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• British ice hockey match abandoned after player involved in medical emergency

  28-10-2023 23:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The match was between Sheffield Steelers and Nottingham Panthers in the Challenge Cup. Fans were told to leave the stadium
  
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• Tornado warning issued across South West as strong winds forecast

  28-10-2023 21:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Met Office says there will be thundery conditions this evening
  
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• Bristol Rovers owner Hussain AlSaeed says proposed stadium move is off

  28-10-2023 21:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol Rovers owner Hussain AlSaeed says the club's proposed Fruit Market stadium move is off.
  
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• Strictly fans left emotional after moment involving judge Anton Du Beke

  28-10-2023 21:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The comments were made after tennis star Annabel Croft and her professional partner Johannes performed the Tango
  
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• Winning Lotto numbers tonight: National Lottery results on Saturday, October 28

  28-10-2023 20:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Tonight's National Lottery draw will take place around 8pm
  
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• Hundreds of Bristol properties without electricity after power cut - live updates

  28-10-2023 20:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Work is underway to restore power
  
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• Cardiff City 2-0 Bristol City: Perry Ng and Rubin Colwill score as Bluebirds beat Robins in Championship

  28-10-2023 19:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Perry Ng continues his goalscoring hot streak and Rubin Colwill scores a fine individual goal as Cardiff City claim victory in the Severnside derby.
  
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• Bristol Old Vic vows to honour 1766 free-ticket token up for auction

  28-10-2023 18:15
  
  Silver ticket promising free theatre shows for life is expected to sell for as much as £2,500 The Bristol Old Vic has vowed to honour a centuries-old policy and provide free tickets for every show to the new owner of a silver token dated to 1766 that is being sold at auction.Only 50 tokens were minted for the original shareholders at the theatre and entitled the owner to watch every performance. Continue reading...
  
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• 12 hours of horror on A38 near Bristol Airport with two serious crashes

  28-10-2023 18:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Three people have been arrested in connection with one crash
  
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• Premiership: Bristol 21-23 Harlequins - Jarrod Evans holds nerve to edge Quins to win at Bears

  28-10-2023 17:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Harlequins' Jarrod Evans lands a late penalty to secure a 23-21 win against Bristol in the Premiership at Aston Gate.
  
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• Sex entertainment clubs in North Somerset are 'exploiting' women, council told

  28-10-2023 16:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "All of it has to stop one day"
  
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• Fundraiser for police officers sacked over black athlete search reaches £100,000

  28-10-2023 16:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ex-constables Jonathan Clapham and Sam Franks were sacked on Wednesday after a disciplinary panel looked into a stop and search of Team GB athlete Bianca Williams and her partner, the Portuguese sprinter Ricardo Dos Santos
  
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• M5 traffic: Carriageway partially blocked following crash - live updates

  28-10-2023 15:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Emergency services are at the scene
  
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• Bristol Israel-Gaza conflict protest set to bring city centre to a standstill

  28-10-2023 14:38 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The pro Palestine demonstration is taking place on Sunday - a day after most major cities in the UK. Thousands of people are expected to flock down to the city
  
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• Festival will celebrate Ethiopian emperor's time in Bath

  28-10-2023 14:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former emperor of Ethiopia Haile Selassie's connection with Bath is being celebrated in a festival.
  
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• Protest to be held in Bristol city centre

  28-10-2023 13:33 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A protest is due to take place through Bristol city centre tomorrow (Sunday 29 October). We’re expecting between 2,000-5,000 people to gather in relation to the ongoing Israel/ Gaza conflict. Ahead of the event, we’ve worked with organisers to facilitate a lawful and peaceful protest and to protect the rights of people who live, work, and visit the city. We’ve also spoken extensively with our...
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• Three arrested after serious crash near Bristol Airport

  28-10-2023 13:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle collision on the A30 at around 00:02 BST on Saturday.
  
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• Normal for Hartcliffe film challenges stereotype of 'deprived' community

  28-10-2023 13:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A filmmaker and journalist have released a documentary exploring what Normal for Hartcliffe means today.
  
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• Area of Bristol's Centre cordoned off by police after assault

  28-10-2023 13:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One man was taken to hospital with head injuries following the incident. Avon and Somerset Police said investigations into the incident continue
  
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• Bristol Airport crash: Person suffers potentially life-threatening injuries in A38 collision

  28-10-2023 12:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police said three people have been arrested following the incident during the early hours of the morning. Two of the arrested people are currently in hospital while the other remains in custody
  
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• Mum of convicted murderer Anthony Campbell helped smuggle knives into prison for son

  28-10-2023 12:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Drugs were also smuggled in by Amy Hatfield, a mental health nursing assistant who ended up playing a leading role in the plot after she started a sexual relationship with an inmate
  
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• Teens charged over Clifton motorbike theft attempt

  28-10-2023 12:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A third teenager remains in custody, a spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said. Two boys - aged 17 and 16 - are due to appear in court
  
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• Teens charged after Bristol attempted motorbike theft

  28-10-2023 12:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 16 and 17-year-old are charged after the attempted theft of a motorbike in Berkeley Square, Clifton.
  
