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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Grime artist Solo 45 'water-boarded and tortured women' jury told
The 31-year-old "beat and frightened" the women into submitting to his sexual demands, his trial heard.
Bristol mayor death threat graffiti: Man arrested
The words "Marvin Must Die" were sprayed on the pavement outside Bristol mayor Marvin Rees' home.
'Fairy dust' head teacher Sue East's funeral takes place
Sue East, the head at St Andrew's primary in Bath, wrote a moving letter to pupils before she died.
Bristol's deputy mayor threatened over Bearpit plan
Councillor Asher Craig says she has received death threats over a bid to remove Ursa the Bear.
Woman 'horrifically' hurt in Weston-super-Mare street robbery
The victim, who is not being named, broke her nose and wrist as she fell during a mugging.
Bristol community and arts hub thrown lifeline by council
Hamilton House is used by hundreds of people working in creative and community roles.
Bristol surfer Jon Lewin dies of suspected seizure in Sri Lanka
It is thought Jon Lewin had a seizure while surfing on holiday in Sri Lanka and was unable to be revived.
Mathew Bizimana: Concern over Bristol teen missing for three days
Avon and Somerset Police say Mathew Bizimana's disappearance is "out of character".
Woman in 70s seriously injured in cyclist hit-and-run
An arrest is made a after pedestrian is left with "potentially life-changing injuries" after being hit by a cyclist.
Nathan Hughes: Wasps forward to join Bristol as Willie Le Roux also leaves club
Bristol will sign England forward Nathan Hughes from Wasps this summer and Willie Le Roux will leave the Ricoh Arena.
M&S names next 17 stores it wants to close
The proposed closures, affecting 1,045 staff, are part of its plan to shut more than 100 stores by 2022.
Bath's Sydney Gardens to be restored
Sydney Gardens in Bath is among six parks to have been awarded a total of £13.8m in lottery cash.
Mountain of wet wipes revealed in Bristol
Wessex Water says thousands of wipes are blocking drains and causing water bills to rise.
Anger over 'naked men' at unisex changing rooms in Bath
Several women said they are "uncomfortable" using new communal facilities in a leisure centre.
Can wheelies keep kids away from knives?
A movement in Bristol is helping youths to pull wheelies on bikes instead of starting a life of crime.
Bristol man accused of Bashir Abdullah murder
A 51-year-old man is due before magistrates on Monday after Bashir Abdullah was found dead on Thursday.
'It is possible to be Muslim and a lesbian'
Miriam hid that she was gay for years - she explains how hard it was to come out to her strict Muslim parents.
Molly the Tesco cat an online hit with Yate shoppers
The feline has been a fixture at the store in Yate for three years and has hundreds of fans online.
Jack Leach: England spinner signs Somerset contract extension
England spinner Jack Leach extends his contract with Somerset through to the end of the 2020 season.
Taulupe Faletau: Wales number eight set to miss Six Nations with broken arm
Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau is set to miss the Six Nations after suffering another broken arm.
Birmingham City Women 0-1 Bristol City Women: Marc Skinner loses final game at Blues
Marc Skinner's final game in charge of Birmingham City Women ends in a home defeat by Bristol City.
Lisowski loses in first round at Masters
Seven-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan eases past Stuart Bingham 6-2 to reach the quarter-finals of the Masters.
George Bartlett: Somerset batsman signs contract extension until 2021
Somerset batsman George Bartlett extends his contract until the end of the 2021 season.
Bristol City 2-1 Bolton Wanderers: Kasey Palmer scores debut goal in Robins win
Kasey Palmer scores on his Bristol City debut as the in-form Robins come from behind to beat strugglers Bolton.
Accrington Stanley 0-0 Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers extend their unbeaten league run to five games with a goalless draw at Accrington Stanley.
European Champions Cup: Taulupe Faletau shines as Bath beat Wasps 18-16
Wales forward Taulupe Faletau's Champions Cup return shows he is ready for the Six Nations, says Bath director of rugby Todd Blackadder.
European Challenge Cup: Enisei-STM Krasnoyarsk 9-65 Bristol Bears
Bristol Bears keep their European Challenge Cup quarter-final hopes alive with victory against Russian side Enisei-STM.
Six Nations 2019: England's Jonathan Joseph set for Bath return
England back Jonathan Joseph could return next weekend after nine months out injured, says Bath's director of rugby Todd Blackadder.
Masters 2019: Judd Trump & Kyren Wilson's growing rivalry takes centre stage
One of snooker's growing rivalries will be renewed when Judd Trump meets Kyren Wilson in the Masters first round.
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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National News Headlines
Risaan Udayakumar: Brother killed sister's secret boyfriend
A 16-year-old who stabbed his sister's secret boyfriend in the heart is found guilty of manslaughter.
Northallerton garage fire: Asda, M&S and nearby homes evacuated
People are evacuated from their homes and customers are asked to leave a nearby Asda store as a precaution.
The teenager flying planes before passing driving licence
Eloeyse is only 16 but she has already completed her first solo flight.
Woman 'horrifically' hurt in Weston-super-Mare street robbery
The victim, who is not being named, broke her nose and wrist as she fell during a mugging.
Grime artist Solo 45 'water-boarded and tortured women' jury told
The 31-year-old "beat and frightened" the women into submitting to his sexual demands, his trial heard.
Man dumped waste mountain at school
Francis Heaton left rotting waste at a special school, which cost the institution £22,000 to clear.
Alfie Lamb death: Mother told crushed boy 'to be quiet'
Alfie Lamb cried as he was deliberately crushed by his mother's boyfriend's car seat, a court hears.
Upper Poppleton 'dirty' swimming pool gave 165 stomach bug
Inspectors who visited the swimming pool found "brown and green" water and a "pungent smell".
Fears for Nottinghamshire man missing from Vietnam hotel
Steve Bush's family have been sent messages saying he has been kidnapped or murdered.
Julie Myers: 'Wicked' drain cleaner attacker jailed
Julie Myers lured her ex-partner to a pub, where she poured a bottle of drain cleaner over him.
Shane Fletcher 'planned murderous mass attack' in Workington
Shane Fletcher, 21, blamed Jewish and non-white people in Cumbria for his joblessness, a jury hears.
Bristol mayor death threat graffiti: Man arrested
The words "Marvin Must Die" were sprayed on the pavement outside Bristol mayor Marvin Rees' home.
Source: BBC News
