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• Massive 'explosion' and 'fireball' lights up night sky in Oxfordshire

  02-10-2023 22:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There were reports of a loud bang as the incident took place with some people suggesting a lightning strike
  
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• Cardiff Half Marathon: Runners get engaged near finish line

  02-10-2023 19:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Anna Bearne says she had "no clue" her partner was going to propose at the Cardiff Half Marathon.
  
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• Tributes flood in for dead Avon and Somerset Police dog

  02-10-2023 19:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Heidi has been thanked for her devoted service to the region
  
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• Liverpool Women's Hospital peppered in shrapnel as terrorist's home-made bomb 'went off early'

  02-10-2023 19:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  CCTV footage shows the moment the bomb went off just outside the hospital
  
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• Government confirms huge passport change after Covid-19 pandemic

  02-10-2023 18:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The pandemic caused a backlog in passport processing times - with it stretching out to 10 weeks at one point
  
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• Bristol Airport plan for 'transformational' expansion | mnrjournal.co.uk - The Midsomer Norton, Radstock & District Journal

  02-10-2023 18:01
  
  Bristol Airport plan for 'transformational' expansion | mnrjournal.co.uk  The Midsomer Norton, Radstock & District Journal
  
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• Long M4 delays after police incident closed motorway both ways

  02-10-2023 17:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The motorway was shut between 3.50pm and 4.40pm this afternoon (October 2)
  
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• Live: Long M4 delays after police incident closed motorway both ways

  02-10-2023 17:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The motorway was shut between 3.50pm and 4.40pm this afternoon (October 2)
  
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• 'Spreading love not hate' - images of the huge Mawlid procession in Bristol to mark the Prophet Muhammad's birthday

  02-10-2023 17:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Thousands of flowers were handed out to those watching as the streets of Easton were packed with those celebrating
  
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• BBC Gone Fishing fans slam 'worst episode' ever as Bob Mortimer replaced by Lee Mack

  02-10-2023 17:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Early in the episode, comedian Lee revealed that he was unable to fish due to being a vegan
  
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• 'Banksy in Burnham' speculation after new artwork appears at car park

  02-10-2023 16:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The clever work of art appeared overnight at the weekend
  
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• Identical mother and daughter are 'constantly mistaken for sisters'

  02-10-2023 16:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Gabriella, 23 and her mum, Catherine Galasso-Vigorito, 56, have been matching clothes since she was a baby
  
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• Bristol's Big Brother contestants: From household name Josie Gibson to cider rows

  02-10-2023 16:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The iconic reality TV show is returning this weekend much to the excitement of fans of the 'original social experiment'
  
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• Covid-19 Pirola symptoms to look out for as highly-mutated variant spreads across UK

  02-10-2023 16:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The strain has been identified in 'most regions' of the nation
  
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• Fan who mocked death of Bradley Lowery could face jail for 'utterly deplorable' act

  02-10-2023 16:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Sunderland fan Bradley Lowery captured the heart of the nation as he fought cancer but died when he was just six years old
  
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• 'I rushed my newborn to hospital after he started vomiting and his belly became swollen'

  02-10-2023 16:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Baby Micah was born with a congenital condition called Hirschsprung’s disease
  
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• Police reveal motive behind failed asylum seeker's terror attack at Liverpool hospital

  02-10-2023 15:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Emad Al Swealmeen had gone to considerable lengths to be allowed to stay in the UK but had been unsuccessful
  
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• Dashcam and witnesses sought following collision in Bridgwater

  02-10-2023 15:52 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are appealing for information following a collision involving two cars in Bridgwater. Between 10.45-11.05pm on Tuesday 26 September, a brown Skoda Yeti and a silver Volkswagen Passat were involved in a collision on the A39 Puriton Hill. One man remains in hospital and is receiving treatment. If you were in the area and witnessed the collision, or have any relevant footage, please contact us.
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• Woman needed the toilet 20 times a day and was in constant agony due to life-changing diagnosis

  02-10-2023 15:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Kirsty Heron wears a stoma bag due to her ulcerative colitis
  
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• Bristol: Update on fire-hit Grosvenor Hotel expected 'any day'

  02-10-2023 15:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A survey by ecologists will determine when and how the hotel could be demolished.
  
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• Russell Brand update issued by second police force following fresh 'stalking' claim

  02-10-2023 15:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The police have confirmed they are investigating the comedian after allegations were made against him
  
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• EastEnders' favourite Bradley Branning could return to Albert Square in 'long-lost twin' storyline

  02-10-2023 14:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bradley was killed off in 2010 after he fell off the roof of the Queen Vic during a police chase
  
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• Expert discusses clever tips to cut your broadband bill

  02-10-2023 14:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Like most things, it is becoming more expensive - but there are some ways you might be able to pay less
  
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• Holly Willoughby's anguish after family tragedy

  02-10-2023 14:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The ITV presenter has faced a lot of heartache this year
  
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• Exactly what the codes on your boarding pass mean - and the one that travellers long for

  02-10-2023 14:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Your boarding pass can hold a wealth of information - from if you are thought a security risk through to the chance you don't have a seat
  
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• Winter Fuel Payment update for £600 state pension age claim callers in 2023

  02-10-2023 14:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Some people will need to make new claims for the payments which are between £250 and £600
  
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• Four British recipes that only use UK sourced ingredients - Bristol Live

  02-10-2023 14:26
  
  Four British recipes that only use UK sourced ingredients  Bristol Live
  
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• Bristol man who died in attack was 'beloved' by community

  02-10-2023 14:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The family of a man who died after being attacked on Friday said they are "heartbroken".
  
