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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Bishop of Bristol Right Reverend Mike Hill retires
A farewell service is held at Bristol Cathedral for the Right Reverend Mike Hill on Saturday.
Man charged with being drunk on EasyJet flight
Three others who were questioned have been released with no further action being taken, say police.
Anger over plan to move Avon firefighter statue from Bristol
Avon Fire and Rescue Authority wants to move the memorial statue from Bristol to Portishead.
Bristol hammer killer jailed for murdering his stepfather
Martyn Ford admitted killing 58-year-old Ian Baker whose body was found in his Bristol home.
Banksy Liverpool murals sold for £3.2m to Qatari buyer
One of the works, the Liverpool Rat mural, failed to sell at a London auction in 2014.
University of Bristol students warned of drink spikings
Three University of Bristol students say they had their drinks spiked at a hall of residence.
Mark Sampson sacked as England women's manager
Mark Sampson is sacked as England women's manager following evidence of "unacceptable" behaviour with female players in a previous role.
More than two thirds of thefts are 'never solved'
Analysis of 18 million crimes reveals how many cases are closed without a suspect being identified.
How early jukebox put Clevedon Pier on the map
The rock and roll past of an elegant Victorian pier in Somerset has been revealed in a popular culture study.
Norwich City v Bristol City
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Norwich City and Bristol City.
Bristol Rovers v Blackpool
Live coverage of Saturday's League One game between Bristol Rovers and Blackpool.
Premiership: Bath v Newcastle Falcons
Team news as Bath host Newcastle Falcons in Saturday's Premiership fixture at The Rec (15:00 BST).
Surrey v Somerset: Hosts secure safety but Somerset in relegation danger
Surrey secure their Division One status with a six-wicket win over Somerset, leaving the visitors in serious relegation trouble.
Glamorgan v Gloucestershire: Selman and Salter hit career-bests in draw
Glamorgan's Nick Selman and Andrew Salter register career-best scores as their game against Gloucestershire ends in a bore draw.
Women's Super League 2017-18: New calendar, new names and new goal notifications
As the new WSL season gets under way on Friday, BBC Sport looks at the inaugural winter calendar, the new signings and how you can follow the competition.
Bristol City get home tie against Crystal Palace in EFL Cup
Holders Man United visit Swansea in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, while Chelsea play Everton and Tottenham host West Ham.
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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M3 Winchester closed: Thousands of drivers hit by delays
A bomb disposal unit and fire crews are at a place where "potential hazardous material" was found.
Uber London licence: 'Direct anger at firm' says mayor
Sadiq Khan defends the decision to strip Uber of its London licence after a petition gets 500,000 names.
Anthony Cavanagh murder: £10,000 reward over 2005 one-punch death
Anthony Cavanagh died in hospital after he was attacked in Liverpool in 2005.
National Trust memberships hit new high of five million
The charity's chairman, Tim Parker, says people go to its sites to escape "busy, noisy" technology.
Horsham stabbing: Two men face murder charges
Anthony Williams was killed at a property in Horsham, West Sussex, on Tuesday.
Zenith Building fires: Concern after seventh Leicester arson attack
A fire at flats in Leicester is believed to be the seventh arson attack at the building.
Woman is arrested following a fatal fire in a Grimsby flat
The body was found after police evacuated a block of flats following a fire on Friday.
Church Stretton murder: Boy, 7, found dead at house
A 44-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of murder is believed to be the mother of Archie Spriggs.
Bumbling police tweet '80-year ban' for dangerous driver
Police backtrack after tweeting a sentencing for a dangerous driving conviction that was 78 years out.
Manchester tram 'push' death: Woman admits manslaughter
Charissa Brown-Wellington pleads guilty to the manslaughter of 30-year-old Philip Carter.
Parsons Green attack: Man in court charged with attempted murder
Ahmed Hassan, 18, is accused of attempted murder over last Friday's bomb attack on a London Tube.
Complaint over judge's Rooney traveller family remarks
The judge made the comments as he sentenced the Rooney family for modern slavery offences.
Source: BBC News
