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• Dozens of Gatwick Airport flights diverted due to Air Traffic Control staff shortages

  14-09-2023 23:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Flights are being diverted, cancelled or delayed due to staffing issues at Air Traffic Control
  
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• Charity loses bid to buy section of Bristol woodland

  14-09-2023 21:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackswarth Road Wood in Bristol sold for more than double the £97,000 raised by Protect Earth.
  
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• Primark's 'sculpting' £14 jeans that are an autumn staple

  14-09-2023 19:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The jeans are perfect for the colder months
  
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• Bristol man who went missing from Longwell Green found

  14-09-2023 19:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bill was reported missing from his home in Longwell Green earlier today (September 14)
  
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• Search for missing Bristol girl, 16, who could be in London

  14-09-2023 18:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Daisy is believed to be in the Dagenham area of London, after travelling to Glasgow
  
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• Proposed railway ticket office closures receives formal opposition from Bristol City Council

  14-09-2023 18:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A motion to full council against the "staggeringly stupid" mass cull of train station booths received unanimous backing
  
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• Recap after M4 slip road traffic stopped by car fire

  14-09-2023 18:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Smoke was reportedly blowing across the motorway at the junction with the M32
  
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• Live updates as M4 slip road traffic stopped by car fire

  14-09-2023 18:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Smoke is reportedly blowing acros the motorway at the junction with the M32
  
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• Miriam Margolyes 'relieved' to join Doctor Who 60th anniversary specials

  14-09-2023 18:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Blackadder actor joins David Tennant, Catherine Tate and Neil Patrick Harris in the upcoming Doctor Who 60th specials
  
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• Bristol ranked third worst city in UK to drive in - Bristol24/7

  14-09-2023 17:45
  
  Bristol ranked third worst city in UK to drive in  Bristol24/7
  
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• AD FEATURE: Why a new 50,000-litre water tank is being built in Hanham

  14-09-2023 17:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Wessex Water is investing heavily to reduce our reliance on storm overflows which operate automatically
  
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• Top Boy's Ashley Walters says 'I want to break down' as he opens up on 'troubled' childhood

  14-09-2023 17:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "I wanted to hurt people, the way I was hurt, and sometimes I did"
  
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• Northern Lights could be visible in UK tonight according to Met Office forecast

  14-09-2023 17:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The spectacle might even be strong enough to see with the naked eye, not just through a camera lens
  
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• Girl was given Calpol for a 'virus' before doctors found brain cancer

  14-09-2023 17:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Indeg's parents, Ceri and Huw, are now backing a petition aiming to raise funding for research into brain tumours
  
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• Recap: M5 entry slip road reopens after car crash near Cribbs Causeway

  14-09-2023 16:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The crash took place heading northbound at around 3.45pm this afternoon (September 14)
  
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• Bristol nurse failed to tell NHS about 'serious criminal behaviour' until bosses saw court report

  14-09-2023 16:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  She asked to leave work early to assist in a police investigation
  
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• 'I welcomed my baby boy after only retrieving just one viable egg through IVF - it's a miracle'

  14-09-2023 16:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Katie and Richard tied the knot in October 2017 and wanted to start a family straight away
  
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• Maya Jama rocks red curly locks as she announces Dolce & Gabbana campaign

  14-09-2023 16:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The star looks unrecognisable, yet as beautiful as ever, in the Italian fashion house's Fall/Winter 2023 campaign
  
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• Bristol leads UK's tech revolution with powerful AI supercomputer - Innovation News Network

  14-09-2023 16:03
  
  Bristol leads UK's tech revolution with powerful AI supercomputer  Innovation News Network
  
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• Thatchers says 2023's unusual weather could mean 'best ever year' for cider apples

  14-09-2023 15:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A bumper harvest is due after the perfect conditions at the right time from late winter to September's heatwave
  
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• Image released after man physically and sexually assaulted in Taunton

  14-09-2023 15:51 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re releasing an image of a man we want to identify as part of an investigation into a sexual assault. A man in his twenties was sexually assaulted by another man while at a concert in Vivary Park, Taunton, on the evening of Thursday 24 August. Following this assault, the victim challenged the suspect, resulting in him being punched in the face several times. He suffered facial injuries as a...
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• Fresh Bristol robbery appeal after wrong suspect is arrested

  14-09-2023 15:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Investigating officers from Avon and Somerset Police have released an image of a man they would like to identify in connection with the robbery
  
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• Great British Bake Off's Bristol stars, from history maker to spat out cookie baker

  14-09-2023 15:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A number of Bristolians have appeared on Bake Off over the years, with the city churning out a winner only a few years ago
  
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• Dr Michael Mosley explains why singing is one of best ways to reduce pain and depression

  14-09-2023 15:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The health and wellbeing expert said experiments showed it makes the body produce a cannabis-like substance which has real benefits
  
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• Shocking video shows moment teenager racing his car ploughs into mum killing her dog

  14-09-2023 15:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Kallum Aish had no driving licence when he hit Patricia Faulkner and her rescue dog Millie throwing them into a hedge
  
