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• Suspended police chief denies sexual offence allegations against him

  26-07-2023 23:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Will Kerr has issued a statement as police watchdogs in Britain and Northern Ireland look into the claims
  
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• Fresh St Pauls murder investigation appeal as arrested men bailed

  26-07-2023 21:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police looking into the death of Eddie King Muthemba Kinuthia are keen to hear from electric motorbike riders who were in the Grosvenor Road or Triangle Park areas
  
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• Sinead O'Connor dies at age of 56

  26-07-2023 20:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Irish Times reports that the singer who scored a huge number one hit with 'Nothing Compares 2 U' has died
  
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• Eddie Kinuthia murder suspects released on bail

  26-07-2023 19:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The two men were detained after teenager Eddie Kinuthia was fatally stabbed in Bristol last Friday.
  
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• Appeal over electric motorbike riders spotted near murder scene

  26-07-2023 19:24 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Two men arrested in connection with our ongoing murder investigation into the death of Eddie King Muthemba Kinuthia, 19, in Bristol have now been released on conditional police bail. Eddie, also known as EK, died in hospital from stab wounds following an incident in Grosvenor Road Triangle Park, St Pauls, Bristol, at about 11pm on Friday 21 July. His family are being supported by family liaison...
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• Dramatic video shows moment crane collapses in centre of New York city

  26-07-2023 19:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  At least six people have been injured
  
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• Jet2 flying passengers out to Rhodes next week - but some resorts remain off limits

  26-07-2023 19:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The holiday firm has said flights to Gennadi, Kiotari and Lachania will not resume until at least August but the northern parts of the island are 'operating as normal'
  
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• Cyber attack affects two south England ambulance services

  26-07-2023 18:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  NHS England is working to reconnect the systems of the South Central and South Western trusts.
  
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• County Championship: Surrey build big lead over Somerset despite rain

  26-07-2023 18:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tom Latham and Will Jacks are both out for 99 as Surrey total 368 against Somerset, a first-innings lead of 198.
  
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• Matthew Hall: Bristol Rovers sign former Southampton goalkeeper

  26-07-2023 18:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol Rovers sign former Southampton goalkeeper Matthew Hall on a two-year deal.
  
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• County Championship: Worcestershire batters fight back against Gloucestershire

  26-07-2023 18:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Worcestershire recover from 99-5 to close on 265-7 on day one against Gloucestershire at Cheltenham College.
  
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• South West police chief facing sexual offences allegations

  26-07-2023 18:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland has confirmed an investigation has been launched into the claims made against Will Kerr, who has been suspended as Devon and Cornwall Police's Chief Constable
  
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• Bristol's new train station at Portway Park and Ride confirms opening date

  26-07-2023 17:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Work began there in early 2022 after the project was delayed multiple times and it will be the first new Bristol station since 1927
  
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• Appeal after woman sexually assaulted in North Somerset

  26-07-2023 17:36 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Detectives investigating the serious sexual assault of a woman in Blagdon are appealing for witnesses, information and footage. The woman was assaulted by three men at around 9pm on Friday (21 July) in The Meads area, near to the tennis courts. The offenders made off from the scene in a distinctive white Ford Fiesta which had a thick dark red stripe at the base of its doors.
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• 'I'm still running ultramarathons in the Sahara aged 81'

  26-07-2023 17:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Mario Rebellato is in training for his seventh ultra-marathon
  
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• Bedminster man accused of strangulation faces trial

  26-07-2023 17:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Darren Biggs denies charge and is set to face a jury
  
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• ‘Terrifying’ experiences of cycling in Bristol and accidents is putting people off

  26-07-2023 16:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Earlier this month Bristol was named as one of the most cycle-friendly cities in the country
  
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• Hope was born with a heart defect and has had around 50 operations

  26-07-2023 16:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Her dad has raised thousands of pounds so she can go to Disneyland
  
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• US tourists warned about their safety when visiting Dublin following spate of attacks

  26-07-2023 16:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  American tourist Stephen Termini remains in hospital following a violent attack
  
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• New DWP rule changes due to start this Autumn for parents of children aged up to 12

  26-07-2023 16:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The DWP have announced further plans to support parents with children back into work, after changing rules for those with young children earlier this week
  
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• South Gloucestershire star Joel Dommett's fans accuse him of 'lying' about film

  26-07-2023 16:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The comedian spent an afternoon at the movies dressing to the nines to watch one of the biggest films of the year so far
  
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• Bath murder: Trial date set for accused 15-year-old

  26-07-2023 16:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 15-year-old boy from London is due to appear before crown court after the death in Bath.
  
