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Pro-Palestine artwork removed by Bristol City Council after being ‘deemed offensive’
Bristol City Council
Bristol City Council initially denied any knowledge of removing the artwork, but later said it had organised for its removal following a complaint from a member of the public
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French bulldog puppy stolen in Patchway home burglary
Patchway
Frankie the French bulldog was taken during the early hours of the morning. Police have launched an appeal for information.
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Live: Call 999 if you see this wanted man
Avon and Somerset Constabulary
26-year-old Eric Pearce is wanted by police after failing to return to HMP Leyhill on Wednesday, April 17
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Rooftop standoff with police in Bristol suburb
Lawrence Weston
Eyewitnesses report seeing a man on a roof in Lawrence Weston this afternoon (Friday, April 19)
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Live: Traffic chaos as crash forces police to close A370
Traffic & Travel
A crash on the A370 to Weston-super-Mare has sparked serious traffic problems this evening (Friday, April 19)
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Concern for rough sleepers living in tents in Kingswood town centre
Homelessness
They have been outside the Kingswood Civic Centre for at least a week
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Bid to protect South Bristol wetland that’s a haven for wildlife and migratory birds
South Bristol
Just under 19 acres of the Ashton Vale fields are protected as a village green, meaning the land cannot be built on
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Unfinished house in Bristol 'eco village' goes on sale after 20-year build
property news
The house in St Werburghs has a guide price of £400,000
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Stonegate denies Bristol pubs are at risk of closure
Bristol News
The company operates brands including Slug and Lettuce and Yates
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Planning enforcement in Bristol has almost no staff to investigate cases
Bristol City Council
The Government placed the city council's failing department into special measures last month
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Popular picnic spot in north Bristol cul-de-sac saved from housing plan
Planning
The small site sits at the end of a cul-de-sac and is used by neighbours for get-togethers and barbecues
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Kingswood arcade customer injured after trying to stop thieves stealing cash
Kingswood
Police said the robbery took place in an arcade on Regent Street on Tuesday, March 12
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Broadmead snubbed as Cribbs and Clifton make list of Bristol's best shopping destinations
Bristol City Centre
Cribbs Causeway and Clifton both made it into a national list of the top 100 places to shop in the UK
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Kebab van owner wins licence despite 'breakfast competition' fears
South Gloucestershire
South Gloucestershire Council approved the application at a licensing hearing
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Bristol MP thanks NHS as she shares cancer diagnosis
NHS
Karin Smyth has undergone two operations and is recovering at home
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Man swallowed conkers and choked to death in Bristol, inquest hears
Courts
Vulnerable Marcus Hanlin had severe learning disabilities, autism and Down's syndrome and was supposed to be supervised at all times while around food
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A4174 ring road in Bristol blocked by crash
Traffic & Travel
The crash was first reported at 7.38am and has sparked traffic in the area
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Major landslip sparked train delays between Cheltenham and Tewkesbury
Bristol News
Train tracks were closed overnight and delays continue into the morning, National Rail has said
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AI camera installed in van to catch drivers using their phones or not wearing seatbelts
Traffic & Travel
South Gloucestershire Council has worked in partnership with Acusensus and AECOM to deploy new roadside camera technology, which can detect motorists who are not wearing a seatbelt or using mobile phones while driving
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Sisters raise £85,000 for cancer treatment for their mum in four days
Health
Millie Olika has been told it's too late for chemotherapy but her daughters are sending her to Germany for advanced treatment
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Bristol rapper calls for five-year prison sentence for people caught carrying knives
Together for Change
Wayne Webster has called for tougher sentencing in the hopes that it will help end knife crime
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Rogue Bristol gasman forced to pay £8,000 after his shoddy work put lives at risk
Courts
Gas engineer Christian Davis was kicked off the Gas Safe Register due to fears over the poor quality of his work but carried on trading
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Farm shop owner denies villagers' 'mini-Glastonbury lies and rumours' as booze and live music licence granted
South Gloucestershire Council
South Gloucestershire councillors approved a premises licence despite fears the venue will hold raves and become 'mini-Glastonbury'
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Oowee Diner defends paying for 5-star Deliveroo reviews after customer cries 'fake'
Eating Out in Bristol
One customer said he was shocked to be offered a credit for writing a good review, and said it undermines the whole system - Oowee founder Charlie Watson explained why they do it
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Black FridayMartin Lewis issues warning to anyone using air fryers instead of ovensThe Money Saving Expert has been asked about the kitchen appliance switch a number of times, particularly as many have invested in Ninja and Tower air fryers during the Black Friday sales
A432 named as Bristol’s most traffic-clogged major road
Traffic & Travel
This was followed by the A38 and A37
DWP to change PIP assessments in crackdown on benefit cheats
DWP
The Department for Work and Pensions is planning to change the way people are assessed for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) in a bid to root out benefit cheats
Deer return to National Trust park for first time in years after cull
Animals
The previous herd had to be culled due to high levels of bovine tuberculosis back in 2021, as the disease was severely impacting the health and welfare of the animals
How transport and getting around Bristol could change from next month
Local Elections
Voters will head to the polls on Thursday, May 2, with transport being a key issue for many
MorrisonsMorrisons issues important message to shop and café usersThe supermarket chain is offering shoppers the chance to earn 100 More Cards points when they dine at one of its 396 cafes and 19 Brew Bars
Doctor issues weight loss hair and skin 'seek help' warning
Health
Weight loss can have effects on the body that some might not consider
Queen's favourite takeaway she'd send footman out to collect
The Queen
The Queen might have dined on some of the finest food in the world - but she was still partial to the occasional takeaway, and would send a footman to collect it
Aldi 'do not eat' warning over popular food item as police launch investigation
Aldi
The recall was triggered by concerns that the product could possibly contain metal
Specialist details five-day weight loss plan and says 'make one change'
Google
The expert said carb cycling helps 'repair your metabolism'
Black FridayMartin Lewis issues warning to anyone using air fryers instead of ovensThe Money Saving Expert has been asked about the kitchen appliance switch a number of times, particularly as many have invested in Ninja and Tower air fryers during the Black Friday sales
A432 named as Bristol’s most traffic-clogged major road
Traffic & Travel
This was followed by the A38 and A37
DWP to change PIP assessments in crackdown on benefit cheats
DWP
The Department for Work and Pensions is planning to change the way people are assessed for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) in a bid to root out benefit cheats
Deer return to National Trust park for first time in years after cull
Animals
The previous herd had to be culled due to high levels of bovine tuberculosis back in 2021, as the disease was severely impacting the health and welfare of the animals
How transport and getting around Bristol could change from next month
Local Elections
Voters will head to the polls on Thursday, May 2, with transport being a key issue for many
MorrisonsMorrisons issues important message to shop and café usersThe supermarket chain is offering shoppers the chance to earn 100 More Cards points when they dine at one of its 396 cafes and 19 Brew Bars
Doctor issues weight loss hair and skin 'seek help' warning
Health
Weight loss can have effects on the body that some might not consider
Queen's favourite takeaway she'd send footman out to collect
The Queen
The Queen might have dined on some of the finest food in the world - but she was still partial to the occasional takeaway, and would send a footman to collect it
Aldi 'do not eat' warning over popular food item as police launch investigation
Aldi
The recall was triggered by concerns that the product could possibly contain metal
Specialist details five-day weight loss plan and says 'make one change'
Google
The expert said carb cycling helps 'repair your metabolism'