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Man, 26, dies after Great Bristol run
Organisers have confirmed "with great sadness" that the runner died after collapsing at the event.
More than 1,000 drivers contacted in missing man case
Police hope their investigation will yield more footage and provide answers.
Closure of SEND school and child care home confirmed
The school will shut at the end of the academic year due to "serious financial difficulties".
Man left with broken neck after delayed cancer diagnosis
Simon Cumings was ?2mm away from being paralysed? when he learned his blood cancer was incurable.
Airport update on 100ml liquid rule change
More than £10 million has been spent on new security equipment enhancement at the airport.
M4 reopens after five-vehicle crash
Police said the crash happened on the M4 near Bristol shortly before 10:35 BST on Monday.
Drive to get more diverse communities out walking
BME groups accounted for only 1% of National Park visitors in 2019, the National Trust says.
Bridge closes for six weeks for repairs
North Parade Bridge in Bath is closed to vehicles and cyclists, but pedestrians will still have access.
Hundreds of motorcyclists join ride for charity
Motorcyclists in Bristol raise more than £19,000 for men's mental health charity.
Designs take shape on day one of street art festival
Visitors watch as 40 artists create new works at the Tobacco Factory for the first day of Upfest.
'The one commonality is we've all lost our person'
Anya Joscelyne set up a support group after her husband died seven months after being diagnosed with cancer.
Bristol in pictures: Marathons and music
A selection of photos show life in Bristol including the big race, live concerts and choirs.
Going on ?First Dates? as a trans woman from Bristol
Becky from St George shares her experience of appearing on the Channel 4 show.
All About Bristol
For three years local musician Pete Dymond recorded full bands in his terraced house.
Brian Butterfield is coming to Bristol
Star Wars actor Peter Serafinowicz on bringing Brian Butterfield to Bristol.
All About Bristol
A couple from Weston-Super-Mare said they had to fork out almost £40 for two portions.
More than 15,000 take part in Great Bristol Run
Organisers say this year's Great Bristol Run was the "biggest ever".
Why parents are ditching their cars
Dozens of parents have decided to sell their cars and finding alternative ways to travel.
Ringing bells crosses the generations
Sophie, 11, and Jim, 95, are part of a 'band' of bell ringers at a church in Weston-super-Mare.
Can romance scam victims get their money back?
Romance fraud is on the rise, but what are the chances of victims seeing their cash returned?
Ferry boat to trial new route for commuters
Bristol Community Ferry Boats is trialling a new route for commuters this summer.
Leics bat out final day to draw with Gloucs
Leicestershire bat out the final day in their County Championship match with Gloucestershire to draw.
Renshaw & Umeed lead Somerset to victory over Kent
Matt Renshaw helps Somerset chase down 189 to beat a dogged Kent side in the County Championship.
Norris 'excited' that McLaren can take fight to Verstappen
Lando Norris says he is "excited" about the rest of the Formula 1 season after challenging Max Verstappen hard for victory at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
WSL needs to grow soon - Bristol manager Smith
Bristol City manager Lauren Smith joins calls for the WSL to be expanded due to the gap between the top and bottom teams.
Verstappen holds off Norris charge for Imola win
Red Bull?s Max Verstappen holds off a late charge from McLaren?s Lando Norris to win the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
Conway has 'decision to make' on future - Manning
Tommy Conway has "a decision to make" says Bristol City boss Liam Manning as the striker is yet to accept a new contract.
James and Weimann among Bristol City departures
Bristol City release midfielder Matty James after three seasons at the Championship club.
Bristol City's King to retire at end of the season
Bristol City midfielder Andy King is to retire after the club's final game of the season against Stoke, ending a 17-year playing career.
Bristol Rovers lost 'will and intent' - Taylor
Bristol Rovers manager Matt Taylor says the team lost a "real will and intent" as the season progressed.
Rovers skipper Finley to leave League One side
Bristol Rovers captain Sam Finley and striker John Marquis are two of seven players released by the club this summer.
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.
WSL needs to grow soon - Bristol manager Smith
Bristol City manager Lauren Smith joins calls for the WSL to be expanded due to the gap between the top and bottom teams.
How did each club get on in the WSL this season?
The Women's Super League season came to another dramatic end on Sunday - but how did each club get on?
A two-horse race for the title - how to watch WSL final day
The title race is going down to the wire with City and Chelsea split only by goal difference going into their final matches.
Reiten scores four in Chelsea's 8-0 win over Bristol City
Watch highlights as Chelsea put eight goals past Bristol City, keeping their Women's Super League title hopes alive.
Bristol beat Harlequins in final-day thriller
Bristol Bears miss out on a Premiership semi-final spot despite beating Harlequins 53-28 in a thriller at The Stoop.
Who can make the Premiership play-offs?
BBC Sport looks at what each team in contention for the play-offs needs to make the top four before the final round of the Premiership season.
Bristol Bears have 'lots more to do' - Lam
Bristol Bears have "lots more to do" to get back to challenging at the top of every competition, says director of rugby Pat Lam.
Bristol Bears to host Australia in November
Bristol Bears will play Australia in a friendly at Ashton Gate on 8 November this year.
Itoje double as Saracens dent Bears' play-off hopes
Maro Itoje scores twice as Saracens reach the Premiership play-offs as they beat in-form Bristol 41-20.
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.
PM says 'day of shame' as he apologises to blood scandal victims
An inquiry concludes that thousands of people were failed repeatedly by the NHS and successive governments.
Nursery worker guilty of baby's manslaughter
Kate Roughley strapped nine-month-old baby Genevieve Meehan to a beanbag and left her for 90 minutes.
Tangled parachute 'plausible' in RAF fall death
Sgt Rachel Fisk died after her parachute failed to open during a free fall jump in Oxfordshire.
Fly-tipper tracked down by address on dumped box
Wandsworth councillor Jo Rigby posted on X saying she walked to the man's house and questioned him.
Nurse who 'kissed pregnant woman's belly' struck off
A panel concludes Mowbrey Madondile's actions were "sexually motivated".
Boxer beat his mum to death while high on ketamine
Finn Henry, 21, had admitted the manslaughter of Suzanne Henry, who he attacked at their family home.
Schoolgirl places Sycamore Gap tree seedling at show
Northumberland pupil Charlotte says she hopes the seedling will grow as big as the famous tree.
Grooming gang ringleader jailed for 12 more years
Mubarek Ali was part of a gang uncovered in a major police operation in Telford more than 12 years ago.
Mum injured as boy, 4, crashes vintage tractor at event
Organisers say it "remains unknown" how the boy started the tractor as the keys had been removed.
More than 1,000 drivers contacted in missing man case
Police hope their investigation will yield more footage and provide answers.
Notes on cars condemn 'selfish' drivers
Residents in the S11 area of Sheffield say motorists treat their streets like a "park and ride".
Wildlife fans 'sleep in cars' to glimpse rare bird
Birdwatchers flocked to the South Tyneside village in response to the rare sighting.