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• South West police chief suspended over misconduct claims

  26-07-2023 16:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall has issued a statement saying the matter involving Chief Constable Will Kerr has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct
  
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• Actor Kevin Spacey in tears as he's cleared of sexual assault

  26-07-2023 16:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Oscar-winning star was found not guilty of nine sexual offences
  
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• Government urged to call-in controversial Broadwalk Shopping Centre development

  26-07-2023 15:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The U-turn councillors 'did not honour the agreement', the minister has been told
  
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• Emily follows a raw meat diet and makes her own cheese using her own saliva

  26-07-2023 15:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Emily Ciosek eats up to 7lb of raw meat on a weekly basis
  
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• Heartbreak for Bristol family as ‘hugely loved’ dad dies after fall in Bulgaria

  26-07-2023 15:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  His family will bring him home with funds raised through crowdfunding
  
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• 'Unattractive' extension issue over West Country Millionaires' Row where average home costs £1.7 million

  26-07-2023 15:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Worried neighbours have objected to the 'observation room' that would add 1.9m on top of a house on an exclusive street
  
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• Man who wedged car outside Bath hotel gets driving ban

  26-07-2023 15:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Benjamin Maddocks is disqualified for 15 months after he admitted a drink-drive charge.
  
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• K-Dogg: Trial date set for four men accused of attack

  26-07-2023 15:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A musician who performs as KDogg was left with serious injuries as he walked home from work.
  
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• Consumer experts warn travellers worried about Euro heatwave about worst thing they can do

  26-07-2023 14:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Which? guru said that under no circumstance should people cancel their holidays over safety concerns as this would leave no hope of getting money back
  
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• Mum ditches cereal for cut-price food and saves £100 a month

  26-07-2023 14:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  They have changed the way they eat at breakfast and are saving £100 a month
  
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• Yorkshire Water panned for using footage footage from Herefordshire, Russia and Ukraine in new ad

  26-07-2023 14:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The advert was swiftly removed
  
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• Brodie Williams aims for World Championship medal after Commonwealth success

  26-07-2023 13:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Commonwealth champion Brodie Williams says he will be aiming for a debut medal when he takes to the pool at the World Championships on Friday.
  
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• Arch UK Regional Division Announces Key Management Appointments for Bristol Team - Marketscreener.com

  26-07-2023 13:41
  Arch UK Regional Division Announces Key Management Appointments for Bristol Team  Marketscreener.com
  
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• Witnesses and footage sought after fatal collision in Frome

  26-07-2023 13:36 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal collision in Frome last night. Emergency services were called to the A361 Frome Bypass at around 10.30pm yesterday (Tuesday 25 July) following reports of a serious collision between a VW Polo and an Audi RS6. Sadly, two people from one of the cars were declared deceased at the scene. Our thoughts are with their family and a...
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• Live updates - M5 bridge incident halts traffic as delays impact holidaymakers

  26-07-2023 13:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  All traffic has been held as police attend an incident on Avonmouth Bridge
  
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• Four men charged with assaulting Bristol rapper and NHS worker K-Dogg to stand trial

  26-07-2023 13:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Defendants have indicated not guilty pleas to the attack on Katungua Tjitendero in the summer of 2020
  
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• Met Office weather forecast for end of July and prediction for August

  26-07-2023 13:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The wet and cloudy weather we've seen in July has put a dampener on the start of the summer holidays but there is hope for more sun to come in August
  
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• Former Bristol City striker's poignant appeal for disabled equipment

  26-07-2023 12:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The ex-City player wants to find a new home for an accessibility system worth tens of thousands of pounds
  
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• Carol Vorderman hits out at GB News presenter for 'calling the weather woke'

  26-07-2023 12:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The outspoken Clifton resident ranted about Neil Oliver in one of her latest tweets after he said that weather maps were being used for "inexcusable fearmongering"
  
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• Natasha works as a professional cuddler and charges £70 an hour

  26-07-2023 12:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Natasha Wicks, 44, charges £70 an hour for a cuddle session and helps people from “all walks of life”
  
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• Crackdown on posh kids running riot at West Country beach

  26-07-2023 12:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The three rangers are all ex-police officers and have been so successful other council's are looking to follow their lead
  
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• Watch horse being rescued after falling into drainage ditch in Bristol

  26-07-2023 12:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Fire crews, with a farmer's help, carefully lifted the creature out of the rhyne where it had got trapped
  
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• Mapped: The areas of Greece under an 'extreme fire risk' alert today

  26-07-2023 12:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  You can use our interactive map to see today's fire risk category for every area in Greece
  
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• Pub slams 'diner' who left one-star review on day when food was not even being served

  26-07-2023 12:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The review said food took too long to arrive, had hair in it and they were not refunded - all on a day when the Marquis of Granby's kitchen was closed
  
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• Little known leg condition which could increase your risk of a heart attack

  26-07-2023 12:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Cramping or a gripping feeling in the legs while walking could indicate an increased risk of a heart attack
  
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• Warning after vape nearly set North Somerset bin lorry alight

  26-07-2023 11:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A council urges people not to throw away vapes after a bin lorry nearly caught fire.
  
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• Woman who had swollen ankle and a painful lump given devastating diagnosis

  26-07-2023 11:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Shirley Parnell noticed a lump on her ankle in July 2022 and had no idea it could be cancer
  
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• Katie regularly flies to Dubai without her kids and 'never feels guilty about it'

  26-07-2023 11:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Katie Smith says it's important for her - and her kids - that she has time to enjoy herself
  
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