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• Statement following welfare concern in Portishead

  30-04-2025 21:04 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We were called at around 3.45pm today (Wednesday 30 April) to Merlin Park, in Portishead, to check on the welfare of a man. Armed officers were deployed due to the mention of a firearm and negotiators attempted to engage with a man inside a property. Sometime later a police firearm was discharged. A man has been taken to hospital to receive treatment for an injury to his hand which is…
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• Major emergency service response in Kingswood after fatal bus crash - updates

  16-09-2026 19:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police, paramedics and firefighters are all at the scene
  
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• Body found in pond amid desperate search for three-year-old boy Noah Woods

  16-09-2026 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The vulnerable three-year-old vanished from a playground on Tuesday afternoon [National new]
  
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• Woman dies in Kingswood bus crash

  16-09-2026 18:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A tragic update from police
  
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• How did Big Brother's Charlotte lose her arms and legs?

  16-09-2026 18:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Big Brother 2026 fans have been left stunned by Rochelle's controversial comments about quadruple amputee Charlotte
  
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• Officers investigating fatal collision in Kingswood

  16-09-2026 18:15 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Officers are investigating a fatal collision in Kingswood today (Wednesday 16 September). We were called just before 1.20pm to Regent Street following reports of a collision involving a bus and a pedestrian. Sadly the pedestrian, a woman in her seventies, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are with them during this incredibly difficult…
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• Bristol's Aviva Arena opening date slips again as 2029 mentioned

  16-09-2026 17:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's the eighth time a new opening date has been mentioned, and the first time 2029 has been mentioned
  
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• ITV Big Brother star handed massive boost as first nominations announced

  16-09-2026 17:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Big Brother is set to see its first live eviction in the coming days
  
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• Three sentenced for prescription drug offences

  16-09-2026 16:36 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Three people have been sentenced after admitting offences linked to the theft and supply of prescription-only drugs in Somerset. Alastair Caines, 41, of Yeovil, Stuart Eales, 55, formerly of Yeovil, and Louise Larby, 42, formerly of Yeovil, were all sentenced at Taunton Crown Court, sitting at North Somerset Courthouse, on Monday 14th September. All three had previously admitted…
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• Major emergency service response in Kingswood as serious incident unfolds - updates

  16-09-2026 16:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police, paramedics and firefighters are all at the scene
  
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• Former staff member sentenced for police computer misuse offences 

  16-09-2026 16:02 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  A former member of police staff has been sentenced after being convicted of 11 counts of computer misuse. Laura Dean, who was based at Bridgwater Police Centre, pleaded guilty to all the charges at Exeter Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 12 August. The 33-year-old was sentenced at the same court today (Wednesday 16 September) to a six-month prison sentence, suspended for 12 months…
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• ITV Big Brother plunged into chaos amid explosive row just days in

  16-09-2026 15:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Big Brother stepped in as housemates clashed in explosive scenes, with Johanne and Yasmin going head-to-head in a drinks dispute in tonight's episode
  
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• ITV shares response after Big Brother criticism over live launch show

  16-09-2026 15:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Big Brother fans were left concerned over some aspects of production
  
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• 'I wanted to share my Shein holiday haul on TikTok - what I caught on camera disgusted me'

  16-09-2026 14:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Kate Greevy decided to film a haul of all her holiday clothes when she claims to have made the unexpected discovery while unpackaging a long green dress
  
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• ‘Too early to commit’ to timescales on repairing Pero’s Bridge

  16-09-2026 14:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The footbridge in the city centre has now been shut for over a month
  
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• Urgent alert over popular Amazon furniture buy that can suddenly 'snap shut'

  16-09-2026 12:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  People have been advised to take extra care when packing or unpacking the products
  
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• Fund to help with energy bills opens October 1 as Judi Love backs campaign

  16-09-2026 12:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Trust supported more than 101,100 people in 2025-26
  
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• Latest Covid advice as sufferers told 'don't' - three things to avoid

  16-09-2026 11:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Many people are becoming unwell as the seasons change and kids go back to school
  
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• Big Brother fans issue same complaint as they fume it's 'embarrassing'

  16-09-2026 11:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Some Big Brother 2026 fans have been left unimpressed by a potential romance in the house
  
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• Missing girl may have travelled to Bristol to meet 'lad'

  16-09-2026 11:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Skye is believed to have travelled to the city on a train
  
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• Big Brother fans in tears as star admits 'I've been in pain for so long'

  16-09-2026 10:51 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Big Brother fans were left in tears after seeing Frankie's powerful Diary Room confession
  
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• Stop window and door draughts and cut heating bills this autumn with common tool

  16-09-2026 09:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Which? has shared a simple trick to help you reduce your heating costs this winter and fix draughty uPVC windows - and all you need is a small tool you're likely to already possess
  
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• Anti-social behaviour plaguing South Bristol areas as tips shared on best ways to report

  16-09-2026 09:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'We’ve had more anti-social behaviour this summer than I can remember'
  
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• DVLA auction sees £200 number plate sell for more than £17,000

  16-09-2026 07:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The sale was one of four number plates which sold for a total of more than £68,000 in the latest private registration auction
  
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• Why there will be even more potholes on our roads this winter

  16-09-2026 07:16 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Half of drivers now say potholes are their 'biggest worry'
  
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• MP calls for 'unlawful and divisive' flags to come down

  16-09-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'People should no longer have to put up with these unlawfully-placed flags'
  
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• Downs was ‘close to disaster’ this summer due to barbecues in drought and driving on grass

  16-09-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The risky scenes last month have prompted calls to consider public safety
  
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• Cannabis farm fuels concern over Kingswood's unfinished housing estate

  16-09-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Building works stalled years ago
  
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• Bristol City Council admits losing battle on illegal Traveller encampments in parks

  16-09-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  South Bristol park encroached seven times in last two summers
  
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• Five essentials Brits told to keep at home for emergencies

  16-09-2026 03:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The UK Government is urging every household to build a home emergency kit
  
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