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• 'Western Harbour' plans need refresh as key substation is listed

  28-06-2023 03:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The 118-year-old building is one of the earliest examples of reinforced concrete in England
  
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• Men named and charged after racial assault in Bristol

  13-08-2026 14:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  One victim is still receiving treatment almost a year on
  
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• Witness appeal after death of cyclist in Yatton

  13-08-2026 14:25 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are appealing for witnesses following the death of a cyclist in Yatton on Tuesday 11 August. We were called at 10.52pm by a member of the public who had located the man a short distance off North End Road. Officers and paramedics attended the scene, near the rugby club, but sadly the man, who was in his fifties, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The man’s next of kin have…
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• 'Best' Ryanair and easyJet seats to get 'more legroom' for less

  13-08-2026 14:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  People could spare themselves hours of problems by remembering this simple method
  
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• Two in court following hate crime incident in Bristol

  13-08-2026 13:24 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Two people have been charged following an investigation into the assault of two men in a racial hate crime incident in Bristol last year. Joshua James, aged 34 of Roy King Garddens, Warmley, and Jake Hutchings, aged 28 of Griffin Road, Clevedon, have both been charged with wounding with intent, racially aggravated assault by causing actual bodily harm and assault by causing actual bodily…
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• NHS solar eclipse advice to anyone with dots, lines or flashes in their eye

  13-08-2026 13:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The NHS has advice for anyone worried about changes to their eyesight
  
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• Pero's bridge in Bristol closed after 'collapse' - live updates

  13-08-2026 13:15 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Barriers have been erected to stop pedestrians from crossing
  
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• Top 10 everyday ‘swindles’ costing you more, as voted by Brits

  13-08-2026 13:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  According to Brits, modern life's biggest swindles are energy standing charges and shrinkflation.
  
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• Millions of homes to see unexpected rise in water bills

  13-08-2026 12:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Ofwat has already allowed water firms to put up bills by 36%
  
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• Man sexually assaulted at Clifton Down

  13-08-2026 12:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police want to speak to the man pictured
  
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• Gossip: Blues eye Bird from Robins

  13-08-2026 11:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The latest transfer gossip from the EFL.
  
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• Brits dodge making changes as the 'effort just isn't worth it'

  13-08-2026 11:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Six in 10 put off improving their lives because it feels too much work.
  
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• Centuries-old lost gardens revealed by heatwave

  13-08-2026 11:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The prolonged hot weather has uncovered glimpses of centuries-old gardens and buildings.
  
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• Josie Gibson says 'it's a juggling act' as she addresses difficulty after surgery

  13-08-2026 11:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  This Morning presenter Josie Gibson previously revealed she had spent £7,000 on surgery to help treat her condition, before later giving fans a glimpse at the results of her latest procedure
  
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• Photo released to identify man in sexual assault investigation

  13-08-2026 10:44 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We’re issuing a photo of a man we’d like to speak to in connection with an investigation into a sexual assault. A man was walking on Clifton Down sometime between 1pm and 1.30pm on Saturday 11 July, when he was approached by a man who started a conversation with him. He then walked up to the victim and sexually assaulted him. The man in the photo is described as white, in his mid to…
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• Holidaymakers urged not to touch one button as hundreds of flights cancelled

  13-08-2026 10:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The advice is backed by the UK Civil Aviation Authority
  
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• Former member of police staff pleads guilty to computer misuse offences

  13-08-2026 10:18 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A former member of police staff has pleaded guilty after being charged with 11 counts of computer misuse. Laura Dean, who was based at Bridgwater Police Centre, appeared before Exeter Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 12 August. Dean used a police computer system to carry out searches on a number of individuals, including herself. None of the illegal searches Dean made related to…
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• NSPCC numbers for students and adults to call about A-level results

  13-08-2026 10:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A-level results are out today, with GCSEs following next week
  
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• UK holidaymakers stranded in Italy after volcanic eruption

  13-08-2026 08:55 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Flights have been grounded and alternative transport is fully booked
  
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• Summer favourite pulled from shelves as UK enters 38C amber alert

  13-08-2026 07:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It could be the hottest day of the year and potentially the hottest August day ever recorded
  
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• Rare vinyl featuring Banksy art up for auction

  13-08-2026 07:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It is just one of 100 of the handmade album covers ever created by the elusive artist.
  
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• Free family days out: Dinosaur fun to farm trips

  13-08-2026 07:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  We have rounded up some fun, free summer activities you can do this summer holidays.
  
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• Yate man to take on 24-hour challenge in honour of beloved nephew

  13-08-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The young father died in a tragic accident in 2018
  
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• 'Unacceptable' Stapleton Road waste nightmare: Calls for 7am street cleans and business crackdown

  13-08-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  She has called on the council, Bristol Waste and local businesses to come together to solve the problem
  
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• Baby boy goes home after incredible 304 days in Bristol Children's Hospital

  13-08-2026 07:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  His emotional mum described him as a 'pure warrior'.
  
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• 'Significant moment for humanity': The West reacts to historic solar eclipse

  12-08-2026 23:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thousands of people gathered at vantage points, pub gardens and beaches.
  
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• What to do if you looked directly at the solar eclipse without glasses

  12-08-2026 22:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Here's what warning signs to look out for and when to seek help from an optometrist.
  
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• How the West watched most historic solar eclipse since 1999

  12-08-2026 21:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than 90% of the sun was obscured by the moon for the first time since the total eclipse in 1999.
  
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• Watch solar eclipse live as rare event takes place in skies above South West

  12-08-2026 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  For those unable to get outside to experience it themselves, there is another way to watch tonight's event [National news]
  
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• Watch as rare solar eclipse takes place in skies above South West

  12-08-2026 19:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  For those unable to get outside to experience it themselves, there is another way to watch tonight's event [National news]
  
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