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• Train crash signaller 'authorised' train to pass danger signal while level crossing gate open

  03-04-2025 21:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A car driver was injured after his vehicle was hit by the train when he drove onto the track through an open gate
  
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• Bristol nightclub Lakota given green light to host sex kink events

  03-04-2025 19:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol City Council licensing sub-committee granted permission
  
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• Donald Trump hits uninhabited islands home only to seals with tariffs

  03-04-2025 18:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The islands have no human inhabitants and no imports or exports
  
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• M32 traffic was stopped after car burst into flames

  03-04-2025 18:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There were long delays
  
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• LIVE: M32 traffic stopped after car bursts into flames

  03-04-2025 18:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
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• Sheff Utd fined £120,000 for Bristol City brawl

  03-04-2025 18:40 via bbc.com
  
  Sheffield United are fined £120,000 following a melee against Bristol City in March.
  
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• Families of Bristol's knife crime victims join city's first-ever official memorial service

  03-04-2025 18:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "The grief is a burden that we will all carry for the rest of our lives. But we cannot stay silent"
  
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• 'Vile and manipulative' ex-Avon and Somerset police inspector jailed for child sex offences

  03-04-2025 18:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He has been sentenced to two years and eight months
  
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• Deaths of mum and stepdad of Hollyoaks actor treated as murder-suicide

  03-04-2025 18:06 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Andrew Searle and Dawn Kerr were found dead in a hamlet in the south of France
  
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• Jet2 plane passenger leaves people stunned over 'absurd' state of her seat

  03-04-2025 17:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A woman, excited to go on her holiday, has shares photos of the 'uncomfortable' seat she was assigned on a flight recently - she could not believe the state of it
  
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• Official e-scooter park created in Bristol

  03-04-2025 17:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's right in front of a Banksy as well
  
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• Eating two of these a day can help improve sleep quality in adults, study finds

  03-04-2025 17:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The National Library of Medicine carried out research on one common fruit - also rich in antioxidants
  
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• Obsessed teacher knifed young woman 15 times because she dumped him

  03-04-2025 17:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Matthew Jones attacked a young woman in a jealous rage
  
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• Former police officer jailed for child sex offences

  03-04-2025 17:07 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A former police officer who pleaded guilty to offences under the Sexual Offences and Protection of Children Acts has been sentenced to two years and eight months at Exeter Crown Court today (Thursday 3 April). Thomas Kettleborough, 35, formerly an Inspector at Avon and Somerset Police, pleaded guilty in February to arranging or facilitating the commission of a child sex offence…
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• Race to be West of England Metro Mayor kicks off — with six candidates to chose from

  03-04-2025 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Six people are standing for the role - and they had their first chance to plea for your vote
  
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• 'Iconic' Bristol office block up for sale for the first time in decades

  03-04-2025 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It could be turned into a hotel, flats or student accommodation
  
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• Foods you should be avoiding if you want to lower blood pressure

  03-04-2025 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  High blood pressure, or hypertension, is relatively common in older adults, but it can lead to serious complications if left untreated. Here, the British Heart Foundation shares the foods you should be avoiding
  
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• Police launch co-ordinated effort to prevent and disrupt youth crime in Bridgwater 

  03-04-2025 16:56 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Anti-social behaviour and youth violence offences have been on the rise in Bridgwater, causing concern among residents and local authorities. The town has seen 451 youth-related anti-social behaviour offences reported to the police since April last year and over 800 reports linked to serious violent crime, of which 16 per cent is linked to children under the age of 18.
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• UK airport popular with holidaymakers to expand despite opposition - Bristol Live

  03-04-2025 16:45
  UK airport popular with holidaymakers to expand despite opposition  Bristol Live
  
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• UK airport popular with holidaymakers to expand despite opposition

  03-04-2025 16:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There has been opposition and a park will be destroyed to make room
  
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• Robins want to have something to play for - Sykes

  03-04-2025 16:44 via bbc.com
  
  Bristol City midfielder Mark Sykes says the team want to have something to play for as they continue their chase for a play-off place.
  
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• Young police officer admits making and possessing child sex abuse images

  03-04-2025 16:33 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Callum Denlay, 20, pleaded guilty to five charges
  
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• Stacey Solomon admits 'I'm such a loner' as she shares struggle of living with Joe Swash

  03-04-2025 16:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Stacey Solomon has opened up about living with husband Joe Swash and their five children in a candid new interview, as the pair's BBC series Stacey and Joe continues to air
  
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• Skin condition signs 'take eight weeks to appear' - when to see GP

  03-04-2025 16:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Doctors have given their advice
  
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• New online reporting form created for rural and wildlife crime

  03-04-2025 16:07 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  In an effort to make it easier for the public to report rural and wildlife crime, we are excited to announce the launch of our new online reporting form. This initiative is designed to streamline the process of reporting crime, making it more accessible, efficient, and user-friendly for everyone. The new forms provide clear guidance on which type of crime to report and the appropriate…
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• The property laws that could see you fined £30k including untidy gardens and overflowing bins

  03-04-2025 15:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Experts stressed homeowners to do their research to prevent any fines
  
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• Man who stabbed woman '15 times' cleared of attempted murder

  03-04-2025 15:49 via bbc.com
  
  Five men dragged Matthew Jones off the woman during the knife attack, a court was told.
  
