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• New Assistant Chief Constable takes up post

  27-02-2023 18:19 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police have appointed Joanne Hall as Assistant Chief Constable, who has taken up her post today (Monday 27 February). Chief Constable Sarah Crew said: “I’m delighted to have Jo join our team here at Avon and Somerset. She brings with her a passion for policing, values that align with our own and some very relevant experience. “She will also bring a fresh perspective and I have no...
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• Live: Busy Bristol road closed after crash

  09-02-2026 23:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police warned people to avoid the area
  
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• Love Island All Stars fans left seething as Harrison Solomon returns to villa

  09-02-2026 23:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Love Island All Stars viewers have reacted with fury to Harrison Solomon's return to the villa after his controversial behaviour.
  
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• 'Avoid the area' warning after serious crash in Bristol

  09-02-2026 20:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Multiple roads are expected to be closed for some time
  
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• Bristol Light Festival 2026: All installations and 10 days of events announced so far

  09-02-2026 19:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  From the lights and where to find them, to bookable workshops, performances and more
  
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• Bristol city centre road near the Hippodrome will be closed off to cars

  09-02-2026 18:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One remaining concern is how disabled people can park nearby
  
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• Ninth arrest in Stapleton Road murder investigation as trial date set

  09-02-2026 18:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Four people have been remanded
  
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• Ninth man arrested after fatal stabbing

  09-02-2026 18:28 via bbc.com
  The latest arrest follows the fatal attack in the Stapleton Road area of Bristol.
  
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• Live: Emergency services respond to serious crash

  09-02-2026 18:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A major 999 presence is in the area
  
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• Live: Emergency services respond to incident in city

  09-02-2026 18:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A major response has been seen
  
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• Ninth arrest in Bristol murder investigation

  09-02-2026 17:54 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  A further arrest has been made as part of our murder investigation into the death of a man in east Bristol last week. Detectives have been investigating the death of Leon Phillips, 47, who died from injuries sustained in a fatal attack that happened at about 10.45pm on Monday 2 February in Stapleton Road. He died in hospital the following morning. A 20-year-old man was arrested on…
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• Two inmates admit absconding from open prison

  09-02-2026 17:51 via bbc.com
  Two men who sparked a manhunt have admitted failing to return to an open prison on New Year's Day.
  
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• Clifton Co-op targeted in ram-raid as cigarettes stolen

  09-02-2026 17:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A car was used to smash the store front
  
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• Gogglebox star urges 'never give up' in exciting family update

  09-02-2026 17:28 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Former Channel 4 Gogglebox star Mica Ven has shared a proud update about her son Yash leaving fans offering words of support
  
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• Ofsted raised multiple concerns over nursery operator where paedophile worked

  09-02-2026 17:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Eight sites under the management of provider Partou in Bristol have been the subject of actions by Ofsted in the last five years
  
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• Norris confidence 'even higher' as he eyes title defence

  09-02-2026 17:15 via bbc.com
  Lando Norris' confidence is "even higher" for the 2026 Formula 1 season after winning his first drivers' title last year, McLaren Racing chief executive officer Zak Brown says.
  
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• Martin Lewis £250 alert to anyone who left university after 2012

  09-02-2026 17:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  People with Plan 2 student loans could face big changes under UK Government plans
  
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• Faded art makes council deputy feel 'embarrassed'

  09-02-2026 17:06 via bbc.com
  The city council is mystified as to why the £61k mural has deteriorated so quickly.
  
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• Scientists prove two hot drinks reduces dementia risk

  09-02-2026 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Those who drink caffeinated versions of these hot drinks also have better mental skills compared to people who do not
  
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• 'Line must be drawn' to stop postcode war says Bristol's top judge

  09-02-2026 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "This must end. These two communities will spiral downwards into self-destructive madness if not"
  
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• Anyone with a joint account issued stark warning by Martin Lewis

  09-02-2026 16:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis has warned about the risks as a listebner shares 'difficult' scenario
  
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• Families 'devastated by horrific abuse' as nursery worker guilty of raping toddlers

  09-02-2026 16:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Nathan Bennett was convicted of two charges of raping a child under 13
  
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• Six phrases to say at a GP appointment if you're tired 'all the time'

  09-02-2026 16:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A doctor said people should use these phrases to make the most of their short GP appointment
  
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• Bristol nursery worker who sexually abused toddlers to get 'very long' jail sentence

  09-02-2026 15:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One of the victims is said to be 'the youngest child to have been a witness in a trial'
  
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• British Winter Olympian urges Brits to 'get outside' as millions 'hibernate' in winter

  09-02-2026 15:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  British Winter Olympian Lizzy Yarnold has urged Brits to 'come out of hibernation' and embrace nature, as research shows many miss out on common outdoor activities
  
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• NHS 'see a GP' heartburn and acid reflux alert for pantoprazole users

  09-02-2026 15:09 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The NHS urges anyone taking the over-the-counter medication for heartburn or acid reflux to see a GP with 'two-week rule'
  
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• Belle Hassan hit with warning in scenes airing on Love Island tonight

  09-02-2026 15:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The ITV star is set to be confronted by her pals in the upcoming episode of Love Island All Stars
  
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• DWP PIP advice over 5 major things before you apply - full list

  09-02-2026 14:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The DWP offers a series of videos about PIP, aimed at helping anyone thinking about making a new claim
  
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• Nursery worker guilty of raping children

  09-02-2026 14:52 via bbc.com
  Nathan Bennett's abuse of two and three-year-old boys was as "every parent's nightmare".
  
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• Love Island viewers 'work out' way for Tommy to win after tearful confession

  09-02-2026 14:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Many fans of ITV's Love Island All Stars would like to Tommy Bradley win the series
  
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