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• Ben Condon: Hospital criticised over response after baby death

  30-06-2023 19:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ben Condon died at eight weeks old after staff failed to provide antibiotics fast enough.
  
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• DWP 'special payment' after mistake impacts around 1,000 claimants

  30-06-2023 19:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  If you received Income Support for a health condition or disability on or after January 2011, you could be entitled to this 'special payment'
  
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• Recap: M48 rush hour crash closes lane and causes traffic chaos

  30-06-2023 18:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Queues have been reported on the Bristol-bound side of the motorway in Wales
  
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• Live: M48 rush hour crash closes lane and causes traffic chaos

  30-06-2023 18:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Queues have been reported on the Bristol-bound side of the motorway in Wales
  
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• Man who drank two litres of Diet Coke a day goes cold turkey after sweetener scare

  30-06-2023 17:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Al Baker says his health problems have improved since quitting his 30-year habit
  
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• Bristol tourist could face five years in jail for 'carving names' into ancient Colosseum

  30-06-2023 17:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The man, known only as Ivan, could also be facing a hefty fine if found guilty
  
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• Bristol Rovers take new South Stand forward as planning application is published

  30-06-2023 17:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The planning application is now live but some neighbours aren't pleased
  
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• Man smashes glass and threatens people in Clifton restaurant

  30-06-2023 17:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police said the person in question also threw a drink over after being aggressive
  
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• Chief Constable supports rural crime prevention event

  30-06-2023 17:15 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  The chief constable joined officers at a crime prevention event earlier this week to mark trailers and discuss rural crime. Chief Constable Sarah Crew met with the Rural Affairs Unit (RAU) at Frome Market on Wednesday, where the team was fitting out trailer marking kits free of charge. CC Crew even had a go herself at marking the trailers, a technique used to deter thieves and assist in...
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• Gogglebox legend Scarlett Moffatt's baby name revealed

  30-06-2023 16:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The 32-year-old I'm A Celebrity Queen of the Jungle welcomed her first child to the world with her boyfriend Scott Dobinson
  
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• Mum-of-two who discovered lump on her tongue cut from ‘ear to ear’ after diagnosis

  30-06-2023 16:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dinny Hinds, 76, underwent “smile surgery” which cut her from ear to ear to remove the deadly mass from her throat
  
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• Minibus 'destroyed' by huge blaze in Bedminster

  30-06-2023 16:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The incident happened at around 1.45pm today (June 30) with firefighters saying no-one was injured and the cause is believed to be accidental
  
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• Police search for mum, 17, who is missing with her six-week-old baby

  30-06-2023 16:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Kacey was reported missing on Thursday
  
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• Live: M4, M5 and M48 tailbacks as traffic builds

  30-06-2023 16:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Broken down vehicles and heavy traffic have contributed to traffic problems on the M5 and the M4
  
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• Live: M4 and M5 tailbacks as traffic builds

  30-06-2023 16:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Broken down vehicles and heavy traffic have contributed to traffic problems on the M5 and the M4
  
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• Appeal for witnesses following assault in Bristol restaurant

  30-06-2023 16:14 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are appealing for witnesses following an incident at a Clifton restaurant. On Saturday 10 June between noon and 1pm, a man has become aggressive at the Bosco Pizzeria, in Whiteladies Road. He has smashed a glass, threw a drink over and started to threaten people. The man was wearing a black shirt and a yellow and black hat.
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• Man jailed for indecent exposure offences and sexual activity in child’s presence

  30-06-2023 15:46 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A man has been jailed after causing a child to watch a video of him performing a sexual act and exposing himself in a female toilet block. Jody Hawkins was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court yesterday (Thursday 29 June) after pleading guilty to seven offences. The 41-year-old came to police attention in another part of the country in May last year when a teenage girl was contacted directly by...
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• British Gas and Octopus Energy bosses say standing charge on bills should be scrapped

  30-06-2023 15:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The charge is levied for everyone, regardless of how much energy they use
  
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• Recap: Fire erupts at Bedminster Down as people urged to avoid area

  30-06-2023 15:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Locals have reported the blaze is near the junction with the A38
  
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• Live: Fire erupts at Bedminster Down as people urged to avoid area

  30-06-2023 15:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Locals have reported the blaze is near the junction with the A38
  
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• Mum warns how popular snack burned son so badly he needed skin grafts from a pig

  30-06-2023 14:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Nicole Lego told how her son's skin 'melted' after he tipped the food over himself
  
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• Couple welcome miracle baby after being told they'd be unable to conceive naturally

  30-06-2023 14:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Zoe and Ben are sharing their journey in the hopes of raising awareness of IVF treatment
  
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• Bristol bin workers to strike after rejecting pay offer

  30-06-2023 14:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than 200 refuse workers are taking industrial action in July as part of a salary dispute.
  
