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• Parents' heartbreaking tribute as they share new picture of boy taken moments before tragic death

  02-08-2023 19:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dad Cemal Caliskan has shared heartbreaking photographs of five-year-old Robin and his baby brother Renas
  
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• Bristol Labour Party members are racists, says paper editor

  02-08-2023 19:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The editor of a black newspaper speaks out after Bristol mayor Marvin Rees lost an MP selection vote.
  
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• Drunk driver's car wedged into railings after crash outside historic West Country hotel

  02-08-2023 19:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Kia Picanto remained wedged for three days and it was eventually removed by a crane
  
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• Uber Eats names eight restaurants in Bristol as the best in the South West

  02-08-2023 18:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Now it's down to people to vote for their winner
  
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• Uber Eats names Bristol's 'eight best restaurants'

  02-08-2023 18:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Now it's down to people to vote for their winner
  
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• Anwar Ali: Ex-Pakistan pace bowler joins Gloucestershire for One-Day Cup

  02-08-2023 17:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Gloucestershire sign former Pakistan pace bowler Anwar Ali until the end of the One-Day Cup campaign.
  
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• Live: Flooding causing major disruption to Bristol traffic

  02-08-2023 17:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  First West of England says Henbury Ford has flooded following today's wet weather
  
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• South Gloucestershire bin strike is over after workers win 'well-deserved' pay rise

  02-08-2023 17:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The workers voted in favour of the improved offer and will return to work permanently tomorrow
  
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• Nicholas Rossi can be extradited to US over rape allegations, court rules

  02-08-2023 17:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The 35-year-old claims to actually be an Irish orphan called Arthur Knight who is married to a woman from Bristol in what he says is a case of mistaken identity
  
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• Family tribute to 20-year-old after fatal crash

  02-08-2023 17:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Josh Terry Pitt "enjoyed every second life gave him with the greatest of enthusiasm".
  
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• Castle Park murder trial hears how friends tried to help as man lay bleeding

  02-08-2023 17:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ronaldo Griffiths denies murder of Adam Ali Ibrahim in January
  
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• Doug Naysmith obituary

  02-08-2023 17:27
  
  Immunologist and MP for Bristol North West who regarded the legislation to ban smoking in 2007 as the highlight of his careerThe former Labour and Co-operative MP Doug Naysmith, who has died aged 82, maintained a discreet profile at Westminster and may have been little known outside his constituency city of Bristol, yet he played a crucial role in one of the most far-reaching items of legislation enacted this century.As a scientist with a doctorate in immunology, he was an influential member of
  
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• Just Eat driver 'caught on doorbell camera eating customer's food' in West Country

  02-08-2023 17:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "It also makes you wonder what else goes on"
  
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• Crematorium expansion 'could close Bristol's last working farm' warns farmer

  02-08-2023 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The farmer has spoken of her 'sadness and anger' as the council looks set to give itself planning permission to repurpose 40 per cent of the fields
  
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• Man due in court on drug charges following proactive patrols – Bristol

  02-08-2023 16:53 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’ve charged a 20-year-old man with five offences including possessing crack cocaine with intent to supply. The charges relate to proactive patrols carried out in the area of Owen Square Park in Easton this week. Denver Sall, of Redcliff in Bristol, was also charged with four other offences – possession of a bladed article (lock knife), possession of a class B drug (cannabis)...
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• A4174 traffic Live: 'Long delays' as crash blocks Anton Bantock Way in both directions

  02-08-2023 16:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The incident has happened on Anton Bantock Way
  
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• Bristol City Flag Day timings, road closure and everything else you need to know

  02-08-2023 16:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of fans, pyrotechnics and cider to fill the streets of Bedminster
  
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• Strictly stars Janette Manrara and Aljaž Škorjanec melt hearts with sweet newborn snap

  02-08-2023 16:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The professional dancing couple announced last week that they had welcomed their first baby into the world via C-section and have been sharing parenting updates on social media
  
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• Fugitive who faked his death can be extradited

  02-08-2023 16:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A sheriff says Nicholas Rossi is "as dishonest and deceitful as he is evasive and manipulative".
  
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• Carol Vorderman branded 'nasty' by Edwina Currie in GB News rant

  02-08-2023 15:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ex-Tory MP Edwina confessed she had "a problem with Carol" as she ranted about the Clifton star's political comments to Dan Wootton
  
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• Celebrity Masterchef: Gogglebox legend Mica threatens to thwart rivals with 'swap'

  02-08-2023 15:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'Big Meesh' Mica Ven - who appeared on the Channel 4 show between 2018 and 2022 - is one of the latest batch of big names testing their cookery skills out in front of John Torode and Gregg Wallace
  
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• Strangers renovate free old cottage together and make thousands in profit

  02-08-2023 15:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The duo tackled a 200-year-old property and made it into a thoroughly modern home
  
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• Bristol council could appeal judge’s decision to reveal report on workplace parking levy

  02-08-2023 14:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Cash made through a workplace parking levy would be used to upgrade public transport
  
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• Redcliffe Bascule Bridge reopening latest as test lifts continue

  02-08-2023 14:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  First Bus confirms changes to services and routes due to the bridge testing
  
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• Reports of indecent exposure at beauty spot

  02-08-2023 14:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Officers say they have an open mind on whether two incidents are linked to one in Chelvey in May.
  