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• St Pauls murder investigation: Police name victim as 'devastated' family issue tribute

  02-10-2023 14:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "It is truly devastating that his life ended in such a tragic manner"
  
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• Broadway actor's life amid West Country family break up and dealing with depression

  02-10-2023 14:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  His marriage break down sent him into a 'really dark' place
  
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• Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees to write his memoirs called 'My City'

  02-10-2023 13:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The book is scheduled to be published just weeks after his last day in office
  
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• Woman saves her dog's life after suffering freak injury on walk

  02-10-2023 13:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Thankfully for two-year-old Labrador Reggie, owner was a trained pet first-aider
  
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• Man hospitalised after being beaten with 'unknown weapon' in Bristol

  02-10-2023 13:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police said the assault took place on Cheltenham Road last month
  
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• Multiple injuries after mass brawl outside West Country pub

  02-10-2023 13:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Several people sustained face wounds after being punched during the incident
  
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• Family of Hubert Brown say he was “kind-hearted and harmless” in tribute

  02-10-2023 13:28 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  The family of a man who sadly died after being attacked in the St Paul’s area of Bristol on Friday have released a tribute. Hubert Brown, 61, from Easton, died from a stab wound he suffered during an incident in Grosvenor Road, which is being treated as a race-hate crime. A 36-year-old woman has been charged with his murder and has appeared at Bristol Magistrates’ Court today (Monday 2 October).
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• St Pauls death: Woman accused of murder appears at Bristol court

  02-10-2023 13:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Christina Howell was charged with murder on Sunday after the incident on Friday
  
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• Two young girls 'followed and touched inappropriately' - police appeal

  02-10-2023 13:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The man is alleged to have followed the girls down several streets and made sexual comments
  
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• Man left with brain bleed after attacker punched and dragged him down steps by his ankles

  02-10-2023 13:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Simon Anthony Jeff's victim sustained serious injuries in the unprovoked attack
  
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• Changes made to Bristol liveable neighbourhood pilot due to start this winter

  02-10-2023 12:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Plans for bollards and planters have been replaced by bus gates with new exemptions
  
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• Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Aldi urged to roll out major change

  02-10-2023 12:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Packaged fruit and vegetables generates millions of tonnes of food waste
  
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• Assault on man in Bristol sparks appeal for witnesses

  02-10-2023 12:55 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are appealing for witnesses to an assault in Bristol last month. On Sunday 17 September at around 2.15am, the victim was crossing Cheltenham Road, in Bristol, when he was nearly hit by a white Mercedes A Class. Following an altercation, the driver proceeded to get out the vehicle and beat the victim with an unknown weapon. The victim, a man in his 20s, attended hospital and received treatment...
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• Motorists who need glasses but don't wear them could be hit with £1000 fines

  02-10-2023 12:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It can even lead to penalty points and make your car insurance invalid
  
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• Identity sought following theft of bike in Bridgwater

  02-10-2023 12:44 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Officers are seeking the public’s help to identify a man they wish to speak to following a theft in Bridgwater. On Sunday 2 July between 8.45-9pm, an electric bike was stolen from outside Kaspas on Bridgwater’s High Street. We believe the man photographed may have information which can aid our investigation. He is described as white, between 20-30 years old. He is shown wearing a black face mask...
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• Big Brother winner Josie Gibson's unfortunate drunken tattoo souvenir from Thailand trip

  02-10-2023 12:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The presenter, who is known for her strong Bristol accent, shared her unfortunate inking with This Morning viewers as she and her co-stars discussed a potential celebrity tattoo fail last week
  
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• Primark's 'gorgeous' £12 dress that's perfect for autumn and hides all lumps and bumps

  02-10-2023 12:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's selling in stores and online now
  
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• 'Absolute nonsense' plans to put bus stops along reclassified M32 blasted by Bristolians

  02-10-2023 12:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Plans to reclassify the M32 have sparked a fierce debate among locals
  
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• Witnesses sought after man assaulted in Chard

  02-10-2023 12:15 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are appealing for witnesses and any relevant footage after a man was assaulted in Chard. On Sunday 17 September between 1-2am, the victim and his wife were walking along Boden Street when a car pulled up and got the victim’s attention. A man from inside the car then assaulted the victim, a man in his 50s, causing possible life-changing injuries to his eye. He was taken to hospital for treatment...
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• Arrest made after girls followed by a man in Clevedon

  02-10-2023 12:15 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re appealing for information and witnesses in connection with an incident in which two girls were followed by a man in Clevedon. The man inappropriately touched one of the girls and was also making sexualised comments. The incident happened as the girls, who are both 12, walked along several streets including Southey Road, Churchill Avenue, Hansons Way, Strode Road, Westbourne Avenue and Penny...
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• Waiters using clever 'Jedi mind trick' to be given more tips

  02-10-2023 12:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  It's a method that is so effective, the FBI apparently use it
  
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• 'My stomach cramps were so painful they felt like contractions but doctors said I was dramatic'

  02-10-2023 12:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Mathilde Barker was diagnosed with stage four endometriosis after five years of pleading with doctors
  
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