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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Autistic boy 'mocked' by Great Western Railway staff
Crime writer Sarah Hilary said two Great Western Railway staff "jeered" at her and her autistic son.
Bath Studio School set to close due to 'lack of demand'
A trust said the decision to close the school in Bath was "made with a heavy heart".
Woman seeks designer to make dress of dead mother's hair
It would feature hair sewn into the sleeves, trim, collar and bodice of the ballroom-style dress.
Bristol City v Hull City
Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Championship game between Bristol City and Hull City.
Bristol doctor claims to beat double buggy marathon record
Dr David Bruce, from Bristol, claims to have shaved 15 minutes off the current men's world record.
Severn tolls end 'forcing M4 Relief Road to be built'
An increase in traffic when fees are scrapped "will force through M4 relief road", an AM claims.
South Western Railway workers begin five-day strike
The walkout will be the longest yet in the dispute over the role of guards on trains.
A mother's campaign for autism care equality for all
A mother believes her son's death could have been avoided if the nurses and doctors were trained about learning disabilities and autism.
Avon Valley Railway carriages 'not secured', report finds
The two train coaches rolled for 40m (131ft), crashing into closed crossing gates, a report finds.
Large fire at derelict boathouse in Bristol
Fire crews were called to the building next to Redcliffe Bridge at midday.
Oliver's legacy: MPs to debate learning disability petition
A woman whose son died has persuaded MPs to discuss better training in autism and learning disability.
First female bishop in Bristol installed at ceremony
Bishop Vivienne Faull is the 56th Bishop of Bristol.
Tasered race relations adviser mistaken by police again for wanted man
Judah Adunbi is stopped by police a month after an officer was cleared of assaulting him with a taser.
Harbour bike accident not Bristol City Council's fault
Sean Phillips drowned after coming off his bike while riding to work in Bristol.
Bid to promote Indian culture in Bristol
The group's latest event to celebrate the Hindu goddess Durga attracted more than 100 people.
Bristol mayor Marvin Rees plans to boost bus travel
Plan includes doubling the frequency of buses on key routes and having a city-wide flat fare.
Bristol University students face £100 noisy party fine
Repeat offenders face a further fine of up to £250 in Bristol's bid to tackle late night disturbance.
'Shred the Love' reveals Banksy stunt did not go to plan
Seconds after it sold for £1m at auction the piece began to shred itself but stopped half way through.
Blasting leaves from the rail lines
High pressure water and sand are applied to the tracks to remove "slippery" leaves.
Bristol Rovers v AFC Wimbledon
Live coverage of Tuesday's League One game between Bristol Rovers and AFC Wimbledon.
Draw made for first round of FA Cup
National League South side Hampton & Richmond Borough have the chance of pulling off an FA Cup shock after they draw League Two club Oldham Athletic the first round.
Chris Liddle: Gloucestershire left-arm seamer signs one-year contract extension
Gloucestershire left-arm seamer Chris Liddle signs a one-year contract extension for the 2019 season.
Brentford 0-1 Bristol City: Thomas Frank's first game as Bees boss ends in defeat
Thomas Frank's first match as Brentford boss ends in defeat as Niclas Eliasson's late goal gives Bristol City victory at Griffin Park.
European Rugby Champions Cup: Wasps 35-35 Bath
Wasps and Bath score five tries apiece in a thrilling Champions Cup encounter that only lacked a winner.
Yeovil Town Ladies 1-2 Bristol City Women: Lucy Graham brace sends Vixens fifth
Lucy Graham's brace sees Bristol City beat West Country rivals Yeovil Town in the WSL to keep the Lady Glovers bottom.
European Rugby Challenge Cup: Bristol slip to late defeat at Zebre
A late penalty consigns Bristol to a narrow defeat at Italian side Zebre in their second European Challenge Cup pool game.
Bristol Rovers 0-0 Oxford United
Both sides hit the woodwork as Bristol Rovers and Oxford battle out a goalless League One draw at the Memorial Stadium.
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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Gosport couple 'caused or allowed three-week-old's death'
Three-week-old Stanley Davis had suffered 41 fractures on three separate occasions, a court hears.
Ed Farmer inquest: Students 'apple bobbed in urine'
More details emerge of the alcohol-fuelled ceremony at Newcastle University after which Ed Farmer died.
Amputee PC told public how to save his life after car crash
PC Tom Dorman says people ran out of their homes to stop "catastrophic" bleeding in his leg.
Woman seeks designer to make dress of dead mother's hair
It would feature hair sewn into the sleeves, trim, collar and bodice of the ballroom-style dress.
Shropshire baby death trust told to report weekly to CQC
The Care Quality Commission said it has concerns over maternity and emergency services.
Ryanair racism: Essex Police pass details to Spain authorities
Essex Police said Spanish authorities are leading the investigation into a 'racist' rant on a flight.
'Degrading strip search left me with PTSD'
Koshka Duff says she was stripped naked, manhandled and humiliated by a group of police officers.
South Western Railway workers begin five-day strike
The walkout will be the longest yet in the dispute over the role of guards on trains.
Boy, 14, dies after trio involved in bike crash with van in Leeds
Two boys, 15, were also injured in the crash which involved a van driving in the opposite direction.
Knottfield: Joseph Marshall denies indecently assaulting boys
A former staff member appears in court accused of indecently assaulting boys at a Manx children's home.
More takeaways on high street despite anti-obesity push
Campaigners say they lead to more obesity, but councils say they need extra powers to curb their growth.
Tommy Robinson: Contempt case referred to attorney general
The ex-EDL leader told his supporters outside court that "he shouldn't face another trial".
Source: BBC News
