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• Bristol Rovers 1-1 Stevenage

  24-10-2023 23:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chris Martin scores his first Bristol Rovers goal with a 35-yard lob to earn a League One point in a draw with Stevenage.
  
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• Northern Ireland Open: Judd Trump continues fine run of form in progressing to third round

  24-10-2023 22:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Judd Trump scores two centuries as he advances to the third round of the Northern Ireland Open by defeating Belgian Julien Leclercq 4-0.
  
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• Great British Bake Off fans ecstatic to see Bristol star Tasha back in the tent

  24-10-2023 22:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The 27-year-old former Clifton High School student suffered a medical episode last week
  
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• Teenager charged with murder of Mikey Roynon

  24-10-2023 20:49 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’ve charged another teenage boy with the murder of 16-year-old Mikey Roynon. The 15-year-old from Wiltshire was arrested on Sunday and is currently in custody pending an appearance at Bristol Youth Court tomorrow (Wednesday 25 October). He is the third teenager to be charged with murder (joint enterprise) in connection with Mikey’s death. Mikey died from a single stab wound at a property on...
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• Police arrest man 'in clown mask' after alleged sex assault on child

  24-10-2023 20:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Officers have said they know reported incidents such as this will cause concern within the community
  
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• Man with 'air weapon' threatened emergency worker in Yate

  24-10-2023 19:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A 40-year-old man has been charged following the reported incident on on Saturday (October 21)
  
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• Massive Attack confirm death of guitarist Angelo Bruschini

  24-10-2023 17:52
  
  Band pay tribute to ‘singularly brilliant and eccentric talent’ whose death comes months after he confirmed cancer diagnosisBritish band Massive Attack have led the tributes to their “brilliant and eccentric” guitarist Angelo Bruschini, who has died aged 62.Bruschini, who helped develop the Bristol trip-hop collective’s distinctive sound as well as playing guitar in the city’s art rock band The Blue Aeroplanes, revealed in the summer that he had cancer. Contin
  
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• Burglar pleads guilty to driving around in stolen car – Shepton Mallet

  24-10-2023 17:45 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A man who committed a burglary in Shepton Mallet and stole a car is set to be sentenced next month after pleading guilty to a number of crimes. George Jones, 22, entered a property in Cornwall Road during the morning of Saturday 14 October and stole a quantity of cash, clothing, mobile phones and a car key from within the address. He then used the car keys to drive off with the victim’s car.
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• Bristol Rovers fan appears in court after fight outside Cheltenham pubs

  24-10-2023 17:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The incident was before a match when Cheltenham Town played Bristol Rovers in Gloucestershire
  
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• Officer under criminal investigation after Bristol crash

  24-10-2023 17:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A police watchdog says the investigation into a crash on the A4 in Bristol is "progressing well".
  
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• Man dies in his bed 44 years after attempting world's first ever bungee jump in Bristol

  24-10-2023 17:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  David Kirke made history at the Clifton Suspension Bridge in 1979. Friends say he would have been shocked to pass away quietly in bed at the age of 78
  
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• Bristol man dies in his bed 44 years after attempting world's first ever bungee jump

  24-10-2023 17:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  David Kirke made history at the Clifton Suspension Bridge in 1979. Friends say he would have been shocked to pass away quietly in bed at the age of 78
  
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• 21 arrests and £236k drugs seized in operation

  24-10-2023 17:28 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  Earlier this month, we took part in a crackdown on county lines and drugs criminality by the South West’s five regional police forces. During the week of Monday 9 October to Sunday 15 October, our officers carried out numerous warrants and activities resulting in: While enforcement activity took place across Avon and Somerset, sending a clear message that the South West is no place for drugs...
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• Bristol named best city in UK for roast dinners - Bristol Live

  24-10-2023 17:15
  Bristol named best city in UK for roast dinners  Bristol Live
  
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• Bristol named best city in UK for roast dinners

  24-10-2023 17:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A restaurant in Stokes Croft has been ranked as Bristol's favourite venue for a Sunday roast
  
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• Married At First Sight UK viewers rally around Bianca as she releases statement

  24-10-2023 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  MAFS UK star Bianca Petronzi releases statement as her exit from the show is aired
  
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• Unmarked police car driver facing criminal investigation over Bristol crash

  24-10-2023 16:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The police officer was responding to a police emergency and went through a red light, causing a crash which seriously injured a woman driver
  
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• New regeneration project plans to build 1,000 homes in area behind Cabot Circus

  24-10-2023 16:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The plans could completely transform the area over the next 15 years
  
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• 'I will regret this for the rest of my life' Mum who spent £3,000 on a tummy tuck forced to spend a year abroad due to complications

  24-10-2023 16:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Valencia Cy, 42, had travelled with her husband and two of her children to the foreign country for the procedure
  
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• Police urge people to only use 999 if matter of 'saving life and limb'

  24-10-2023 16:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police have told people to only call the number in an emergency
  
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• Householder hit with £12,000 electricity bill for three-bed house despite living alone

  24-10-2023 15:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The 38-year-old says the only time he uses electricity is for heating as he eats at his parent's home and is often out working
  
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• Bristol-based Ultimate Finance strengthens UK-wide relationship team - Business Live

  24-10-2023 15:42
  Bristol-based Ultimate Finance strengthens UK-wide relationship team  Business Live
  
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• Livid Uber driver blasts Glasgow Airport NCP parking after being charged £45 five minutes

  24-10-2023 15:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Christopher Gallacher' said he subsequently rang NCP 15 times to complain, but nobody has answered the phone
  
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• Maya Jama and Stormzy's date night ends on sour note after going public with their relationship

  24-10-2023 15:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The recently reunited couple went official with their relationship last month having originally broken up in 2019 after four years together.
  