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• Mum who thought she had sinus infection dies of brain tumour

  02-08-2023 13:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Jennifer, 38, was prescribed beta blockers top deal with her migraines
  
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• Flasher at lake beauty spot leads to extra police 'pervert' patrols

  02-08-2023 13:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police said it has received multiple reports from Backwell of indecent exposure and officers are also investigating a similar incident that happened in Chelvey in May
  
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• West Country woman's sickness in pregnancy forced her into making heartbreaking choice

  02-08-2023 13:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Student nurse Emma Coller's pregnancy started with tears of joy but her physical and mental health collapsed as she suffered from a rare condition
  
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• Bristol gay couple 'genuinely shocked' after decorator refused to paint their home due to their sexuality

  02-08-2023 12:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The decorator said they could not offer to paint the couple's home in Bristol as they conduct their business "according to the recommended guidelines at their church"
  
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• Extra patrols after indecent exposure at lake

  02-08-2023 12:31 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Additional patrols are being carried out after two reports of indecent exposure in Backwell in recent days. A woman has told police she was walking around Backwell Lake on Thursday 27 July at about 8.30pm when she encountered a man exposing himself. She called police once she returned home later that night. She described the man as white, about 5ft 10ins, with brown hair and facial hair...
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• Undercover investigation reveals tactics of door-to-door charity salesmen

  02-08-2023 12:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The reporter says he found evidence of lies and pressure-selling on doorsteps to get people to sign up to direct debit payments to charities
  
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• Major Met Office thunder warning update as 11 hours of storms forecast

  02-08-2023 12:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Meteorologists said 'flooding and travel disruption' could occur along with potential damage to buildings from lightning strikes during a miserable day of weather
  
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• Shoppers at designer outlet slapped with £100 fines by warden who 'hides in a bush'

  02-08-2023 12:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The drivers have been parking for free at the shopping centre
  
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• University of Bristol graduate cared for siblings and mother

  02-08-2023 10:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chloe Fussell looked after her disabled siblings and terminally-ill mother for years.
  
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• Toyboy reacts after splitting up with 83-year-old lover Iris from Weston-super-Mare

  02-08-2023 10:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Mohamed Ibriham, the estranged husband of pensioner Iris Jones, shared a defiant message after the age-gap couple split up
  
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• Diet fizzy drinks 'increase risk of silent killer', experts suggest

  02-08-2023 10:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Devout Diet Coke drinkers may feel the need to reconsider their habits after the findings of a recent study carried out by French scientists were published
  
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• Woman's heartbreaking decision after she was 'at death's door' from traumatic pregnancy sickness

  02-08-2023 10:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "I was now fully incapable of doing anything other than sleeping. I felt like I didn't want to wake up"
  
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• Family moves from UK to Bali and now pays just £2,000 a year rent

  02-08-2023 10:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The family wanted to "escape the rat race" and were sick of "living to work"
  
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• 7 tips for using dishwashers that will help save cash

  02-08-2023 09:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'The placement of dishes and cutlery actually has an impact on how well they get washed'
  
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• Armed police respond after 'racist' strangers report man on beach with 'gun'

  02-08-2023 09:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Kieran had a blue and white water pistol, his son thought police were going to shoot him
  
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• Cult brand Insomnia Cookies bringing overnight snacks to UK this summer - Bristol Live

  02-08-2023 09:19
  Cult brand Insomnia Cookies bringing overnight snacks to UK this summer  Bristol Live
  
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• Winner of £4.5m West Country dream home is selling up just three months after scooping big prize

  02-08-2023 09:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  She also got £100,000 in cash to help her settle in to the six-bedroom mansion but has decided to put it on the market
  
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• Farmer's furious baseball bat attack on own dad's bungalow over family land dispute

  02-08-2023 08:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Paul Squires believes his father and brother are trying to get him off the family farm
  
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• Outrage as armed police descend on West Country beach over 'black man with water pistol'

  02-08-2023 08:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "We just looked up at them dumbfounded"
  
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• YouTuber Geoff Marshall shares his thoughts on Bristol Portway Station

  02-08-2023 07:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Train lover Geoff Marshall was one of the first people to try out the new station in Bristol.
  
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• Callington Road Hospital, Bristol, receives £7.85m funding

  02-08-2023 07:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The money will be spent on making improvements at Callington Road Hospital in Bristol.
  
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• 'Suntrap West Country cove is UK's warmest place' with own microclimate' - Bristol Live

  02-08-2023 07:24
  'Suntrap West Country cove is UK's warmest place' with own microclimate'  Bristol Live
  
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• 'Suntrap' West Country cove is 'UK's warmest place' with 'own microclimate'

  02-08-2023 07:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It so hot, locals are able to grow sub-tropical plants
  
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• Trans people can wait seven years for NHS initial assessment

  02-08-2023 07:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Trans people in south-west England face the longest delays, the data seen by the BBC shows.
  
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• The West Country village that homes one of Hollywood's biggest stars - and he's very sociable

  02-08-2023 06:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The blockbuster star has even been spotted drinking with locals
  
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