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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Brislington murder probe: Man dies after late-night disorder
Five men are arrested after a man dies of serious injuries in a Bristol street.
Upfest 2022: Festival returns to Bristol after Covid
Street artists from 50 countries will paint murals across south Bristol throughout this week.
Man pleads guilty in court to sexual offences
The charges follow an investigation into a number of reported incidents in south Bristol.
Six South West football fans banned from attending matches
They will not be going to games for up to five years, police confirm.
Dorchester ranked top place in UK to pass driving test first time
The test centre in Dorset passed 67.3% of learners taking their practical test for the first time.
Popular Windmill Hill pub to become flats after planning appeal
Locals have been fighting to keep The Windmill in south Bristol as a pub since it closed in 2020.
Kill the Bill Bristol rioter who set fire to police van jailed
Matthew O'Neill placed burning items under the vehicle and is sentenced to five years in prison.
Bristol charity collecting school uniforms for refugees
Aid Box Community has also launched a crowdfunder and says there is a "huge demand" for its services.
Bristol Pitbulls fan, 10, skating 50 miles for stricken netkeeper
Lola Lewis, a Bristol Pitbulls fan, is raising money for a charity that helped her favourite player.
Dementia Action Week: Bristol podcast breaking stigma
John Hyde said making a podcast about discussing dementia with children "gave me a purpose".
Sweet packets driven from Somerset to Ukrainian refugees
Owners of a confectionary business will deliver packets with hand-written messages.
Ukrainian friends start new life together in Bridgwater
Viktorria and Lillya had an emotional meeting at the airport with their host from Somerset.
Somerset First Aider witnessed 'inhuman' acts in Ukraine
Steve Brooks says returning home was a culture shock after six weeks of training Ukrainian troops.
Ukrainian refugee supported by Bristol wrestling coach
Saeed Esmaeli came to the UK legally from Iran aged 11, now he's helping Ukranian refugees.
Ukraine war: Incubator appeal to support premature babies
Khaled El Mayet said incubators are needed to care for babies being born early in Ukraine.
Premier 15s: Exeter Chiefs 28-24 Bristol Bears; Saracens 30-10 Harlequins
Exeter Chiefs come from behind in a thrilling semi-final to beat Bristol Bears 28-24 and reach a first Premier 15s final against Saracens.
Championship: Hampshire bowler Keith Barker sends Somerset to heavy defeat
Hampshire bowler Keith Barker takes 6-27 as Somerset suffer heavy home defeat on day three in Taunton.
Bristol Bears 40-33 Exeter Chiefs: Chiefs' Premiership play-off hopes hit by Bears loss
Exeter Chiefs' hopes of making the Premiership play-offs are hanging by a thread after a 40-33 defeat by Bristol at Aston Gate.
Charlotte Edwards Cup: Wins for Central Sparks, Southern Vipers, South East Stars and Lightning
Central Sparks and Southern Vipers maintain their 100% records in the Charlotte Edwards Cup by each recording their third successive win.
Premiership: Bath 27-24 London Irish - Orlando Bailey seals late victory
Orlando Bailey's late penalty sees Bath move off the bottom of the Premiership after a 27-24 win over London Irish.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
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.
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National News Headlines
Partygate: No 10 braced for Sue Gray's report into lockdown parties
The senior civil servant's report into Downing Street lockdown parties is to be sent to No 10 later.
Ava White: Boy guilty of murdering girl, 12, in Snapchat row
Ava White was stabbed to death in Liverpool city centre after a Christmas lights switch-on event.
3D images to replace traditional 'missing person' posters
Missing persons posters will also feature QR codes which, when scanned, will show them smiling or laughing.
The female pilot battling aviation stereotypes
Qualified commercial airline pilot Bethan Haley says some passengers can't see past her gender.
Man dies and six injured in late-night disorder
Five men are arrested after a man dies of serious injuries in a Bristol street.
York hospice staff Covid beer garden sackings harsh - MP
Three workers from St Leonard's Hospice were sacked and several others demoted after the 2021 visit.
Rail strike: RMT union votes for national action
RMT members vote in favour of strike action across Network Rail and 13 train operating companies.
HMS Coventry veteran recalls sinking ship 40 years after Falklands War
Nineteen crew members died when the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Coventry was attacked on May 25, 1982.
Zara trademark dispute not fair, tribunal told
Boutique owner Amber Kotrri says her business has no similarity to the global High Street brand.
Ukrainian mum and son left homeless 'after host demanded money'
The Ukrainian mum and son arrived in the North East but weeks later were left "unsafe and unsecure".
Leeds stuffed animal collection gets a spring clean
Leeds City Museum's taxidermy collection will be part of a new Life on Earth exhibition.
Crossrail: London's Elizabeth line opens to passengers
After much anticipation, the Elizabeth line is now operational - more than three years late.
Source: BBC News
