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• Bristol's Halloween night of 'mayhem' with spitting teens, swords and shops rampaged

  31-10-2023 21:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's been a busy night for police in Bristol with reports of rape, assault, kidnappings and youths with eggs
  
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• Black Lives Matter organiser Xahra Saleem jailed over £30k fundraiser fraud

  31-10-2023 20:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Xahra Saleem used thousands of pounds in donations from a fundraising page on her expensive lifestyle.
  
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• Prison worker denies inmate's manslaughter

  31-10-2023 20:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Prison worker Graham Evans, 66, falsified reports about checks on inmate Mesun Olgun, a court hears.
  
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• How organiser of Bristol Black Lives Matter protest spent £30K of donations in 11 months

  31-10-2023 19:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The donations were supposed to go to a youth group in St Pauls, but Xahra Saleem instead spent the money on herself
  
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• Police say inquiry into death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson 'will take some time'

  31-10-2023 18:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police have carried out inquiries at the arena, studied footage of the collision and spoken to experts, aided by Sheffield City Council's health and safety team
  
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• Bristol pedestrian killed in moped crash was full of life, says family

  31-10-2023 18:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  David Watkins, 70, died in hospital after he was hit by a moped that failed to stop in Bishopsworth.
  
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• Vile bomb graffiti daubed onto Castle Park food kiosk

  31-10-2023 18:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Additional police patrols are taking place in Castle Park following the incident
  
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• Loving dad killed in alleged hit-and-run motorbike crash in Bishopsworth

  31-10-2023 17:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  David Watkins, 70, died in hospital following the crash. A 17-year-old boy has been arrested.
  
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• New Amazon Prime Video horror so disturbing viewers 'feel like throwing up'

  31-10-2023 17:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The film, now available on Amazon Prime Video, was originally released in 2019 and stars Jesse Eisenberg and Imogen Poots
  
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• NHS Doctor gives his verdict on if taking viagra can stop people getting dementia

  31-10-2023 16:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dr Mark Porter said that if people did have erectile dysfunction it could be a 'red flag' for some very serious health problems
  
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• Police called to Whitchurch after boy found with axe in street

  31-10-2023 16:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The child was seen by a member of the public holding the axe in the street. He told police he was waiting for his dad to collect him
  
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• New Netflix crime drama Pain Hustlers 'just like The Wolf of Wall Street' fans say

  31-10-2023 16:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Pain Hustlers was released on October 27 and stars Emily Blunt and Chris Evans in the leading roles
  
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• Bristol's railway station ticket offices to remain open after major Government U-turn

  31-10-2023 16:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  All the railway stations in the Bristol area were due to close under the controversial plans which have now been scrapped
  
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• Boy who was 'sent home from hospital and told to take Calpol' died hours later

  31-10-2023 16:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Daniel Klosi's parents Lindita and Kastriot said they had been sent home from hospital three times, despite having serious concerns about their son's condition
  
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• Woman who helped organise Colston statue protest jailed for fraud

  31-10-2023 16:02
  
  Xahra Saleem admitted offence relating to fundraiser for Bristol demonstration during which statue was dumped in harbourA key organiser of the protest in Bristol during which a statue of the slave trader Edward Colston was toppled and dumped in the city’s harbour has been jailed for two and a half years for fraud.Xahra Saleem, 23, admitted using more than £30,000 that was supposed to go to a charity for disadvantaged youngsters in the city and to fund her lifestyle, including spendin
  
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• Renewed appeal following death of injured pedestrian

  31-10-2023 15:54 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re renewing an appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage following the death of a man injured in a fail-to-stop collision in Bristol last month. The collision involving a pedestrian and a white Honda moped happened at about 7.10pm on Sunday 24 September on King George’s Road, Bishopsworth. ​We’re especially keen to trace the rider of another motorcycle – possibly a delivery driver – who was not...
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• Storm Ciaran is coming and here's how to drive safely in strong winds

  31-10-2023 15:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Strong winds can make any vehicle, even larger ones, susceptible to sudden shifts in direction
  
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• Appeal after Castle Park business graffitied – Bristol

  31-10-2023 15:32 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are appealing for witnesses following criminal damage to a Bristol business. The business, Edna’s Kitchen in Castle Park, was damaged overnight on Sunday 15 October. The bomb (as pictured) was graffitied on the side of the falafel and salad bar sometime between 1-7am. Additional patrols will be taking place in the park and anyone with any information is encouraged to come forward.
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• Appeal after Castle Park business graffitied

  31-10-2023 15:32 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are appealing for witnesses following criminal damage to a Bristol business. The business, Edna’s Kitchen in Castle Park, was damaged overnight on Sunday 15 October. The bomb (as pictured) was graffitied on the side of the falafel and salad bar sometime between 1-7am. Additional patrols will be taking place in the park and anyone with any information is encouraged to come forward.
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• Martin Lewis' MSE team shares winter warmer tip that costs just 4p a week

  31-10-2023 14:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The team at MoneySavingExpert.com are taking a 'heat the human, not the home' approach this winter
  
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• Lidl, Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury's recall foods over safety concerns

  31-10-2023 14:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The five supermarket giants have recalled products over a variety of concerns while children's sweet Toxic Waste Slime Lickers could choke
  
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• Matthew Perry's 'utterly heartbreaking' memoir hits number one best seller on Amazon

  31-10-2023 14:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing was released in November 2022, nearly a year before his tragic death
  
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• Are you brave enough to take our horror movie quiz?

