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• Unique British coin from 2023 may fetch a hefty sum - here's what you should know

  14-06-2025 04:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Coin specialists have identified that the most sought-after 50ps lack a 'privy mark'
  
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• Police share murder investigation update from Weston-super-Mare crime scene

  16-12-2025 17:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
  
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• State Pension update as DWP says WASPI review is 'underway'

  16-12-2025 16:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Pensions Minister Torsten Bell has further stated that the DWP will "update the House on the decision as soon as a conclusion is reached"
  
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• Bristol landlord due in court over allegations of fire safety failures

  16-12-2025 16:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He is due in court tomorrow
  
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• Child taken to hospital after group altercation on Bristol bus

  16-12-2025 15:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The group took off before police officers arrived at the scene
  
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• LIVE: Updates as murder probe launched after girl 9, found dead

  16-12-2025 15:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A teenager has been arrested
  
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• Bristol Rovers appoint Evans as new manager

  16-12-2025 15:22 via bbc.com
  Bristol Rovers appoint Steve Evans as their new manager in an attempt to reverse their recent struggles.
  
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• Teenage boy held on suspicion of murdering girl, 9

  16-12-2025 15:17 via bbc.com
  A girl was found dead at a house on Monday evening in Weston-super-Mare.
  
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• Small Business Saturday receives widespread support as the nation shops small

  16-12-2025 15:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A study by campaign founder and principal supporter American Express, shows that millions of Brits shopped at their local independent businesses, spending an average of £63, the highest figure for five years
  
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• Brit witnessed Bondi attack from his apartment

  16-12-2025 15:00 via bbc.com
  Racing driver Finn Green says he did not know if the attackers would target his apartment block.
  
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• Police update after 'groups of youths' terrorising at South Bristol retail park

  16-12-2025 14:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Youths were throwing food and damaging property
  
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• Investigation launched after girl’s death in Weston-super-Mare

  16-12-2025 14:19 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  A murder investigation is being carried out following the death of a nine-year-old girl at an address in Weston-super-Mare. We were called by paramedics to a residential address in Lime Close, in the Mead Vale area, at 6.09pm yesterday (Monday 15 December). The first officer arrived at the scene at 6.12pm. Sadly, the young girl was pronounced deceased at the scene. A teenage boy was…
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• First new 'meanwhile site' for van dwellers opens in Lockleaze

  16-12-2025 14:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol City Council is trying to reduce the number of people living on roads around Bristol
  
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• Paul Doyle sentenced to more than 20-years in jail after Liverpool parade crash

  16-12-2025 14:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Doyle, 54, sobbed in the dock as he was jailed for ploughing his car into crowds celebrating Liverpool FC’s Premier League title
  
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• Appeal after woman racially abused

  16-12-2025 14:14 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  Officers have today released the image of a man they want to speak to as part of their investigation into an incident in Bristol city centre in which a woman was racially abused. At 4.45pm on Wednesday 19 November, the victim was cycling on Pero’s Bridge when she was confronted by a man who tried to block her path before racially abusing her. The man was described as white and as having…
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• TikTok users warned Christmas shopping trend could put home and gifts at risk

  16-12-2025 13:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A simple video could inadvertently be getting the attention of criminals online, experts have warned
  
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• Police arrest 117 drink and drug drivers

  16-12-2025 13:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "One decision can destroy lives in seconds — including your own"
  
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• Trainline passengers urged not to get caught out by 'two-minute rule'

  16-12-2025 13:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The train booking platform has shared several tips and tricks to ensure a smooth journey this Christmas
  
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• Families of murdered teens say jury gave them 'best Christmas present ever'

  16-12-2025 13:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "They tried to deny Mason and Max justice"
  
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• Weather misery shows no let-up as Met Office issues another warning

  16-12-2025 13:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  More torrential rain is on the way
  
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• Christmas movies you can stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney, BBC iPlayer and more

  16-12-2025 12:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  You can watch all of these now on streamers such as Amazon Prime and BBC iPlayer
  
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• CCTV released after teen sexually assaulted in city centre

  16-12-2025 12:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The woman was out with her friends at the time
  
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• ‘Fantastic’ £1m upgrade for M Shed as smelly toilets will be replaced

  16-12-2025 12:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The toilets are some of the most heavily used in the city
  
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• Tesco rationing Christmas meat in new 'rule' update for all customers

  16-12-2025 12:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Customers have shared images of new signs in Tesco stores limiting the food per person during the Christmas shopping rush
  
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• 'Organ pipes removed' and 'More SEND school places'

  16-12-2025 12:33 via bbc.com
  A look at what stories are trending across the West of England on 16 December
  
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• Appeal after man assaulted in Bath car park

  16-12-2025 12:31 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  We are appealing for the public’s help to identify this man in connection with a racially-aggravated assault. We are investigating an incident which took place after noon on Saturday 27 September in Kingsmead car park, in Bath. The victim was assaulted by an unknown male and racially abused. He did not require hospital treatment for his injuries. They believe the man pictured…
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• New 'milestone' in Bristol child sexual exploitation case

  16-12-2025 12:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police say it's a complex investigation
  
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• Man, 20, charged with new child sexual offences

  16-12-2025 11:57 via bbc.com
  Sina Omari is charged with more offences as part of a wider child exploitation investigation.
  
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• CCTV appeal after sexual assault in Bristol

  16-12-2025 11:52 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  We are appealing to the public to help us identify the two men pictured in this CCTV image in relation to an ongoing sexual assault investigation in Bristol. A woman, in her late teens, was with friends when she was approached by a man in Merchant Street between 5.30pm and 5.45pm on Wednesday 30 April. A man was reported to have gestured to the victim before he approached and sexually…
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• Energy bill warning as UK households urged to act by January

  16-12-2025 11:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Millions of UK households could be overcharged, experts have warned
  
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