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• Premiership: Bristol 25-14 Leicester - Bears hold off Tigers in season-opener

  13-10-2023 23:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two tries from Gabriel Ibitoye help Bristol open the Premiership season with victory over Leicester.
  
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• Swindon: Travel disruption after heavy rain causes flooding

  13-10-2023 22:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  People have been helped from their cars and train services cancelled after flooding in Swindon.
  
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• Police to 'minimise disruption' ahead of multiple protests in Bristol this weekend

  13-10-2023 21:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police say two protests are expected to march between Castle Park and College Green from around 12pm tomorrow (October 14)
  
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• Woman defrauded charity out of £94,000

  13-10-2023 20:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Tracy Parsons was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on Tuesday, October 10 for defrauding a Bristol-based charity out of thousands of pounds
  
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• Live M49 updates after crash leaves traffic stationary on motorway

  13-10-2023 19:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Traffic was stopped at around 5.50pm according to reports
  
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• Tributes to bar worker Lamara Sneddon killed in crash days before her 20th birthday

  13-10-2023 17:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Tributes have been paid to Lamara Sneddon, who was 19, by her family and colleagues at the pub where she worked
  
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• Mum had to plan daughter's funeral while pregnant with her son

  13-10-2023 17:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Little Abby was just 21 months old when she was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour and she died hours after emergency surgery
  
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• 'Powerful' moment as families affected by knife crime join protest in Bristol

  13-10-2023 17:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Members of the community came together to call for an end to knife crime in Bristol
  
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• CCTV released following theft and fraud offences

  13-10-2023 17:00 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Officers are investigating after a stolen bank card was used at a shop in Avonmeads. At around 5.20-5.30pm on Tuesday 11 July, a card which had been stolen from a property in central Bristol was used to make purchases from a sports shop in Avonmeads. We are keen to speak to these men pictured as we believe they have information which could aid our investigation into the fraud offence.
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• Man banned from Bristol city centre for three years

  13-10-2023 16:21 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A 34-year-old man has been banned from Bristol’s city centre for three years following a series of thefts. Officers went to Bristol Magistrates’ Court last week to secure a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) for Sean Jones, of no fixed address. The order was granted last Tuesday (2 October) and forbid Jones from entering Bristol city centre including Broadmead and Cabot Circus shopping centre for...
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• Strictly's Bobby Brazier kept 'grounded' by famous dad Jeff who makes him 'fold up washing'

  13-10-2023 15:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The EastEnders star may be having a great year career-wise, but his dad, Jeff Brazier, wants to make sure he has "balance" in his life
  
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• Fraudster jailed for stealing thousands from charity

  13-10-2023 15:57 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A woman who defrauded a charity out of tens of thousands of pounds has been jailed for more than two years. Tracy Parsons, from Newport, was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on Tuesday (10 October) after she pleaded guilty to fraud by abuse of position, false accounting, and money laundering. She was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison. The court heard how Parsons was working at a...
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• Boxing set to be axed from 2028 Olympics as popular sport brought back

  13-10-2023 15:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The move to bring back the sport has been described as a win-win situation by International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach
  
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• Bristol's Big Fat Quiz of the Week from new homes to campsite poo

  13-10-2023 15:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  We've rounded up some of the biggest local and national stories from the past week but have you been paying attention?
  
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• Dad calls police after disgusting discovery left alongside Amazon delivery

  13-10-2023 15:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Paul Fullerton now has to call out environmental health because of the mess
  
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• Hunt for hit-and-run crash driver as Bristol cyclist fights for life

  13-10-2023 15:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following the crash, which happened in the early hours of Friday morning (October 13).
  
