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• Burglar who tried to swim away from police jailed

  28-10-2024 21:52 via bbc.com
  
  Chad Lambert was followed by police after stealing a bottle of wine and the contents of a shop's till.
  
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• Suspect arrested after police vehicles smashed in Bristol

  28-10-2024 20:54 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The suspect was also on a warrant for assaulting an emergency worker
  
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• Can you help us locate this missing woman?

  28-10-2024 20:36 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Officers are appealing for the public’s help to find this woman, who was last seen earlier today (Monday 28 October). A Good Samaritan came to the aid of the woman pictured in Kewstoke, near Weston-super-Mare, at around 3.30pm as she appeared confused and lost. The member of the public, who is aiding our enquiries, dropped the lady to an address in Kewstoke, where she later left and has…
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• Travelling Showpeople plots approved in greenbelt north of Bristol

  28-10-2024 20:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The parish council and residents objected to the development near an oil terminal and a pig abattoir
  
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• M5 traffic chaos after rush hour crash near Bristol

  28-10-2024 18:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There was slow traffic on the motorway
  
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• Live: M5 traffic chaos after rush hour crash near Bristol

  28-10-2024 18:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There is slow traffic on the motorway
  
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• Man swam through lake to escape police after stealing bottle of wine in Bristol

  28-10-2024 18:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He tried to hide in a tree on a small island
  
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• The UK's healthiest men unveiled - with three 'fittest' cities emerging - Bristol Live

  28-10-2024 18:32
  The UK's healthiest men unveiled - with three 'fittest' cities emerging  Bristol Live
  
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• UK parents prefer cash gifts for kids' to avoid toy clutter - Bristol Live

  28-10-2024 18:21
  UK parents prefer cash gifts for kids' to avoid toy clutter  Bristol Live
  
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• Burglar who swam through lake to evade capture jailed

  28-10-2024 18:10 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  A burglar has been jailed after he attempted to evade police by swimming to an island. Chad Lambert, 35, of Cobourg Road, Bristol, was sentenced to 26 weeks in prison on Monday 21 October after he admitted to aggravated burglary. Bristol Magistrates’ Court heard how, on Saturday 19 October at around 1pm, Lambert had entered a shop on Averay Road, Bristol, acting suspiciously.
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• Inquest to examine sailor's disappearance in 1986

  28-10-2024 18:09 via bbc.com
  
  Simon Parkes, 18, disappeared on a night out with Royal Navy crewmates in Gibraltar.
  
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• Water bosses confirm work underway on huge new reservoir near Bristol

  28-10-2024 18:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The plan was dropped six years ago, but is now back on the table
  
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• Back-row stars, a Puma sensation & more Premiership talking points

  28-10-2024 17:26 via bbc.com
  
  The back-row contenders come front and centre, Harlequins have a new Puma on the loose and more Premiership talking points
  
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• Live: A38 heavy traffic due to obstruction near Bristol Airport

  28-10-2024 16:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Drivers should expect delays in the area
  
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• HIV support in Bristol extended for another year as campaigners warn of impact of cuts

  28-10-2024 16:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The proposed cuts were scrapped after warnings that people with HIV would not be able to access alternative support
  
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• A38 was closed both ways by downed electrical line near Bristol Airport

  28-10-2024 16:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There were long delays in the area
  
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• Live: Major M4 delays due to medical emergency

  28-10-2024 16:53 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  There are miles of traffic
  
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• Taxes rises Brits are most likely to see increase in Labour’s first Budget

  28-10-2024 15:44 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Labour will deliver its first autumn budget in just a matter of days
  
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• Mercedes seen driving dangerously through Bristol before crash

  28-10-2024 15:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Mercedes failed to stop for police
  
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• Bristol BMW driver crashes doing 'doughnuts' at car meet

  28-10-2024 15:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He lost control of the car while 'drifting'
  
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• BBC confirms Amy Dowden's Strictly Come Dancing replacement

  28-10-2024 13:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Amy's partner JB Gill is now training with another Strictly professional
  
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• Lidl set to open 10 new stores before Christmas - including one in Bristol

  28-10-2024 13:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The supermarket's new Bristol branch will serve those living on a new housing estate near Cribbs Causeway
  
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• Tommy Robinson jailed for 18 months after admitting contempt of court

  28-10-2024 13:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The political activist, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, admitted 10 breaches of a High Court order
  
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• One room in your home you should never work from, experts warn

  28-10-2024 13:37 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It could negatively impact you, both physically and mentally
  
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• Home Bargains selling 'next level' Christmas decorations that 'look expensive'

  28-10-2024 13:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Christmas lovers looking for festive decorations praised the Home Bargains range featuring the "colour of the season."
  
