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• Car boots smashed up after two are caught trying to enter Kingswood garden

  18-08-2023 18:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Two men were challeneged by a member of the public when reportedly trying to enter a garden in Kingswood, Avon and Somerset Police has said
  
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• Lauren Smith: Bristol City coach signs new three-year deal

  18-08-2023 18:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol City head coach Lauren Smith signs a new three-year deal with the club after leading them back up to the Women's Super League.
  
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• Lucy Letby was ‘faffing’ when baby she murdered was covered in blood, mother claims

  18-08-2023 17:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The boy’s mother said the nurse told her not to worry as she heard her baby screaming in pain
  
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• Learner drivers subjected to 'despicable' abuse

  18-08-2023 17:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  One instructor says she installed dashcams after being regularly subjected to "depressing" abuse.
  
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• Families of Lucy Letby’s victims ‘heartbroken’ and ‘angry’ as nurse is convicted

  18-08-2023 17:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The nurse was found guilty of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder six others
  
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• Appeal after vehicles damaged in Kingswood

  18-08-2023 17:32 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Officers are appealing for witnesses after several vehicles were damaged in Kingswood. Around 4am on Sunday 6 August, two unknown offenders had attempted to enter a garden in London Street. When they were challenged by a member of public, the pair made off in a white Ford van. While making off, they used tools to smash the boots of three vehicles along London Street, Gilbert Road and Southney...
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• Bristol man in hospital with suspected stab wounds

  18-08-2023 16:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man in his 40s is being treated in hospital after a suspected stabbing in Fishponds, Bristol.
  
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• M4 live as multi-vehicle crash shuts eastbound as rain and holiday traffic lead to tailbacks

  18-08-2023 16:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A multi-vehicle accident near Cardiff is causing 'severe' delays
  
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• Three men jailed after robbery at Stokes Croft takeaway

  18-08-2023 16:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Hooded robbers snatched man's bag containing thousands in cash, court told
  
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• Bristol has been named one of the nerdiest places in the UK - Bristol Live

  18-08-2023 16:44
  Bristol has been named one of the nerdiest places in the UK  Bristol Live
  
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• 'Seagull-proof' bin bags rolled out in Bristol as birds keep making a mess

  18-08-2023 16:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  You might start to notice the bright blue bags on the streets, said to be far sturdier than the flimsy plastic refuse sacks
  
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• Bike cop's furious X-rated rant at motorcyclists caught on camera hailed as 'proper policing

  18-08-2023 16:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  His actions have drawn strong praise from members of the public - including former officers
  
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• Mesh bowel patients call for publication of Bristol Spire Hospital report

  18-08-2023 16:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  People whose lives were damaged by surgery say they are still waiting to see an official report.
  
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• Woman charged following nursery death of nine-month-old baby girl

  18-08-2023 15:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Genevieve Meehan suffered what was described as a medical episode at Tiny Toes Children's Day Nursery in Greater Manchester last May but died later in hospital
  
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• Bravery and dedication on display at Force Awards

  18-08-2023 15:41 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Examples of exceptional, perpetrator-focussed investigative work, outstanding victim care, remarkable dedication to duty, and extraordinary acts of bravery were among the themes for this month’s awards. The Force Awards, which took place on Tuesday 15 August, saw 21 people receive either Crown Court Commendations, Royal Humane Society Awards, Chief Constable Commendations, and the Angela Yeoman...
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• Woman, 27, starts online gifting business with £10 budget

  18-08-2023 15:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Danielle Flynn launched the business during Covid when she was on lockdown
  
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• FIFA Women's World Cup: Bristol's very own Lionesses take on big, meaty football

  18-08-2023 15:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  With the Women's World Cup 2023 final taking place this weekend, a pride of lions from Noah's Ark Zoo Farm have been getting in the spirit ahead of the Lionesses taking on Spain in Australia
  
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• Amazon makes change to delivery charges - and some ask 'is it still worth it?'

  18-08-2023 15:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The firm says the move is aimed at improving the service it offers but some customers have questioned the move and been left far from impressed
  
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• Video shows moment killer nurse Lucy Letby was arrested

  18-08-2023 15:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Letby co-operated with detectives as she was interviewed for more than 21 hours across her three arrests
  
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• Fishponds stabbing: Masked suspect fled scene on private e-scooter

  18-08-2023 14:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police were called after a man was stabbed yesterday afternoon (August 17)
  
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• Appeal after man injured in Fishponds

  18-08-2023 14:55 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Investigations continue after a man was found with suspected stab wounds in Fishponds, Bristol, on Thursday afternoon, 17 August. The man, in his 40s, remains in hospital being treated for injuries which are not currently believed to be life-threatening. Police were notified of the incident at about 12.30pm on Thursday. Witnesses reported a man being stabbed in the Guinea Lane/
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• UWE Filton nine-storey block for 330 students approved despite 'idiots' warning

  18-08-2023 14:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It will be built on the old B&Q site despite concerns about road safety and scale
  
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• Video shows random portable loo found in middle of road blocking traffic

  18-08-2023 14:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The incident prompted hundreds of toilet gags on social media
  
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• Lamare Bogarde: Bristol Rovers bring back Aston Villa midfielder on loan

  18-08-2023 13:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dutch midfielder Lamare Bogarde rejoins Bristol Rovers on a season-long loan from Aston Villa.
  
