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Ketamine addict: 'I can't walk 50m without weeing'
Specialist clinics are helping increasing numbers of young ketamine users with damaged bladders.
Plane crash victim named 51 years after the disaster
Jane Surridge, nine, was identified as a victim of the 1973 Basel crash by a childhood friend.
Residents say city libraries closing 'by stealth'
Libraries across the area are facing a dual staffing and financial challenge, experts say.
'We've had a few accidents, but we're ready'
Three visually impaired runners share the challenges and excitement of taking on the London Marathon.
Landlord fined for illegal 13 person houseshare
Giuseppe Sutera has now been fined more than £80,000 for breaching housing regulations.
Ballet dancer 'excited' to perform in home city
Ava May Llewellyn, 21, will be performing in a production of The Sleeping Beauty in Bristol.
Library hours being cut 'in most deprived areas'
There will be a new weekly half-day closure at some libraries across the area.
Fly-tipper fined £500 for dumping renovation waste
He was caught fly-tipping after charging a homeowner £450 to remove the waste "responsibly".
Farm shop's licence bid blasted amid 'all-day nightclub' fears
People fear that a late-night alcohol licence at the farm shop could spark noise and traffic issues.
Schools running more foodbanks than charitable groups
There are more than 4,000 school-based foodbanks across England, a University of Bristol report says.
'No parcels damaged' in Evri warehouse fire
The firm says an investigation is underway and a "small number" of customers may notice delays.
One in five young adults has fatty liver - study
The Children of the 90s study finds one in forty 24-year-olds in Bristol had liver scarring.
Nearly half of NHS workers looking to move jobs
The University of Bath study claims half of NHS staff are showing signs of burnout.
How can police make women feel safer when walking?
Officers want to hear from women about the safety fears they have when they are out in public.
Would you pay £40 for fish and chips in Weston?
A couple from Weston-Super-Mare said they had to fork out almost £40 for two portions
Residents face £300 fine for using a log burner
South Gloucestershire Council said its aim is to improve air quality by reducing harmful pollution.
Two more charged after teens' fatal stabbings
Two people are charged with assisting an offender after the deaths of Mason Rist and Max Dixon.
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.
Bristol prop Lahiff signs contract extension
Bristol Bears prop Max Lahiff extends his contract with the Premiership club.
I thought I wasn't going to play again - Umeed
Somerset and Scotland batter Andy Umeed tells BBC Sport about his return to county cricket.
Bristol Rovers 1-0 Cambridge United
Live coverage of Tuesday's League One game between Bristol Rovers and Cambridge United.
Russell and Redpath suffer 'significant' injuries
Scotland duo Finn Russell and Cameron Redpath face lay-offs after sustaining what Bath describe as "significant" injuries.
Bath sign Leinster lock Molony on three-year deal
Bath sign Leinster lock Ross Molony on a three-year contract from the 2024-25 season.
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.
Conway scores two as Bristol City thrash Blackburn
Tommy Conway scores twice to help in-form Bristol City cruise past relegation-threatened Blackburn Rovers in the Championship.
O'Leary earns Bristol City a point at Sunderland
Bristol City goalkeeper Max O'Leary ensures his side come away from Sunderland with a point as they draw 0-0 in the Championship.
EFL: Leicester go top; Leeds lose to Coventry; wins for Hull and Owls
Follow live text commentary from the EFL after Norwich beat Championship leaders Ipswich in derby.
Bristol Rovers 1-0 Cambridge United
Live coverage of Tuesday's League One game between Bristol Rovers and Cambridge United.
EFL: Portsmouth and Mansfield promoted
Follow live text commentary and score updates from League One and League Two.
Cheltenham Town 1-3 Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers end a seven-match scoring drought in style with a comfortable 3-1 win at relegation-threatened Cheltenham.
L1 & L2: Stockport and Wrexham both promoted after wins
Relive all the action as Stockport and Wrexham win promotion from League Two, while League One leaders Portsmouth are made to wait.
Bristol Rovers 0-2 Reading
Reading pull further clear of League One relegation danger with a 2-0 win at Bristol Rovers.
Mead & Russo hit doubles as Arsenal beat Bristol City
Beth Mead and Alessia Russo both score twice as Arsenal thrash Bristol City to move closer to securing a Champions League place.
WSL: Russo & Mead score twice as Arsenal put five past Bristol City
Follow live text updates as Arsenal face Bristol City in the Women's Super League at Meadow Park.
WSL: Arsenal come from behind to beat Aston Villa 3-1 - as it happened
Follow live text updates and BBC radio commentary from Sunday's five Women's Super League games.
Bristol prop Lahiff signs contract extension
Bristol Bears prop Max Lahiff extends his contract with the Premiership club.
Bristol sign prop Chawatama for 2024-25
Bristol Bears sign prop Lovejoy Chawatama for the 2024-25 season and lock Santiago Grondona agrees a new deal.
Bristol fight back to beat rivals Gloucester
Bristol battle back to earn a bonus-point win against Gloucester in a captivating West Country derby at Kingsholm.
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.
Women secretly filmed on nights out 'feel unsafe'
The videos taken of women on nights out without their knowledge have gained millions of views.
Family 'appalled' officer shared dead body pictures
Photos of Paul Wells, who was stabbed to death by his neighbour, were shared by former PC Lewis Wood.
Painting stolen in gallery raid found in Romania
Two other paintings stolen from Christ Church Picture Gallery in March 2020 are still missing.
Ketamine addict: 'I can't walk 50m without weeing'
Specialist clinics are helping increasing numbers of young ketamine users with damaged bladders.
Arts firms 'in middle of perfect storm'
Middle Child in Hull fears low ticket sales for its new show could lower the curtains for good.
Just Stop Oil doctor's fitness to practise 'impaired'
Dr Sarah Benn could be struck off for her participation in peaceful climate change protests.
What voters want: Cheaper parking and dog poo bins
The BBC visits Havant to ask voters what they want ahead of the local elections in May.
Historical coin hoard found buried under floor
The cache of more than 1,000 gold and silver coins has been valued at up to £30,000.
'Strep B infection nearly killed me and my daughter'
Mum Preya is calling for the NHS to carry out more testing particularly among Asian and black mums.
Study to examine benefits of time spent in gardens
Researchers develop a blueprint to help schools and hospitals design outdoor spaces for wellbeing.
Sinkhole appears in woodland
A dog walker came across the hole in Northumberland woodland, which is possibly linked to old mines.
Byron statue move planned - 66 years after go-ahead
Lord Lytton, Byron's great-great-great-grandson, says the bronze "languishes" in an isolated spot.