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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Craig Wiltshire fatal citizen's arrest: No harm intended, defendant says
Nathan Smith tells a court he was only trying to restrain Craig Wiltshire until the police arrived.
Fraudsters hijack Instagram accounts to scam others
Instagram fraud victims not only lose money, their accounts are used to lure in friends and family.
Bristol Lib Dems: Councillors deny 'fraudulent' actions over cheque
Two men who quit the Lib Dems are accused of using party funds for leaflets about their new party.
E-scooter batteries pose fire risk, Bristol chief says
Concerns are raised by Avon Fire Authority following a warehouse blaze in Bristol.
Stop caging people with autism and learning disabilities, says Robert Buckland
Ex-minister Robert Buckland urges the government to end detention in hospitals for long periods.
'Pandemic of fuel poverty' warning as energy costs soar
One hot drink a day and living by candlelight are how some are coping with rising energy costs.
Bath Half marathon rescheduled due to 'pressures on highways'
Organisers say with regret the event has been rescheduled to 29 May.
Bristol Light Festival returns for 2022
The festival, which was last held in 2020, will see light installations appear around the city.
Lee Lashenko: Bristol Manor Farm manager banned for abusing referee
Non-league Bristol Manor Farm manager handed 12-match ban for abusing a referee following a match last October.
After Life benches inspired by Ricky Gervais show installed
The benches were installed at the Arboretum and Highfields Park in Nottingham.
South West drugs gang jailed for supplying £1m worth of cocaine
Exeter Crown Court heard how the "sophisticated" gang dealt cocaine across Devon and Cornwall.
Tyreeq Bakinson: Ipswich sign midfielder on loan
Ipswich Town have signed midfielder Tyreeq Bakinson on loan until the end of the season from Bristol City.
Extra County Championship games in June & July as fixtures released
More County Championship matches will be played in June and July following calls for more red-ball cricket in mid-summer.
Nathan Baker: Bristol City defender could miss rest of season after second concussion
Bristol City boss Nigel Pearson says defender Nathan Baker could miss the rest of the season as he recovers from a second concussion.
Nigel Pearson: Bristol City manager fined for post-match comments
Bristol City manager Nigel Pearson is fined £5,000 by the FA for comments made after the team's league defeat by QPR.
Zain Westbrooke: Stevenage sign Bristol Rovers midfielder on loan
Stevenage sign midfielder Zain Westbrooke on loan from Bristol Rovers for the rest of the 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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British man killed in 'reckless' Georgia shooting
Local police say Matthew Willson was shot at random while visiting his girlfriend in Brookhaven.
Murderer dubbed potential 'Ripper' by judge faces whole-life term
Brian Sengendo was dubbed a potential serial killer by a judge, who praised police for stopping him.
Met Police detective Neil Corbel jailed for three years for voyeurism
Det Insp Neil Corbel covertly recorded women with spy cameras in hotel rooms over several years.
No housing for new Isles of Scilly doctor or pharmacist
The health centre on the Isles of Scilly says there is nowhere for key medical workers to live.
Bryn Hargreaves: Family plea to find missing rugby league player
Bryan Hargreaves, who played for Wigan, St Helens and Bradford, is missing from his home in the US.
Freda and Ken Walker: Murder charge after couple in 80s attacked at home
A man is accused of murdering Freda Walker, 86, and attempting to murder her 88-year-old husband.
Toddler freed from toilet training seat stuck round head
A fire crew comes to the infant's rescue after his head got lodged in the potty.
Russell Bishop: Babes in the Wood murderer dies in prison
Bishop was jailed for the murders of two nine-year-olds and attempted murder of a seven year-old.
Promising young footballer killed in crash
Slough Town FC announces the death of 19-year-old player Christian Rowe.
Rolls-Royce all-electric aircraft breaks world records
Rolls-Royce's Spirit of Innovation plane has two records confirmed and is waiting on a third.
Meat Loaf: Lorraine Crosby pays tribute to 'great man'
The vocalist who duetted on I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That) says he was a "great man".
North East fishing trade hit by mystery shellfish deaths
Adrian Noble says something has "killed everything along the coast" and is calling for compensation.
Source: BBC News