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• West Country pet shop owner's 'shock' as rare two-headed snake hatches

  18-08-2023 13:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The unusual reptile was born at Exeter Exotics last month, with pet shop owner Alicia Johns saying that it was "a bit of a shock" to see it hatch
  
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• Shih tzu Oscar mauled to death in brutal attack as vets say injuries 'among worst they've seen'

  18-08-2023 13:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  An XL bulldog-type dog slipped its harness and inflicted horrific injuries
  
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• 'Genuine hope' for Wilko future amid interest from potential buyers, says union

  18-08-2023 12:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The GMB union which represents staff says the troubled chain has attracted interest from organisations looking at options for as least some of the business
  
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• This Morning fans demand Josie Gibson becomes permanent host as she discusses 'last day'

  18-08-2023 12:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Bristolian has played a major role on the show this summer presenting alongside the likes of Andi Peters and Craig Doyle following the Phillip Schofield scandal
  
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• Blackbeard: Diving into Bristol’s pirate history

  18-08-2023 12:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackbeard's ship sank more than 300 years ago but what have divers found?
  
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• New arrest as police investigate alleged shooting in Nailsea

  18-08-2023 12:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The injured man was found lying in the street and said he believed he had been shot
  
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• Woman who took up running to cope with miscarriage runs a marathon every month

  18-08-2023 12:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bethan Pritchard, 31, had a missed miscarriage in 2016, and struggled to come to terms with her grief, she said
  
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• Met Office issues Storm Betty warning as UK set for gale-force winds

  18-08-2023 12:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Forecasters are warning of widespread disruption across the nation
  
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• Bristol's 'must-visit hidden gem' serves the best cocktails and Sunday roasts

  18-08-2023 12:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  The venue serves extravagant cocktails and world beers
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing's worst injuries, from Carol Vorderman's 'egg' to Anastacia's 'meltdown'

  18-08-2023 12:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  With the show celebrating its 21st series this year, we hope that none of the 2023 contestants suffer injuries as gruesome as these
  
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• Bristol lionesses get into World Cup spirit as England prep for final

  18-08-2023 11:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lionesses at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm celebrate as the England team prep for the final on Sunday.
  
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• Rachel Riley vows to stop supporting Manchester United if Mason Greenwood stays at club

  18-08-2023 11:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The 21-year-old Manchester United player may be set for a return to football after charges of attempted rape, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and controlling and coercive behaviour were dropped
  
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• Brother's anguish after sister cremated without her brain

  18-08-2023 11:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The family had to travel to scatter her ashes for a second time and were upset that she was 'not whole' at her funeral
  
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• Plan for 700 allotments near Abbots Leigh voted down

  18-08-2023 10:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The decision comes after the plans received 200 objections by locals.
  
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• Furious driver gets parking fine even though he never left his car

  18-08-2023 10:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Keith Pointon took a wrong turn and was hit with a bill for £100, accused of spending over 10 minutes in a car park without paying
  
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• Diabetes' seven key warning signs as cases soar

  18-08-2023 10:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  “Spiralling numbers of people are now living with Type 2 diabetes and millions are at high risk of developing the condition"
  
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• West Country's famous asparagus fortune teller predicts World Cup final score

  18-08-2023 10:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  She is the world's only 'asparamancer' and lives right here in the West Country
  
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• Jack Hunt: Bristol Rovers sign ex-Sheffield Wednesday defender on two-year-deal

  18-08-2023 09:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol Rovers have signed free agent and ex-Sheffield Wednesday defender Jack Hunt on two-year-deal.
  
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• 'We made-up a new surname for our children, and anyone can do it'

  18-08-2023 09:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Anna has explained why they didn't want to give their children either of their surnames - and ended up creating something unique
  
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• Family in hysterics after dad accidentally books wrong holiday home

  18-08-2023 09:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The dad misread the size of the home
  
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• Military bombers fly across West Country and people think it's Batman

  18-08-2023 08:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "It looked like a batmobile"
  
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• Glider 'obliterated' as two collide in mid-air before crashing to ground

  18-08-2023 08:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One of the gliders span out and was left in multiple pieces across the field
  
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• 'I saw strange marks on my baby boy at six-weeks old, now I need you to take a test'

  18-08-2023 07:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Baby Francis is now undergoing two rounds of gruelling treatment as they wait for someone to come forward and save his life
  
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• One of world's biggest superyachts docks at two West Country tourist hotspots

  18-08-2023 07:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "Another year, another amazing view”
  
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• 'Somerset gimp' banned from 'crawling or wriggling on ground' ahead of trial

  18-08-2023 07:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Joshua Hunt is accused of jumping out on lone women while wearing a latex gimp outfit, including a mask
  
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• Man walking through field felt 'pinch' on hand and hours later was rushed to A&E

  18-08-2023 07:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "I could have ended up losing my hand"
  
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