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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Premier Inn Bristol fire: Demolition work starts
The A4018 is expected to remain closed over the weekend, the fires service said.
Cardiff, Bristol and Newport councils in 'powerhouse' call
A report says a strategy covering Cardiff, Bristol and Newport could work to boost industry.
Train tickets: Why getting from Cardiff to Bristol is so expensive
Swansea and Bristol are both about 45 miles from Cardiff, yet one train ticket costs £1,300 more.
Freddie Hussey death: Report finds '50% of trailers are faulty'
Freddie Hussey was killed by a runaway trailer which was not securely fixed in place.
Premier Inn Bristol fire is put out after 48 hours
Fire chiefs said the Bristol Premier Inn was still "unstable" and "crews still can't access" it.
Drone shows collapsed hotel fire damage near Bristol
The Premier Inn near Bristol caught fire overnight suffering severe damage.
Moment hotel collapses after huge fire
The Premier Inn on the outskirts of Bristol caught fire on Wednesday afternoon.
Ladder video shows Bristol Premier Inn hotel damage
The Premier Inn near Bristol was significantly damaged by a fire which started Wednesday.
Bristol Premier Inn: Fire at hotel near Cribbs Causeway
Fire chiefs said conditions inside the remains of the Premier Inn were "extremely dangerous".
Extinction Rebellion: Traffic delayed on M32 in Bristol
Police say some activists glued themselves to a bath "on a middle lane section" of the M32 in Bristol.
Somerset gimp suit: Second arrest after man scares woman
Police say this new arrest follows 14 reports of "a man approaching people while wearing disguises".
Govia Thameslink fined £1m over Gatwick Express window death
Simon Brown died after leaning from the window of a Gatwick Express train in August 2016.
Extinction Rebellion: Who are they and what are their aims?
The Extinction Rebellion group is holding climate protests across the UK.
South West Forensic Services: Hundreds of fingerprints waiting to be analysed
Crime victims are being "let down" because of a backlog of 830 fingerprint cases waiting to be analysed.
Extinction Rebellion protesters block roads in UK cities
Climate change campaigners use colourful boats to stop traffic and urge the government to "act now".
Unst space centre test balloon launch hailed a success
The large balloon soared from Unst, Shetland, and is seen as another small step towards a space centre.
Embracing 'hair-mares' after alopecia left woman bald
Jo Tucker said she "cried an awful lot" at first but has now embraced her life with wigs.
County Championship: Gloucestershire recover against Worcestershire at Cheltenham
Ryan Higgins makes 76 off just 59 balls as Gloucestershire post 339-7 against Worcestershire at Cheltenham.
T20 Blast: Kent beat Somerset after Derbyshire overcome Yorkshire
Kent and Derbyshire both begin their 2019 T20 Blast campaigns with victories, beating Somerset and Yorkshire.
Michael van Vuuren: Northampton Saints sign hooker from Bath
Northampton Saints sign hooker Michael van Vuuren from Premiership rivals Bath.
Siobhan-Marie O'Connor: Colitis nearly forced Olympic swimmer to quit
Olympic silver medallist Siobhan-Marie O'Connor says she feared she would be forced to quit swimming after being in hospital with her colitis condition.
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
Family want answers over Benidorm water park accident
David Briffaut, from Essex, broke his neck in an accident on a slide at a water park in Benidorm.
Danger tumble dryers: 'I'm sorry' says Whirlpool executive
A full recall of remaining fire-prone dryers is launched, four years after the safety issue first emerged.
Manchester puppy theft: Stolen litter reunited with mother
The five-week-old dogs were stolen by machete-wielding burglars but are now "safe and well".
Egg recipes from the Calais jungle come to London
A Syrian refugee's signature dish from the French camp has become a hit in north London.
Latitude Festival: Serious sexual assault at Henham Park event
The female victim, whose age is not known, is being looked after by specially trained officers.
Netball World Cup 2019: England beat South Africa to win bronze
England clinch the bronze medal at the Netball World Cup by beating South Africa 58-42 in their play-off match in Liverpool.
Woman's farewell party for 'killer boobs' after BRCA2 gene discovery
Polly Barber is undergoing preventative surgery after learning she has the BRCA2 gene.
The black artist taking on the 'Essex Girl' stereotype
The stories of black and ethnic minority women will be documented as part of the Black Girl Essex project.
Coventry McDonald's 'drive-by' attack: Teenage boy shot
Police are investigating if the shooting is connected to two other incidents in Coventry last night.
England's seaside towns where young people might disappear
More than half of coastal communities in England might see a fall in the number of residents under 30.
RSPCA recognises hedgehog rescuers who took on developer
Kyra Barboutis and Sophie Smith, both 13, encouraged a housing developer to rethink hedgerow netting.
Gentleman Jack: Anne Lister's Shibden Hall extends hours
Shibden Hall is to open seven days a week following the success of the TV show Gentleman Jack.
Source: BBC News
