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Thrillseekers hit highs and lows at Birdman contest

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Published: June 14, 2026 19:29

Competitors built elaborate inventions to plunge off a 4.5m (14.7ft) raised platform.

M5 closed due to ongoing police incident

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Published: June 14, 2026 18:23

The motorway is closed in both directions near Avonmouth causing significant delays.

Man suffers life-threatening injuries in hit-and-run

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Published: June 14, 2026 18:10

The collision came after an altercation between two groups of men.

Guthrie stars as Northants close on win over Glos

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Published: June 14, 2026 17:57

Liam Guthrie leads the way with a stack of wickets as Northamptonshire move closer to sealing back-to-back County Championship wins over Gloucestershire.

One that got away - Van Graan rues Bath exit

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Published: June 14, 2026 11:17

Bath boss Johann van Graan calls their Prem semi-final defeat by Exeter "one that got away" as they miss out on a return to Twickenham.

Popular marine lake to see series of closures

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Published: June 14, 2026 08:16

A number of closing dates at the Weston-super-Mare site are announced ahead of the summer period.

In Pictures: Action Man balloon, cheese rolling and a royal wedding

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Published: June 14, 2026 06:14

A selection of photographs from across the West this week.

'I thought I was broken - but I was just undiagnosed'

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Published: June 14, 2026 06:12

Women diagnosed with ADHD later in life say missed signs left them struggling for years.

Gregory's four wickets put Somerset on top at Notts

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Published: June 13, 2026 18:16

Somerset take control of their contest against champions Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge on day two.

Glos batters dig in on day two against Northants

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Published: June 13, 2026 17:57

Gloucestershire finish on 233-5 at stumps against Northamptonshire on day two of their County Championship match.

Exeter fight back to stun Bath and reach Prem final

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Published: June 13, 2026 17:06

Exeter produce a stunning second-half comeback to narrowly edge defending champions Bath 27-26 and reach the Prem final.

Charity shops are closing amid 'terrifying' costs

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Published: June 13, 2026 06:35

One charity said it is leaving some vacant roles unfilled to reduce costs.

'World Cup flag warning' and 'Police called to Hinkley dispute'

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Published: June 13, 2026 06:32

A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.

Bristol is England's least affordable city to rent in - should more be done?

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Published: June 13, 2026 06:27

Data shows the average cost of rent in the city amounts to 45% of the average salary.

Bus hero and town crier in King's Birthday Honours

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Published: June 12, 2026 21:36

Inspiring people from across the West are recognised for their efforts in the community.

Ellis happy with financial backing at Bristol City

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Published: June 12, 2026 17:14

Bristol City sporting director James Ellis says the team is being supported financially as it goes into the summer with a new head coach.

Ellis happy with financial backing at Bristol City

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Published: June 12, 2026 17:14

Bristol City sporting director James Ellis says the team is being supported financially as it goes into the summer with a new head coach.

Man 'wants answers' one year after Air India crash

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Published: June 12, 2026 16:41

Umang Patel's father was on his way to visit him when the plane crashed shortly after taking off in June 2025.

Norris heads Russell in Barcelona practice

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Published: June 12, 2026 16:14

McLaren's Lando Norris just edges Mercedes' George Russell in Friday practice for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

Young people urged to get meningitis B vaccine

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Published: June 12, 2026 15:37

The vaccine for sixth formers and students starting university in September is being rolled out.

More than 70 protesters arrested outside court

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Published: June 12, 2026 15:15

The Metropolitan Police say 72 people have been arrested for supporting a proscribed terrorist group.

Dad accused of shaking four-week-old baby to death

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Published: June 12, 2026 15:07

Tony Bartlett, 39, is standing trial at Bristol Crown Court accused of killing his son Atticus.

Motorists face major delays after police incident

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Published: June 12, 2026 14:53

Newfoundland Way was closed in Bristol city centre, causing major delays on other routes.

Bath without injured Russell for Prem semi-final

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Published: June 12, 2026 12:07

Bath are without injured Finn Russell for Prem semi-final while Exeter Chiefs welcome back Greg Fisilau in team news.

DiCaprio and Winslet signed Titanic script sold

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Published: June 12, 2026 10:55

Auctioneer Henry Michallat said the signed screenplay provides "a physical connection" to the film.

Sykes, Morsy and Cornick to depart Bristol City

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Published: June 12, 2026 09:19

Long-serving Bristol City midfielder Mark Sykes is one of three players who will leave the club after new boss Michael Skubala took charge.

Sykes, Morsy and Cornick to depart Bristol City

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Published: June 12, 2026 09:19

Long-serving Bristol City midfielder Mark Sykes is one of three players who will leave the club after new boss Michael Skubala took charge.

'I found my purpose after ADHD diagnosis at 39'

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Published: June 12, 2026 06:00

Hannah Buckley says her diagnosis helped her find her purpose.

Five days of nostalgia at harbourside festival

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Published: June 12, 2026 05:18

The Streets, The Kooks and Royel Otis are headlining the event this year.

Top club bosses call on England to help limit player workload

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Published: June 11, 2026 12:51

England's top stars are playing too much rugby, but the responsibility of resting players shouldn't just fall on the clubs, according to the Prem's leading coaches.

Cambridge defender Purrington joins Bristol Rovers

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Published: June 11, 2026 11:56

Bristol Rovers sign left-back Ben Purrington from League Two promotion winners Cambridge United.

Cambridge defender Purrington joins Bristol Rovers

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Published: June 11, 2026 11:56

Bristol Rovers sign left-back Ben Purrington from League Two promotion winners Cambridge United.

