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Trial date set as man pleads not guilty to murder
David Malcolm will face trial in August after the death of a man in the St Pauls area of Bristol.
SEND school and child care home at risk of closure
In a letter to parents, the school's CEO says it is "a very difficult time for all our staff".
Historic boatyard reopens after devastating fire
The blaze caused millions of pounds worth of damage, destroying three buildings and six boats.
Residents' safety fears after return to tower block
The council say nearly all residents have now returned to Barton House following the sudden evacuation in November.
Young people blocked from 'life-saving' cancer trials
Some teenagers are not able to apply for key trials because of their age.
Knife crime: PCC candidates talk solutions
Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner candidates tell us how they plan to tackle knife crime.
Why have Bristol City had such a bad WSL season?
After a long, hard season of struggle, Bristol City's exit from the Women?s Super League was confirmed on Sunday.
Meet the 'nature heroes' working for a greener world
The Young Green Influencers are taking action to help the environment, on behalf of their community.
Warning over opioid up to '500 times stronger' than heroin
A Bristol group said it had found potentially fatal doses of nitazenes in multiple different samples.
Bristol in pictures: Rising from the ashes
A selection of photographs showing life in Bristol, from sport to opera and the city's parks.
Animals die in petting park fire
The blaze broke out in a petting park, but the number of animals killed has not been confirmed.
Parking charges 'not needed', groups say
North Somerset Council is planning to introduce parking charges in Clevedon, Portishead and Nailsea.
Knife crime: PCC candidates talk solutions
Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner candidates tell us how they plan to tackle knife crime.
Bristol Council elections: All you need to know
Local elections will take place soon with Bristol seeing a whole new way of governing.
Everything you need to know about the Avon and Somerset PCC election
Members of the public will be able to elect a candidate when polling open on 2 May.
When are the local elections and who can vote?
Voters in parts of England will elect councillors, mayors and police commissioners in May.
Councils to watch in the 2024 local elections
Where might the main political parties make gains and losses in the local elections on 2 May?
Local elections 2024: Who can I vote for?
Use our lookup to see if there is an election in your area and who you can vote for on 2 May
People urged to get medication to avoid backlog
Pharmacies warn of prescription processing times and struggles with backlogs.
Hospital gets £21.6m grant for net zero projects
It will fund environmentally friendly lighting, insulation and heating at Royal United Hospitals Bath.
The cargo ship that became an iconic music venue
Bristol's iconic floating venue Thekla celebrates four decades of music, cabaret and more.
Decision over 500 new student flats delayed
Plans include three buildings, the tallest with 10 storeys, and aim to improve access to a river.
Ex-nurse honoured for a career helping others
Tony Westacott has cared for hundreds of people, as well as spearheading apprenticeship schemes.
Knives sold to children as young as 13
One child was sold a machete-style knife during the police sting in Bristol and Somerset.
Knife crime in Bristol: Your questions answered
Four people have lost their lives in fatal stabbing attacks in Bristol this year.
Concern over link between tech and teenage violence
Experts speak about some of the current theories around knife crime and modern technology.
Knife crime in Bristol - young people need educating
Teenagers Reece & Ryan share their thoughts about knife crime in Bristol.
Mum who called 999 on own son makes knife plea
Joshua Delbono murdered a 16-year-old boy and was handed in to police by his own mother.
Call for tougher punishments for carrying knives
The grandmother of a Bristol teen who was murdered calls for tougher punishments.
Stabbed & imprisoned ? now he wants to tackle Bristol knife crime
Young Huss used to carry a knife, now he wants to help prevent knife crime.
Knife crime victim 'shows kids a way out' of gangs
Dayton Powell from Empire Fighting Chance gym says young people are scared and need guidance.
Why have Bristol City had such a bad WSL season?
After a long, hard season of struggle, Bristol City's exit from the Women?s Super League was confirmed on Sunday.
Saracens defeat Bristol to claim Allianz Cup
Saracens produced a clinical second-half performance to win the Allianz Cup with a 31-17 victory over Bristol Bears at Shaftsbury Park.
Man City go six points clear as Bristol City relegated
Manchester City beat Bristol City 4-0 to move six points clear at the Women's Super League summit and confirm the Robins' relegation.
Middlesex fight back at Gloucestershire
Middlesex fight back with bat and ball on day three at Gloucestershire to build a second-innings lead.
Bristol comeback ends Leicester play-off hopes
Bristol fought back from 19-0 down with 25 minutes left to secure a stunning win and end Leicester's play-off hopes
Robins win as Rotherham end without away victory
Goals from Tommy Conway and Scott Twine give Bristol City a comfortable victory over relegated Rotherham.
Norwich stay sixth after Bristol City draw
Norwich remain in a strong position in the Championship play-off race despite being held to a draw by Bristol City.
EFL: QPR beat Preston after Leicester go top of Championship; Vale and Fleetwood relegated
Relive Saturday's EFL action, as Leicester go top of the Championship, while Southampton's promotion hopes are hit by defeat.
Huddersfield back in drop zone after late penalty
Huddersfield Town drop into the Championship relegation places after conceding a penalty in the 10th minute of stoppage time to draw 1-1 at Bristol City.
