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• Appeal to find wanted man Richard Scatchard

  19-10-2023 20:29 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re now treating Richard, who has been missing from Minehead since Sunday (15 October), as a wanted person. Since issuing appeals on social media for help locating the 70-year-old, whose last name is Scatchard, we’ve been given new information which leads us to believe he could present a risk to the public. Detective Chief Inspector Jess Aston said: “While we remain concerned for Richard’s...
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• Luke McCormick: Bristol Rovers midfielder out with ankle injury

  19-10-2023 19:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol Rovers midfielder Luke McCormick is set to miss six to 10 weeks with an ankle injury.
  
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• M5 emergency repairs force closure overnight after defect discovered

  19-10-2023 19:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Engineers will be carrying out maintenance on one of the motorway's bridges between 9pm and 6am
  
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• Ed Sheeran ticket price row fuels criticism of Royal Albert Hall

  19-10-2023 18:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The shocking figure has sparked a price row amid criticism of the Royal Albert Hall
  
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• RAAC found at Portishead school as list of sites affected grows

  19-10-2023 18:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It is one of 43 more school where collapse-risk concrete has been found with the total number of schools affected has now reached 214
  
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• Bake Off viewers slam show after Tasha falls ill during chocolate week

  19-10-2023 18:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Bristol-native had to leave the iconic tent earlier than planned during last night's (October 18) episode when she became unwell during the technical challenge
  
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• Israel Palestine conflict sees Bristol's Christian, Jewish and Muslim leaders issue joint statement

  19-10-2023 18:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  In an unprecedented joint statement, the Bishop of Bristol has joined with a Rabbi and a Muslim leader to call for peace
  
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• 'Grown up' baby name predicted to make huge comeback in 2024

  19-10-2023 17:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Traditional names are making a return, name experts believe
  
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• KFC burglary sparks CCTV appeal as police launch search

  19-10-2023 17:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Officers investigating the incident want to identify two people seen on camera outside the fast food restaurant
  
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• Outgoing Bristol mayor Marvin Rees warns committee system poses risks

  19-10-2023 17:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol's mayor Marvin Rees made the comments in his final "State of the City" address.
  
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• Mother-of-four feared then boyfriend might kill her, court hears

  19-10-2023 17:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Claire Holland has been missing for more than a decade. Her ex-partner Darren Osment, 41, is now on trial accused of her murder
  
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• Live as asylum seekers return to Bibby Stockholm barge amid Just Stop Oil and anti-racism protests

  19-10-2023 17:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Activists gathered near Portland Port as a coach carrying residents - who have been off the vessel for two months after they were relocated following the discovery of Legionnaires' disease - approached
  
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• False alarm as human remains turn out to be life-sized doll

  19-10-2023 16:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Officers closed off a road amid reports of a dead body
  
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• Live: Crash blocks A46 in Marshfield with traffic queues building

  19-10-2023 16:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Drivers face delays between Pennsylvania and Tadwick
  
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• BBC Strictly's Helen Skelton to voice new character on Fireman Sam

  19-10-2023 16:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Farming enthusiast Helen is "thrilled" to be playing farmer Annie Morris in the 15th series of the beloved children's show
  
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• Man's flashing in one eye and loss of sense of direction led to devastating diagnosis

  19-10-2023 16:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Having just turned 30 years of age and in seemingly good health, businessman Lee Masters was stunned by the diagnosis
  
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• Fresh appeal to find murderer 25 years after mum killed walking dog

  19-10-2023 16:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Lynn Bryant, 40, was subjected to a 'brutal and prolonged' attack in quiet rural lanes near her home
  
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• £2,500 reward offered as Clifton arson investigation continues

  19-10-2023 15:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Crimestoppers is offering up the cash for exclusive information which will lead to the arrest and conviction of individuals concerned
  
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• Man from Bristol charged with six terrorism offences over ISIS videos

  19-10-2023 15:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Counter Terrorism officers from London have been leading an investigation
  
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• AJ MacGinty: Bristol Bears fly-half out with hamstring tear

  19-10-2023 15:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol fly-half AJ MacGinty is out for "a while" after tearing his hamstring during the 25-14 win over Leicester.
  
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• List of new Asda stores opening this week - including two in the West Country

  19-10-2023 15:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  While lots of chains are shutting branches, Asda is bucking the trend
  
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• Bristol man charged with terrorism offences

  19-10-2023 15:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man is charged with offences linked to the alleged sharing of videos containing Islamic State killings.
  
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• 'World's most expensive fish' found dead off South West coastline

  19-10-2023 15:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The discovery may be a sign that the species is returning to UK waters, say conservationists. They also say that if tuna were a car, they would be the Ferrari of the ocean.
  
