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• Newport County land Bristol City's Olly Baker and re-sign Matt Baker from Stoke City

  01-09-2023 23:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Newport County bring in Bristol City striker Olly Thomas and re-sign Stoke City's Matt Baker.
  
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• Mohamed Al Fayed, former Harrods and Fulham FC owner, dies aged 94

  01-09-2023 23:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It is believed he was buried after Friday prayers at London Central Mosque in Regent's Park
  
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• Zak Vyner: Bristol City defender 'super happy' to sign new three-year deal

  01-09-2023 22:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol City defender Zak Vyner says he wants to reach the Premier League with Bristol City after signing a new three-year contract.
  
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• La Selva & Universal Bass Entertainment Welcome: S U V (Bristol, UK) - San Antonio Current

  01-09-2023 22:07
  
  La Selva & Universal Bass Entertainment Welcome: S U V (Bristol, UK)  San Antonio Current
  
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• Rare car made out of wood sells for £2,500 at auction

  01-09-2023 21:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A rare car that was made out of wood by a teacher 35 years ago sells at auction.
  
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• Two dogs seized from Bristol home after biting reports

  01-09-2023 21:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The dogs are believed to be a Cane Corso and an XL American Bully.
  
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• Two 'dangerously out of control' dogs seized from home in Hengrove

  01-09-2023 20:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There have been reports of people being bitten while making deliveries to the address
  
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• Dogs seized after reports of being dangerously out of control

  01-09-2023 19:27 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Two dogs were seized from an address in Hengrove yesterday, Thursday 31 August, as part of an investigation into reports of dogs dangerously out of control. The seized dogs are believed to be a Cane Corso and an XL American Bully. The householders told officers that a third dog had been put down since the complaints were made in June and July. Sergeant 4522 Chris Downham said: “This action has...
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• Officer dismissed following misconduct hearing chaired by Chief Constable

  01-09-2023 18:37 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  An officer has been dismissed without notice following an accelerated misconduct hearing held in front of Chief Constable Sarah Crew earlier today (Friday 1 September). The hearing heard how Det Sgt Nicola Coutts arranged for a teenage work experience student to attend the Violent and Sex Offender Register (ViSOR) office, as well as shadow an officer on a routine visit to a registered sex offender...
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• Maddy Lawrence inquest: Student's condition was not monitored for 16 hours

  01-09-2023 18:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An inquest heard that hospital staff did not record Maddy Lawrence's observations for 16 hours.
  
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• 'I travelled Europe living rent-free while looking after pets'

  01-09-2023 18:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  She saw three countries and spent just £400 on food, travel and the occasional hotel - estimating it would have cost her around £3,400 without pet sitting
  
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• Becky Watts murder: Release of killer 'slap in the face' for family

  01-09-2023 17:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shauna Hoare was sentenced to 17 years for the manslaughter of 16-year-old Becky in 2015.
  
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• Life in jail for TikTok influencer Mahek Bukhari and her mum Ansreen Bukhari after murdering two men

  01-09-2023 17:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Mr Hussain and Mr Ijazuddin, both 21, died when their car left a dual carriageway, with prosecutors saying during a three-month murder trial that they were deliberately rammed off the road
  
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• Release of Becky Watts' killer Shauna Hoare was 'automatic' says Ministry of Justice

  01-09-2023 17:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The 29-year-old was convicted of the manslaughter of Bristol teenager Becky Watts in 2015
  
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• Weston workers 'felt like criminals' after Old Town Quarry locked

  01-09-2023 17:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Weston-super-Mare studios and cafe has closed due to safety concerns, barring its own tenants.
  
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• Teen threatened with knife during robbery of designer bag in park

  01-09-2023 17:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Complianant was targeted by three youths in a park
  
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• Enquiry concludes into river death in Bath

  01-09-2023 17:09 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’ve concluded our enquiries following the death of a man found in the River Avon near Green Park Road, Bath, at about 8.45am on Tuesday 22 August. The death of the 59-year-old from Wiltshire is not being treated as suspicious and is now a matter for the coroner. His family have been contacted and our thoughts are with them. We’d like to thank everyone who contacted us with information following...
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• Medics caring for Maddy Lawrence did not initially test for sepsis, inquest hears

  01-09-2023 17:03
  
  Hospital staff apparently failed to carry out observations needed to keep UWE Bristol rugby player safe, hearing is toldMedical staff caring for a student being treated in hospital after she suffered a dislocated hip in a rugby accident did not initially test her for sepsis even after a system designed to pick up early warning signs suggested this should have been done, an inquest has heard.Staff at Southmead hospital in Bristol also apparently failed to carry out all the observations needed to
  
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• Thomas has lived in the same house for 24 years but is at risk of losing it after retiring

  01-09-2023 16:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Thomas Gillespie worked as a caretaker at a primary school and lives in a house on the grounds
  
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• Strictly stars Gorka Marquez and Gemma Atkinson shed tears as they celebrate daughter's milestone

  01-09-2023 16:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Gemma and Gorka, who fell in love during the 15th series of Strictly, have had an emotional summer following the birth of baby Thiago and, now, Mia's big milestone
  
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• Brain tumour made Andy think wife was having an affair and fall asleep at son's birth

  01-09-2023 16:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Andy Hampton became apathetic, paranoid and showed a lack of interest in his family - then it was revealed why his behaviour had changed
  
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• Girl, 7, born without a hand can brush hair with new bionic arm

  01-09-2023 16:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  For the first time Caitlin can use cutlery without struggling and eat ice cream like any other seven-year-old girl
  
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• Becky Watts' mum's anger as daughter's killer Shauna Hoare is released from prison

