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Five people released after Bristol stabbing
A man in his 30s is being treated for injuries that are not currently believed to be life-threatening.
'My body just keeps swelling and swelling'
Chloe Davies has "spontaneous swelling attacks", which can be life-threatening.
Veterans offered scholarship to build future careers
The scholarship is open to veterans and serving personnel who intend to leave the military.
Murder arrest after 'suspicious' death in house
A man found unresponsive in a house by police later dies at the scene.
TikTok midwife: ?Jealous colleagues bullied me out?
The former midwife at Bristol's Southmead Hospital is suing for constructive unfair dismissal.
Breast cancer 'a stigma nobody talks about'
One cancer survivor says black women are being let down by the medical community.
'Strong-willed' woman celebrates 110th birthday
Hilda Leggett says her secret to living a long life is being "strong willed".
Airbus boss admits long delays in making aircraft
The plane maker has sold dozens of new jets at the Farnborough airshow, but is struggling to keep up with demand.
Men who stole thousands from small businesses sentenced
Abdullah Said-Ahmed, Tahir Mohammed and Omar Said-Baker distracted shop workers during the card scam.
Two days of free bus travel start
Passengers will be entitled to free travel on selected bus routes in North Somerset.
New railway stations hit with fresh delays
Ashley Down station is scheduled to open by early September.
City to be illuminated by immersive show
Lumosphere is transforming Quakers Friars with light projections and soundscapes.
Bristol family suffer everyday after racist attack
Marlon Thomas's brother speaks three decades after an attack left him in a waking coma.
Is Portishead Britain's most beautiful town?
Judges have been out in Portishead as part of Britain in Bloom.
All About Bristol
The story of a Bristol toilet attendant who saw the shady secrets of the The Downs.
Bristol mum: 'Why I drank a bottle of wine a night'
For almost 20 years it wasn't unusual for Anna Donaghey to drink a bottle of wine a night
BBC?s Clive Myrie: ?it all started in Bristol?
News anchor Clive Myrie tells us how his career started at BBC Radio Bristol
Hobson's 'life fell apart' before dementia diagnosis
Ex-Bristol and England prop Jason Hobson says his life "went off the rails" before being diagnosed with early onset dementia.
Norris regrets team orders row overshadowed Piastri win
Lando Norris feels McLaren's team orders drama at the Hungarian Grand Prix has "clouded over" team-mate Oscar Piastri's maiden Formula 1 victory.
Scotland's Skeldon & Gallagher sign new Bears deals
Scotland internationals Lana Skeldon and Evie Gallagher sign new contracts with Bristol Bears.
Bristol at Newcastle; Bath host Saints in Premiership opener
Premiership champions Northampton will open the 2024-25 campaign away to Bath on 20 September in a repeat of last season's final.
'I didn't give up the win - I lost it off the line'
Lando Norris agonised over whether to hand victory in the Hungarian Grand Prix back to McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri but said it was the "fair" and "honest" thing to do.
Bristol City sign 'outstanding' forward Armstrong
Bristol Rovers sign forward Sinclair Armstrong from QPR.
Best if Conway leaves Bristol City 'soon' - Manning
Bristol City head coach Liam Manning says it is best "for everyone" if forward Tommy Conway leaves the club as soon as possible.
Bristol City sign Japan winger Hirakawa on loan
Bristol City have signed Yu Hirakawa from Japanese side Machida Zelvia on a season-long loan.
Bristol City sign striker Mayulu from Rapid Vienna
Bristol City sign striker Fally Mayulu from Rapid Vienna for an undisclosed fee.
Middlesbrough visit Leeds in Carabao Cup opener
Last season's Carabao Cup semi-finalists Middlesbrough are drawn away to Leeds in the first round of the 2024-25 competition.
Bristol Rovers sign Omochere from Fleetwood Town
Bristol Rovers sign forward Promise Omochere on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.
