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• Wapping Wharf: Gaol Ferry Bridge set to reopen in September

  08-08-2023 22:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Repair work to the 1935 structure had a big impact on businesses that lost trade from commuters.
  
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• Confused M5 driver went wrong way up motorway and caused horror crash

  08-08-2023 20:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Electrician Ryan Physick has walked free from court after seriously injuring a woman and causing one of her dogs to lose the use of its legs
  
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• Family of woman, 71, stabbed to death say 'she will always be in our hearts'

  08-08-2023 20:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Christine Emmerson was found dead on Thursday
  
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• Refurbished Gaol Ferry Bridge to reopen to pedestrians and cyclists next month

  08-08-2023 19:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The £1.5 million project is nearing completion after the bridge was found to be rotting and unsafe
  
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• Appeal to save Bristol's secret wood goes national

  08-08-2023 19:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The initial target has been met in just days and now fundraisers have received a huge boost
  
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• The hidden West Country farm shop with the best sourdough loafs and rock cakes

  08-08-2023 18:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The shop specialises in "food that really does come from farm to fork"
  
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• Bristol children make paper cranes in memory of Hiroshima

  08-08-2023 17:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Children made 1,000 origami cranes to mark the 78th anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bomb.
  
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• Castle Park murder trial: Accused says man walked into his knife

  08-08-2023 17:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ronaldo Griffiths giving evidence in his defence after Adam Ali Ibrahim was fatally stabbed in Castle Park
  
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• Diane gave birth to rare simultaneous twins - born at exactly the same time

  08-08-2023 17:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Molly and Micky McLaren were both born naturally at 11:53am on April 27
  
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• Visit West UK unveils new mural at Bristol Airport - North Somerset Times

  08-08-2023 17:17
  
  Visit West UK unveils new mural at Bristol Airport  North Somerset Times
  
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• Secluded West Country village that homes one of Britain's most-loved singers

  08-08-2023 17:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'England's Favourite Village' is awash with celebrities
  
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• Dr Hilary's advice for looking young and feeling youthful after shock milestone birthday

  08-08-2023 17:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The regular contributor to ITV daytime shows such as Good Morning Britain and Lorraine looks much younger than his years
  
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• EasyJet passenger refuses to leave airport bus in row over the size of his bag

  08-08-2023 16:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The airline says cabin bags have specific dimensions to ensure they are 'safely and securely' stowed on board
  
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• Carol Vorderman blasts Tories as Lee Anderson's F-bomb immigration comment defended

  08-08-2023 16:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Clifton-based celebrity has made her angry feelings known about the Conservatives recently and the former Countdown co-host has slammed the party's latest response
  
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• Aldi confirms updated shopping hours and customers want other supermarkets to do the same

  08-08-2023 16:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "All supermarkets should give it a go"
  
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• Electoral registers hacked by 'hostile actors' in 'complex cyber-attack'

  08-08-2023 16:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The hack was identified more than a year after those responsible first gained access
  
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• M5 traffic live: Delays as car crashes and left 'facing oncoming traffic'

  08-08-2023 16:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are delays at Bridgwater
  
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• 'I've lost three stone by following a meat-only diet'

  08-08-2023 16:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Courtney has a pound of meat a day – typically beef – and snacks on pork rinds and meat sticks
  
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• Bristol's first e-scooter parking bay created as hundreds expected across the city

  08-08-2023 16:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The move is a sign of a huge change in the way the hire scheme works in Bristol
  
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• Avid beach cleaner discovers £100K worth of cocaine on West Country shoreline

  08-08-2023 16:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'If anyone believes that these drugs belongs to them and wishes to be reunited with the package, then please pop in to the nearest police station and make yourselves known to officers'
  
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• Huge new Celtic Manor hotel near Bristol gets opening date after years of delays

  08-08-2023 16:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The 146-bed hotel is hoping to welcome its first guests next year after construction at the site in south Wales restarted last month
  
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• Birthday holiday to West Country ruined after mum sent cereal instead of VR headset

  08-08-2023 16:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  She warned other online shoppers to be vigilant and “wary” when ordering second-hand items
  
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• Mould played part in death of young man, pathologist tells inquest

  08-08-2023 16:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Luke Brooks, 27, was found to have a type of mould in his lungs following his death
  
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• Bristol recruitment firm climbs three peaks for youth charity

  08-08-2023 15:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  How Three Peaks Challenge Changed Lives of Young People in Bristol
  
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• Bristol Big Issue seller among first to trial innovative new digital initiative

  08-08-2023 15:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  How a QR code can boost your local Big Issue vendor’s income and change their life
  
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• One in five parents 'hope their children won't go to university'

