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• Prisoner failed to return to HMP Leyfield after granted temporary release

  22-07-2023 20:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Members of the public are asked not to approach Connor Mitchell, 26, but to call 999
  
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• Wanted appeal for prisoner Connor Mitchell

  22-07-2023 19:23 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Have you seen Connor Mitchell, 26? He’s wanted after failing to return to HMP Leyhill open prison after release on temporary licence in Bristol on Friday 21 July. Connor is described as a white man, 5ft 8ins tall, of “bulky” build with short dark hair and blue eyes. He was wearing a blue top, grey T-shirt, blue bottoms and white trainers and has a tattoo of a name on the right side of his neck and...
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• St Pauls death: Police remain at scene as investigations at Grosvenor Road continue

  22-07-2023 17:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police say officers will maintain an increased presence in St Pauls as investigations into the death of a young man continues
  
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• Josie Gibson apologises for Bristol accent as she confirms return to This Morning amid Spanish villa splash

  22-07-2023 17:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Josie Gibson has apologised for her Bristolian accent as she confirmed her return to ITV's This Morning
  
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• Boots announces next stores to shut in huge closure scheme

  22-07-2023 16:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A total of 300 high street shops will be axed - with the first nine now confirmed including one in Flintshire just added
  
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• Bristol: Teenager dies in hospital after being found injured

  22-07-2023 16:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested in connection with the death but police are anticipating further arrests.
  
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• COVID: a gene mutation could help explain why some people don’t get symptoms

  22-07-2023 16:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  About one in five people are thought to be asymptomatic with COVID
  
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• Live: Slow traffic on M5 sparks delays as holidaymakers flock to West Country

  22-07-2023 16:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The RAC says routes to the South West are likely to see some of the longest queues this weekend as holidaymakers make their way into the region
  
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• Bristol: 'Beloved' teenager dies in hospital after 'tragic incident' - Metro.co.uk

  22-07-2023 15:35
  Bristol: 'Beloved' teenager dies in hospital after 'tragic incident'  Metro.co.uk
  
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• County Championship: Gloucestershire-Glamorgan day three wiped out by rain

  22-07-2023 15:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The third day of Gloucestershire’s match against Glamorgan at the Cheltenham Festival is wiped out by the weather
  
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• Dr Michael Mosley says protein guidelines are wrong and set 'much too low'

  22-07-2023 14:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Diet and wellbeing expert has spoken out saying people need to be eating much more protein especially as they get older
  
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• Appeal after death of teenager in Bristol

  22-07-2023 12:57 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We were called after a man was found with injuries on Grosvenor Road, St Paul’s, Bristol, just after 11pm on Friday 21 July. The man was taken to hospital by ambulance and, sadly, has died. While no formal identification has taken place, he’s believed to be in his late teens and from Bristol. His immediate family are aware and have our deepest sympathy. They will be supported by specially-trained...
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• St Pauls death: Full police statement after Grosvenor Road tragedy

  22-07-2023 12:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There will be an increased police presence in the area while investigations continue
  
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• The Chinese drag artist who found self-acceptance in Bristol

  22-07-2023 12:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Zee spent years in denial about his sexuality in his home country due to fear of being ostracized.
  
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• Bristol is home to 'most beautiful butchers in Britain' with young team and cheese and wine

  22-07-2023 12:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ruby and White has an "extensive wine library", as well as artisanal cheeses, fresh bread, fruit and veg to choose from. It's not your average butchers
  
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• UK weather: Met Office's hopeful summer forecast after 'loopy jet stream' - Bristol Live

  22-07-2023 11:08
  UK weather: Met Office's hopeful summer forecast after 'loopy jet stream'  Bristol Live
  
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• UK weather: Met Office's hopeful summer forecast after 'loopy jet stream'

  22-07-2023 11:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's explained why the heatwave that's hit other countries has missed the UK this time
  
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• How well do you know British Crime Drama? Take our incredibly difficult quiz

  22-07-2023 11:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  From Taggart to Luther, Cracker to Broadchurch, how well do you remember some of the biggest shows from British TV over the past four decades?
  
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• Bristol City Council suspends rates relief for not-for-profits

  22-07-2023 10:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  One not-for-profit business owner says their rates will now rise to more than £34,000.
  
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• Outdoor cinema powered by bikes in Bristol this weekend

  22-07-2023 10:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cycle Cinema will set up on Bristol's College Green this weekend showing family-friendly films.
  
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• Angry tipper truck driver blocks police speed camera van

  22-07-2023 10:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police swooped and said it is a criminal offence to wilfully obstruct a safety camera operator in the execution of their duty
  
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• St Pauls police incident: Live updates as Grosvenor Road cordoned off

  22-07-2023 10:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Witnesses reported seeing a major emergency service response late last night
  
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• Police cordon off Grosvenor Road in St Pauls after man's death

  22-07-2023 10:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Witnesses reported seeing a major emergency service response late last night
  
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• Football match called off after hearse drives onto pitch

  22-07-2023 09:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Two vehicles entered the field of play as the game was 1-1 and pulled doughnuts and skids, tearing up the grass
  
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• ‘Busiest travel day’ to be hit by strikes and delays, holidaymakers warned

  22-07-2023 08:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bad weather is also sweeping in on first Saturday of summer holidays with big delays expected
  
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• Study finds eight cities where you can save for a house deposit in less than a year

  22-07-2023 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The study looked at average income, living costs and salary figures
  
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• Dr Michael Mosley gives his hacks on sticking to a diet when willpower wanes

  22-07-2023 06:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The weight loss guru says there are certain things he does including getting rid of chocolate, eating fibre and even having a tight belt
  
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• Cheapest fuel prices in Bristol as summer holiday getaway begins

  22-07-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  We've rounded up the cheapest fuel prices in Bristol
  
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• Sacked Professor David Miller takes Bristol University to employment tribunal in 'test case'

  22-07-2023 05:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Anti-Zionism professor was controversially sacked in October 2021 after years of complaints about comments labelled 'anti-Semitic'
  
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• People jailed for knife crime in Bristol so far this year

  22-07-2023 04:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  We list the defendants convicted for offences involving the use of blades, including murder
  
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• Bargain flat near Bristol goes on auction for £70,000

  22-07-2023 04:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The auctioneer says that the property would be a good investment or 'delightful home'
  
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• Horses, foodbanks and warm welcomes - a straight-talking life on the very edge of Bristol

  22-07-2023 02:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Welcome to Withywood
  
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