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• Man jailed for rape and sexual abuse

  14-10-2026 10:15 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A man has been jailed for the rape and sexual abuse of a woman and child in Bristol. Suleman Aqeel, 23, of Elstree Road, Speedwell, Bristol, was convicted and sentenced to 17 years at Bristol Crown Court on Wednesday 30 September. He will serve 12 years in prison and a further five years on licence. He pleaded guilty to two counts of rape and sexual assault by penetration of a woman aged…
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• Great British Bake Off winner reveals surprise use for conkers

  14-10-2026 16:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Sunday Times bestselling author Nancy Birtwhistle has revealed how to use conkers to create your own detergent right from the comfort of your own kitchen.
  
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• Jury returns verdict on attempted murder charge in Speedwell shooting trial

  14-10-2026 15:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  William Scammell, 25, denies attempted murder
  
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• Man jailed for non-recent rape of child

  14-10-2026 15:09 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A man has been jailed for nine-and-a-half years for the non-recent rape and sexual abuse of a child. Paul Colvin, 57, of Moorhall Lane, Stourport-on-Severn, was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on Friday 25 September. He was found unanimously guilty after trial in June of the rape of a child. He previously pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual abuse of a child, and seven counts of non…
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• Tesco issues '28,000 jobs' announcement ahead of Christmas

  14-10-2026 14:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The supermarket giant made the announcement ahead of what it expects to be a busy Christmas
  
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• Appeal following fatal collision on M5 near Taunton

  14-10-2026 13:55 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Officers are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the M5 yesterday afternoon (Tuesday 13 October). A rolling road block was put in place at 1.12pm due to debris on the northbound carriageway between junction 25 (Taunton) and junction 24 (Bridgwater South). This caused traffic to slow. A two-vehicle collision occurred shortly after at the rear of the rolling road block…
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• Appeal after fail-to-stop collision

  14-10-2026 13:38 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are appealing for witnesses following a collision in Midsomer Norton on Sunday 11 October. We were called at around 11pm to Thicket Mead Roundabout following a two-vehicle fail-to-stop collision. The collision involved a blue Vauxhall Corsa and a white Audi, possibly an A1 or A3, with the latter leaving the scene before police arrival. Thankfully, we do not believe anyone was…
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• Bradley Stoke grandma will be 'forever missed' as husband charged with her murder

  14-10-2026 13:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Annette Bishop, 71, died last week
  
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• ‘Heartbroken’ family’s tribute to much-loved mother, 71

  14-10-2026 13:16 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A family has paid tribute to a much-loved mother who ‘had many years ahead of her’ following her tragic death last week. Annette Bishop, 71, from Sherbourne Avenue, Bristol, died following an incident on Friday (9 October). Her two children have paid tribute to their mother who will ‘be forever missed’. Gerald Bishop, 73, of Sherbourne Avenue, has been charged with her murder…
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• Inspection report reveals lack of maintenance and rusty steel behind Pero’s Bridge collapse

  14-10-2026 13:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  An inspection report was recently revealed with details of "severe corrosion"
  
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• Single dad who lost partner to cancer left in 'horrific situation' after restaurant's shock closure

  14-10-2026 12:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Carl Eaves was the head chef of Coq Bristol but was made redundant when the company appointed liquidators at the end of September
  
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• 'Simple' heating check to make now as frosty mornings forecast

  14-10-2026 12:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It is 'one of the simplest winter preparations' you can make
  
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• 'Dangerous' Speedwell rapist used Snapchat to groom girls

  14-10-2026 12:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Aqeel would give his victims alcohol before sexually abusing them, sometimes when they were asleep
  
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• Speedwell shooting trial updates with verdict expected today

  14-10-2026 11:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  William Scammell, 25, denies attempted murder
  
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• Key new clues could identify River Avon body 45 years on

  14-10-2026 09:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'It might be the last chance to identify him and reunite with him his name at last'
  
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• 'Devastated' family pay tribute to man killed in tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

  14-10-2026 08:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  William Chapman, in his mid-20s, died following a tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster on Saturday
  
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• Public meeting called over huge 2,000-home development concerns

  14-10-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  “We've been clear that any development must have benefits for existing residents"
  
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• Much-loved, husband, brother, dad and pops among the latest Bristol funeral notices

  14-10-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
  
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• Clouds team announce new Cantonese takeaway bringing 'comfort food' to Bristol

  14-10-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The menu includes bao buns, sweet and sour chicken, dumplings, wontons and more
  
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• Bristol air defence company wins major Kuwait deal, creating 100 jobs

  14-10-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The government says the £370m contract will help protect the Gulf state
  
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• Asda issues update for all customers as slots to open next Tuesday

  14-10-2026 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Customers with an Asda Delivery Pass can secure their slot
  
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• Murder trial jury shown CCTV of accused 'dumping bloody clothes'

  13-10-2026 22:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Zack Coughlan admitted manslaughter but denies murder
  
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• Convicted killer who sought death row given lethal injection despite failed Christa Pike execution

  13-10-2026 19:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  James Robertson, 63, was executed on 13 October, nearly 18 years after strangling his cellmate Frank Hart in 2008 so he would be sentenced to death [World news]
  
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• Man dies after Southmead motorbike crash

  13-10-2026 19:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The road will remain closed for a number of hours
  
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• Greystoke Avenue to remain closed after biker dies in crash

  13-10-2026 19:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
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• Student accused of murdering housemate said he 'injured himself climbing a tree'

  13-10-2026 18:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Zach Coughlan has admitted manslaughter but denies murdering Jamie Collins
  
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• Witness appeal after motorcyclist’s death in Southmead

  13-10-2026 18:39 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A road closure is in place in Southmead following a fatal collision. Emergency services were called to Greystoke Avenue shortly before 1.40pm after a single-vehicle collision. Sadly a motorcyclist died at the scene. The man’s family are aware and our thoughts are with them. They will be supported by a specially-trained officer going forward. Collision investigation work is…
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• Family 'soul destroyed' as woman dies after gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey

  13-10-2026 18:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Shannon Meenan-Browse, from Derry, died in August 2023, 18 months after undergoing gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey, and an inquest is under investigation to establish the circumstances of her death [National news]
  
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• Robbery arrest as police called to Bristol city centre shop

  13-10-2026 18:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The incident was initially reported as a shoplifting offence
  
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• Darrian's killers named and pictured for the first time

  13-10-2026 17:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The two killers were 15 at the time they murdered Darrian Williams in Bristol
  
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