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• Bristol Bake Off star Briony May Williams joining BBC Radio Bristol and BBC Radio Somerset

  28-10-2024 13:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Escape to the Country presenter will cover for Andy Bennett
  
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• Panic moves Brits are making ahead of Rachel Reeves’ first budget as experts issue warning

  28-10-2024 13:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Despite the “pain” household finances are expected to bear on Wednesday, Brits are being warned to keep calm
  
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• Live: A4174 blocked after crash in Bedminster

  28-10-2024 13:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The road is blocked in both directions
  
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• A4174 was blocked after crash in Bedminster

  28-10-2024 13:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The road was blocked in both directions
  
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• South Bristol nursery now judged to be ‘Good’ following drastic turnaround

  28-10-2024 12:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It had been rated as one of the worst schools according to Ofsted
  
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• Kate Middleton and Prince William's low key date nights - and how they keep them secret

  28-10-2024 12:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The couple have three beautiful properties - one of which gives them the chance to lead a relatively normal life, and even enjoy the occasional date night together
  
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• Appeal to identify man following collision in Bristol

  28-10-2024 12:26 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  Officers investigating a collision in Bristol are releasing an image of a man they wish to identify. It is believed the man pictured may have information which could aid their enquiries into a collision which took place on Thursday 10 October. He is Black, approximately 5ft 8ins tall, of slim build, with a black beard and moustache. He is shown wearing a blue hoodie and a black beanie.
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• Kate Middleton and Prince William life-changing decision for children 'surprised a lot of people'

  28-10-2024 12:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  It was all about putting their children first
  
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• Police update on illegal rave attended by hundreds in Bristol

  28-10-2024 12:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A 'thumping bass line' was reported by locals
  
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• DWP to give extra £253 to Universal Credit claimants next year

  28-10-2024 12:03 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Around seven million people are now receiving Universal Credit - with 37 per cent in employment and the rest either looking for a job or not required to work
  
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• Drivers told to remove 'three items' from their cars before Wednesday

  28-10-2024 11:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The new Labour Party government is set to present its Budget on October 30
  
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• Avon firefighters and staff 'scared' to report bullying and harassment, government inspectors find

  28-10-2024 11:50 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  But the malfunctioning 999 computer system that kept crashing has been fixed
  
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• Two released after illegal Halloween rave

  28-10-2024 11:38 via bbc.com
  
  The police force said there were between 600 to 1,000 people at the event's peak.
  
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• DWP update on £300 payments going into bank accounts

  28-10-2024 11:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The DWP has issued an important update for those who are eligible to receive a Winter Fuel Payment
  
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• Review: The Cult, Bristol Beacon - Iconic rockers keep fans waiting for the hits in a show full of surprises

  28-10-2024 11:29 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The band fronted by Ian Astbury performed songs spanning 40 years
  
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• BBC Strictly Come Dancing star 'makes vow' as she leaves show and won't make more appearances

  28-10-2024 11:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Dr Punam Krishan and Gorka Marquez left Strictly Come Dancing on Sunday night after averaging 22 points
  
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• CCTV appeal in connection with bank card fraud investigation – Bath

  28-10-2024 11:18 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  
  We are investigating a suspected case of fraud by false representation after lost bank cards were used in transactions in Bath. A mobile phone case, belonging to a woman in her 60s, was lost in the Oldfield Park area on Thursday 26 September. She kept a number of bank cards inside the case. A couple of days later she reported the matter to the police after a bank statement showed…
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• Residents 'horrified' at nuclear plant saltmarsh plans

  28-10-2024 10:32 via bbc.com
  
  One community near where EDF may create a huge saltmarsh say they will fight the plans.
  
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• Strictly's JB Gill issues statement after Amy Dowden rushed to hospital

  28-10-2024 09:47 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  JB sent a message to members of the public 'on behalf of both Amy and I'
  
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• DWP and benefit changes in November including a potential £200 for households

  28-10-2024 08:52 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Changes could affect pensioners, low-income families and more
  
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• 'Criminal network took advantage of Matthew Perry' before he died

  28-10-2024 07:56 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Friends star died last year, aged 54
  
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• Man hit victim with a flip flop when he couldn't steal his car

  28-10-2024 07:43 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He made off with a vase before cycling away
  
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• Speeding Lamborghini driver makes cheeky request to police

  28-10-2024 07:18 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Officers seized the £200,000 car after pulling the driver over
  
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• The servant who convinced everyone she was royalty

  28-10-2024 07:12 via bbc.com
  
  "Princess Caraboo" still has a statue in city's burial ground celebrating her life.
  
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• 'I can't afford a second child'

  28-10-2024 07:11 via bbc.com
  
  Parents and carers at a soft play in south Bristol share their thoughts ahead of Wednesday's Budget.
  
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