  08-08-2023 15:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The study was carried out ahead of A-level results day with cost pressures listed as the main cause for concern
  
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• Marvin Rees hits out at Bristol underground critics and explains why tunnels are a 'must'

  08-08-2023 15:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  City mayor says lack of tunnelled sections for mass transport system would mean shops demolished on major road and traffic banned from another
  
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• UK weather: 'Warm spell' imminent confirms Met Office with 27C heat incoming

  08-08-2023 14:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  But sadly it's not expected to last for long, so make the most of it
  
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• Christmas-mad mum books events months in advance and celebrates in October

  08-08-2023 14:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Holly Brailsford says she's 'super-organised' while the October tradition was actually started by her dad
  
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• Widow had husband's baby three years after his death - then daughter faced own fight for life

  08-08-2023 14:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Baby Matilda was born four months early weighing just 1lb 2oz and spent 17 weeks in the neonatal intensive care
  
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• Man injured in mystery incident near North Somerset pub

  08-08-2023 13:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police said the victim aged in his 30s was rushed to hospital and officers have issued an appeal for witnesses
  
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• Should you take medication out of its original packaging? Why this TikTok travel hack could be risky

  08-08-2023 13:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are restrictions to consider when it comes to travelling with medication
  
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• Tributes to 'beautiful' woman stabbed to death in cottage

  08-08-2023 13:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Kelli Bothwell suffered fatal stab wounds and a man was arrested at the scene
  
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• Bristol workplace parking levy plan dropped due to inflation and 'stalled' underground

  08-08-2023 13:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The levy would charge businesses for employees to park at work, in a bid to cut congestion and pollution
  
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• NASA says Mars is spinning faster

  08-08-2023 13:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'It’s a subtle acceleration, and scientists aren’t entirely sure of the cause'
  
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• Wanted Bristol crook at centre of police search arrested

  08-08-2023 12:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police had issued an urgent 999 appeal to find Raion Eirvine who was wanted on recall to prison
  
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• Family's dream holiday turns into 'nightmare' after finding out flight 'didn't exist'

  08-08-2023 12:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The family spent £6,000 on business class flights
  
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• Live: Police called to Nailsea with multiple roads closed

  08-08-2023 12:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police are on scene following an incident this morning
  
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• Jonnie Irwin melts fans' hearts as he marks 'last ever ride' with son

  08-08-2023 12:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The former A Place in the Sun star who is fighting terminal cancer has vowed to make the most of every day
  
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• When next DWP Cost of Living payment will be handed out

  08-08-2023 12:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Government has confirmed the second cost of living payment will be paid in the autumn
  
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• Sexist farmer told Bristol University student to 'take her top off' during work experience

  08-08-2023 12:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One lecturer reportedly laughed off their complaints
  
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• Symptoms of ALS as Sandra Bullock's partner Bryan Randall dies

  08-08-2023 12:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The photographer's death was announced via a statement from his family on Monday, August 7, following a 'three-year battle with ALS'
  
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• Racially aggravated attack outside Bedminster pub puts man in hospital

  08-08-2023 12:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police said the victim suffered bruising and swelling to his head and around his eye as officers search for three suspects
  
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• Premium Bonds odds will be 'best for over 15 years' from September

  08-08-2023 12:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  More people will have a chance of winning a prize, National Savings and Investments says
  
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• Abigail can't eat or urinate after getting Covid

  08-08-2023 12:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Abigail Snowball said she was 'never sick' and was a keen runner before her life changed in July 2020
  
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• Three hillwalkers found dead after failing to return from walk in Scottish Highlands

  08-08-2023 11:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Concerns were raised after the three failed to return from a walk on Saturday
  
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• Woman who put up shed in parking space ordered to take it down

  08-08-2023 11:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Former nurse Dot Slater has been keeping her mobility scooter in the shed outside her apartment block
  
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• Twins born at home after mum thought labour pain was stomach bug

  08-08-2023 11:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Jacob and Jaxon arrived at just 30 weeks, but they are doing well
  
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• Appeal for witnesses following racially aggravated assault

  08-08-2023 11:21 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are appealing for the public’s help after a racially aggravated assault. Officers are investigating after receive a report about an incident in Bedminster, Bristol, on Wednesday 5 July. At around 4.10pm, a man in his 20s was assaulted and was a victim of racist comments outside The Rope Walk, on Bedminster Parade. The victim, who sustained bruising and swelling to his head and around his eye...
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• Mum's shock as vegan neighbour refuses to kill daughter's head lice

  08-08-2023 11:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The mum casually mentioned the problem to her neighbour after she spotted the insects in her daughter's hair during a playdate, thinking she'd "jump right on it". She was left shocked when she found out her neighbour already knew.
  
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