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• Appeal for witnesses following serious crash on A38

  28-10-2023 11:58 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a collision on the A38 this morning (Saturday 28 October). Emergency services were called to the A38 near Bristol Airport following a two-vehicle collision. One person has sustained possible life-threatening and life changing injuries. Three people have been arrested in connection with the incident, two of whom remain in hospital...
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• BBC Strictly's Dianne Buswell 'keeping distance' from Bobby Brazier, expert says

  28-10-2023 11:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The duo have proved a hit with the judges and audience so far this series with their dancefloor moves. But a body language guru
  
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• Horrifying moment bear attacks hotel security guard caught on camera

  28-10-2023 11:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The bear attacked the worker in a five-star hotel on Monday. It has since been euthanised
  
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• Teens charged following attempted motorbike theft in Clifton

  28-10-2023 11:18 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Two teenagers have been charged following an incident in Bristol on Monday 23 October. ​The teens, aged 16 and 17 who cannot be named for legal reasons, were jointly charged with attempted robbery. ​The 16-year-old was additionally charged with: ​The 17-year-old has also been charged with: The charges follow an incident in Berkeley Square, in Clifton, in which three people were filmed attempting...
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• Chaos at Bristol Airport as flights grounded after A38 crash - Metro.co.uk

  28-10-2023 11:04
  Chaos at Bristol Airport as flights grounded after A38 crash  Metro.co.uk
  
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• Pro-Palestine protesters to take to UK streets as Israel steps up Gaza offensive

  28-10-2023 11:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It comes as Israel expands its military offensive in Gaza following Hamas attacks earlier this month
  
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• Renato's return in Bristol confirmed as renowned pizza chef reveals plans for restaurant

  28-10-2023 10:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It was a Bristol institution for 40 years before it failed to survive the Covid lockdowns. But now it is reopening on King Street
  
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• Israeli ground operation in Gaza being expanded, military says

  28-10-2023 10:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Gaza has been cut off and is under heavy bombardment as Israel steps up its military campaign
  
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• First Minister Humza Yousaf ‘praying family survive the night’ as Gaza conflict intensifies

  28-10-2023 10:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Humza Yousaf has been unable to contact his wife’s mother and her husband after communications were cut off as bombing in the area intensified
  
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• Network Rail issues warning after children filmed taking selfies on train tracks

  28-10-2023 10:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Not only is there a danger of being hit by a train, but electrocution can also lead to life-changing injures or death
  
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• Bristol Old Vic theatre token could still be valid after 257 years

  28-10-2023 10:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The token grants the bearer free access to plays at the Bristol Old Vic and will be auctioned later.
  
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• Concerns for missing Weston woman not seen for week

  28-10-2023 09:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police has said anyone knows where Clare is should call 999 straight away
  
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• Maine mass killing suspect found dead two days after shooting

  28-10-2023 09:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A shooting in Maine earlier this week left 18 people dead and 13 wounded. A huge manhunt had been launched to find the perpetrator
  
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• Chaos at Bristol Airport with flights grounded after A38 crash - Metro.co.uk

  28-10-2023 09:00
  
  Chaos at Bristol Airport with flights grounded after A38 crash  Metro.co.uk
  
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• Bristol Airport passengers stuck in long delays after A38 crash chaos

  28-10-2023 08:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The crash was the second on the main road near the airport in 10 hours and has caused massive issues for passengers. All flights have been delayed at the airport
  
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• 'I thought I had a perfect marriage - then I discovered my husband had three wives and 13 kids'

  28-10-2023 08:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Mary Turner Thomson had been married to husband William for six years and they had two children when she discovered the deception - now her story is being featured on TV
  
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• Historic inn 'one of the best spots in Bristol' for ghost hunting

  28-10-2023 08:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  From kegs, casks, cider and live music in the modern day, to a rich history of literature, sailing, acting and some 15 ghosts said to be haunting the place
  
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• Breaking these rules behind the wheel over Halloween could cost motorists thousands

  28-10-2023 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  From wearing a Halloween costume, to driving with frosted windows, there are lots of things out that could land you with a frightening fine
  
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• Live updates as Bristol Airport flights delayed due to A38 crash

  28-10-2023 06:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Anyone using the airport is being warned to check before they travel on Saturday, October 28
  
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• A38 crash causes Bristol Airport delays as planes grounded

  28-10-2023 06:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Anyone using the airport has been warned to check before they travel on Saturday, October 28
  
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• Where all the homes in North Bristol will be built over the next 15 years

  28-10-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Locations for nearly 35,000 homes across the city have been identified in the council's Local Plan. Here are those set to be created in North Bristol
  
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• New film studio to open in South Bristol

  28-10-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It will be the third major studios south of the river to open this year
  
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• Joshua Hunt: How police unmasked man who wore latex gimp suit to frighten women

  28-10-2023 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Joshua Hunt, 32, appeared at Bristol Magistrates’ Court and was ordered to pay £200 compensation to three different victims and fined £100
  
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• Retailer Boots confirms imminent closures - full list of shops to shut

  28-10-2023 05:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The high street chemist has given a blow to shoppers with its plans to shut 300 outlets
  
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• Drivers given £200 fuel warning as prices on forecourts keep soaring

  28-10-2023 05:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Motorists are told key hypermiling tips which expert says can save more than £600 in a year just by being more careful
  
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• Details of new £6 ETIAS permit to travel to Europe as date confirmed

  28-10-2023 03:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Warning that people could be prevented from entering at border if they don't have this permit - and they need to apply 30 days in advance
  
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• What next for Grosvenor Hotel year after blaze left major commuter route blocked off

  28-10-2023 01:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's unclear how much longer the derelict building will stay up, with a giant surrounding area fenced off
  
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