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• Murder arrest over St Pauls street stabbing

  29-09-2023 21:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A cordon is in place in St Pauls, Bristol, after a man died following a stabbing.
  
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• DWP: Government deny millions of pensioners could miss out on Winter Fuel Payment under new plans

  29-09-2023 21:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Around 8.4 million households currently receive the support to help pay their winter bills
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing fans work out who will be in bottom two after spotting 'death sentence' dance

  29-09-2023 20:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Tomorrow night's show will be a live performance
  
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• Avon and Somerset Police inspector accused of rape sacked

  29-09-2023 19:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A misconduct hearing found Clive Summerill committed gross misconduct while off duty in a hotel room.
  
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• Woman arrested after man stabbed to death in Bristol

  29-09-2023 19:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police said the reported stabbing took place in Grosvenor Road at around 3.19pm this afternoon (September 29)
  
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• St Paul's road cordoned after man stabbed to death - updates

  29-09-2023 18:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police officers are present on Grosvenor Road this afternoon (September 29)
  
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• Woman in custody after death of man

  29-09-2023 18:56 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A man has died and a woman has been arrested following an incident in Grosvenor Road, St Paul’s, Bristol. Officers were called at 3.19pm today, Friday 29 September, to a report that a man had been stabbed and that a woman was being detained at the scene by members of the public. Sadly, the man died at hospital. While he has yet to be formally identified, he is believed to be a man in his sixties.
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• Police inspector sacked for raping woman in hotel room

  29-09-2023 18:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Avon & Somerset officer, based in South Gloucestershire, had denied the allegations but a misconduct panel found them proved
  
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• Officer dismissed after misconduct hearing panel concludes he committed rape

  29-09-2023 17:33 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A police inspector who raped a woman in a hotel room while off-duty, has been dismissed without notice following a misconduct hearing. The hearing, led by a Legally Qualified Chair who is independent of policing, found that Insp Clive Summerill committed rape against the woman, known throughout the hearing as Person A, in a hotel room outside of the Avon and Somerset area in 2021.
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• Man sustains facial injuries in assault – Bath

  29-09-2023 17:30 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are appealing for any witnesses to come forward who can help our investigation into an assault in Bath. The victim – a man in his 60s – was walking a dog in a park, off Englishcombe Lane, at about 5-5.10pm on Monday 3 July. He became involved in a verbal altercation with an unknown man, which culminated in the latter striking the victim to the face. The assault caused the victim to sustain...
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• Rishi Sunak 'to cut key winter DWP benefit' to save money - reports

  29-09-2023 17:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  According to Sky News, one way the Prime Minister could fund the pledge would be to remove the annual winter fuel allowance for most pensioners
  
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• Aldi's sell-out heater airer that costs 6p an hour to run is back in stock

  29-09-2023 17:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The clothes dryer is cheaper than putting the heating on to dry laundry
  
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• Woman who had daily seizures overcomes chronic disease with bee stings

  29-09-2023 16:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Prezleigh Colburn was stung on her spine by live bees 10 times per session, three times a week, for two and a half years
  
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• Police apologise for 'insult' of competition to rename horse after Bristol's Black bus boycott pioneers

  29-09-2023 16:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  Avon and Somerset police has apologised for the distress the competition has caused
  
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• Simple trick will help prevent unsightly condensation from forming - and it costs pennies

  29-09-2023 16:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Condensation can lead to black mould, which can cause serious health issues
  
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• Noel Edmonds shocks customers as he buys doughnuts from West Country farm shop

  29-09-2023 15:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Deal or No Deal star dropped into Honey and Ginger Farm Village Store and Farm Shop this morning (September 29) for some sweet treats with his wife, Liz
  
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• Appeal after pedestrian, 18, injured

  29-09-2023 15:36 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for witnesses and any footage after a collision which has left a teenage pedestrian in hospital. It happened at about 7.30pm on Thursday 28 September on West Town Road, Backwell. An 18-year-old woman was involved in a collision with a black Toyota IQ3. She went to hospital where she remains with injuries currently described as potentially life-threatening. The driver of the Toyota...
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• Lewis Thomas: Goalkeeper joins Bristol City on short-term contract until January

  29-09-2023 15:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol City sign goalkeeper Lewis Thomas on a short-term deal until the end of January.
  
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• Strictly fans think pro will 'call it a day' after 'looking angry'

  29-09-2023 15:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It comes as fans think that Gorka Marquez and Nikita Kanda could become the first to be booted from the competition this weekend
  
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• County Championship: Sussex ease to big final-day win against Gloucestershire

  29-09-2023 15:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sussex polish off winless Gloucestershire on the final morning of their County Championship match to seal victory by 339 runs.
  
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• Double rapist who abused sleeping woman is jailed

  29-09-2023 14:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Alec Sulley convicted of two rapes and intending to commit a sexual offence
  
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• Great Western Railway services reduced due to weekend strike

  29-09-2023 14:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The train drivers' walkout will disrupt passengers' travel on Saturday and Wednesday.
  
