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• McDonald's sets exact date every branch in UK will reopen - Bristol Live

  27-05-2020 12:51
  
  McDonald's sets exact date every branch in UK will reopen  Bristol Live
  
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• Witness appeal after suspected arson incident in Norton Fitzwarren

  21-08-2026 19:03 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are appealing for witnesses following a fire in North Fitzwarren this afternoon (Friday 21 August). A large field fire was reported to Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service at about 2pm at Pen Elm Hill. Emergency services remain at the scene and there have been no reported injuries. At this early stage, pending further enquiries, we are treating this incident as suspicious.
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• New safety measures considered for Downend street after pedestrian dies

  21-08-2026 17:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A man in his seventies died after an incident in February
  
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• Mini-market on Stapleton Road banned from selling alcohol after discovery

  21-08-2026 16:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police described the operation as "an important step in tackling criminality and protecting the communities along Stapleton Road"
  
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• Binman shares real reason your overflowing recycling bin won't get emptied

  21-08-2026 16:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ever wondered why your wheelie bin lid must be properly shut before it gets emptied? A binman has revealed the truth behind the rule, and why it isn't always explicitly clear
  
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• Travel chaos as rail replacement buses cancelled because of roadworks

  21-08-2026 16:26 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's been a tough week for passengers on Bristol's only rail commuter line
  
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• Rude passengers on buses and train seats branded 'a disgrace'

  21-08-2026 16:04 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  People have slammed rude passengers on public transport who do one thoughtless thing after a TV doctor explained an experience he had in an airport while travelling back from Rome
  
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• Three jailed for car key burglaries in Somerset

  21-08-2026 14:47 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Three men have been jailed for their involvement in car key burglaries in Somerset. Dylan Morgan, 23, of Dickenson Road, Weston-super-Mare, Thomas Maguire, 19, of Bristol Road, Tarnock, and George Ruja, 19, of Church Street, Highbridge, were sentenced at Taunton Crown Court on Friday 14 August. Morgan pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary and driving while disqualified and has…
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• New Bristol city centre nightclub approved inside former cinema

  21-08-2026 14:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  “Bristol needs to have this regeneration. It's fantastic.”
  
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• Love Island's Tasha Ghouri's partner Cam reveals 'awkward' first date

  21-08-2026 14:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Former Love Island star Tasha Ghouri is loved-up with conservationist Cam Whitnall
  
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• Shop has licence revoked following seizure of suspected stolen and illicit alcohol 

  21-08-2026 13:23 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Biedronka, a convenience store on Stapleton Road in Bristol has had its licence to sell alcohol revoked following the seizure of a significant quantity of suspected illicit and stolen alcohol. The decision was made unanimously by members of the licensing committee at a recent hearing. It follows a joint operation involving partner agencies including Trading Standards…
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• 'Add warmth and character' to bathrooms with £5 Home Bargains Mrs Hinch item

  21-08-2026 11:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The item is available across all Home Bargains stores across the UK and online via home delivery
  
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• Bristol live news updates after M49, M4 and M5 chaos

  21-08-2026 11:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It follows an earlier lorry fire near the Clifton Suspension Bridge
  
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• Popular Bristol matchday bar El Rincon told to install CCTV but avoids tougher licensing restrictions

  21-08-2026 10:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Spanish tapas bar El Rincon in North Street faced being told to implement a number of conditions - including only serving alcohol with a main meal
  
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• Chaos as A4 Portway blocked during lorry fire - live updates

  21-08-2026 09:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Both directions are affected
  
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• Drought order requested for River Severn

  21-08-2026 09:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol Water and Severn Trent water may be affected if the order is accepted
  
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• Water returns to over 8000 Bristol customers after burst water main in Patchway

  21-08-2026 09:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Customers were without water since the early hours
  
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• A37 closed after fatal collision in Ston Easton

  21-08-2026 09:03 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A man in his thirties has died following a two-vehicle collision on the A37 at Ston Easton yesterday (Thursday 20 August). A lorry, with a crane attached, overturned at about 2.25pm and collided with a van. Sadly, a passenger within the van has died at the scene. His family have been informed and they are being supported by a specially-trained officer. The van driver has attended…
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• Plans to build 120 homes on Green Belt common near Bristol thrown out

  21-08-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "We recognise that this may not be the end of the matter" say villagers
  
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• 'It’s Heartless': Grieving Bristol families vow to stand guard against council graveside clearance

  21-08-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Some families are determined to prevent the council interfering with their loved ones' graves
  
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• Bristol van dweller numbers fall to 295 following crackdown and support push

  21-08-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  This is down from 479 counted in January
  
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• I was about to have the perfect wedding - then I started feeling sick

  21-08-2026 06:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Olivia Harrison and James Harrison's wedding did not exactly go to plan
  
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• I met a man at a Shell garage car wash - two years later we met for coffee

  21-08-2026 05:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Heidi Montague popped out on her lunch break to a Shell garage
  
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• Supply 'restored' after burst main causes flooding

  20-08-2026 20:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than 1,000 properties remain affected by the burst main, according to Bristol Water.
  
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• Bristol law student banned from city after relentlessly contacting classmate in terrifying stalking ordeal

  20-08-2026 17:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'This has had a huge impact on my personal life and my education,' his victim said.
  
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• Man convicted after mistaken identity cigarette fine

  20-08-2026 17:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lucas Harbourd was prosecuted for dropping a cigarette butt in Bristol, even though he was not there.
  
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• Smiles and tears of joy on GCSE results day

  20-08-2026 16:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Pupils across the West country react to getting their GCSE results.
  
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• Teenager who stabbed schoolboy acquitted of murder

  20-08-2026 16:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The defendant said he stabbed Shayne Hambakachere in self-defence
  
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• New homeowner baffled as neighbour demands hedges on shared fence but won't pay

  20-08-2026 16:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A new homeowner has been left feeling stressed after his neighbour asked him to install and maintain hedges for extra privacy along their shared fence – and to cover all the costs himself
  
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• Police called as angry Ovo Energy customers occupy its head office

  20-08-2026 16:34 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "We will be back"
  
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