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Donald Gore was infected with a bacteria from a heater-cooling unit used in his open-heart surgery.

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Bristol Royal Infirmary A & E department

Patient infected during heart op, inquest finds

Donald Gore was infected with a bacteria from a heater-cooling unit used in his open-heart surgery.

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    Bristol Royal Infirmary A & E department

    Patient infected during heart op, inquest finds

    Donald Gore was infected with a bacteria from a heater-cooling unit used in his open-heart surgery.

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    Drinks in a pub

    City's night-life is 'spearheading' Covid recovery

    Figures show at least £45.5m was spent in Bristol city centre at night in the past six months.

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    Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre as seen from the car park

    Leisure centre evacuated after fire

    Investigators say the cause of the fire was accidental.

      Marcus Dunkerton

      Stabbed man was an excellent dad, his family say

      Marcus Dunkerton's family say his death on Friday leaves a "huge hole" in their lives.

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      • Gloucestershire
      Barton Fields in Kingswood

      Arrest after 'serious sexual assault' in Kingswood

      A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the attack in Bristol.

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      'Left to live in damp and mould for two months'

      Claire Kelly, from Bristol, says her housing association has not fixed a string of problems.

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      Barristers in wigs picket outside the Old Bailey in central London

      Barristers walk out of courts over pay

      Lawyers are urged to accept proposed fees' rise but there are concerns some will quit the profession.

      • 19h19 hours ago
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      Drinks in a pub

      City's night-life is 'spearheading' Covid recovery

      Figures show at least £45.5m was spent in Bristol city centre at night in the past six months.

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      • Bristol
      Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre as seen from the car park

      Leisure centre evacuated after fire

      Investigators say the cause of the fire was accidental.

        Marcus Dunkerton

        Stabbed man was an excellent dad, his family say

        Marcus Dunkerton's family say his death on Friday leaves a "huge hole" in their lives.

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        1. Posted at 10:0210:02

          Patient infected during heart op, inquest finds

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          Donald Gore was infected with a bacteria from a heater-cooling unit used in his open-heart surgery.

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          Figures show at least £45.5m was spent in Bristol city centre at night in the past six months.

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        3. Posted at 18:46 27 Jun18:46 27 Jun

          Jennings misses out on century for Lancashire

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        4. Posted at 16:29 27 Jun16:29 27 Jun

          Stabbed man was an excellent dad, his family say

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          Marcus Dunkerton's family say his death on Friday leaves a "huge hole" in their lives.

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        5. Posted at 13:33 27 Jun13:33 27 Jun

          Arrest after 'serious sexual assault' in Kingswood

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        7. Posted at 5:25 27 Jun5:25 27 Jun

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        12. Posted at 8:29 25 Jun8:29 25 Jun

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        13. Posted at 8:23 25 Jun8:23 25 Jun

          Greens call for probe into council's reporter ban

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        14. Posted at 17:40 24 Jun17:40 24 Jun

          Cardiff's Connolly completes Bristol Rovers move

          James Connolly made 24 appearances following his arrival on loan from Cardiff City in January

          Cardiff City defender James Connolly re-signs for Joey Barton's promoted Bristol Rovers on a three-year contract.

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        15. Posted at 17:36 24 Jun17:36 24 Jun

          Bristol City's Baker unlikely to play next season

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          Bristol City centre-back Nathan Baker is not expected to play next season due to ongoing concussion, says boss Nigel Pearson.

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        16. Posted at 16:37 24 Jun16:37 24 Jun

          Rioter who spat at police as Covid raged is jailed

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          Francesca Horn, from Bristol, is jailed for five years and 10 months after being found guilty of riot.

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        17. Posted at 15:45 24 Jun15:45 24 Jun

          Bristol Rovers charged by FA over pitch invasions

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        19. Posted at 12:07 24 Jun12:07 24 Jun

          Thousands gather for concerts after Covid call-offs

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          Noel Gallagher, Paolo Nutini and Elbow are some of the headliners at the Bristol Sounds series.

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