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Diana Porter: Tributes paid to Bristol jewellery designer
The influential British designer, who passed away on Sunday, has been described as "an inspiration".
Bovine TB leads to Dyrham Park deer herd being culled
Senior staff at Dyrham Park said the decision had been taken "with a very heavy heart".
Covid-19: Brazil variant surge testing extended
Testing in five South Gloucestershire postcodes is extended until 14 March.
West mayor 'disappointed' after Bristol freeport bid rejected
Tim Bowles believed the customs free zone would create thousands of jobs.
Bristol race attack: Mum of victim says it 'ruined our lives'
The mother of an NHS worker injured in Bristol last July has made a fresh appeal for information.
Gloucestershire teacher banned over sex acts with pupil
Anu Tester, 35, took the pupil to a hotel and got drunk with other pupils on A-Level results day.
Banksy confirms escaping prisoner artwork at Reading Prison
The street art appeared on the side of Reading Prison, which is under threat of development.
St Catherine's Place shopping centre revamp rejected
The scheme is deemed to be too big, poorly designed and detrimental to the community in Bristol.
Bristol University student cared for her terminally-ill mum
Michelle Mounsdon held down a full-time job and cared for her terminally-ill mum while studying.
Calls to Bristol mental health charity up by 50% in pandemic
Calls to the Bristol-branch of mental health charity Mind are up 50% during the pandemic, it says.
'Rogue' Bristol landlord given four year letting ban
Council inspectors said the property was among the worst living conditions they had ever seen.
Bristol Beacon renovation costs expected to double
Issues found during Bristol Beacon renovations means the city council has to borrow an extra £44.5m.
Covid lockdown diaries: 'I'm not achieving anything'
Vicky Price says everyone in her household is getting stressed. This is lockdown life in her words.
Lockdown diaries: 'No-one has seen him as a baby'
Olivia Hall was among the first people to give birth in lockdown. This is lockdown life in her words.
Fighting back with the vaccines - GP
GP Simon Atkins says it has been hard seeing patients suffer - but vaccines are offering hope.
'There's finally an end to it'
Chloe, 24, is shielding and has had her first Covid-19 jab. This is lockdown life in her own words.
Lockdown diaries: 'It's like the novelty has worn off'
Vicky Price is a single mother-of-four with her own company. This is lockdown life in her own words.
Coronavirus levels 'burning quite hot' in some of UK
Infection rates are declining overall, but some regions are seeing a rise in cases.
'Vaccine passports': Will I need one for going out, work and travel?
The government is reviewing whether venues can ask for proof of vaccination or a negative test.
Covid-19 in the UK: How many coronavirus cases are there in your area?
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
Coronavirus: How the UK dealt with its first Covid case
A year ago, the UK was yet to record a Covid case. Then a family rang NHS 111 from a hotel in York.
Did we see a Christmas coronavirus spike?
Christmas gatherings were cut back but was there still an impact on Covid cases?
Bristol City 1-2 Bournemouth: Cherries move back into play-off places with late winner
Cameron Carter-Vickers moves Bournemouth back into the play-off places with a late winner at Bristol City.
James Bracey: Gloucestershire wicketkeeper-batsman extends contract
Gloucestershire wicketkeeper-batsman James Bracey signs a two-year contract extension, keeping him at the club until 2023.
Burton Albion 1-0 Bristol Rovers
Jonny Smith's goal secures Burton a vital 1-0 win over 10-man Bristol Rovers to lift his side clear of League One's bottom four.
Alex Scott: Bristol City youngster's success shows importance of Guernsey FC, says Tony Vance
Alex Scott's rise to Bristol City's first-team squad shows the importance of Guernsey FC, says the island club's manager Tony Vance.
England: Marcus Trescothick, Jon Lewis & Jeetan Patel named coaches
Former England batsman Marcus Trescothick is among three 'elite' coaching appointments made by the England and Wales Cricket Board.
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.
Lee Robinson: Stab victim buried in unmarked grave in Greece
Lee Robinson's family are "heartbroken" at learning he was stabbed to death two years ago in Greece.
Hammer killer Hunnisett loses appeal against conviction
Three judges decided not to admit new evidence over the murder of Peter Bick in 2011.
Northampton human bones those of man reported missing in 1999
The remains of James Dolman, who was 92 when he went missing, were discovered in February.
Car crashes into Chelmsford Aldi store knocking over shoppers
The crash caused "significant damage" to the supermarket and an inquiry is under way, police say.
Bovine TB leads to Dyrham Park deer herd being culled
Senior staff at Dyrham Park said the decision had been taken "with a very heavy heart".
Banksy confirms escaping prisoner artwork at Reading Prison
The street art appeared on the side of Reading Prison, which is under threat of development.
Towns Fund: How were the winners chosen?
There has been controversy about the 45 towns sharing just over £1bn from the Towns Fund.
Sutton Coldfield mum recalls being pregnant and stabbed
Natalie Queiroz recalls her partner's attack five years ago in which her unborn child was feared dead.
Southern Health: Bereaved families' anger 'has to be addressed'
The first of a series of hearings take place as part of an inquiry into failures by Southern Health.
Covid tests destined for Essex schools stolen from lorry
Police retrieve "box-loads" of lateral flow tests after the theft at a business park.
Man jailed for stabbing wedding guest with fork during bust-up
The victim thought he was going to die as blood spurted from multiple wounds on his head.
Bordesley Green shooting: Family's terror as masked gunmen open fire
West Midlands Police describe the shooting on Sunday as an "outrageous act".