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• Foreign Office issues updated travel advice for anyone going to France

  13-10-2023 14:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  New warning of disruption because of strikes and protests over the weekend could hit rugby fans as airlines issue delay alert
  
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• Weight Watchers cancels face-to-face meetings amid security concerns

  13-10-2023 14:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  All physical Weight Watchers locations were closed on Friday with bosses saying members' safety was its top priority
  
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• Burger King will open more than 60 new UK restaurants - Bristol Live

  13-10-2023 14:49
  
  Burger King will open more than 60 new UK restaurants  Bristol Live
  
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• Burger King to open more than 60 new UK restaurants

  13-10-2023 14:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The fast-food giant announced higher sales but a slump in profits for the past year
  
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• Steps star and TV legend spotted at Bristol's biggest attraction

  13-10-2023 14:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  They were having a very good time exploring the famous boat's decks
  
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• Bristol: Lidl worker obsessed with mass shootings to be jailed | UK ... - Metro.co.uk

  13-10-2023 14:16
  
  Bristol: Lidl worker obsessed with mass shootings to be jailed | UK ...  Metro.co.uk
  
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• Bristol: Lidl worker obsessed with mass shootings to be jailed - Metro.co.uk

  13-10-2023 14:16
  Bristol: Lidl worker obsessed with mass shootings to be jailed  Metro.co.uk
  
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• M5, M4 and M32 traffic live: Crashes and flooding misery for the big Friday getaway

  13-10-2023 14:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Drivers face long delays
  
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• ‘Revenge on my mind’: Somerset gunman was fascinated with mass killers

  13-10-2023 14:09
  
  Reed Wischhusen seemed to be law-abiding citizen until police found ‘revenge plan’ inspired by Columbine and Dunblane attacksOutwardly Reed Wischhusen lived a quiet, ordinary life, caring for his father, Alan, at their scruffy semi in the Somerset village of Wick St Lawrence and working nightshifts in a budget supermarket’s warehouse near Bristol.On his Facebook page, Wischhusen, 32, described himself as “down to earth and very shy”, a lover of 80s and 90s music and
  
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• Lidl worker guilty of plotting revenge shooting of former teachers and ex-schoolmates

  13-10-2023 14:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  32-year-old gunman Reed Wischhusen faces jail following a psychiatric report.
  
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• Witness appeal after cyclist seriously injured in fail-to-stop collision in Bristol

  13-10-2023 13:57 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are seeking witnesses and dashcam following a collision between a car and a bike in Bristol this morning (Friday 13 October). It happened at about 3.10am in St Luke’s Road, in Totterdown. The cyclist sustained serious, potentially life-threatening, injuries and he has been taken to hospital. The driver failed to stop at the scene and enquiries to identify them are ongoing. A car...
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• The UK driving test centres with highest first-time pass rate - and those with lowest chance

  13-10-2023 13:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One UK country takes eight out of the top 10 positions for getting through the often dreaded test with a single attempt
  
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• How detectives uncovered Reed Wischhusen's 'house of horrors'

  13-10-2023 13:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Had the police not knocked on his door that Monday morning, the 32-year-old’s distinctive name could well be now spoken alongside the likes of Michael Ryan, Thomas Hamilton and Raoul Moat
  
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• ‘Revenge on my mind’: Somerset man jailed for firearms offences was fascinated with mass killers

  13-10-2023 13:34
  
  Reed Wischhusen seemed to be a law-abiding citizen until police found ‘revenge plan’ inspired by Columbine and Dunblane attacksOutwardly, Reed Wischhusen lived a quiet, ordinary life, caring for his father, Alan, at their scruffy semi in the pretty Somerset village of Wick St Lawrence and working nightshifts in a budget supermarket’s warehouse near Bristol.On his Facebook page, Wischhusen, 32, described himself as “down to earth and very shy” a lover of 80s and 90s
  
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• Man who plotted to attack school and police HQ guilty of firearms and explosive offences

  13-10-2023 13:08 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  A man who planned to carry out a series of mass shootings disguised as a police officer has been convicted of possessing firearms and explosives with intent to endanger life. Reed Wischhusen described in detail in a 1,700 word document titled ‘Revenge’ how he first wanted to murder 10 named people he felt had wronged him in a “hitman style attack”. The 32-year-old then planned to carry out attacks...
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• Former Strictly star Helen Skelton recalls 'sexy' question from Gorka Marquez following split from husband