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• IDLES frontman confirms Bristol gig at intimate venue

  29-09-2023 14:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Tickets are already on sale
  
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• Glastonbury fans left fuming at ticket price rise for 2024 festival

  29-09-2023 13:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Next year's ticket prices have ruffled a few feathers
  
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• Miles of roads will close if Bristol underground doesn't go ahead, council warns

  29-09-2023 13:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  At least four main roads into Bristol will be closed or made into one-way systems if the 'Bristol underground' ends up being entirely overground instead, a report by Bristol City Council has warned
  
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• Dancing On Ice: Gogglebox star Stephen Webb rumoured for 2024 series after shock exit from show

  29-09-2023 13:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  If the rumours are true, Stephen certainly won't be the first Gogglebox star to delve deeper into the world of reality television
  
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• Lee Rigby's son smashes charity target in memory of his dad - here's how you can help boost it again

  29-09-2023 13:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Jack Rigby has already raised an amazing amount for charity - but the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards wants to help the determined teenager by upping the total to six figures
  
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• Martin Lewis' urgent stamps call ahead of major change next week

  29-09-2023 13:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Money Saving Expert founder says he has been telling people of this 'effective tactic' for years
  
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• M32 set to be reclassified as A-road as part of bus improvement plan

  29-09-2023 13:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A new park and ride is also planned on land near Junction 1
  
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• Gogglebox star Sandra Martin supported by fans as she announces death of beloved sister

  29-09-2023 12:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Original Gogglebox star Sandra, who appeared on the show with friend Sandi, left the show in 2017, but is still fondly remembered by fans
  
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• Man in 'distinctive Chicago Bulls jacket' ransacks Downend opticians

  29-09-2023 12:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police has released CCTV of the incident
  
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• DVLA sends warning to drivers over age of 70 about licence

  29-09-2023 12:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  At a certain point all driving licences expire - and people will need to renew them every three years
  
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• Bristol optician that supplied the King with glasses says ‘imminent closure’ is down to Covid

  29-09-2023 12:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The management of independent eyewear shop Bramley Pope Opticians said a drop in the number of people working in the city centre had resulted in ‘a huge knock’ on business
  
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• Bristol optician says ‘imminent closure’ is down to Covid and pedestrianised street

  29-09-2023 12:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The management of independent eyewear shop Bramley Pope Opticians said a drop in the number of people working in the city centre had resulted in ‘a huge knock’ on business
  
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• David Payne: Bowler signs new three-year contract with Gloucestershire

  29-09-2023 12:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Pace bowler David Payne signs a new three-year contract to stay with Gloucestershire until the end of 2026.
  
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• Man who repeatedly hit partner is sent to jail

  29-09-2023 12:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Jason Woodman has a history of domestic violence, court told
  
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• People with cancer take to the catwalk for charity in Bath

  29-09-2023 12:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The exclusive fashion show in Bath was hailed as a "fusion of fashion and compassion".
  
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• Met Office weekend weather in Bristol after Storm Agnes wreaks havoc across country

  29-09-2023 12:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  After Storm Agnes brought chaos to the country this week, the Met Office is predicting a calmer weekend in store
  
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• M4 traffic live: Two cars crash on busy motorway near Bristol - updates

  29-09-2023 11:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A lane is currently blocked with traffic queuing at the scene
  
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• M4 traffic live: Motorway clear following two crashes near Bristol - updates

  29-09-2023 11:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There were long delays in both directions this morning
  
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• Take That announce second Bristol Ashton Gate date for 2024 UK tour - Bristol Live

  29-09-2023 11:48
  Take That announce second Bristol Ashton Gate date for 2024 UK tour  Bristol Live
  
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• Primark shoppers 'obsessed' with 'soft and cosy' autumn jumper

  29-09-2023 11:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "I will be living in it this winter"
  
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• Bristol woman's hobby earns her £1,500-a-week

  29-09-2023 11:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  After falling pregnant at 17, Kassie said she 'had to do jobs that she didn’t really enjoy just to get by' - but that's all changed now
  
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• CCTV issued following burglary at opticians in Downend

  29-09-2023 11:18 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  We’re issuing a CCTV clip of a man we want to identify and speak to about a burglary at an opticians in Downend (moving clip below). A man threw a rock at the bottom of a glass door to gain entry to the premises in Willow Shopping Centre, at around midnight on Monday 5 June. A quantity of items were taken during the burglary, including iPads and sunglasses. The man in the footage below is...
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• Strictly's Bobby Brazier sustains injury as Dianne Buswell congratulates him

  29-09-2023 11:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The EastEnders star has clearly been working hard in training ahead of Saturday's live show
  
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• Good Morning Britain viewers cringe at 'worst ever' car crash interview

  29-09-2023 10:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Michelle Dewberry took on Ben Shephard and Kate Garraway over the GB News controversy in what some viewers said was a 'pompous' performance
  
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• Recap: Traffic clears in Bedminster after 'incident' diverts traffic

  29-09-2023 09:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The incident left traffic moving slowly on the A38 according to reports
  
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• Live updates: 'Police incident' in Bedminster closes road and diverts traffic

  29-09-2023 09:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The incident has left traffic moving slowly on the A38 according to reports
  
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• Strictly's Carlos Gu has funny training tactic for Angela Scanlon

  29-09-2023 09:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The pair appeared to have a rare morning off Strictly yesterday (September 28) after a dramatic week for Angela
  
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• GB News boss breaks silence on Laurence Fox comments which 'should not have happened'

  29-09-2023 09:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Speaking on Radio 4 Angelos Frangopoulos said they were 'way past the limits of acceptance'
  
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