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New photos released of missing 22-year-old man
Police want to hear from people driving on a main road near where Jack O'Sullivan was last seen.
Bristol has highest number of vehicle dwellers in UK
More people are living in vans because they cannot afford to rent or buy homes, said the mayor.
Blind pianist performs in inclusive music festival
Young people with disabilities perform live on the Bristol Beacon stage in a UK first.
Ex sub-postmistress went bankrupt from IT scandal
Leanne Young borrowed money from her parents to pay a five-figure sum to the post office.
Bristolian Banksy confirms London tree mural is his
The street artist uploaded before and after pictures of the artwork to Instagram on Monday.
Tidal energy plans 'must have nature in mind'
The RSPB says research into harnessing the power of the Severn Estuary needs to prioritise nature.
Thousands hit the streets for city's biggest race
The event's organisers say they are passing the race on to the team behind the London Marathon.
Bristol in pictures: Parades, concerts and a Grinch
A selection of photographs showing life in the city, from sport to news and entertainment.
The Hairy Bikers 'loved' our cookies, baker says
Anna Tyler's cookies were among the goodies the TV chefs sampled from Bristol's eateries.
Goldie announced as one of festival headline acts
The drum and bass pioneer is among a wave of new names added to the bill at Love Saves The Day.
Changing hearts and minds on climate with melodies
Jo Flanagan, co-founder of the Climate Choir Movement, says singing reaches people over shouting.
St Patrick's Day parade turns Bristol green
An Irish community group put on the parade with floats, caricatures and decorated cars and bicycles.
London Marathon challenge for cancer survivor
Yani Berdeni could "barely walk" during his illness but recovered thanks to a stem cell transplant.
Former special school site given legal protection
The site now cannot be sold without the local community being given a chance to buy it first.
Family pay tribute to 'humble' man killed in city
The family of a man who died in a suspected stabbing said Aliki Mamwa brought "joy" to others.
Man jailed for sexually abusing two girls in 1990s
Julian Abrahams has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after a trial at Bristol Crown Court.
CCTV could be key to finding teen's killer - police
Eddie Kinuthia's mother is urging her son's killer to give themselves up.
Knife crime in Bristol: Your questions answered
Four people have lost their lives in fatal stabbing attacks in Bristol this year.
Concern over link between tech and teenage violence
Experts speak about some of the current theories around knife crime and modern technology.
Knife crime in Bristol - young people need educating
Teenagers Reece & Ryan share their thoughts about knife crime in Bristol.
Mum who called 999 on own son makes knife plea
Joshua Delbono murdered a 16-year-old boy and was handed in to police by his own mother.
Call for tougher punishments for carrying knives
The grandmother of a Bristol teen who was murdered calls for tougher punishments.
Stabbed & imprisoned ? now he wants to tackle Bristol knife crime
Young Huss used to carry a knife, now he wants to help prevent knife crime.
Knife crime victim 'shows kids a way out' of gangs
Dayton Powell from Empire Fighting Chance gym says young people are scared and need guidance.
Naalsund double helps Man Utd beat Bristol City
Norway midfielder Lisa Naalsund scores twice as Manchester United edge past relegation-threatened Bristol City.
Baggies beat Bristol City to boost play-off hopes
Tom Fellows and Jed Wallace get the goals as West Bromwich Albion beat Bristol City at The Hawthorns.
Lincoln City 5-0 Bristol Rovers
Lincoln City continue their play-off push with a fine 5-0 victory over Bristol Rovers.
Injured Sutherland ruled out of Somerset stint
Australian all-rounder Will Sutherland will not join Somerset this season due to an unspecified injury.
Everyone has Bristol City 'already beaten' - Smith
Bristol City manager Lauren Smith says everybody has her side "already beaten" by Manchester United going into the game.
Baggies beat Bristol City to boost play-off hopes
Tom Fellows and Jed Wallace get the goals as West Bromwich Albion beat Bristol City at The Hawthorns.
Relive Saturday's Championship action as Ipswich win 6-0 to go second
Relive Saturday's Championship action as Ipswich win 6-0 and Tom Cleverley's Watford claim victory at Birmingham.
Bristol City end losing streak with Swansea win
Bristol City end a four-game losing streak as Rob Dickie's second-half header settles a forgettable game against Swansea City.
