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• Maya Jama shares snaps from romantic holiday 'with Stormzy' including helicopter ride

  31-08-2023 21:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It comes after Maya and Stormzy were seen hand-in-hand in Greece last week
  
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• West of England Combined Authority chief executive receives £219K payoff

  31-08-2023 20:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Councillors had expressed that the combined authority was paying two top officers at the same time, including Patricia Greer while on long-term sick leave
  
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• Swansea on Robins TV in UK and overseas - BCFC

  31-08-2023 19:54
  
  Swansea on Robins TV in UK and overseas  BCFC
  
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• Maddy Lawrence inquest: UWE student's scan delayed by bomb hoax

  31-08-2023 19:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An inquest hears there were repeated delays while rugby player Maddy Lawrence was in hospital.
  
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• Man smashed into woman's home and tried to rape her in front of her baby

  31-08-2023 19:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Michael Young, 38, has been handed an extended sentence until he's aged 55
  
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• Recap: A4174 in Hengrove cleared both ways after crash

  31-08-2023 19:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There was heavy traffic building on the route this evening (August 31)
  
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• Live: A4174 in Hengrove blocked both ways by crash

  31-08-2023 19:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There is heavy traffic building on the route this evening (August 31)
  
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• Voi confirms Bristol leaving date as company set to launch in London

  31-08-2023 18:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "We very much hope to return soon"
  
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• Junior doctors and consultants to hold joint strike for the first time in NHS history

  31-08-2023 18:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The action is believed to be a first after they rejected a 6% pay rise
  
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• James Connolly: Morecambe sign Bristol Rovers defender on season-long loan

  31-08-2023 18:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Morecambe sign Bristol Rovers centre-back James Connolly on a season-long loan deal.
  
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• Coroner demands changes after toddler is mauled to death by rottweiler

  31-08-2023 17:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Lawson Bond was attacked in the garden of his home last year by a dog belonging to his grandmother, an inquest has heard
  
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• Gigantic car park on edge of Bristol twice as large as initially planned given approval

  31-08-2023 17:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Developers warned new warehouses could remain empty unless they were given permission for their gigantic car park
  
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• Marks and Spencer's 'very comfortable' autumn boots that rival £189 Dr Martens

  31-08-2023 17:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "These boots are like wearing slippers"
  
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• Nadine Dorries’ book on the downfall of Boris Johnson delayed until November

  31-08-2023 17:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Her book - The Plot: The Political Assassination Of Boris Johnson - has been delayed for legal reasons
  
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• Rumour – Port Vale linked to Bristol Rovers striker – onevalefan.co.uk - onevalefan.co.uk

  31-08-2023 17:14
  
  Rumour – Port Vale linked to Bristol Rovers striker – onevalefan.co.uk  onevalefan.co.uk
  
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• Wild swimming in Bristol Harbour returns for second trial

  31-08-2023 17:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The first pilot scheme was fully booked, but the city council want to know if people want to swim in the cooler September weather
  
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• Witnesses sought after robbery in Bridgwater

  31-08-2023 16:58 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are appealing for witnesses after a robbery in a Bridgwater supermarket. At around 3.50pm on Sunday 20 August, an unknown man snatched a bag from the victim’s shoulder while she loaded her groceries into her car in the Lidl car park, of The Leggar in Bridgwater. The victim did not sustain any injuries but is shaken by the incident. The suspect made off on a black pedal bike across the Sainsbury’...
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• Fires at two derelict pubs just streets apart treated as ‘suspicious’ by police

  31-08-2023 16:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The London Fire Brigade was called tot he two blazes within an hour of each other
  
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• The 'most successful' girl and boy names revealed

  31-08-2023 16:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The lists could help parents-to-be with making that all-important decision
  
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• Flood alerts issued along M5 in Bristol region after week of rain

  31-08-2023 16:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Flood alerts mean flooding is possible in the area and locals should prepare to act
  
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• Huge boom of rare creatures is making West Country sea glow

  31-08-2023 16:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The tiny creatures look like fairy lights floating in the water
  
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• The babies of Strictly - from IVF miracles to 'naughty' nightmares

  31-08-2023 16:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Plenty of dancers and celebrities have found love on the show, leading to wedding bells and bundles of joy
  
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• Scores of schools to be told to close crumbling classrooms threatened by aerated concrete safety fears

  31-08-2023 16:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The timing is considerably bad given that many schools are just starting again following the summer holidays
  
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• Stranded holidaymakers waiting days to get home as flights are full

  31-08-2023 15:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Many have been waiting days to return from popular destinations such as Majorca, Crete and Sicily
  
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• Dad who felt constantly exhausted and had back pain diagnosed with rare blood cancer

  31-08-2023 15:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Neil was diagnosed with myeloma, and three years later doctors told his daughter Hannah that she had the same blood cancer
  
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• Recap: A4 reopens in Avonmouth after lorry flips on roundabout