Shrewsbury sign striker Marquis on two-year deal
League One Shrewsbury Town agree a two-year deal with former Bristol Rovers and Portsmouth striker John Marquis.
Shrewsbury sign Bristol Rovers defender Hoole
Shrewsbury Town sign Luca Hoole on a two-year contract after the defender turned down a new deal with Bristol Rovers.
Bristol Rovers sign Rotherham midfielder Lindsay
Bristol Rovers sign midfielder Jamie Lindsay on a three-year contract with an option of a further one year extension.
Bristol Rovers sign WBA keeper Griffiths on loan
Bristol Rovers sign goalkeeper Josh Griffiths on a season-long loan from West Bromwich Albion.
Footballers 'scared' after Reading Women collapse
Footballers are ?scared? and ?anxious? about the collapse of major women's teams following the demotion of Reading, according to Bristol City midfielder Amy Rodgers.
How is the WSL transfer window developing?
Women's football in England is evolving and so is the transfer market - so what changes have been made to contracts?
Olivia Clark column: Wales duty, unclear club future and golf TikTok
In her first BBC Sport column, Wales goalkeeper Olivia Clark looks forward to their Euro 2025 qualifying games against Ukraine.
'I was lost' - Dancing with fans, hiding the pain
Rachel Furness was Northern Ireland's award-winning record goalscorer but everything was not right in her world. This is why she walked away, and why she came back
WSL needs to grow soon - Bristol manager Smith
Bristol City manager Lauren Smith joins calls for the WSL to be expanded due to the gap between the top and bottom teams.
Hobson's 'life fell apart' before dementia diagnosis
Ex-Bristol and England prop Jason Hobson says his life "went off the rails" before being diagnosed with early onset dementia.
Scotland's Skeldon & Gallagher sign new Bears deals
Scotland internationals Lana Skeldon and Evie Gallagher sign new contracts with Bristol Bears.
Saints begin 2024-25 Premiership season at Bath
Premiership champions Northampton will open the 2024-25 campaign away to Bath on 20 September in a repeat of last season's final.
Joyce-Butchers to return to Bristol for 2024-25
Jasmine Joyce-Butchers will return to Bristol Bears in 2024-25 after representing Team GB in rugby sevens at the Olympics.
Bristol to play home game at Principality Stadium
Bristol Bears will play a home Premiership fixture at Cardiff's Principality Stadium next season.
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.
Airport kick video family calls for end to protests
The family of a man who was kicked and stamped on by a police officer have appealed for calm.
Families pay tribute to four friends killed in crash
Andrei Tudorov, Lyuben Gogov, Narcis Titianu, and Ioan Toma died when their car hit a tree.
Man paralysed in tree fall graduates as doctor
Xander Van der Poll graduates as a doctor while training for the 2028 Paralympics.
Sacking of Met commander over drugs test overturned
Julian Bennett was dismissed from the force for refusing to provide a urine sample for a drugs test.
'My body just keeps swelling and swelling'
Chloe Davies has "spontaneous swelling attacks", which can be life-threatening.
Divers discover new beds of rare seaweed
Natural England says it hopes to increase protection for "these ancient woodlands of the sea".
Cineworld to shut six branches as part of restructure
The cinema giant has announced six sites in the UK that it plans to close as part of a restructure.
School worker jailed for sex offences against boy
Acasia Welburn worked in a care position at a school when she started sexual contact with a boy aged under 16.
Horse killed and mutilated in 'cruel' attack
Nottinghamshire Police is warning horse owners to be vigilant after the "heartless assault".
Ex-Strictly dancer shocked at complaints
Chloe Hewitt told BBC Radio Stoke the news felt like it "wasn't real".
Watch: Poole paddleboarders' 'jackpot' encounter with dolphins
Ben Felton and his friend Nick Woods are joined by the small pod of dolphins.
'Athletes thrive off the pressure and expectation'
Birchfield Harriers president Katharine Merry hopes Team GB athletes rise to the occasion in Paris.