Relive Sunday's Championship action as it happened
Relive Sunday's Championship action as West Brom thump Huddersfield and Bristol City beat Swansea.
Ipswich stay second after dramatic win over Bristol City
Leif Davis scores a late winner as Ipswich Town dramatically remain in the Championship's automatic promotion places with a 3-2 victory over Bristol City.
Lincoln City 5-0 Bristol Rovers
Lincoln City continue their play-off push with a fine 5-0 victory over Bristol Rovers.
League One & League Two: Pompey, Derby and Lincoln win; Mansfield hit five
Follow live text updates from League One and League Two, including Peterborough taking on Portsmouth and Wrexham facing Tranmere.
Fleetwood Town 0-0 Bristol Rovers
Fleetwood remain six points from safety after holding mid-table Bristol Rovers to a 0-0 draw at Highbury Stadium.
EFL: League One & Two - Pompey, Derby & Bolton win, Mansfield beaten
Relive the action as it happened as the top three in League One all win but League two leaders Mansfield are beaten.
Bristol Rovers 0-3 Derby County
Dwight Gayle scores his second Derby goal as the Rams boost their promotion hopes with a convincing win at Bristol Rovers.
Naalsund double helps Man Utd beat Bristol City
Norway midfielder Lisa Naalsund scores twice as Manchester United edge past relegation-threatened Bristol City.
WSL: Man City, Man Utd, Liverpool & Spurs all win - as it happened
Follow live text commentary of Tottenham v Leicester City in the Women's Super League after wins for Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United.
Where and how to watch the WSL this weekend
How to follow all the action from the Women's Super League this weekend, as Chelsea host title rivals Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.
Everyone has Bristol City 'already beaten' - Smith
Bristol City manager Lauren Smith says everybody has her side "already beaten" by Manchester United going into the game.
Bristol City boss Smith bemoans 'embarrassing' defeat
Lauren Smith calls on her Bristol City side to "prove everybody wrong" after an "embarrassing" 7-3 home defeat by Brighton.
Nine Bristol players sign new deals with club
Hooker Will Capon and prop George Kloska are among nine Bristol players to sign new contracts with the club.
Bristol forward Dun signs 'long-term' extension
Bristol Bears forward James Dun signs a new "long-term" contract extension with the club.
Bristol sign England U20 back-rower Cripps
Bristol sign England youth international back-rower Kofi Cripps for the 2024-25 season.
Bristol wing Ibitoye signs new 'long-term' deal
Bristol wing Gabriel Ibitoye agrees a new long-term extension to his contract with the Bears.
Listen: Bristol Bears v Crusaders
Listen to BBC Radio Bristol commentary of an exhibition match between Bristol Bears and the Super Rugby Pacific champions the Crusaders.
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.
Family heartbroken after man killed during car theft
Christopher Hanely's family say the 57-year-old was a "loved and devoted family man".
Former head of police watchdog denies raping girl
Mr Lockwood, former director general of the police watchdog, is due to face an Old Bailey trial.
PC who lied about being attacked sentenced
Nadia Thurley falsely alleged she had been assaulted 14 times over a seven-month period.
Oldest surviving England player dies at 94
Ron Baynham turned out 434 times for Luton Town and carried on playing after breaking his skull.
Zac Goldsmith banned after speeding seven times
The Conservative peer admitted breaking the speed limit seven times in 2023.
Scampton asylum seekers to be capped by Home Office
The site on the outskirts of Lincoln will house 800 men rather than 2,000 following a review.
Golden retriever rescued from harbour 'one lucky dog'
The coastguard praise a passer-by for saving the pet after its canine counterpart raised the alarm.
Mother and daughter jailed for funding terrorism
Stella Oyella and Vanessa Atim are jailed for sending cash to a relative in the Islamic State group.
Man jailed for 14 years for baby's manslaughter
Three-month-old Miyah Warnock died in October 2021 from injuries caused by her father Samuel Warnock.
Poisoning murder jury begin deliberating verdicts
Luke D'Wit is accused of murdering a married couple with the powerful opioid fentanyl.
Gardens at risk as no man's land plagued by landslip
Neither the council nor a local business is taking responsibility for the land.
Three owls get stuck in homes over single weekend
Calmly covering an owl with a t-shirt or towel can help to catch and free it, an animal rescuer says.