  31-08-2023 15:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Traffic monitoring site Inrix says the lorry overturned at the Saint Brendan's Roundabout
  
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• Live: Two A4 lanes closed in Avonmouth after lorry flips on roundabout

  31-08-2023 15:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Traffic monitoring site Inrix says the lorry overturned at the Saint Brendan's Roundabout
  
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• Arrests after woman attacked with knuckle duster on street

  31-08-2023 15:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  An appeal for witnesses has been issued over the incident which has led to two men - aged 19 and 21 - being arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm
  
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• Travel by bike, bus or train for free in Bristol in bid to cut air pollution from cars

  31-08-2023 14:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  City Hall chiefs are trying to reduce the number of people who drive a car in the city
  
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• Police officer who drove behind teens that died in Ely e-bike crash faces criminal investigation

  31-08-2023 14:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Kyrees Sullivan, 16, and Harvey Evans, 15, both died in the crash which sparked a night of violence
  
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• Bristol deputy mayor Cllr Craig Cheney to stand down next May

  31-08-2023 14:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Bristol City Council cabinet member for finance has confirmed he will not seek re-election, just days after the city's longest serving councillor announced her retirement
  
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• West Country village to be hit by weeks of road closures

  31-08-2023 14:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It is expected to cause widespread disruption for motorists
  
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• 'I shrunk 8cm in height and was told I had asthma before life-changing diagnosis'

  31-08-2023 14:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Sarah Myers was diagnosed with myeloma, a rare incurable blood cancer, five years ago
  
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• Unemployment and Covid prompted man to deal crack cocaine

  31-08-2023 14:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Christopher Benjamin reverted to old ways to survive, court told
  
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• Losing election candidate calls people who didn't vote for him 'selfish'

  31-08-2023 14:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Frustrated Barry Cash said he didn't expect to win, but did expect to get some support. Just one in 48 people voted for him.
  
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• St Annes man who denied being sent cannabis from California is sent to prison

  31-08-2023 14:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Cristakis Dimitriou pleaded not guilty to being concerned in the supply of cannabis. but was convicted after a trial
  
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• Wilko deal has fallen through and redundancies will go ahead

  31-08-2023 13:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The news means it is likely all 400 shops will close
  
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• Royal Navy ships and RAF planes track Russian warships close to UK waters

  31-08-2023 13:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A navy spokesman said the military presence in the area could keep the vessels under constant surveillance
  
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• Recap: M5 lane reopens and traffic clears after crash

  31-08-2023 13:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  All lanes have now reopened on the motorway
  
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• Live: M5 crash closes lane and sparks queuing traffic

  31-08-2023 13:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Traffic is queuing on the motorway
  
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• First Dates star Laura Tott sends inspirational message to mums after giving birth to first child

  31-08-2023 13:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The former waitress welcomed little Leo into the world with husband Sean earlier this week, and has been open with fans about how her body is coping following her son's safe arrival
  
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• Heart-warming gesture by Aldi cashier leaves recovering mum in floods of tears

  31-08-2023 13:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  An unexpected encounter led to a beautiful moment that left Katie in tears
  
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• Teen on police work experience 'taken to visit registered sex offender'

  31-08-2023 12:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A detective based at force headquarters allegedly arranged the day without authorisation and faces a misconduct hearing
  
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• Woman left with 'elephant skin' all over body after getting veneers

  31-08-2023 12:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Lily, 29, spent £1,000 to make her teeth look better - but ended up covered in thick red skin on her face and arms
  
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• Woman builds pop-up house after suddenly losing her home and says she is happier than ever

  31-08-2023 12:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Despite neighbours seeming generally accepting, the council has ordered its removal after it was put up without planning permission
  
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• “I let my employees bring their kids to work, wear what they want and make their own schedule"

  31-08-2023 12:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Sierra Zagarri, 33, owns a playroom and finds she often needs to bring her children, six and nine, into work
  
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• Driver 'won't pay' council tax after £180 pothole compo claim is rejected

  31-08-2023 12:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Michael Meigh said he was certain the damage was caused by a pothole, but his claim was rejected as there were no previous complaints about that particular defect
  
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• Urgent travel warning for Brits heading to popular tourist hotspot as Hurricane Idalia hits

  31-08-2023 12:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Windspeeds of around 130mph were reported as Hurricane Idalia blew across Florida with people due to head out there warned of deadly storm surges and flooding
  
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• "I turned to modelling for overweight men after being diagnosed with rare tumour"

  31-08-2023 11:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Alexis says she is savvy with her money and hopes to buy her first home soon
  
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• Strictly's Katya Jones 'so proud' as DIY SOS star moves dancer to tears with tribute to late father

  31-08-2023 11:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Stars from DIY SOS and Strictly teamed up to completely transform a derelict building in the North East, so that it could be used by a growing performing arts school that teaches dance and theatre skills to children and young adults with disabilities and learning needs
  
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