  31-10-2023 13:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Test your knowledge of the spookiest films of the past 50 years
  
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• List reveals the best and worst locations for buying Glastonbury tickets

  31-10-2023 13:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's long been suspected that where you are in the country when attempting to buy a Glastonbury ticket does impact your chances
  
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• Bristol discount gift shop reopens under different name a month after closing

  31-10-2023 13:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Buyology has taken over the CM3 stores that went into liquidation in September
  
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• Olympic-standard climbing centre planned for quarry near the edge of Bristol

  31-10-2023 13:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  “Children with physical disabilities will have a centralised facility for fun and entertainment and will grow up without feeling different or out of place"
  
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• Glastonbury Festival could see US rock star headline event as odds slashed

  31-10-2023 13:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Tickets go on sale this weekend and fans are very keen to know who will be headlining this year's event
  
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• Concorde's longest-serving pilot shares his memories

  31-10-2023 13:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It has been almost 20 years since the iconic aircraft touched down for the last time.
  
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• HBO Max adds Matthew Perry tribute to Friends episodes as fans say 'it's too hard to watch'

  31-10-2023 12:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  HBO Max has added a tribute to the late actor at the start of each episode while Friends has entered the Netflix Top 10
  
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• Fraudster who spent funds after Colston protest is jailed

  31-10-2023 12:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Live updates from Bristol Crown Court as Xahra Saleem is sentenced
  
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• Fraudster who kept funds after Colston protest due to be sentenced - live

  31-10-2023 12:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Live updates from Bristol Crown Court as Xahra Saleem is sentenced
  
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• Experts on future of housing market as property sales plummet

  31-10-2023 12:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Many homeowners had seen a boom in sales since the Covid pandemic but rising interest rates and concern over soaring bills appears to be making an impact
  
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• Doctor shares advice after claiming most of us clean our underwear wrong

  31-10-2023 12:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "Faecal contamination" can remain on our pants when we put them back in the drawer
  
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• Beauty fans say £50 face brush gives 'post-facial glow' and makes spots 'disappear'

  31-10-2023 12:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  LookFantastic has slashed the price of the FOREO skincare range, with one product reduced by £77
  
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• 'Achy' lump led to incurable breast cancer diagnosis for Emma

  31-10-2023 12:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Emma is part of a new film created by the research and support charity Breast Cancer Now, called Stories Of Secondary, which features nine women talking candidly about living with secondary breast cancer
  
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• Married At First Sight Luke and Jay's first statement after being forced to leave show

  31-10-2023 12:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Luke Worley and Jay Howard released their first statements since their exit from the E4 programme aired on Monday
  
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• Mum-of-four battled depression and trauma to launch business idea

  31-10-2023 12:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'The frightening thing about functioning depression is that no one knew I was feeling like this', says Sinead Crowther
  
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• Matthew Perry's ex-fiancée's tribute as she reveals one thing would make actor 'very happy'

  31-10-2023 11:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Molly Hurwitz shared a touching tribute to the late Friends actor on Instagram, writing "he would love that the world is talking about how talented he was"
  
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• Pot Noodle brings back controversial flavour for Christmas - but not all are happy

  31-10-2023 11:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Views of the limited edition variety range from soo tasty and wow to one Pot Noodle lover branding it an abomination
  
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• Bristol's Judd Trump at risk of losing unbeaten record to 12-year-old amateur

  31-10-2023 11:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Trump is currently 20 snooker games unbeaten and has made a whopping £300,000 in prize money this month
  
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• Family 'devastated' as Ruby, 15, has to wait 70 weeks for spinal surgery on the NHS

  31-10-2023 11:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dad Mark Taylor said the family didn't want to point the finger at the NHS, but equally they said they couldn't wait so long for what they were told was an urgent operation
  
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• Live: Palestine Action protesters blockade entrance to Bristol defence firm

  31-10-2023 11:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Activists were pictured lying across the road to block access
  
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• 'My make-up looks help me manage my disability'

  31-10-2023 10:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Beckii Whitehead has more than 10,000 online followers, allowing her to be her own boss.
  
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• Bristol mum shared chilling final text before being found cuddled with daughters after Hamas killing

  31-10-2023 10:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Lianne Sharabi sent a chilling final text to her family before being killed by militants earlier this month
  
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• How do you tell if £300 DWP October 2034 cost of living payment has arrived in bank account

  31-10-2023 10:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  More than eight million people are getting the Department for Work and Pensions payout - and there is a special code which people can look for amid scam warnings
  
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• Fear can be good for you, says horror study

  31-10-2023 10:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Recreational fear of the type we experience in horror films and amusement parks can improve your psychological resilience and stress management ability
  
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• UWE student 'felt intimidated and shocked' when she arrived at university

  31-10-2023 10:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  She's now making a stand
  
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• Former UWE student 'felt intimidated and shocked' when she started course

  31-10-2023 10:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  She's now making a stand
  
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• 'I lost three stone in three months and it was a life-threatening illness'

  31-10-2023 09:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Mitchell Gowing, 27, was being treated by his doctor for gastric issues but suddenly one entire side of his face dropped
  
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• BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice confirms 'dream' career move after leaving competition

  31-10-2023 09:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  BBC bosses announced last week that Amanda Abbington and Giovanni Pernice were withdrawing from the competition after missing the previous live show
  
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