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• Food banks need more donations from producers, charity warns

  27-06-2023 07:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Food banks are facing exceptionally high demand, a charity boss is warning.
  
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• Road closures plan for Bristol Rovers matchdays

  02-10-2026 18:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Several streets near the Memorial Stadium would be affected
  
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• Rescue firm seeks permission for site at Avonmouth

  02-10-2026 18:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The land is near Bristol Docks
  
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• Collision investigation underway after teenager’s death in Taunton

  02-10-2026 18:05 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A police investigation is underway following a fatal collision in Taunton last night (Thursday 1 October). One person has died and a second is in hospital with serious injuries as a result of a two-vehicle collision in East Reach at about 10.20pm. Emergency services were called to scene following a collision between a car and a second vehicle, which we believe to be an electric…
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• Portishead predator raped woman in her own home

  02-10-2026 18:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Carl Thomson must sign the Sex Offenders’ Register for life
  
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• Palestine Action group ‘armed with kebab skewers attacked Elbit Systems guards’

  02-10-2026 17:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Jurors were told a security guard suffered a 4cm laceration to his head
  
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• Former priest found guilty of rape claims 'it was affection, not abuse'

  02-10-2026 17:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Christopher Brain, 69, was the leader of Christian movement the Nine O’Clock Service
  
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• Three in court on drug supply charges – Bristol

  02-10-2026 16:53 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Three men appeared in court on Thursday 1 October charged with drug offences after neighbourhood police searched addresses in south Bristol on Wednesday 30 September. Four other men, three in their twenties and one in his forties, were also arrested for drug supply offences the same day and later released under investigation, along with a woman in her thirties.
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• Brits already trying to stay ahead of high winter costs, poll finds

  02-10-2026 16:21 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The nation is already concerned about how expensive the winter months will be, and are making small changes to help themselves in the future.
  
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• Six arrested and three charged in huge South Bristol drugs raid

  02-10-2026 16:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Locals have reported drug crime in the area
  
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• Disorganised households overpay on bills by £800 every year

  02-10-2026 16:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Some British households are overpaying on their bills by £800 every year as they forget to cancel or switch contracts.
  
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• eBay bidding war sees 20p coin sell for £45 - check wallets as there are 250,000

  02-10-2026 14:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are tens of thousands of the coins in the UK - get checking
  
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• The Works warns 'stop using immediately' as children's item pulled from shelves

  02-10-2026 14:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  An urgent recall has been issued. Parents in particular should take heed of the warning from the high street chain
  
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• Woman furnishes her home for free, saving more than £4,000

  02-10-2026 14:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Michelle Boyle reckons she has saved thousands of pounds
  
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• Ryanair's Michael O'Leary hits out at Andy Burnham over plans to stop airlines charging parents to sit with children

  02-10-2026 14:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The UK Government says it will ensure parents cannot be charged for sitting next to their children on planes
  
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• Brit fighting for life after hitting head just hours into Lanzarote family holiday

  02-10-2026 14:01 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Paul Grant had been in Lanzarote for just a few hours when the accident occurred
  
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• Insurance costs fall the most for young drivers, data finds

  02-10-2026 13:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Young motorists were found to be saving more than £250 on average year-on-year.
  
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• Family's tribute to 'deeply missed' teenager George

  02-10-2026 13:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'We will never forget the great times we shared with him'
  
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• EastEnders on-screen couple reunite after more than 20 years

  02-10-2026 13:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Natalie Cassidy and Jack Ryder have reunited with the help of National Rail.
  
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• Exact date heavy rainfall to hit South West next week

  02-10-2026 13:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Wet weather could reach as far south as Devon
  
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• George’s family thank public for support

  02-10-2026 12:17 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  The family of George, who died last month, have paid tribute to him and thanked well-wishers who have supported them. George was reported missing from Portishead on Thursday 17 September and several public appeals for information were made. Sadly, a body believed to be George was recovered from the South Wales coastline on Sunday 27 September. The formal identification process has been…
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• Sue Johnston encourages Brits to turn to 'Age Intelligence' instead of AI

  02-10-2026 11:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The actress has launched 'Age Intelligence' to share older people's life experiences and wisdom.
  
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• Met Office 'unseasonably warm' verdict for first half of October

  02-10-2026 11:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It all depends on where you live
  
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• CCTV appeal following criminal damage incidents

  02-10-2026 09:45 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are releasing an image of a man we would like to speak to in relation to an incident of criminal damage in Bridgwater. Damage was caused to a number of vehicles in Weacombe Road at around 3am on Thursday 13 August. We have carried out CCTV and house-to-house enquiries as investigations continue, and we are now releasing an image of a man we would like to speak to because we believe he…
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• Ryanair blames 'collapse' as it confirms 1,000 flights cancelled

  02-10-2026 09:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The airline has given an update this morning
  
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• Teen sentenced for nine arson attacks that destroyed cars and homes

  02-10-2026 07:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Przemek Trojecki, who pleaded guilty to nine offences, caused up to £150,000 worth of damage.
  
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• Flu jabs to be given to homeless people for first time

  02-10-2026 07:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Pop-up clinics and mobile vans will be set up in rough-sleeping hotspots
  
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• Patient reused syringe as NHS supplies failed to arrive

  02-10-2026 07:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Man says he reused a syringe and woman waited hours for help as concerns mount over HCRG.
  
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• Why are we seeing more roadworks on major roads?

  02-10-2026 07:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  There are simultaneous roadworks on several key routes, including the M4, M5, A350 and A36.
  
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• ‘Get me in that arena!’: Olly Murs eyes up show at long-awaited Bristol venue

  02-10-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The former X Factor star is no stranger to Bristol - but did you know he used to play here in a band back in the day?
  
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