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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Bristol Prison: Throwing items over jail wall 'deeply disturbing'
A former inmate at Bristol Prison said drugs and phones were often thrown over the jail wall.
Troubled Bristol pub to reopen after £500k revamp pledge
The Elm Tree's licence was revoked in 2018 after police warned someone "would die" if it was not closed.
Blue Planet II 'helps boost beach clean numbers'
The Marine Conservation Society said more people want to make a difference to the environment.
A brief history of gender neutral pronouns
Sam Smith asked fans to use they/them but history shows these pronouns aren't new in language.
Fake social media profile rapist jailed for 18 years
John Osborne used fake profiles to convince his victim he would be hurt if she did not have sex with him.
Wildlife filmmakers stage climate protest in Bristol
They carried coffins to represent the animal species that have become extinct.
Extinction Rebellion protesters guilty of obstructing highway
The four protesters were given a 12 month conditional discharge and told to pay court costs.
Bath's new heritage centre plans unveiled
Visitors could get the chance to see a Roman sauna, exercise yard and archaeology displays.
Bristol nursery extends no-toy trial experiment
lllminster Avenue Nursery says the move was embraced by the children.
Bristol triathlete, 71, an 'incentive' for younger runners
Anne Dockery started running when she was 55, and is now winning triathlons.
'Unimaginative' housing estate near Bristol gets approval
Stoke Gifford Parish Council and 78 other people objected to the plans for the homes at Harry Stoke.
Aardman Animations, home of Wallace and Gromit, names new boss
Sean Clarke replaces David Sproxton, who co-founded the company behind Wallace and Gromit and Morph.
Flats plan for Three Crowns pub in Bristol set for approval
A developer wants to turn the Three Crowns in St George in Bristol into nine flats.
The Bristol smart home helping people live independently
The house includes doors which can be opened with a fingerprint and safety sensors to prevent flooding.
Banksy MPs as chimpanzees painting up for auction
Devolved Parliament was painted by the anonymous artist in 2009 and could fetch more than £1.5m.
The parents keeping their child's sex a secret
Jake and Hobbit want to raise their baby as a "they" rather than "him or her".
Extinction Rebellion 'stemmed from failed bus lane protest'
One of the protest movement's founders says she was inspired after praying on a psychedelic retreat.
The takeaway owner fighting plastic waste with tiffins
A takeaway is trying to end the use of plastic after seeing the BBC's Blue Planet.
Warning after near-misses with Bristol bin workers
Footage showing near misses involving bin lorry workers in Bristol has been released.
Rugby player Zac France opens up over mental health
Zac France, who was injured during a match four years ago, talks about reaching his lowest ebb.
Charfield Yarn Bombers recreate air ambulance team
The Charfield Yarn Bombers knitted a metre-long helicopter and 27 crew members to raise money.
Concrete block 'Banksy' removed by Bristol City Council
The authority says it has removed the block until the artwork's authenticity is confirmed.
Film and comic characters come to Weston-super-Mare
People have gathered in Weston-super-Mare for the town's Comic Convention.
Bristol City 0-0 Swansea City
Swansea City miss the chance to return to the top of the Championship as Bristol City extend their unbeaten run to seven games in a 0-0 stalemate.
AFC Wimbledon 1-3 Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers come from behind to secure a 3-1 victory at winless AFC Wimbledon.
Premiership Cup: Manu Vunipola scores first try as top flight rugby union season begins
Manu Vunipola - the younger brother of England's Mako and Billy - scores his first Saracens try as the Premiership Cup begins.
Benik Afobe: Bristol City striker to miss season with knee injury
Bristol City striker Benik Afobe is expected to miss the rest of the season after suffering a serious knee injury in training.
Rugby World Cup 2019: How Ellis Genge went from Knowle's council estates to Japan
England prop Ellis Genge tells BBC Points West about his journey from growing up on the council estates of Knowle, Bristol, to the 2019 World Cup.
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
Slough skate park stabbing: Boy arrested on suspicion of murder
Police arrest a teenager on suspicion of murder after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed in a Slough park.
Photos show planes 'seconds from crash' at Sibson
The near miss between two planes was avoided by the "narrowest margin", investigators say.
Bristol Prison: Throwing items over jail wall 'deeply disturbing'
A former inmate at Bristol Prison said drugs and phones were often thrown over the jail wall.
Thomas Cook customers will not be stranded, vows Raab
The government will fly UK holidaymakers home if the firm collapses, the foreign secretary says.
London Car Free Day: Tower Bridge shuts for mass yoga session
More than 16 miles (27 km) of streets in central London have been closed to traffic.
World gyrocopter adventurer nears finish mark
James Ketchell has been flying solo in an open-cockpit gyrocopter around the world.
North East Skinny Dip: Bathers in the buff brave North Sea waves
More than 730 people take part in a North Sea skinny dip to raise money for charity.
Eight migrants in 'small boat' picked up in Channel
A group who presented themselves as Afghan and Iranian nationals are now with immigration officials.
Jaydon James stabbing: Teen and man charged with murder
Jaydon James, 16, died in November 2018 after being stabbed in Coventry.
Preston: Brutalist bus station celebrates 50th birthday
Preston's Brutalist bus station celebrates its 50th birthday with a new exhibition.
Living next door to mum and dad
Why do some people choose to live next door to their parents?
Corbyn: 'We will make sure Britain has trade relationship with Europe'
Labour 'will have a special conference' to decide its stance on Brexit, Jeremy Corbyn says.
Source: BBC News