  01-09-2023 16:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Tanya Watts said she has been dreading this day. Her daughter Becky was murdered by her step brother Nathan Matthews, and his girlfriend Shauna Hoare was convicted of manslaughter
  
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• Premature baby weighing less than a bag of sugar surprises doctors

  01-09-2023 16:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  David Harris arrived three months early, and is amazing doctors with his progress
  
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• Shauna Hoare released from prison eight years after manslaughter of Becky Watts

  01-09-2023 16:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  Now 29, the partner of Nathan Matthews has been released under licence
  
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• Dr Michael Mosley explains how he lost 1.5 stone in just eight weeks

  01-09-2023 15:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The weight loss guru said he went on a very fast diet which involved fasting
  
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• Toddler needs surgery after dog bites off part of her lip

  01-09-2023 15:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Skylar, who is two, was attacked by a dog at the weekend, with the animal biting her face and leaving her needing an operation
  
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• Bristol zoo campaigners 'determined' to fight homes plan

  01-09-2023 14:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Campaigners say plans for 196 homes on the former Bristol Zoo site are "highly inappropriate".
  
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• Avoid the pitfalls of starting a UK online business with CapCut - Bristol Live

  01-09-2023 14:39
  
  Avoid the pitfalls of starting a UK online business with CapCut  Bristol Live
  
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• Two children treated for minor injuries following collision in Cheddar

  01-09-2023 14:19 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for information and dashcam footage following a collision in Cheddar. A car was in collision with two 12-year-old girls in Station Road at about 1.50pm on Saturday 19 August. The driver of the car stopped at the scene. The two children were taken to hospital to be treated for minor injuries, and have since been discharged. We want to speak to anyone who saw this collision...
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• Flood warning sparks 'act now' warning near Bristol

  01-09-2023 14:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Environment Agency says flooding is 'expected'
  
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• Weston man accused of terrorism charges linked to extreme right-wing ideology

  01-09-2023 13:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Gabrielle Budasz has been remanded in custody
  
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• Man's incredible transformation after overcoming his 10 year heroin addiction

  01-09-2023 13:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Cullan Mais, now 32, said he grew up with a loving family, and was anti-drugs throughout school
  
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• Man appears in court accused of terrorism charges linked to extreme right-wing ideology

  01-09-2023 13:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Gabrielle Budasz has been remanded in custody
  
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• Doctor explains how people could soon eat whatever they like without putting on weight

  01-09-2023 13:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The breakthrough could cut obesity levels across the world
  
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• Cat causes £1,600 of damage in neighbour's house as owner fumes over bill

  01-09-2023 13:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The cat with a habit for breaking into people's homes on the hunt for food gave his owner a pricey bill after getting stuck in a neighbours house for two days
  
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• Cases of botulism coming from contaminated food detected in tourists who had been to Spain

  01-09-2023 13:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Five of the victims needed treatment in intensive care after the outbreak thought to have been caused by potato pancakes
  
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• 'My dreams came true when I gave birth to my son - now I ask doctors if he'll survive'

  01-09-2023 13:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Talour Greenwood worried she'd 'never have a baby of her own' until little Théo-Ben came along
  
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• Live: Crash leaves Bristol-bound M5 'at a standstill' amid holiday traffic

  01-09-2023 12:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A crash near Wellington has caused massive delays on the motorway ahead of the last weekend of the summer holidays
  
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• Weston-super-Mare man faces trial on terrorism charges

  01-09-2023 12:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Gabriel Budasz, 23, from Weston-super-Mare, appears at the Old Bailey on two charges.
  
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• West Country town dubbed British 'Magaluf' with 'heaving drunk partygoers and rowdy teens'

  01-09-2023 12:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The popular seaside town, which is a celebrity magnet, has had some scathing reviews
  
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• Live updates - TikTok star Mahek Bukhari and mum Ansreen sentencing over double murder

  01-09-2023 12:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The duo are among seven defendants being sentenced today at court
  
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• Angry Bristol passenger felt ‘treated like an animal’ by easyJet during air traffic chaos

  01-09-2023 12:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Loud motorbikes and hooded men smoking drugs outside their hotel added to a horrible experience
  
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• Five Legionnaires' disease warning signs as deaths rise in Europe

  01-09-2023 12:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The disease is contracted by inhaling water droplets containing the legionella bacteria
  
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• Appeal after man exposes himself in Somerset

  01-09-2023 12:08 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are appealing for the public’s help after a man exposed himself to a teenage girl in Somerset. The teenager was walking over Grove Copse between Williton and Watchet on Wednesday 23 August between 2-2.30pm. The suspect, a man described as being in his early 20s, approximately 5ft 7ins tall and of large build, then started touching himself inappropriately in front of the girl. He is described as...
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• Massive Attack's Daddy G and Roni Size DJ at unicorn fundraiser

  01-09-2023 11:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  DJ Roni Size and Massive Attack's Daddy G raise money at "Best of Bristol" on Thursday.
  
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• Met Office reveals storm names for 2023/24 with tributes to weather responders

  01-09-2023 11:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The latest set of names include those of people who help keep others safe during stormy conditions across the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands
  
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• Warning of virus which can cause fever and nausea in holiday destination

  01-09-2023 11:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  New cases of dengue fever which is spread by mosquitos have been detected in Italy sparking alert
  
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• Lidl has jobs available as it gives staff pay rise and offers Wilko workers a lifeline

  01-09-2023 11:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Lidl said it had jobs going across the country as it said it was speaking to the HR team at troubled Wilko as well
  
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• Neighbours blast David and Victoria Beckham after new plans for West Country home submitted

  01-09-2023 11:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Some of their neighbours aren't impressed with the celebrity couple
  
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