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• Protesters gather in Bristol against arrests of young women

  03-04-2025 15:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The crowd of around 75 silent protesters assembled outside the Avon and Somerset Police station
  
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• 89pc of UK workers unhappy with their current pay - Bristol Live

  03-04-2025 15:06
  89pc of UK workers unhappy with their current pay  Bristol Live
  
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• Woman raped in Bristol park

  03-04-2025 14:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Large parts of the park have been cordoned off
  
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• Dad loses shorts and exposes bum copying kids in play area

  03-04-2025 14:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Mums couldn't stop laughing when John Gill's shorts slipped down when he hit the slide
  
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• Gavin and Stacey's Larry Lamb, 77, 'desperate' to stay alive as he gives update on health

  03-04-2025 14:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Gavin and Stacey star Larry Lamb opened up about his plans to live to the grand age of 100, with the help of his daily fitness regime
  
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• Gavin and Stacey star's health U-turn as he opens up on 'unbearable' struggle

  03-04-2025 14:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Gavin and Stacey star Larry Lamb opened up about his plans to live to the grand age of 100, with the help of his daily fitness regime
  
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• Woman raped in south Bristol park

  03-04-2025 14:51 via bbc.com
  
  A huge cordon is in place and is blocking off part of the park while officers investigate.
  
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• 'Crew didn't notice' as wheel fell off plane with 59 people on board

  03-04-2025 14:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The consequences could have been much worse, an investigation has found
  
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• More driving bans and retests to be ordered as rules change

  03-04-2025 14:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  New sentencing guidelines have been produced which will help judges work out the minimum length for a driving ban
  
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• NS&I Premium Bonds holders alerted over 'worse odds of winning'

  03-04-2025 14:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The prize fund rate for the scheme is dropping from this month
  
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• More than half of Brits envy other people's homes - and innovative home upgrades make us green with envy

  03-04-2025 14:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  While neighbourly competition was once about which car was parked in the driveway and how green the lawn was, it’s clear that times are changing.
  
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• Gladiators star and former England sevens international believes campaign will bring new audience to women's rugby

  03-04-2025 14:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Jodie Ounsley has teamed up with Vodafone on an initiative to tackle some of the negative perceptions around women’s rugby and promote the sport to new audiences, starting with the ongoing Guinness Women's Six Nations.
  
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• 'My mum keeps commenting on baby daughter's name – I may take drastic action'

  03-04-2025 14:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A mum has been left in turmoil after her mother keeps making comments about her daughter's name and dubbing it 'not real' - it comes after which the child's mother chose a name in relation to Halloween
  
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• Appeal for witnesses following rape in Bristol

  03-04-2025 14:05 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a serious sexual assault in Bristol. At around 5.10am today (Thursday 3 March), officers were called by a woman stating she had been raped by an unknown man. Neighbourhood Chief Inspector Stephanie McKenna said: “We are seeking to clarify where the offence took place but, at this early stage, a cordon is in place in Victoria Park…
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• M5 traffic halted after lorry crash at key motorway junction

  03-04-2025 14:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Traffic was held and drivers face delays
  
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• Live: M5 traffic halted after lorry crash at key motorway junction

  03-04-2025 14:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Traffic is being held and drivers face delays
  
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• Italy travel warning as strikes to have 'ripple effect' across Europe

  03-04-2025 13:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The strikes in Italy will coincide with strikes in Greece
  
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• Bristol set to be hotter than Greece as temperatures are about to soar

  03-04-2025 13:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's heating up in time for the weekend
  
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• Olympian explains best exercises to deal with back and joint pain

  03-04-2025 13:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Michelle Griffith-Robinson has offered advice if you find back, joint and hip pain are holding you back
  
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• Three men jailed over 'brutal' stabbing attack

  03-04-2025 13:20 via bbc.com
  
  A court hears the victim was knocked to the ground and repeatedly kicked and stabbed in the attack.
  
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• Doctor says ditch one 'healthy' thing if you want to lose weight

  03-04-2025 13:19 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Professor Franklin Joseph says there is one thing to cut back on if you want to lose weight - and it's not food
  
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• Bus franchising backed by all candidates standing in West of England mayoral election

  03-04-2025 13:10 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Voters will choose a new mayor for the region on Thursday, May 1, with major sway on transport
  
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• Avoid Ryanair luggage fees by ditching that one packing hack say Which? experts

  03-04-2025 13:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ryanair is known for its strict luggage rules and fees for those who don't adhere to them - but there are some simple hacks that can help you beat the system
  
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