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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
'Relentless' vandalism puts Bristol e-bike scheme on hold
The Big Issue says more bikes were damaged in one week in Bristol than in all its worldwide schemes.
Bristol cycle lane removal angers road users
Residents say there has been an increase in pavement parking as a result.
Unison Members at St Monica strike again over pay disputes
Unison union says the strike is over contract changes, pay cuts and working hours.
Bristol family and friends celebrate life of Roy Hackett MBE
Roy Hackett MBE, organiser of the Bristol Bus Boycott, died earlier this month at the age of 93.
Bristol student travelled 100 miles to stay at school
Martha Heaps travelled from London to Bristol after her family moved to avoid disrupting her studies.
Fears Watches returns to Bristol 46 years after closing down
The firm shut in 1976, but has been restarted by the great-great-great grandson of the founder.
Bristol's Shaun the Sheep to fly on mission to the moon
The famous stop-motion TV character has been assigned a seat on the Artemis 1 mission to the moon.
Bristol church closed over fears for unstable spire
The closure of the 14th Century church is a temporary measure, the Church Conservation Trust says.
Driving test fee 'should be doubled,' says Somerset instructor
Arthur Mynott, from the Motor Schools Association, says pricier exams would help clear the backlog.
Mystery of half-billion year old creature with no anus solved
A 500 million-year-old microscopic, spiny creature with a mouth but no anus had puzzled scientists.
Whitfield Tabernacle: 1930s time capsule discovered during restoration
The container was found at the Grade I listed Whitfield Tabernacle in South Gloucestershire.
Man arrested after laser shone at plane approaching Bristol
A laser was shone into the cockpit of a plane approaching Bristol Airport, said police.
Bristol Gig-goer 'Big Jeff' reveals house fire details to help others
Jeff Johns, from Bristol, was left with severe burns and now wants to raise awareness to save lives.
One-Day Cup - Gloucestershire keep hopes alive
One-Day Cup holders Glamorgan hand Hampshire a first Group B defeat but, along with Lancashire, they reach the knockout stages.
Barnsley condemn discriminatory fan chanting towards female Bristol Rovers staff member
Barnsley condemn discriminatory chanting by their fans towards a female member of Bristol Rovers' staff during Tuesday's fixture.
Duncan Idehen: Carlisle United sign Bristol City defender on loan until January
League Two side Carlisle United sign Bristol City centre-back Duncan Idehen on loan until January.
One-Day Cup: Gloucestershire and Somerset lose
Warwickshire skipper Will Rhodes' first one-day ton helps the Bears beat Notts - also Group A wins for Leicestershire, Sussex, Surrey and in Group B for Lancashire, Essex and Worcestershire.
Bristol City 2-0 Luton Town: 10-man Robins claim first win of season
Bristol City claim their first win of the Championship season with convincing display against Luton Town despite going down to 10 men.
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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Mobility scooter death: Family's shock at 'horrendous' stabbing
Thomas O'Halloran, 87, was stabbed to death while riding a mobility scooter in west London.
Elshafee El Sheikh: Ex-Briton 'Isis Beatle' sentenced to life in prison
Elshafee El Sheikh, 34, was found guilty in April of kidnapping and supporting a terrorist group.
Sarah Everard: Wayne Couzens charged with indecent exposure
Wayne Couzens is now accused of a total of six counts of exposing himself to cause alarm or distress.
Benjamin Mendy: Accusers were in WhatsApp group, court hears
A jury hears two alleged victims of Manchester City's Benjamin Mendy were in a message group together.
Siblings reunited in Pontefract after 'joke' DNA test
Farrah Khilji-Holmes, from Pontefract and Steve Bolton, from Canada, met after taking online DNA test.
Love Island: Biker killed in Kem Cetinay crash, inquest hears
Reality TV star Kem Cetinay stopped at the scene of the head-on crash that killed Thomas Griggs.
Videos of girl, 7, singing with Serani at Manchester Carnival go viral
Lottie was asked by Jamaican singer Serani to join him on stage at Manchester Carnival.
Nottingham hospitals media boss blocked bereaved parents on Twitter
Tiffany Jones is suspended by Nottingham hospital chiefs after blocking families on Twitter.
Fareham dog attack: Tribute to victim Ian Symes
The 34-year-old was pronounced dead after being attacked by a dog at a park in Fareham.
Dawn Walker murder: Husband who killed wife on wedding night jailed
Thomas Nutt will serve a minimum of 21 years for killing Dawn Walker and hiding her body in a suitcase.
Metropolitan Police: Ex-policeman jailed for rape and abuse of girls
Anthony Smith is jailed for 24 years after being convicted of 13 counts of rape and sexual assault.
No kidding! Three goats given to care home
A daughter of one of the residents bought the goats as a thank you for the care her mother receives.
Source: BBC News