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• Police seek pouting man in Whitchurch attempted burglary case

  24-10-2023 14:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Officers from Avon and Somerset Police have released a CCTV image of a person they want to identify as part of their investigation. A white BMW 1 Series car was seen leaving the area shortly after the incident.
  
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• Grandma told she was 'at fault' by insurers after Luton airport fire destroyed her car

  24-10-2023 14:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  As many as 1,500 vehicles were inside the £20million car park at the time of the fire, which took more than 100 fire fighters half a day to put out
  
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• Former police officer appears in Bristol court accused of sharing images of dead body on WhatsApp

  24-10-2023 14:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The case was deemed too serious to be dealt with and was sent to crown court
  
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• Person rushed to hospital after M32 'medical emergency' in Bristol

  24-10-2023 14:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A lane was closed on the motorway while emergency services dealt with the incident. Paramedics said a patient was taken to Southmead Hospital
  
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• Final dramatic seconds before Salisbury train crash as driver realises he can't stop

  24-10-2023 13:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A Great Western Railway train bound for Bristol Temple Meads was hit by the London-to-Honiton service, leaving 14 people injured and millions of pounds' worth of damage.
  
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• Bristol asks nearby councils for help with new housing after regional plans scrapped

  24-10-2023 13:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Council planners say Bristol should build almost 2,000 new homes each year, but this isn't enough to meet rising demand
  
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• BBC Strictly's Amanda Abbington 'so sad' as she explains reason for exit

  24-10-2023 13:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Fleur East announced that the actress would be leaving the competition during Monday's edition of It Takes Two (October 23)
  
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• Mother and daughter killed in multi-vehicle pile-up on M4 named by police

  24-10-2023 13:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Cheryl Woods, 61, and Sarha Smith, 40, died in the crash, which involved four cars and an HGV
  
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• CCTV appeal after attempted burglary in Bristol

  24-10-2023 12:43 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re issuing a CCTV image of a man we’d like to identify after an attempted burglary in Bristol. Between 1am and 1.15am on Sunday 17 September, a man attempted to break into a house in Denleigh Close, Whitchurch. The man in the image is described as being in his 20s or 30s, with short black hair and a muscular build. Following the attempted break-in, a white BMW 1 Series car was seen leaving the...
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• Car smashes into streetlight in Chipping Sodbury during late night crash

  24-10-2023 12:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A large emergency service response including Avon and Somerset Police, Avon Fire and Rescue Service and South Western Ambulance Service attended the scene. A fuel spillage was also reported after the crash
  
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• Bristol pumpkin patch named among most Instagrammable in UK - BristolWorld

  24-10-2023 12:35
  
  Bristol pumpkin patch named among most Instagrammable in UK  BristolWorld
  
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• Nigel Pearson: Bristol City boss waiting for tests over 'neurological situation'

  24-10-2023 12:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol City manager Nigel Pearson says he is awaiting more tests to diagnose a "neurological situation".
  
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• Married At First Sight UK star Ella claims she ‘wasn’t allowed’ to tell Bianca the truth

  24-10-2023 12:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ella Morgan appeared to allege she was stopped from telling co-star Bianca about her feelings for her husband
  
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• Married At First Sight UK expert Charlene Douglas shares 5 things all couples should know

  24-10-2023 12:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  MAFS UK's top relationship expert Charlene Douglas shares her top tips for couples
  
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• West Country supermarket tunnel climbs TripAdvisor rankings once again after reviews were banned

  24-10-2023 12:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  TripAdvisor previously stopped reviews from being left on the structure's listing on its site due to some comments not being entirely truthful
  
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• Experts state exact temperature to set heating to prevent condensation on windows

  24-10-2023 12:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Condensation is a common occurrence inside homes as the outdoor temperature drops
  
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• Takeaway customer flashed fake gun at owner during violent Clifton attack

  24-10-2023 11:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Sam Norfolk also punched another punter in the restaurant after a tirade of swearing. After flashing the imitation firearm, the 31-year-old threw a chair at the business owner
  
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• Jewish group criticises Bristol mayor over 'counterproductive' City Hall Israel lights

  24-10-2023 11:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Na'amod Bristol said Marvin Rees' comments were 'counterproductive' and wrongly linked the city's Jewish communities with the actions of the State of Israel
  
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• Bristol named as the most popular city in the UK for roast dinners - BristolWorld

  24-10-2023 10:39
  
  Bristol named as the most popular city in the UK for roast dinners  BristolWorld
  
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• Massive Attack guitarist Angelo Bruschini has died, band confirms

  24-10-2023 10:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The legendary Bristol guitarist donated his talent to several bands and musicians during his stellar career
  
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• BBC Strictly's Giovanni Pernice breaks silence on Amanda Abbington's exit

  24-10-2023 09:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The duo will no longer be competing in the 2023 series of Strictly Come Dancing after it was announced on Monday evening (October 23) that the actress had quit the show
  
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• Sleep expert shares advice on how to cope with clocks going back

  24-10-2023 09:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Practising "good sleep hygiene" can help you get a restful night of sleep
  
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• Bristol bus boycott activists meet MPs at Westminster

  24-10-2023 09:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Activists who fought against racial discrimination in Bristol in 1963 are invited to parliament.
  
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• Man in 999 haircut 'emergency' as he finds barbers shut at 1am

  24-10-2023 08:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The caller later agreed that it was not a police matter. The incident was highlighted by Avon and Somerset Police as part of Control Room Week
  
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• 'Severe damage' caused on M32 in Bristol after crash

  24-10-2023 07:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police were called to the scene. National Highways said rush hour traffic was being delayed
  
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• Live: M32 congestion in Bristol after crash causes 'severe damage'

  24-10-2023 07:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police are at the scene. National Highways says rush hour traffic is being delayed
  
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