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• Jacobs Wells Baths placed on list of buildings Bristol City Council wants to sell off

  30-06-2023 14:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Two bidders hoping to save the historic property have until today to submit final proposals
  
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• Bristol crematorium offers 'out of this world' final journey

  30-06-2023 14:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Loved ones' ashes are sent 100,000ft into 'space' before coming down to earth as raindrops or snow flakes
  
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• New photo of missing Bristol woman Sasha last seen on Gloucester Road 25 days ago

  30-06-2023 14:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There have been several unconfirmed sightings of Sasha in the city over the last couple of weeks
  
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• Andy Murray blasts 'disaster' poster as his family says organisers should be 'ashamed'

  30-06-2023 14:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "Appalling at every level"
  
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• St Pauls Carnival returns to Bristol

  30-06-2023 14:15 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  St Pauls Carnival will be making its grand return this weekend after a three-year break during the pandemic. We are busy supporting and working with the St Pauls Carnival team, Bristol City Council and our partners to ensure everyone has an enjoyable and safe carnival. The carnival, which will take place on Saturday 1 July, is a family-friendly celebration of African Caribbean culture in the city...
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• Police name Portishead suspect accused of murdering his own mum

  30-06-2023 13:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Gavin Nash is accused of killing his mother, Lynnette Nash, in Portishead
  
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• Alicia Barnett: Top ranked doubles player returns to Wimbledon with 'no expectations'

  30-06-2023 13:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Britain's number one ranked women's doubles player Alicia Barnett says she is returning to Wimbledon for the second time with "no expectations".
  
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• Fourth man appears in court over attack on Bristol NHS worker

  30-06-2023 13:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Katungua Tjitendero, also know as K-Dogg, suffered serious injuries in the incident in July 2020.
  
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• Bristol’s ‘miracle boy’ Arthur may soon have a voice

  30-06-2023 13:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Performing arts students spring a surprise concert to help
  
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• Son appears in court accused of murdering mother

  30-06-2023 13:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Gavin Nash appears at court accused of killing 64-year-old Lynette Nash at her Portishead home.
  
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• Alan Titchmarsh's health battle, row with co-star and love for doctor wife

  30-06-2023 13:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ground Force star Alan Titchmarsh has experienced highs and lows over the years
  
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• Protesters outside Bristol Lidl as part of 'Frankenchickens' campaign

  30-06-2023 13:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Lidl says it takes animal welfare 'extremely seriously'
  
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• New photo released in renewed appeal to find missing Sasha

  30-06-2023 13:17 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Detectives are releasing a new photograph of missing 24-year-old Sasha in the hope the public can help us find her. Sasha was last seen at about 11pm in the Gloucester Road area of Horfield on Monday 5 June and she was wearing a light blue Adidas basketball top, baggy trousers and a bandana, as pictured. She is described as white, slim, about 5ft 8ins and has short brown hair.
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• What happened to the original cast of Casualty, where are they now?

  30-06-2023 13:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  From international fame to life as a jobbing actor
  
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• Unicornfest defends trail locations as South Bristol misses out again

  30-06-2023 12:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'We are always last on the list. It's like we don't even exist'
  
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• Mum-of-two makes jewellery using leftover breast milk

  30-06-2023 12:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Rachel Heinze struggled with breastfeeding when her son Lucas was born six weeks prematurely
  
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• Road near Bristol Airport to get double red lines with hefty new fine for stopping

  30-06-2023 12:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Work to install the lines will take place from Monday
  
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• Tesco brings back Kids Eat Free when parents spend as little at 60p

  30-06-2023 12:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The free meals will run across the UK throughout the summer holidays
  
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• Bristol & Bath players included in England training squad

  30-06-2023 12:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Experienced England hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie will miss this autumn's World Cup in France with a shoulder injury.
  
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• Mum who had a sore back left paralysed after it turned out to be spinal abscess

  30-06-2023 12:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Jo Wright, 62, will climb Mount Snowdon this weekend in her wheelchair to raise money for a spinal cord charity
  
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• Turkey travel warning from the Foreign Office for holidaymakers

  30-06-2023 12:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  New guidance has been issued for UK residents heading to Turkey on holiday
  
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• How much household appliances will cost to run from Saturday as prices change

  30-06-2023 12:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The costs of everything from washing machines and freezers to microwaves and airfryers will change at midnight
  
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• Tesco cuts price of more than 500 household staples including fruit, veg, milk and cheese

  30-06-2023 12:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Some products have seen their prices fall for the second time in weeks
  
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• New Look 'super comfy' £13 sandals that are near-identical to Hermes shoes

  30-06-2023 12:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "These are an absolute bargain and worth every penny"
  
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• Aldi announces cuts to the price of its milk

  30-06-2023 11:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It said it would not affect what farmers get
  
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• Former police officer given Sexual Risk Order to prevent further harm to the public

  30-06-2023 11:33 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A former police officer dismissed for gross misconduct after posting intimate images of women online without their consent or knowledge, has been given a Sexual Risk Order by magistrates to prevent him causing any further harm to the public. David Lovell, aged 46, who was based in Somerset, was dismissed by Chief Constable Sarah Crew following an accelerated misconduct hearing held in May.
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• Unexpected lung cancer symptom that appears on your fingers

  30-06-2023 11:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Although you may be fine, it's always best to consult your doctor immediately if you notice any cancer symptoms
  
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