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• Joey Barton hails Kevin Keegan after former England boss airs views on female footballers as pundits

  05-10-2023 23:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Former England manager Kevin Keegan said he 'has a problem' with female football pundits discussing the men's team and Barton appears to have voiced his support
  
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• Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton hails Kevin Keegan after former England boss airs views on female footballers as pundits

  05-10-2023 23:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Former England manager Kevin Keegan said he 'has a problem' with female football pundits discussing the men's team and Barton appears to have voiced his support
  
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• West Country nurse inherits a fortune from dad she never met

  05-10-2023 21:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Amy Fabris' mother was left pregnant and penniless. Decades later and Amy is set to inherit valuable property and land in Italy.
  
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• Car bursts into flames on M32 and causes major traffic problems

  05-10-2023 19:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Thick plumes of smoke billowed from the stricken vehicle as commuters were held up
  
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• Housing target missed but mayor praises construction

  05-10-2023 19:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Marvin Rees says Bristol "bucks national trends" despite missing a target of 2,000 new homes a year.
  
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• Government deletes £100m pledge for Bristol mass transit system

  05-10-2023 19:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The strange case of the disappearing announcement, as the mayor says the Government is 'creating uncertainty'
  
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• People arrested at King’s Coronation to prevent protest face no further action

  05-10-2023 18:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Crown Prosecution Service concluded there was no realistic prospect of conviction
  
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• Bristol Greens back mass transit system - but not an underground

  05-10-2023 18:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The more affordable option would close or divert four main roads into Bristol, but that's not necessarily a bad thing, the Greens say
  
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• M53 bus crash driver suffered 'event' at wheel, inquest hearing is told

  05-10-2023 18:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Both driver Stephen Shrimpton, 40, and schoolgirl Jessica Baker, 15, lost their lives in the crash
  
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• Map shows Bristol areas most at risk from extreme heatwaves due to climate change

  05-10-2023 17:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A range of measures is planned to make the city more resilient to higher temperatures
  
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• Expert shares beautiful rare girls' names which 'aren't that out there'

  05-10-2023 17:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Stephanie Lynn Coffield, or 'Names With Steph' as she's known, even picked out a special name for all Taylor Swift fans out there
  
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• Appeal after vehicles damaged in Nailsea car park

  05-10-2023 17:21 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A number of vehicles have been damaged in Nailsea in recent days and we are asking any member of the public with information to please come forward. Incidents have been reported to us, affecting multiple vehicles using the Station Road car park, on Friday 22 September and yesterday (Wednesday 4 October). In both cases, the damage was caused at some point between 8.30am-3.30pm and has included...
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• 'Four things my family and I did to keep costs down during a three-night stay at Centre Parcs'

  05-10-2023 17:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Center Parcs is known for being an expensive staycation option but there are ways you can make the most out of your money
  
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• 'Four things my family and I did to keep costs down during a three-night stay at Center Parcs'

  05-10-2023 17:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Center Parcs is known for being an expensive staycation option but there are ways you can make the most out of your money
  
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• Reed Wischhusen said he tried to 'provoke' police into killing him

  05-10-2023 16:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police were searching a man's home, when he confronted them with a pistol.
  
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• Nurse convicted of sedating parents on stroke ward for 'easy life'

  05-10-2023 16:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Catherine Hudson drugged patients, conspiring with colleague, Charlotte Wilmot and they joked on Whatsapp saying 'sedation we love it'
  
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• Beach safety alert as UK temperatures hotter than LA and Greece - Bristol Live

  05-10-2023 16:26
  Beach safety alert as UK temperatures hotter than LA and Greece  Bristol Live
  
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• Beach safety alert as UK temperatures hotter than LA and Greece

  05-10-2023 16:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Sizzling heatwave hitting 26C but warning that on many beaches there will be no lifeguard cover as it's not peak season
  
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• Cardiff Half Marathon runner accused of cutting course by two miles

  05-10-2023 16:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Organisers have said it is not possible that Sion Daniels completed the run in his claimed time of 1hr 7mins 58secs
  
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• Bristol riots: Two people charged and two more suspects arrested as police continue investigation

  05-10-2023 15:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police says 50 people have now been charged over the Kill The Bill protests which led to violent scenes in the city centre in March 2021.
  
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• Appeal after motorcyclist dies in collision

  05-10-2023 15:52 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are appealing for witnesses after a man sadly died in a single-vehicle collision this morning (Thursday 5 October). Officers attended the A361 between Street and Taunton at around 3.20am following a report of a collision involving a motorcycle. Sadly, a man in his 50s was pronounced dead at the scene. Our thoughts are with his family during this time. They are being offered support by a...
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• Big Brother housemates given rules on 'appropriate behaviour and language' ahead of ITV series launch

  05-10-2023 15:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  ITV says it has listened to the concerns of past Big Brother viewers, with all contestants being given an 'individualised support plan'
  
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• Will ‘overcharging’ make your phone explode? Common battery myths debunked by scientist

  05-10-2023 15:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Expert looks into the debate as to if prolonged or overnight charging wreaks havoc on your battery
  
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• Speed cameras villagers spent six years campaigning for are cut down in one night by vandals

  05-10-2023 15:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The cameras had only been activated for a matter of months before the vandals struck, causing significant damage
  
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• Cryptic State Pension Triple Lock update given by Jeremy Hunt

  05-10-2023 15:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Chancellor is expected to announce the annual State Pension uprating in November when he give the Autumn Statement to Parliament
  
