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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Violence 'never part' of break-in plan, court told
An alleged Palestine Action member has told jury the group "didn't want any harm" during a break-in.
Police increase patrols after attacks in city park
One man is in hospital and two more say they were targeted in separate attacks in Castle Park.
Popular path open to rental e-scooters and e-bikes
The transport trial expands to cover the Bristol to Bath route and other areas in both cities.
Legal challenge surrounding zoo planning rejected
Save Bristol Gardens Alliance, who brought the case to court, said they were disappointed at the outcome.
HIV detection drive in A&E 'life-changing'
More than 72,000 people have been tested since an A&E opt-out initiative was launched.
Snowy search resumes for teen missing in Romania
Mountain rescuers "make a renewed effort" to find George Smyth amid fresh snowfall.
PC believed to have drowned after night out
An inquest into Raheen Ahktar's death is opened and adjourned.
Rugby club helps pupils feel 'sense of belonging'
Bristol Bears are helping city children improve their communication skills and motivation.
Tributes to doctor who left 'profound' effect on world
Professor Tim Draycott's work improved the lives of countless babies.
Road reopens after bus got stuck on embankment
The Eurocoaches service was taking pupils to Winterbourne Academy in Bristol.
Five-year wait for fatal explosion answers 'unfair'
The families of Luke Wheaton, Ray White, Brian Vickery and Mike James are still waiting for answers.
Children can ride buses for free this Christmas
Children in the West of England can have free bus rides from 20 December to 4 January 2026.
Mother wants change so child 'didn't die for nothing'
Sam Tucker says "opportunities were missed" when her daughter Holly, 6, was diagnosed with a tumour.
'The council wants us to move, but where to?'
A city council leaflets people living in vans and caravans ahead of taking steps to move them on.
More than 100 arrests in county lines operation
Police say drugs, guns and thousands of pounds were seized as part of the operation.
Pub allowed to host events for up to 8,000 people
The pub near Bristol regularly hosts family-friendly events like festivals and firework displays.
Search to resume for missing teenager in Romania
Mountain rescue teams say they will start searching again tomorrow, weather permitting.
Norris 'not going to ask' Piastri for title help
Lando Norris says he does not see a scenario where he would ask McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri to let him past, in order for him to win the drivers' title.
Centre Williams extends Bristol contract
Bristol Bears inside centre James Williams signs a new deal to remain at the club beyond this season.
? Heavenly Hellberg start - but woe for Vale, Argyle & Gas
The 72+ team are joined by ex-Middlesbrough defender Tommy Smith to talk about Boro's promotion chances among many other subjects.
Trump edges past Si into UK Championship quarters
World number one Judd Trump claims a 6-3 victory over Si Jiahui to move into the quarter-finals of the UK Championship in York.
Struber has 'trust' ahead of tough festive period
Bristol City head coach Gerhard Struber says he has "trust" and "belief" in his players ahead of tough festive fixture list.
Where F1 title may be won and lost in three-way fight
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson looks at the key factors that may decide where the 2025 drivers' title is won and lost.
Gloucestershire sign Australian fast bowler Bell
Gloucestershire sign Australian fast bowler Gabe Bell for the first six matches of the 2026 County Championship campaign.
The Big Cases
A chilling discovery on a Bristol bridge exposes a twisted tale of sex, lies, and murder.
On the Front Line
Meet the team catching dangerous offenders, helping protect kids from sexual exploitation.
The Big Cases
The shocking story of two innocent teenagers murdered in a case of mistaken identity.
The Big Cases
Steven Craig re-enacted a torture scene from the film Reservoir Dogs burning his partner.
The Big Cases
Linda Razzell was murdered by her husband in 2002 - will he now reveal where her body is?
The Big Cases
How a house party turned into a murder scene - the fatal stabbing of Mikey Roynon.
The Big Cases
Kidnapped and murdered while on a gap year in France. Is it finally time for justice?
Need To Know Bristol
Bristol City Council says it's moving them as evidence found of it being used as toilet.
Royal Mail vans accused of ?blocking? Kingswood roads
Residents on Orchard Road & Woodland Terrace say Royal Mail using street as a car park.
Residents angry over Bristol ?super shed?
Some People who live in Pilning near the Severn Estuary say they feel powerless.
Bristol woman finds unknown family with DNA search
Teena from Bristol found her biological father and unknown cousin Alison.
No Sykes talks about extending City contract
Midfielder Mark Sykes says he has not been offered a new deal to stay with Bristol City beyond the end of this season.
Struber has 'trust' ahead of tough festive period
Bristol City head coach Gerhard Struber says he has "trust" and "belief" in his players ahead of tough festive fixture list.
'Next five games will define Bristol City's season'
Bristol City fan David Pottier says the upcoming run of fixtures will determine whether Bristol City are serious promotion contenders or not.
'A massive win for our confidence' - Struber
Bristol City boss Gerhard Struber praises his side for their best opening 30 minutes of the season as they beat Portsmouth.
? Heavenly Hellberg start - but woe for Vale, Argyle & Gas
The 72+ team are joined by ex-Middlesbrough defender Tommy Smith to talk about Boro's promotion chances among many other subjects.
EFL Trophy round-up: Holders Posh out among shocks
Holders Peterborough go out as lowest-placed team Harrogate are among the clubs to reach the last 16 of the Vertu Trophy.
Win at Charlton would be 'massive' for Bristol City
Bristol City Women can move "another step closer" to their goal of promotion to the WSL when they take on league leaders Charlton.
Centre Williams extends Bristol contract
Bristol Bears inside centre James Williams signs a new deal to remain at the club beyond this season.
Bears boss Lam labels returning Williams 'the glue'
Bristol Bears boss Pat Lam says returning centre James Williams is "the glue" in their midfield.
Six-try Bristol end Northampton's unbeaten start
Bristol Bears score five first-half tries to outclass Northampton and end Saints' unbeaten start to the Prem season.
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
Major incident as 200 homes evacuated and two held
A controlled blast took place after two men were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences.
Putin 'morally responsible' for Dawn Sturgess poisoning death, says report
Dawn Sturgess, 44, died in 2018 after coming into contact with the nerve agent Novichok.
Call for CCTV in nurseries after 'sickening case'
Chan pleaded guilty to 26 charges of sexually abusing young children in his care in north London.
UK's busiest stations named - find out how your local station compares
Some 98 million passengers entered and exited the station until the end of March, the regulator says.
Doctors 'missed chances' to prevent teen's death
Callum Hubbard, 14, died after treatment at hospitals in Chesterfield and Sheffield.
School apology after MP's photo placed near fascists
The Reform UK MP's photo was placed close to well-known fascists in a political wall display.
Airport boss rules out Ozzy Osbourne rename
Almost 77,000 people signed a petition calling for the change, but the airport's CEO has said no.
Woman thought she was hungover before sudden death linked to contraceptive
Áine Hurst's family is raising awareness of contraceptive pill side effects.
Ferry officer jailed over fatal fishing boat crash
Ferry Commodore Goodwill collided with trawler L'Ecume II, killing three of the fishing boat's crew.
'Almost all' have water back but boil warning still in place
Households in areas of Kent and East Sussex have been told to boil water by South East Water.
Firm fined after man crushed to death by forklift
Hessle Plant Ltd of Castleford admits health and safety breaches after the death of Chris Keegan.
Burger chain's Home Alone spoof ad gets 1m views
The advert follows a young boy locked in The Beefy Boys restaurant overnight.
Source: BBC News