  13-10-2023 13:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Helen's eight-year marriage ended just months before she bounced back with her Strictly debut
  
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• Young woman beaten with hammer as she dumped West Country control freak boyfriend

  13-10-2023 12:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Obsessive Chris Goodman hit his girlfriend with a hammer when she tried to end the relationship. The manipulative thug then wept for forgiveness and tried to cuddle her
  
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• Van plastered with notes on Bristol street after being 'left for a month'

  13-10-2023 12:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  They are pleading for it to be moved after it was parked on the street and reportedly left for weeks
  
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• Premier League players' black armbands pay tribute to Israel and Gaza victims

  13-10-2023 12:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "The Premier League is shocked and saddened by the escalating crisis"
  
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• Low-calorie advent calendar that Slimming World and WW members can't wait to get hands on

  13-10-2023 12:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Many Slimming World and Weight Watcher members avoid the annual Christmas treat but they have now found an advent calendar that is ideal to fit in to any diet plan
  
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• 'I can't believe my first job is my dream one' -teen lands job as LEGO master builder

  13-10-2023 12:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Oscar, aged 17, has joined the team at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham
  
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• 'I can't believe my first job is my dream one' Teen lands dream job at LEGO master builder

  13-10-2023 12:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Oscar, aged 17, has joined the team at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham
  
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• ITV Big Brother house 'locked down' after YouTuber reportedly tried filming housemates with drone

  13-10-2023 12:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Big Brother's security team confronted the man, who was reportedly trying to fly a drone over the house in West London.
  
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• Builder trapped in hole for six hours before being rescued by firefighters

  13-10-2023 12:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The man was doing building work when he fell into deep trench footings
  
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• New Premiership season: How Johann van Graan has rebuilt Bath over past 18 months

  13-10-2023 12:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sport finds out why there is extra excitement around Bath going into the new Premiership season.
  
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• Expert says never paint over black mould - 'it'll only make it worse'

  13-10-2023 12:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It is something that's more likely to appear as the weather changes, but painting over it is not the answer - instead there are ways to remove it to make sure it doesn't reappear
  
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• Boots and Iceland to close more stores imminently - list of impacted UK sites

  13-10-2023 12:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Several major chains are struggling to keep their high street branches open
  
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• Major work begins at Bristol Temple Meads to create eastern entrance

  13-10-2023 11:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It is one of three new entrances planned to help 'revolutionise the experience for passengers' as part of the major Temple Quarter regeneration project
  
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• Major work begins at Bristol Temple Meads to create £95m eastern entrance

  13-10-2023 11:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It is one of three new entrances planned to help 'revolutionise the experience for passengers' as part of the major Temple Quarter regeneration project
  
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• Bristol: M32 reopens after closure from flooding

  13-10-2023 11:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The M32 in Bristol is reopening after heavy rain causes flooding.
  
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• Skelmorlie clown goads police and media to catch him in chilling video

  13-10-2023 11:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The rhyming video shows the clown in a Pennywise outfit at night time around the village, mocking attempts to identify him
  
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• Man jailed for two burglaries and shoplifting within 24 hours of arrest

  13-10-2023 10:52 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A 52-week prison sentence has been handed to a burglar who broke into two homes in Taunton, and admitted a separate shoplifting offence. Jesse Lennox forced his way into a home in Moorland Place and committed a burglary in Outer Circle last month. During the two burglaries he stole money, tobacco and a bank card. The 36-year-old was sentenced at Taunton Deane Magistrates Court yesterday (Thursday...
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• Santa halted mid-journey after white van is stopped by police

  13-10-2023 10:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police posted a picture to show the giant Father Christmas peering out of the Mercedes Sprinter van as it headed to prepare for the festive season
  
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• M32 flooding revealed as huge 'lake' blocks busy motorway in Bristol

  13-10-2023 10:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  National Highways has shared an image of the incredible scenes from the M32 this morning as "additional resources" are brought in to clear the water
  
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