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• Glastonbury row reignited feud and led to council worker's death, murder trial told

  05-10-2023 15:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ashley Dale died after being hit by a bullet from a sub-machine gun at her home last year
  
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• Number of new Bristol homes being built falls for first time since 2019

  05-10-2023 15:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The council is still proclaiming a success, with 12,534 new homes built since 2016
  
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• Two charged with violent disorder as part of Bristol riot investigation

  05-10-2023 14:50 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Two more people have been charged with offences relating to the riot in Bristol city centre in March 2021. Lucas Poore, 24, of no fixed address, and Jacob Dolphin, 22, of Weston-super-Mare, have both been charged with one count of violent disorder. Dolphin appeared at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 3 October, and the case was adjourned until Bristol Crown Court on Wednesday 1 November.
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• Massive XL Bully named 'Titan' that mauled dog walker weighing just 8st to death

  05-10-2023 14:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ian Langley was bitten through the neck while out walking his puppy in the savage attack which ended with the XL Bully being shot dead by armed police
  
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• Extra £1m support pledged towards helping hundreds of Ukrainian refugees in Bristol

  05-10-2023 13:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Over 800 Ukrainians have arrived in Bristol since the start of the war last year
  
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• 'More detail needed' on HS2 cash for West

  05-10-2023 13:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  West of England metro mayor says it is unclear if the £100m announced by Rishi Sunak is extra funding.
  
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• EastEnders fans convinced trouble is on horizon for Freddie and Stacey in Theo 'twist'

  05-10-2023 13:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Freddie - played by Strictly star Bobby Brazier - leapt into action after he came home to find Stacey being pinned to the floor by her stalker earlier this week
  
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• New parents waste billions on baby products they never use

  05-10-2023 13:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Topping the list is something practically every baby bedroom will have
  
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• Bristol weekend weather: Indian Summer hopes dented by cloud

  05-10-2023 12:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Met Office suggests Sunday (October 8) will be the best day in the city with temperatures settling in the low 20s
  
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• Married At First Sight UK viewers blast experts for 'not helping couple out more'

  05-10-2023 12:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Viewers agreed the experts could've stepped in more
  
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• Ellie – Humans of Avon and Somerset

  05-10-2023 12:40 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  I’ve been in the organisation for eight years now, three of those as a police community support officer (PCSO) and five as a police officer. Previously I worked with children, and as much as I loved it, the routine became the same and I wanted a new adventure. I found that I had a lot of transferable skills that would put me in good stead in taking on a policing a role – a cool head, empathy...
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• Strictly's Katya Jones and Ed Balls delight fans by recreating iconic dance move

  05-10-2023 12:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The former Labour politician and Good Morning Britain presenter made a surprise appearance during Saturday night's live show, much to the delight of Katya and viewers at home
  
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• Callous online fraudsters steal family business' Facebook page

  05-10-2023 12:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  They have slowly and steadily been building the page for six years, amassing hundreds of five-star reviews
  
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• Dad-of-three diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s due to worrying reoccurring symptom

  05-10-2023 12:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Gerry King, 60, began getting warning signs for early onset Alzheimer’s in 2016
  
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• Strictly pro Amy Dowden reveals life-threatening health scare during cancer treatment

  05-10-2023 11:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The ballroom dancer has been very open about her chemotherapy journey since being diagnosed with stage three breast cancer earlier this year
  
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• Faked death man Nicholas Rossi can finally be extradited to US, Scottish justice secretary rules

  05-10-2023 11:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  His Bristol wife Miranda has stuck by his side throughout almost two years of legal battles
  
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• Bristol hospital calls for children to get vaccinated

  05-10-2023 11:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than 10,000 children have been hospitalised in England after the flu virus rebounded in 2022.
  
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• Primark's 'pretty' £16 dress that's perfect for autumn and suits every body shape

  05-10-2023 11:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It is selling in stores and online now
  
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• Moment armed policeman shoots man accused of plotting school 'killing spree'

  05-10-2023 10:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police officers descended on Reed Wischhusen's home near Weston-super-Mare in November last year
  
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• Fitz Harding: Bristol Bears back-rower extends deal and named captain

  05-10-2023 10:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol back-row forward Fitz Harding signs a new "long-term" contract with the club and is named captain for the new season.
  
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• Kevin Keegan tells Bristol audience he 'has a problem' with female pundits discussing men's football

  05-10-2023 10:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The ex-England manager also referred to Gabby Logan as "Terry Yorath’s daughter" during his speaking appearance in Filton last week
  
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• West Country parents protest outside school that 'punishes kids for looking out of window'

  05-10-2023 09:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It is claimed children are 'unnecessarily' disciplined over minor incidents such as looking out of the window and dropping pens and are missing out of hours of education in 'reflection and suspension'
  
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• Couple who found melted black biro stuck to Papa Johns' pizza told 'it's not ours, we only use red'

  05-10-2023 09:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dave and Karen Stramkowski were tucking in to their ham and mushroom pizza when they say they discovered the additional item inside the box
  
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• Couple found unwanted surprise as they tucked in to Papa Johns' pizza

  05-10-2023 09:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dave and Karen Stramkowski were tucking in to their ham and mushroom pizza when they say they discovered the additional item inside the box
  
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• BBC Ghosts fans fear Christmas special will 'ruin' show

  05-10-2023 09:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Fans of the BBC sitcom, brought to our screens by the Horrible Histories team, have been left divided by the news of the final episode being a Christmas special
  
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