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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Bristol bus cuts leave elderly in Ashton Vale 'isolated'
Residents of a city suburb say bus route cuts have removed all their public transport options.
Saltford Santa Dash: 750 runners dressed as Santa raise £10k for charity
About 750 Santas descended upon Saltford on Sunday for a charity community fun run.
Driver overturns 12 Bristol Clear Air Zone fines
A Bristol driver says city's Clean Air Zone is 'unlawful' after personally overturning 12 fines.
Bristol student with narcolepsy completes 70km run for charity
Freddie Dowland hopes completing his challenge will inspire other people with narcolepsy.
M5 split levels: 50 years of 'iconic' Somerset viaduct
The motorway viaduct, which opened in 1973, was built into the Clevedon Hills.
Isolated Bristol Channel island to host 'immersive horror game'
Flat Holm island has a mysterious past and will be the stage for Stormjar Studio's newest venture.
Evacuation of Barton House forecast to cost £3.5m
Hundreds of residents had to leave the tower block because of structural safety concerns.
Age UK calls for 'lifeline' rural Somerset buses to return
The charity says the lack of services in some areas means vulnerable people are being isolated.
DocBike charity expands motorbike safety courses
The course aims to reduce fatalities by educating motorcyclists on road safety.
Bristol Queen Square could hold huge concerts
One of Europe's largest festival promoters wants permission to run 15,000-strong concerts.
M4 Bristol: Man sentenced after crash kills two women
The families of the women tell the court it is "impossible to express" how this has impacted them.
South Gloucestershire schools call for more government funding
Head teachers in one district say they are having to take a "shocking range of measures".
Former Avon Fire and Rescue worker wins sex discrimination case
Sasha Acheson says her experience at work left her feeling "broken and insane".
Melissa Mathieson: Alexandra House fined over safety failures
Melissa Mathieson was murdered by fellow resident Jason Conroy at Alexandra House, Bristol, in 2014.
Bristol Airport 'must do better' over multi-faith area
A former councillor says the facility has been described as a "glorified bus stop".
Bristol man breeding glow worms in his bedroom
Pete Cooper, from Bristol, wants to help stop the decline of the "magical" beetles.
Compo costume from Last of the Summer Wine up for auction
The tattered jacket, knitted pullover, rope belt and woollen hat will be auctioned on 8 December.
Bristol City 1-2 Norwich City: Adam Idah's late goal seals comeback win for Canaries
Norwich come from behind to claim the points against the Robins at Ashton Gate after Adam Idah's 95th-minute strike.
Bristol City drawn at West Ham in FA Cup third round
Premier League leaders Arsenal will host eight-time winners Liverpool, while Sunderland will face Newcastle in a Tyne-Wear derby at the Stadium of Light.
Masters 2024 draw: Judd Trump faces Kyren Wilson, Ronnie O'Sullivan vs Ding Junhui again
Reigning champion Judd Trump will play Kyren Wilson in the first round of the Masters at Alexandra Palace in January.
Ffion Morgan: 'We are only seeing the start' of Wales' and Bristol City player's rise
BBC Sport Wales visits Bristol City's training ground to spend the day with Wales international Ffion Morgan.
Premiership - Bristol 51-26 Gloucester: Seven-try Bears power past struggling rivals
Bristol turn in a scintillating display to condemn West Country rivals Gloucester to a sixth straight Premiership defeat.
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
North facing 'ice rink Monday' as freeze hits roads
Several Met Office weather warnings are in place for large parts of the UK.
Alfie Phillips murder: Toddler's father says killers are monsters
Sam Phillips says he had no suspicions about the welfare of his son before he died.
Smart meters: Almost three million still not working
Customers face incorrect bills as 2.7 million smart meters fail to send automatic readings.
Gloucestershire farmer's cows killed by suspected meat thieves
A farmer said intruders slaughtered two of his cows for meat and left several others injured.
London Stansted Airport: Plane damaged while trying to land
A private jet bounced on the runway as it met strong crosswinds.
Shenstone's 13th Century tower set to re-open
Hundreds of thousands of pounds were raised by campaigners to restore Shenstone Tower.
Learner driver fails 59 theory tests before pass
A hopeful from Redditch is praised for "amazing" commitment after spending £1,380 and 60 hours to pass.
Terminally ill mum thanks donors for her final holiday
Dee from Hatfield says her "parting gift" will be teaching her teenage son to snowboard.
Elderly residents trapped in Rochester flats by broken lifts
Residents say they were stranded in their flats at Rogallo Place in Rochester for up to seven days.
Shropshire Council faces further cuts despite saving £38m
But leader Lezley Picton says "there really is nothing else left" after those huge savings were made.
Copy of first World Cup sticker album to be auctioned
The completed Mexico 1970 album from now-famous manufacturer Panini could could fetch up to £1,800.
Major road closed after 'reindeer' on carriageway
National Highways say police are on scene and are "trying to catch them".
Source: BBC News
