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• Third man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

  03-08-2020 10:56 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A third man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with an incident in Bristol in which a man suffered serious injuries after being struck by a car. The 22-year-old man was detained yesterday and has since been released under investigation. The arrest comes as two 18-year-old men were also released under investigation after being arrested on Saturday.
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• St Pauls Carnival event 'peaceful and good-natured' as six arrests made

  05-07-2026 19:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Among those arrested was a teenager for possessing a bladed article
  
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• 'Major' fire incident in Bristol sparks emergency response - updates

  05-07-2026 17:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Roads have been closed to traffic and pedestrians
  
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• Policing operation stood up during community celebration in St Pauls

  05-07-2026 17:14 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Large crowds into the tens of thousands were seen gathering in and around the St Pauls area of Bristol for the traditional ‘Carnival’ celebrations yesterday (Saturday 4 July). Officers were deployed to the area as part of a policing operation to provide reassurance and ensure the safety of members of the public. During the event, which saw the majority of crowds disperse at around…
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• Lawrence Weston - the unlikely winners of Refugee Festival football tournament

  05-07-2026 17:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol united by a love of football
  
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• England or BUSt: The extreme lengths UK football fans are going to for the World Cup

  05-07-2026 16:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The research from LG Electronics found watchers use different tactics to handle work the next day. From tactical sick days, the plan for 1 in 10 football fans.
  
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• Love Island first look for Movie Night as 'affair' unveiled

  05-07-2026 15:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Love Island fans are anticipating the most dramatic episode of the series
  
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• Love Island's Movie Night episode start and end time tonight

  05-07-2026 15:31 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Love Island's explosive Movie Night airs tonight, with secrets about the Islanders set to be uncovered
  
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• Doctor's method to watch England game and feel less tired on Monday

  05-07-2026 14:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  England and Mexico will battle for a place in the World Cup quarter finals at 1am on Monday UK time
  
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• Witnesses sought following serious collision

  05-07-2026 12:54 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a serious collision in Thornfalcon earlier this week. Officers were called to the A358 at Mattocks Hill at around 10.30am on Thursday 2 July following a two-vehicle collision between a lorry and a car. The driver of the car sustained injuries described as life-changing and the passenger is currently in life-threatening condition.
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• Bristol University of Bristol Temple Quarter café and bar seeks premises licence

  05-07-2026 12:49 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It would be open until midnight seven days a week
  
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• Love Island's Ovie Soko and his life today including surprise 'wife' admission

  05-07-2026 12:46 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Former Love Island star Ovie Soko has been a fan favourite since his 2019 villa debut - here's where he is seven years on
  
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• Who is Mara Pirez? Love Island 2026 star's age, job and dating show history

  05-07-2026 10:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Mara Pirez has become one of Love Island 2026's most talked-about stars after her iconic confrontation with Simba
  
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• Love Island's Simba forced into admission after 'forgetting' he was wearing mic

  05-07-2026 10:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Love Island's Simba was left red-faced as producers called him out over comments
  
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• Neighbours cut down tree that crashed through our fence - but it got even worse

  05-07-2026 10:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A homeowner has been left fuming after their neighbours cut down a tree in their own garden - and it crashed through the fence causing property damage, leaving a huge mess
  
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• Pub opening rules in UK confirmed for England World Cup game tonight

  05-07-2026 09:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  England face a tough test in the last 16 of the World Cup against Mexico at 1am on Monday
  
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• BBC Breakfast fans react as beloved star makes her return after months off-air

  05-07-2026 09:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  BBC Breakfast presenter Emma Vardy has returned to the show after taking maternity leave to give birth to her second child.
  
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• 'I'm a charity shopper and these are 6 ways to find bargains at your local store'

  05-07-2026 09:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  An avid second-hand shopper named Monica has shared her six top tips for finding bargains when shopping in charity shops, as it's easier than you may think
  
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• Aldi insider explains what shoppers 'overlook' on red sticker reductions

  05-07-2026 08:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Julie Ashfield is Aldi’s chief commercial officer
  
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• In pictures: Tom Jones, 'singing pirates' and a Strawberry Moon

  05-07-2026 08:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A round-up of photographs from across the West this week.
  
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• Patients struggle to get vital medicines amid shortages

  05-07-2026 08:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Royal College of Pharmacy says "urgent action" is needed over persistent nationwide shortages.
  
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• You can stop launching pints when England score now, it's performative and embarrassing

  05-07-2026 07:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It used to be an explosion of joy, but now the timing is off
  
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• How Bristol built the world's most expensive road

  05-07-2026 07:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It's 100 years since The Portway was opened. And it's always been more than just a road
  
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• Battleaxes and booze-free pubs - a new era for historic pub on the edge of Bristol

  05-07-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A third era for a famous village pub
  
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• Police 'increasingly concerned' for missing Destiny, 20, often seen in Bristol city centre

  05-07-2026 00:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for the public's help to find Destiny, a 20-year-old woman who has been missing since 9.40pm on 2 July
  
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• Glos ease to victory over Surrey in T20 Blast

  04-07-2026 23:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  D'Arcy Short hits an unbeaten 92 as Gloucestershire beat Surrey by 57 runs in their inter-group match at the Seat Unique Stadium in Bristol.
  
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• 'Healthy' dad told he has nine months to live after swallowing led to cancer diagnosis

  04-07-2026 22:48 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  John Robertson, 35, was diagnosed with Stage 4 oesophageal cancer last month after struggling to swallow food – the disease has spread to multiple parts of his body including his liver
  
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• Woman kicked off motorbike by gang in violent Bristol theft speaks of lasting trauma

  04-07-2026 22:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'They were shouting ‘get her’. I’m only 4ft 11 and I think they realised I was a woman. Even thinking about it now gives me shivers. It was a terrifying experience.'
  
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• South West temperatures could reach 35C as heatwave conditions expected

  04-07-2026 17:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A forecast separate to the Met Office has predicted high temperatures in the coming week
  
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• Missing 15-year-old boy could be in South Bristol

  04-07-2026 17:27 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for help to find Callum
  
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