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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Sister running London Marathon for heart charity
Elena Morris is raising money for the British Heart Foundation, which has supported her brother.
Smartwatch app accurately tracks drinking habits
The AlcoWatch prompts users five times a day to record their alcohol intake.
Bakery chain turns its 400 workers into owners
Parsons Bakery chain, which opened its first shop in Clevedon, becomes employee-owned firm.
Child with Down's syndrome finds success in modelling
Rio's family is striving for inclusivity and better representation in the fashion industry.
Groups set up green skills scheme for young people
The new project will offer two young people paid work in the environmental sector.
New 44-acre nature reserve for former dairy farm
The site will be allowed to be reclaimed by nature once it is bought.
Woman 'keeled over in agony' from endometriosis
Bekki Thomas is calling for more research into the condition.
Headlines: Balloons, birthdays and birds
A look at what stories are trending across the West of England on 24 April.
What you need to know about the Glastonbury resale
A limited amount of tickets for the world-famous festival will go on sale on Thursday and Sunday.
Letter reveals Shakespeare did not abandon his wife
New analysis of a letter suggests that the couple's relationship was closer than previously thought.
Pair fined for abusing airline staff while drunk
Lee Morgan and James Gibbons were arrested ahead of a flight to Antalya in Turkey on 3 March.
Former rugby player honoured 74 years after debut
A 100-year-old man, thought to be Bath Rugby's oldest surviving player, has been given a legacy cap.
Headlines: Breakfast clubs and 'rave' rage
A look at what stories are trending across the West of England on 23 April.
Cyclist seriously injured in lorry crash
The man in his 30s is in hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Closing bridge to HGVs 'devastating' for hauliers
Lorry drivers fear long detours if the Prince of Wales Bridge closes as well.
'I'm a blind sailor ? I do it for the adrenaline'
Sally Rodrigues, 47, was born fully sighted, but was diagnosed with an eye condition called uveitis aged six.
Rubbish piled up after pro-cannabis event in park
Waste crews are still clearing up Castle Park in Bristol two days after Sunday's event.
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
How a house party turned into a murder scene - the fatal stabbing of Mikey Roynon.
The Big Cases
Linda Razzell was murdered by her husband in 2002 - will he now reveal where her body is?
The Big Cases
Kidnapped and murdered while on a gap year in France. Is it finally time for justice?
Is Weston?s new weekly market working?
A new market has been set up in the town.
The Bareknuckle Boxing Bristol student
Nichola Barke, who went to UWE, has competed in championships in Myanmar.
The Bristol choir that can?t sing
The ?tone deaf choir? has been set up in Longwell Green.
Why I live in a van on Bristol?s Downs
Hundreds of people went to a meeting about so called ?van dwellers? on the Downs.
I was stabbed 18 times by my mum
David was stabbed repeatedly by his mother when he was just 9 years old.
Bristol back row Luatua signs new deal
Bristol back rower Steven Luatua signs a new contract with the club to stay beyond the end of this season.
Crawley half-century helps Kent defy Gloucestershire
Zak Crawley hits unbeaten half-century as Kent hold on for a draw after Gloucestershire bat into final afternoon.
Hampshire & Somerset draw after rain-hit final day
Hampshire and Somerset have to settle for a draw following a rain-hit final day at the Utilita Bowl.
Leicester beat Bristol to go second in Premiership
Leicester Tigers leapfrog Bristol Bears into second spot in the Premiership with an exhilarating victory at Ashton Gate.
Trips to Leeds 'daunting' but often 'memorable'
Bristol City fan writer David Pottier recalls some "memorable" matches between the Robins and Leeds ahead of their meeting on Monday.
City's game against Preston will be 'pivotal'
Bristol City's final game of the season at home to Preston will be "pivotal" says BBC Radio Bristol summariser Gary Owers.
'There were too many mistakes' - Manning
Bristol City boss Liam Manning said that his side made "too many mistakes" in their defeat to Luton Town on Monday.
Win over Sunderland has done City the 'power of good'
BBC Radio Bristol summariser Gary Owers on why Bristol City's win against Sunderland has done them "the power of good" in play-off race.
'Who knows where' - Lockyer's future uncertain
Wales defender Tom Lockyer has recovered from a cardiac arrest but admits he does not know where he will be playing next season with his Luton Town contract ending.
EFL preview: Easter crunch time at top and bottom
A full programme of EFL fixtures on Good Friday will help shape the promotion and relegation picture in the Championship, League One and League Two.
Bristol back row Luatua signs new deal
Bristol back rower Steven Luatua signs a new contract with the club to stay beyond the end of this season.
Leicester beat Bristol to go second in Premiership
Leicester Tigers leapfrog Bristol Bears into second spot in the Premiership with an exhilarating victory at Ashton Gate.
Ibitoye set for Bristol return after four months out
Bristol winger Gabriel Ibitoye is available for their Premiership game against Leicester after almost four months out injured.
Bristol Bears head coach Ward to leave club
Bristol Bears Women head coach Dave Ward is leaving the club after four years in the role.
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
Man guilty of murdering woman as she tried to leave
On the night Olivia Wood was killed by Kieron Goodwin, she had packed her belongings into a case and rucksack, jurors heard.
Girl's mudslide death on school trip 'could not be avoided'
An inquest into the 10-year-old's death is told the risk of a mudslide was "totally unforeseen".
'Shocking' level of abuse against ambulance staff
The types of abuse reported by include kicking, punching, spitting and sexual assault.
The kiss that sealed corrupt police officer's fate
Choni Kelly passed sensitive police information to two criminals, the court is told.
Tanning shop owner jailed over girl's sunbed burns
The 15-year-old suffered burns to her face, shoulder and legs, leaving her feeling 'like a monster'.
'I thought my abusive relationships were normal'
A woman has told how she was in a string of destructive relationships before learning to spot the signs.
Man discovers he has bought his own stolen car
Ewan Valentine bought a replacement Honda Civic after his original car was stolen in February.
Former Britain's Got Talent singer accused of raping two women
Andrew Johnston, who appeared on the show in 2008, denies the charges against him.
Month-long fire at RAF site started deliberately
Firefighters are finally leaving Desborough Airfield.
Police dog finds suspects in 'swamp' after crash
The pair are tracked down by Hector after fleeing the scene of a crash, police say.
Doctor shocked by 'potentially preventable' autism deaths
Doctor says training in the care of people with learning disabilities and autism has been revelatory.
Birds outlive life expectancy by 30-plus years
Two oystercatchers found in The Wash are discovered by experts to be aged in their 40s.
Source: BBC News
