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Marvin Rees wins second term as Bristol mayor

Marvin Rees wins second term as Bristol mayor

Labour retains Bristol mayoralty despite nationwide losses The Labour Party incumbent has won a second term a…

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Bristol Uni Tories are at war with each over sleazy 'life peerages' to the society

Bristol Uni Tories are at war with each over sleazy 'life peerages' to the society

The political world is engulfed with Tory sleaze scandals. David Cameron has been accused of using his connec…

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Tory MP says Bristol Uni bosses should resign as they 'care nothing about anti semitism'

Tory MP says Bristol Uni bosses should resign as they 'care nothing about anti semitism'

Bristol Uni currently isn't commenting on whether the senior management team will quit A Tory MP said today t…

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Opinion: Postponing graduations is yet another kick in the teeth to Bristol Uni students

Opinion: Postponing graduations is yet another kick in the teeth to Bristol Uni students

Even the universities minister says graduations should go ahead Bristol Uni announced on Tuesday that all gra…

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EXCLUSIVE: Bristol Uni planning to scrap social distancing for September

EXCLUSIVE: Bristol Uni planning to scrap social distancing for September

Bristol Uni is planning on scrapping social distancing on campus for 2021/22, The Bristol Tab has learned. Do…

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Exclusive: Bristol Uni says more students are cheating in online exams this year

Exclusive: Bristol Uni says more students are cheating in online exams this year

The uni is worried about the rise in 'contract cheating' in assessments Bristol Uni says that more students h…

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How can Labour and Keir Starmer get the keys to Number 10 without a majority?

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By Ben Bloch Verified, Jennifer Scott
| Isle of Wight Radio Verified
Labour is feeling positive after strong local election results rolled in from across England last week. The party gained 536 seats and control of an additional 22 councils, making it the largest force in local government for the first time in over 20 years. Leader Sir Keir Starmer seized on the moment to claim the country was "on course for a Labour majority" after the next general election. But it may not be quite that straightforward...
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Andrew Bridgen to join Laurence Fox's Reclaim Party after Tory explusion

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By Ben Bloch Verified, Jennifer Scott
| MKFM 106.3 FM Verified
Andrew Bridgen is set to join the Reclaim Party after his expulsion from the Conservatives, Sky News understands. The North West Leicestershire MP was kicked out of his party last month after he compared the roll-out of COVID vaccines to the Holocaust. He has continued to sit as an independent MP in the Commons, but on Wednesday will officially join Laurence Fox's party - making him their first parliamentary representative.
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M4 traffic live as 'serious crash after horse escapes' on motorway near Swindon - updates

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By Ben Bloch Verified
| Wiltshire Live
Motorists face long delays following a 'serious crash after a horse escaped' on the M4 this afternoon (September 28). The collision happened between J14 (Hungerford) to J15 (Swindon East) on the westbound carriageway around 2.15pm. The animals have reportedly been spotted on the eastbound side of the route - it's unclear if they are linked to the smash.
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What does it mean to be a journalist?

To speak the unvarnished truth, and to give all the facts. The aim is to inform the public and hold power to account.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Otter is great for transcription. Canva is fantastic for creating featured images, instagram posts and stories, and much more. Unsplash also.

What's your favorite drink?

It depends on my mood and situation, but a Gin and Tonic is a good bet.
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