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• Weston-super-Mare clean-up sees plastic turned into art

  21-07-2023 22:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Volunteers clean up Weston-super-Mare beach ahead of the start of the school holidays.
  
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• Recap: Bomb disposal team called to 'false alarm' in South Bristol

  21-07-2023 19:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police called the Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team to the location earlier today (July 21)
  
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• Bomb disposal team called to 'task' in South Bristol - live updates

  21-07-2023 19:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police called the Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team to the location earlier today (July 21)
  
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• Another seagull has been stuck in Bedminster Asda for three days and it could be the same one

  21-07-2023 19:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  No one is absolutely certain whether this is a new bird or the one who spent 16 days inside the store last month
  
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• Dangerous Bristol rapist fled to Sweden to escape UK justice - Bristol Live

  21-07-2023 18:57
  Dangerous Bristol rapist fled to Sweden to escape UK justice  Bristol Live
  
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• Dangerous Bristol rapist fled to Sweden to escape UK justice

  21-07-2023 18:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Abdullahi Sheik Nor, 20, raped a teenage girl and sexually assaulted a vulnerable young woman then forced them to give evidence in court
  
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• Bristol's closed-down Colosseum pub taken over by owner of Mother's Ruin

  21-07-2023 18:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The old-school 1960s pub closed its doors suddenly last month, but is set to reopen in October with 'late food and drinks'
  
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• Man with brain tumour 'turned away from bar' by bouncer for being too drunk - despite not drinking alcohol

  21-07-2023 17:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  David Twentyman's battle with cancer has left him with hair loss and a visible limp - but the doorman 'wasn't having any of it'
  
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• Pictures inside asylum-seeker boat moored off West Country coast

  21-07-2023 17:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It has a gym, WiFi throughout, healthcare provision, catering, televisions in each room and a multi-faith area
  
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• A432 Badminton Road bridge closure over M4 to last until at least Christmas

  21-07-2023 17:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  National Highways discovered cracking of the 1960s structure on the main road from Yate to Bristol, while South Gloucestershire Council is already planning for schools to return in September
  
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• Boris Johnson phone messages recovered after he 'forgot code'

  21-07-2023 17:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Technical experts have managed to get all the necessary information from his mobile for the Covid-19 inquiry
  
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• Appeal leads to man who raped teenage girl jailed for 13 years

  21-07-2023 17:18 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  A man has been jailed for 13 years after being found guilty of raping a teenage girl and sexually assaulting a young woman. Abdullahi Sheik Nor, 20, of Harrow, London, denied a total of five offences – two counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault – but was found guilty by a jury following a trial at Bristol Crown Court last month. In September last year an appeal was issued asking the...
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• "I planned for 12 months so my autistic son could go on his dream holiday - it was worth it to see him smile"

  21-07-2023 16:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  While on the week-long trip, Ryan enjoyed swimming, shopping, relaxing at the bar, and dancing at the mini disco
  
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• Merciless mugger beat 'selfless and kind' army veteran to death for his bank card

  21-07-2023 16:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Paul Warren, 25, doled out a savage beating in the street, then left his victim dying in the road and bought himself a beer with the stolen card
  
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• CCTV appeal after woman sexually assaulted in Bridgwater

  21-07-2023 16:10 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are appealing for the public’s help to identify this man in connection with an ongoing sexual assault investigation. Officers would like to speak with him as they believe he has information which could aid their inquiries into the incident which happened on Saturday 17 June. The man pictured is white, around 5ft 8in tall, of average build with a goatee and brown hair. He is seen wearing a black...
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• Bristol mayor Marvin Rees shortlisted for 2023 World Mayor award

  21-07-2023 16:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol's mayor is up against mayors from all over the world, including Kyiv's Vitaliy Klitschko
  
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• Nana Cathie, aged 90, is a Love Island superfan

  21-07-2023 15:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Cathie Tosh, 90, is hooked on the hit reality show
  
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• What next for the Western Slopes as campaigners call on developers to walk away

  21-07-2023 14:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The campaigners have won the battle but not yet won the war
  
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• Single mum-of-six who was the victim of cruel online trolls transforms two-bed council house

  21-07-2023 14:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Nicole Wong faced fierce backlash from trolls online when she revealed all six of her children were sleeping in the same bedroom
  
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• Bristol nurseries struggling to recruit staff, bosses say

  21-07-2023 14:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Samantha Packer told the Bristol Schools Forum her nursery was only 60% full due to staffing problems.
  
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• Jail for man who tried to arrange meeting to sexually abuse young girl

  21-07-2023 14:19 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A man has been jailed after using the internet to try to arrange a meeting whereby he could sexually abuse a child. Martin Parker, from Evercreech, pleaded guilty in court after evidence was gathered to show he had sent numerous messages in February and March this year for that purpose. However, the 76-year-old was not aware that his online activity was the subject of a police investigation...
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• 'Revolutionary' new dementia test 'Fastball' will be trialled at Bristol hospital

  21-07-2023 14:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Patients will be among the first in the country to test a new device which should help with early diagnosis
  
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• County Championship: Matt Henry sets up Somerset win over Northamptonshire

  21-07-2023 14:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Matt Henry takes 5-73 as Somerset beat Northamptonshire by nine wickets in County Championship Division One.
  