Championship: Ipswich held but go top; Saints grab late win, big victory for Birmingham
Relive Saturday's Championship action as Ipswich go top despite drawing 1-1 with Middlesbrough, while Leeds are beaten.
Wigan Athletic 2-0 Bristol Rovers
Wigan secure end-of-season victory against Bristol Rovers, thanks to goals from Josh Magennis and Jonny Smith.
Rovers' budget 'reasonable' not huge - AlSaeed
Bristol Rovers co-owner Hussain AlSaeed says the budget for next season will be "reasonable" while targeting a top-10 league finish.
Bristol Rovers 0-2 Peterborough United
Goals from Joel Randall and Ricky Jade-Jones secure promotion-chasing Peterborough a comfortable 2-0 victory over Bristol Rovers.
Martin given four-match ban for violent conduct
Bristol Rovers striker Chris Martin is given a four-match suspension for violent conduct after an incident in the victory over Cambridge United.
Bristol Rovers 1-0 Cambridge United
Live coverage of Tuesday's League One game between Bristol Rovers and Cambridge United.
Why have Bristol City had such a bad WSL season?
After a long, hard season of struggle, Bristol City's exit from the Women?s Super League was confirmed on Sunday.
Man City go six points clear as Bristol City relegated
Manchester City beat Bristol City 4-0 to move six points clear at the Women's Super League summit and confirm the Robins' relegation.
WSL: Reaction as Bristol City relegated with defeat by leaders Man City
Listen on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and follow text commentary as Bristol City host Manchester City in the Women's Super League.
We're fighting for our lives - Bristol City's Smith
Bristol City manager Lauren Smith says her side are ?fighting for their lives? as they look to avoid Women?s Super League relegation.
Bristol comeback ends Leicester play-off hopes
Bristol fight back from 19-0 down with 25 minutes left to secure a stunning win and end Leicester's play-off hopes.
Bristol prop Thomas extends contract
Experienced loosehead prop Yann Thomas agrees a new deal to stay with Bristol Bears next season.
'Class' Janse van Rensburg a 'coach's dream' - Lam
Bristol centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg is a "coach's dream" to work with, says director of rugby Pat Lam.
Bristol recruit Barker, Doughty and Edwards
Bristol Bears sign lock Steele Barker, hooker Tom Doughty and scrum-half Sam Edwards for the 2024-25 season.
Cup final is 'huge' opportunity for Bristol - Ward
Bristol Bears have a "huge" opportunity to win a first trophy in Sunday's Allianz Cup final, says head coach Dave Ward.
Gold vexed by Joseph's Bath link
Bath coach Gary Gold berates "irresponsible" reports linking London Irish's Jonathan Joseph with a move to the Rec.
Somerset support Rehman's return
Coach Andy Hurry says Somerset had no qualms in bringing Pakistan's Abdur Rehman back to Taunton despite his drugs ban.
Trego signs new Somerset contract
All-rounder Peter Trego signs a new three-year deal with Somerset after an impressive year with ball and bat.
Ward anticipating 'toughest' job
Returning Bristol Rovers manager John Ward expects his second spell at the club to be the hardest task of his career.
England bring in Buttler & Woakes
Chris Woakes and Jos Buttler replace James Anderson and Jonathan Trott in England's one-day squad to face India.
Injury blow for Bristol's Grieve
Bristol captain Iain Grieve is set to be sidelined for up to three months after sustaining a suspected bicep tear.
Ward becomes Bristol Rovers boss
League Two strugglers Bristol Rovers appoint John Ward as their manager for a second time until the end of the season.
Players let down McGhee - Virgo
Bristol Rovers centre-back Adam Virgo believes the players let Mark McGhee down following the manager's sacking.
Two men charged with murder over torso find
The man's remains were found near a bunker at a nature reserve three weeks ago.
Charity workers say park killer warnings ignored
Charity workers say they raised "repeated" concerns about Forbury Gardens killer Khairi Saadallah.
Murdered baby's social workers saw no sign of harm
One-year-old Leiland-James Corkill was murdered by Laura Castle, the woman hoping to adopt him.
What matters most to the Gen-Z descendants of Basildon Man?
How important are various areas of council business to younger voters?
Murdered PC's daughter hopes to 'find some peace'
Lydia Beshenivsky's mother, Sharon Beshenivsky, was shot dead in Bradford in November 2005.
England's Vunipola fined after arrest in Majorca
England number eight Billy Vunipola is arrested in Spain following an alleged incident in a bar in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Pete Waterman's team breaks model railway record
Waterman and his team built the world's longest portable model railway, with nearly 1km of track.
Skydiving firm 'saddened' over staff member death
Sky High Skydiving will be closed until Friday after the "fatal accident" at the weekend.
Power cut causes disruption at Stansted Airport
Passengers report long delays at check-in and passengers are being advised to arrive early.
Residents' safety fears after return to tower block
The council say nearly all residents have now returned to Barton House following the sudden evacuation in November.
Treasury's northern hub 'to open by 2027'
The Darlington site is set to house more than 1,400 civil servants once it is built by Kier Group.
Tortured hedgehog Spud set to make full recovery
His story has prompted hundreds of donations to an appeal for a hoglet incubator.