there is queuing traffic
  
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• Almost 80% of parents are helping support their adult children financially

  28-06-2023 12:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Parents are increasingly being called upon to cover their adult children’s mortgage and rent payments
  
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• BAE Systems is hiring at a number of its sites - here's what you need to know

  28-06-2023 12:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  BAE Systems is a growing business and can help you find a role with purpose
  
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• Pinkmans fire: Bristol bakery thanks 'hero' 999 crews as it confirms closure

  28-06-2023 12:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "We will get out of this stronger"
  
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• Bristol fire crews extinguish Pinkmans Bakery blaze

  28-06-2023 12:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The fire at Pinkmans Bakery was reported by a worker when he arrived at the business at 04:00 BST.
  
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• Photos show moment huge fire engulfed Pinkman's Bakery in Clifton

  28-06-2023 12:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Pinkman's Bakery has confirmed it will remain closed following the huge fire which broke out in the early hours of this morning
  
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• Diet guru Michael Mosley shares three foods to 'avoid or minimise' to lose weight

  28-06-2023 12:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The health guru has a number of tips to shed some pounds
  
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• West Country mum-of-four evicted after 22 moves in 20 years

  28-06-2023 12:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The family of five will go to live with their gran
  
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• Jane McDonald 'unlikely' to replace Phillip Schofield on Dancing on Ice

  28-06-2023 12:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The singer recently took Phil's place on the stage during the British Soap Awards but it sounds like she isn't ITV's top choice to host one of their top winter fixtures
  
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• ‘Gas-up’ process complete for UK’s largest LPG storage terminal in Bristol’s Avonmouth - Business Live

  28-06-2023 11:37
  ‘Gas-up’ process complete for UK’s largest LPG storage terminal in Bristol’s Avonmouth  Business Live
  
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• Pensioner who paid almost £1,000 for coach holiday refused travel to Jersey without photo ID

  28-06-2023 11:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Iris Butler was forced to go back home, describing the ordeal as a 'right fiasco'
  
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• Ginger nut takes top spot in UK biscuit poll - Bristol Live

  28-06-2023 11:11
  
  Ginger nut takes top spot in UK biscuit poll  Bristol Live
  
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• Garden Rescue: Charlie Dimmock puts couple at a loss for words after £5k garden transformation

  28-06-2023 11:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Charlie Dimmock completely transformed the tired space into a Cornish paradise
  
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• Six teenagers charged with murder after death of 14-year-old boy

  28-06-2023 11:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Gordon Gault died in hospital six days after being found with stab wounds
  
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• ITV1's Love Your Garden sees Alan Titchmarsh reduced to tears over dad's diagnosis

  28-06-2023 10:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Things quickly became emotional as Alan learned dad Daniel had health issues
  
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• Tough prepayment meter protections could become compulsory under new proposals

  28-06-2023 10:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Voluntary rules to protect struggling households were set in place after some suppliers were found breaking into homes to forcibly install the meters
  
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• Helen Flanagan gets in trouble with daughter's school over appearance

  28-06-2023 10:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The mum-of-three giggled as she took measures to make sure her daughter Matilda, seven, was allowed into school the next day
  
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• Arrested: wanted prisoner Russell Pope

  28-06-2023 09:48 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’ve arrested Russell Pope, 37, who was wanted after failing to return to HMP Leyhill following a release on temporary licence in Bristol earlier last week. Pope was arrested yesterday, Tuesday 27 June. We’re grateful to everyone who got in touch with information or shared our appeal.
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• M4 and M32 rush hour chaos after crash on A4174 Bristol ring road

  28-06-2023 09:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There were long delays on surrounding roads
  
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• M4 and M32 delays after crash on A4174 Bristol ring road - updates

  28-06-2023 09:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are long delays on surrounding roads
  
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• 'I was told my son, 19, had an ear infection. He died three weeks later'

  28-06-2023 09:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Niall had been feeling unwell for weeks and suddenly had trouble speaking
  
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• Poorest families on Universal Credit to benefit from DWP boost up to £522 from today

  28-06-2023 09:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Department for Work and Pensions announces increase of around 50 per cent to help parents return to work
  
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• Real-life Indiana Jones says archaeology isn't what it used to be

  28-06-2023 09:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He's also not impressed with the latest film
  
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