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• Marc had third of his skull removed after stroke and had it rebuilt with ceramic plate

  14-09-2023 14:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Marc Morris, 59, had to undergo a craniotomy, with the right side of his skull being removed
  
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• Bristol City Council approves urgent rethink on fixing potholes amid funding crisis

  14-09-2023 14:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Unanimous support for motion to full council as Labour administration promises to look again at charging utility companies a day rate for roadworks
  
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• 'I was worried I was going to die aged eight after doctors gave me a sweat test'

  14-09-2023 14:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Jimmy was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis as a child
  
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• Renewed appeal after bus stop robbery

  14-09-2023 14:27 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are making a renewed appeal to identify a man in connection with a robbery in Bristol. An unknown man approached the victim at a bus stop in Redcliffe Hill at approximately 1.30-1.50am on Tuesday 11 October 2022. He threatened the victim and made off in the direction of Clarence Road with their mobile phone. The victim was not injured. We are asking the public if they can help us identify the...
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• Marks and Spencer's 'slimming' dress that gets 'so many compliments'

  14-09-2023 14:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "Makes me look slim due to it being straight-cut"
  
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• Protest and petition over standard of dog food in the UK - Bristol Live

  14-09-2023 14:21
  
  Protest and petition over standard of dog food in the UK  Bristol Live
  
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• Rugby fans from UK left bemused at lack of wine on sale at World Cup match

  14-09-2023 14:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  They said there was only beer available, which ran out quickly, while staff reacted blankly when they were asked if they served wine
  
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• New $100M SCVC Fund Boosts UK DeepTech Sector in Bristol - Robots.net

  14-09-2023 14:04
  
  New $100M SCVC Fund Boosts UK DeepTech Sector in Bristol  Robots.net
  
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• New Look's 'perfect bloat-friendly autumn outfit' including 'stunning' elasticated skirt

  14-09-2023 13:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The midi skirt was a big hit thanks to its 'comfy' elasticated waist
  
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• Best time to book last-minute holiday to save money - and top cheap luxury trips

  14-09-2023 13:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Secret Escapes Luxury Holidays and Ultimate Travel Club often have last-minute deals
  
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• Bristol to host one of Europe's most powerful supercomputers

  14-09-2023 13:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The machine will "help researchers maximise the potential of AI", the government says.
  
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• Cornwall council to sell 11 £640,000 flats for just £1 each

  14-09-2023 13:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Cornwall Council wasn’t able to afford the cost of refurbishing the Coastguard Flats in Looe
  
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• BBC Strictly teases 2023 dance partners as fans think they've worked out who Bobby Brazier is coupled with

  14-09-2023 13:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Although the clip doesn't show the faces of the 2023 stars' professional partners, some fans have noticed major clues that point to specific Strictly pros
  
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• Witnesses sought to robbery in Frome

  14-09-2023 13:16 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Officers are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed a robbery in Frome last month. On Sunday 27 August between 1.30am-2am, a woman in her 20s was walking along Gentle Street when she was approached from behind by an unknown man. The man attempted to steal her bag and, following a struggle, he made off with cash from the bag. The offender is described by the victim as around 6ft tall...
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• BBC star, 35, dies following battle with brain cancer diagnosed after birth of daughter

  14-09-2023 13:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Maddy Anholt starred in several BBC, ITV and Channel 4 sitcoms and was a regular guest on This Morning
  
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• Bristol wages outstrip inflation as UK real-terms pay steadies - BristolWorld

  14-09-2023 12:51
  
  Bristol wages outstrip inflation as UK real-terms pay steadies  BristolWorld
  
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• 'Incredible' Northern Lights photographed in rare West Country appearance

  14-09-2023 12:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The aurora borealis phenomenon is rarely seen in the West Country
  
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• Bristol boxing coach training Ukrainian refugee for free

  14-09-2023 12:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chris Sanigar has coached world champions and is now training a young boxer displaced by war.
  
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• Aldi insider says there are four ways shoppers save money during cost of living crisis

  14-09-2023 12:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Julie Ashfield, managing director of buying at Aldi UK – said shoppers had become savvier than ever with their spending
  
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• 'I took my son trick or treating on Halloween and noticed alarming symptom under his mask'

  14-09-2023 12:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Vicky's son Harry Winn was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)
  
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• Matt Hancock to break down in tears on TV as he is announced for new series of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins

  14-09-2023 12:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The politician sparked fury last year when he entered the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! camp, although the experience clearly left him with an appetite for reality TV
  
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• England's only antidepressant withdrawal helpline to close

  14-09-2023 12:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The NHS pulled funding for the service, saying it was never intended to be a national helpline.
  
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• Motorway services near Bristol to become special needs gym

  14-09-2023 12:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A charity secures £3.3m to transform a building into a facility for disabled children.
  
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• Medical episode diverts Bristol easyJet flight with urgent help required

  14-09-2023 11:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The plane was flying back from Gran Canaria when the incident unfolded
  
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• West Country 'tent city' residents told to leave after anti-social behaviour reports

  14-09-2023 11:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Residents have reported hearing screaming and fighting at night - believed to be linked to the tents
  
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