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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Police call handler awarded for saving suicidal teen
Megan Brunt had earlier taken a call at work about the young woman who had self-harmed.
Brexit march: Million joined Brexit protest, organisers say
"Put it to the People" placards and banners spell out protesters' demand for a say on the Brexit deal.
Shortfall in Bristol secondary school places predicted
Pupils needing to change schools or moving to Bristol will find "very few" places in Year 7.
Man jailed over Bristol City and Swansea violence
Ryan Greenslade is also given a six-year ban from attending all matches in England.
Plymouth Argyle 2-2 Bristol Rovers
Substitute Gavin Reilly scores a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser as Bristol Rovers rescue a point at Plymouth.
Premiership: Worcester Warriors beat Bristol Bears 27-25 at Ashton Gate
Ben Te'o scores a try and gets yellow carded as Worcester hang on to narrowly win at Premiership relegation rivals Bristol.
Premiership: Exeter Chiefs v Bath
Team news as Exeter Chiefs host Bath in Sunday's Premiership fixture at the Sandy Park (15:00 GMT).
Family crushed by pavement-mounting car 'lucky to be alive'
Janice Kent, her brother Geoff and his wife Lesley were hit by a car, driven by a woman in her 80s.
Bath primary school wall collapse kills worker
The worker died from his injuries the day after the wall collapsed at the school near Bath.
Bristol nursery locks toys away for a month
The toys have been replaced toys with cardboard, tins and train tickets in an attempt to encourage play.
Three sailors rescued after leaving ship to go drinking
The Russian, Dutch and Philippine nationals failed to return to their ship after going drinking on dry land.
Bloodhound: Land speed record car is relaunched
The Bloodhound supersonic car is back and preparing to renew its pursuit of the land speed record.
PCC drug smuggling comments labelled 'disgraceful'
A police and crime commissioner comes under fire for suggesting the town as a gateway to the UK.
Bristol Council's £98k chief executive payout a 'scandal'
Bristol City Council's former chief executive Anna Klonowski was paid £98,000 after resigning in 2017.
World Down's Syndrome Day: Model reveals beauty project pride
Nino Genua says being part of the Radical Beauty Project makes him "so proud".
Anne, 104, 'arrested' for being an upstanding citizen
Anne Brokenbrow has never done anything wrong in her life but wanted to see what it was like to be arrested.
Cafe plan for Bristol Downs toilet block approved
Residents say steel and glass cafe at Sea Walls site is like "putting a Starbucks at Stonehenge".
Council tax increase: Why am I paying the police so much?
A bigger portion of your council tax will go to police this year. But why? And what is it used for?
McDonald's vegan McNuggets: Do people want to eat them?
The fast food chain has added vegan nuggets to their menu in Norway, but would they be a hit in the UK?
New homes built by Persimmon missing fire safety barriers
Persimmon Homes contacts more than 1,000 people over concerns about its timber-framed homes.
Mouse filmed moving items in man's shed in Bristol
A night vision camera captures the rodent "stockpiling" screws and chains in a box of nuts.
Two 24-hour drive-thrus for Bradley Stoke refused for second time
A McDonald's and a Starbucks had been proposed for Bradley Stoke.
'Fleecehold': New homes hit by 'hidden costs'
Could your dream home cost more than you think? A growing number of new-build buyers warn it could.
Bristol Royal Infirmary car park plan rejected
Trust says parking is "essential" for patients but opponents want "sustainable transport solutions".
PayPal urged to block essay firm cheats
Ministers call for payments companies to block essay writing firms, in a bid to beat university cheats.
Birnbeck Pier owners to be served repair notice
North Somerset Council says it has "exhausted all options" with the pier which is earmarked for demolition.
Bristol mayor defends payout to chief executive
Bristol City Council is to debate changes to the authority's executive pay policy.
Cheers as limbless girl Harmonie-Rose completes race
Harmonie-Rose lost her limbs to meningitis but was pushed around a half-marathon course.
Bath boy campaigns to recycle prosthetic legs
One of Euan Murray's old legs has been found a new owner in The Gambia through charity Legs4Africa.
Tour Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan comes back to beat Judd Trump in thriller
Ronnie O'Sullivan comes from 8-5 down to beat Judd Trump 10-9 on the final black in the Tour Championship semi-final.
League One: 13 teams battle to avoid relegation with eight games to go
Thirteen teams are still in real danger of going down from League One with eight games left. But how has it got so close?
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
Josh Hanson murder: Shane O'Brien detained in Romania
Suspected killer Shane O'Brien is wanted in connection with a fatal bar stabbing in London.
Libby Squire: Mum has 'lost most precious thing'
Lisa Squire posted on social media she was "so sorry" she could not have kept her daughter safe.
Road sign cleaner who went viral overwhelmed at response
Dutch DJ Tiesto is among hundreds of people on social media calling for a knighthood for Liam Wildish.
Man detained over Birmingham mosque hammer attacks
A man is detained under the Mental Health Act, as investigations into the attacks continue.
Brexit march: Million joined Brexit protest, organisers say
"Put it to the People" placards and banners spell out protesters' demand for a say on the Brexit deal.
Two injured in Buckfastleigh bungalow 'gas blast'
The explosion shook nearby houses and destroyed the house, residents say.
Hemsby coastal defences a step closer as impact assessment begins
Campaigners say there is an "economic argument" for the berm to protect vulnerable homes at Hemsby.
Isleworth stabbing: Teenage boy dies after chase
Police have started a murder investigation into the death of a boy, thought to be 17 years old.
Window smashed at Birmingham mosque
Officers are not linking it to similar attacks at five other mosques in Birmingham.
Stanwell Tesco stabbing: Man in court over attempted murder
A 19-year-old man was stabbed in what police have been treating as a terrorism case.
Woman killed in Doncaster caravan park 'hit and run'
Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Fans of The Prodigy's Keith Flint to line procession route
A church service will be held for family and close friends but there will be speakers outside.
Source: BBC News