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• Farmer wins fight against council to convert barn in the Cotswolds into a family home

  19-10-2023 14:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Council planners said the barn was too far away from the nearest shops, post office and pub
  
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• CCTV issued following burglary at restaurant outlet in Weston-super-Mare

  19-10-2023 14:24 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  We’re issuing footage showing two people we’d like to identify after a burglary at a restaurant outlet in Weston-super-Mare. At just after 5.30am on Tuesday 26 September, offenders broke into KFC on the Gallagher Retail Park in Marchfields Way, and stole a quantity of food and drink. They also caused a significant amount of damage to the store. The males in the footage below are described as both...
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• Marvin Rees warns Bristol overground transport system 'undeliverable' because of major road closures

  19-10-2023 14:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Mayor urges ambition for mass transit system and has a challenge for his successors in his final State of the City address
  
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• Pensioner attacked by dogs has left leg, right arm and left middle finger amputated

  19-10-2023 14:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Vic Franklin, 77, sustained life-changing injuries after he was attacked by two dogs in August
  
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• Bristol mayor Marvin Rees's final State of the City address in full

  19-10-2023 14:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He looked back at his achievements in office since 2016 and ahead to his successors under the committee system from next May
  
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• Man charged with terrorism offences – Bristol

  19-10-2023 14:08 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  The following has been issued by Counter Terrorism Policing South East** A man has been charged with a number of offences in connection with an investigation into the dissemination of terrorist publications. Faseh Uddin Sajid, of Green Croft, Speedwell, Bristol has been charged with six counts of disseminating terrorist publications contrary to Section 2 of the Terrorism Act 2006.
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• West Country lake closed as grey seal found stranded

  19-10-2023 13:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The incident sparked a rescue operation
  
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• Medical rarity fetal ejection reflex saw mum 'give birth in 40 seconds without pushing'

  19-10-2023 13:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Cianna Gonzalez had just a three-hour labour and said she didn't even have to push during the birth of her second child
  
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• 'I tried the £28 Harrods sandwich for lunch - but I could only eat half of it'

  19-10-2023 13:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The luxurious sandwich costs almost three hours of work at the national minimum wage
  
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• Repeated arson attacks on Bristol firm leads to appeal

  19-10-2023 13:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Crimestoppers appeal has been launched after a business was targeted on a number of occasions.
  
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• Reward issued in arson investigation – Bristol

  19-10-2023 13:12 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  The charity Crimestoppers is appealing to the public to tell them anonymously what they know about anyone responsible for repeated arson attacks on a property in Bristol. A reward of up to £2,500 is available. Earlier this year, we issued CCTV footage of a man we want to identify in connection with a suspected suspicious fire at a business premises in Regent Street that happened at approximately...
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• Inquest opened into the death of Hubert 'Isaac' Brown

  19-10-2023 12:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Avon Coroner heard how Mr Brown died in St Paul's late last month
  
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• US heavy bomber seen taking off from RAF airbase

  19-10-2023 12:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The B-1s are from the 7th Bomb Wing, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron out of Dyess Air Force Base, Texas
  
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• Bristol man rushed to hospital with slash wound after confronting intruders

  19-10-2023 12:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police have launched an aggravated burglary investigation following the incident
  
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• List of the most expensive cities for renters - and it's not good news for Bristol

  19-10-2023 12:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The average cost for a person to live alone in Bristol is just shy of £2,000 a month - more than anywhere else in the country except London, according to recent data
  
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• Ryanair passengers 'terrified' by emergency landing after 'door left open'

  19-10-2023 12:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A passenger said an emergency landing was performed after a door on the Belfast to Edinburgh flight was not closed properly
  
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• Hygiene expert shares plug socket warning amid bed bug outbreak crisis

  19-10-2023 12:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There have been reports of the blood-sucking insects roaming the London Underground following an outbreak in Paris
  
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• Doctor shares fruit you should every day to improve eyesight in old age

  19-10-2023 12:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's the first study of its kind
  
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• Bristol poet and police share vision of hope for the future in new film

  19-10-2023 12:05 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police have collaborated with Bristol’s first City Poet Miles Chambers and Bristol-based Media Producer Rob Mitchell, to bring a poem Miles wrote as part of the force’s Race Matters work, to life. Miles wrote his poem ‘I want to be seen’ to share the different viewpoints and feelings that exist when race and policing are discussed, and to portray a vision for the future.
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• Doing these household chores can help you burn 100s of calories instead of going gym

  19-10-2023 11:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  We expend far more energy in our day-to-day activities than we might realise, according to a recent study
  
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• Woman with same womb condition as Naga Munchetty 'was dismissed too'

  19-10-2023 11:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The severity of adenomyosis symptoms varies wildly, but often include heavy periods that last for a long time, severe period pain, a feeling of pressure in the stomach and bloating
  
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• Huge diversion put in place for buses while busy village road closes

  19-10-2023 11:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It is being advised to leave more time for journeys on the key A-road
  
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• Shredded Wheat is secret to long life of Britain's 12th oldest man who is from Bristol

  19-10-2023 11:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol City fan Leonard Howes was born in 1916 and served in World War Two. He celebrated his 107th birthday earlier this month
  
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• Bristol community win battle over promised trees for road

  19-10-2023 11:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol City Council is no longer scrapping promises for 55 trees after a road reopened to traffic.
  
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• Call The Midwife should be shown with safety warning, experts claim

  19-10-2023 11:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Researchers are worried the 'inaccurate depictions' of childbirth and midwifery 'could influence how people see real-world care'.
  
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• Storm Babet: Exact time Met Office expects thunderstorms to hit Bristol

  19-10-2023 11:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The awful weather looks set to continue up and down the nation
  
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• Doctor says we should eat these 'gut helping' foods to avoid catching the flu

  19-10-2023 10:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Nutritionist shares her tips to improve gut health and reduce your chances of getting ill ahead of cold and flu season
  
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