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• BBC Radio 1 listeners confused as station suddenly goes off-air

  21-07-2023 13:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  As a moment they had been waiting for all week was about to happen, listeners were left with nothing but silence as BBC Radio 1 randomly cut out
  
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• Bath school given £50K fine for exposing pupils to radioactive gas

  21-07-2023 13:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kingswood School in Bath admits exposing several children and staff to the radioactive gas.
  
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• Jonathan Chin: Weightlifter and medical student wins 'amazing' medal at Commonwealth Championships

  21-07-2023 13:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Weightlifter Jonathan Chin says he's enjoying his most successful year so far after taking a first major medal at the Commonwealth Championships.
  
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• Public warned not to approach wanted man on the run from the law

  21-07-2023 13:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Scott Baird has links to Weston-super-Mare and east Somerset and is wanted for breaching his bail conditions
  
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• Bulldog Lenny has to wear 'Hannibal Lecter' mask to stop him eating sticks

  21-07-2023 12:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Lenny's diet means his owner has to be careful to make sure he doesn't eat things he finds on walks
  
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• Bristol taxi driver who stroked student's thigh convicted of sexual assault

  21-07-2023 12:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Safeer Ahmed maintains innocence after incident involving lone woman in his cab
  
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• Alan Titchmarsh speaks out against popular but 'catastrophic' gardening trend

  21-07-2023 12:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Whilst many Brits have been thinking that they're doing the world of good by allowing their garden to go wild, the gardening expert has said otherwise
  
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• Headteachers say SEND parents in Bristol ‘feel like schools don’t want their children’

  21-07-2023 12:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Pupils with special educational needs can sometimes be held back for an extra year in nursery
  
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• Bristol kids can get free football boots thanks to policeman's campaign

  21-07-2023 12:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Football boots are unaffordable for many families during the cost of living crisis
  
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• Celebrity Gogglebox: Chris Packham was 'worried' ahead of armchair critic stint

  21-07-2023 11:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The wildlife expert and his zoologist stepdaughter, Megan McCubbin, have been a hit with viewers despite Chris' initial nerves
  
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• Flooded flats cause chaos for residents and Bristol road is blocked by firefighters at the scene

  21-07-2023 11:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Homes on the second and third floor of the building were affected by the incident
  
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• Dr Michael Mosley says diet for losing weight during menopause sheds more than stone

  21-07-2023 11:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Guru was speaking to Mumsnet users who said they were having trouble losing weight going through the menopause
  
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• 'I thought I was pregnant but doctors said I was constipated - until diagnosis revealed the truth'

  21-07-2023 11:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Summer Edwards, 22, thought she was pregnant in 2020 but her doctor reassured her that it was constipation
  
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• Dog left in vehicle sparks emergency service response in Bristol

  21-07-2023 11:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police and Avon Fire and Rescue were both called out to Gloucester Road on Thursday afternoon after concerns were raised about the animal's welfare
  
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• British holidaymakers travelling to Spain need three additional documents as entry requirements change

  21-07-2023 11:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Spanish entry requirements have changed following the UK's departure from the EU, meaning it's imperative that holidaymakers heading to the likes of Alicante and Malaga remember three important documents
  
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• Bristol Airport set for what could be busiest weekend of the year so far

  21-07-2023 11:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  More than 70,000 passengers are expected to pass through on the 'great getaway' weekend
  
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• Krysten's baby was born 16 weeks early - he was so small he fitted inside her bra

  21-07-2023 10:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Zaylan Reed weighed 1lb 6oz when he was born
  
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• Krysten's baby was born 16 weeks early - he was so small he fit inside her bra

  21-07-2023 10:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Zaylan Reed weighed 1lb 6oz when he was born
  
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• Motorists urged to avoid M5 near Bristol as summer holiday rush begins

  21-07-2023 10:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Those heading off on their holidays this weekend have been advised to avoid some roads and junctions at certain times of the day
  
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• Mum says it's 'scary' as cancer spreads all over her body

  21-07-2023 10:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Tanya first knew something was wrong when she had back pain and a swollen stomach
  
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• Strictly star Helen Skelton inundated with love and support from co-stars on milestone birthday

  21-07-2023 09:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The popular Strictly star celebrated her 40th birthday earlier this week, with her co-stars rushing to shower her in love and warm wishes at the start of her fifth decade
  
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• This Morning's Josie Gibson signs up for I'm A Celeb for huge sum after Strictly bidding war

  21-07-2023 09:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The bubbly Bristolian TV presenter is said to have been in talks with the long-running ITV reality show for some time, and has reportedly said 'yes' after having a massive sum wafted in front of her nose
  
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• M5 school holiday traffic live: Crashes causing chaos on both sides

  21-07-2023 08:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It is estimated an extra 4.8million journeys will be made around Great Britain between today and Sunday as the summer break arrives
  
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• M5, M4, M48 traffic live: Updates as school holidays begin

  21-07-2023 08:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It is estimated an extra 4.8million journeys will be made around Great Britain between today and Sunday as the summer break arrives
  
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• 'I was paralysed from neck down but recovered to kick friend in crotch'

  21-07-2023 07:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Chase was left paralysed from the neck down after slipping in the bathroom and banging his head on the sink
  
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• Conservatives lose two of three 'safe' seats in crushing by-elections

  21-07-2023 07:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  All three seats saw huge swings away from Sunak's party with the third won by fewer than 500 votes
  
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• School fined £50,000 for exposing children and staff to radioactive gas

  21-07-2023 07:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Some children received doses up to 14 times the safe level
  
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