Tinnion to leave Bristol City technical director job

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Published: June 11, 2026 11:14

Bristol City technical director Brian Tinnion, who has a 35-year association with the Robins, will leave the club this summer.

Tinnion to leave Bristol City technical director job

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Published: June 11, 2026 11:14

Bristol City technical director Brian Tinnion, who has a 35-year association with the Robins, will leave the club this summer.

Need To Know Bristol

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Published: June 11, 2026 11:06

Councils around the West have asked residents not to hang flags on public property.

SS Great Britain to reveal untold stories of passengers

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Published: June 11, 2026 10:56

The ship's museum is undergoing a revamp – as it shifts focus away from engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

Belgium move was huge adaptation - Johnson

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Published: June 11, 2026 10:21

Former Bristol City manager Lee Johnson says he would recommend coaching abroad to anyone, after guiding Lommel SK into the Belgian top flight.

Belgium move was huge adaptation - Johnson

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Published: June 11, 2026 10:21

Former Bristol City manager Lee Johnson says he would recommend coaching abroad to anyone, after guiding Lommel SK into the Belgian top flight.

Can pubs stay open late for World Cup matches?

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Published: June 11, 2026 05:23

UK pubs prepare for late World Cup kick-offs as fans ask how late venues can legally stay open.

Bristol Pride's headliners, timings and more

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Published: June 11, 2026 05:16

About 40,000 people are expected to take part in a parade through the city centre on 11 July.

Parents find lifeline in 50p kids' clothes shop

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Published: June 11, 2026 05:07

A second-hand shop selling cheap baby clothes sees rising demand as families cut costs.

People urged to only fly World Cup flags at home

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Published: June 10, 2026 19:07

Councils issue advice on how to show support for football teams in a legal and safe way.

WWI soldiers buried a century after their deaths

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Published: June 10, 2026 16:18

The six men from Essex, London, Bradford, Bristol and Northampton served and died together.

Bristol City move felt like right time -Skubala

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Published: June 10, 2026 15:39

New Bristol City boss Michael Skubala says the decision to move to Ashton Gate came at the right time.

Bristol City move felt like right time -Skubala

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Published: June 10, 2026 15:39

New Bristol City boss Michael Skubala says the decision to move to Ashton Gate came at the right time.

Bath attitude pleases Van Graan going into play-offs

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Published: June 10, 2026 14:09

Johann van Graan says the attitude of his Bath side pleases him the most, as they prepare for a third consecutive Prem Rugby play-off campaign.

Drug gang boss has luxury car and watches confiscated

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Published: June 10, 2026 14:06

He was told he must hand over his remaining available assets while in prison, worth more than £160,000.

UK pint prices up 36% since last World Cup – here's why

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Published: June 10, 2026 05:23

UK pint prices are up 36% since the last World Cup. We look at why beer now costs so much more.

'Everyone with blood cancer deserves a donor'

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Published: June 10, 2026 05:18

A woman with leukaemia calls for more mixed-race stem cell donors to join the register

Baby's rare cancer changed family's life says mum

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Published: June 9, 2026 16:51

Amarah is hoping to get 100 birthday cards from around the world sent to her daughter Ariyah.

Afghan men 'fled UK in lorry after raping girl'

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Published: June 9, 2026 16:25

A jury is told three defendants left the country in a "deeply unusual" way after the alleged rape.

School closed as staff strike over safety concerns

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Published: June 9, 2026 14:21

Staff at Learning Partnership West in Bedminster are on strike over pay, breaks and safety concerns.

New section of historic pier lifted into place

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Published: June 9, 2026 14:07

Work to restore the Grade-II* listed Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare is under way.

Pensioners taking marathon bus trip for hospice

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Published: June 9, 2026 13:31

Val and Sue are using just public transport to make the journey from John O' Groats to Land's End.

What went wrong at Summerfest in Weston

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Published: June 9, 2026 10:30

The seafront music festival faced issues around weather, safety concerns and line ups.

Upgraded Bristol ready to shine on international stage

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Published: June 9, 2026 09:31

Gloucestershire CEO Neil Priscott says refurbishments to the Seat Unique Stadium will "future-proof elite cricket in Bristol for decades".

'Lack of concentration' caused fatal lorry flip

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Published: June 9, 2026 09:17

Passenger Tyler Carley, 20, died after a scaffolding lorry overturned on a central reservation.

Baa-rilliant! Royal Mint coin to celebrate 50 years of Aardman

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Published: June 9, 2026 05:27

If you are a fan of Shaun the Sheep, Wallace and Gromit, or Morph ewe'll be wanting one of these special coins. Find out more here. A new 50p coin featuring some of some of Aardman studios most recognisable characters has been announced.

World Cup 'may distract from US policies'

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Published: June 9, 2026 05:19

Academics say the most watched sporting event in the world may be exploited for political gain.

Community appeal could help save famous clocktower

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Published: June 9, 2026 05:13

Substantial repairs and restoration work is needed to restore the famous landmark.

Hempleman-Adams crosses Atlantic in gas balloon

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Published: June 8, 2026 17:50

Balloonist Alicia Hempleman-Adams becomes the first woman to make the crossing.

Festival tent 'like a scene from Final Destination'

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Published: June 8, 2026 17:39

Organisers of the Weston-super-Mare event say they have received positive and constructive feedback.

Dilapidated clock tower 'must be preserved at all costs'

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Published: June 8, 2026 12:37

The Chipping Sodbury Clock Tower was originally built in 1897.

Man charged after taxi driver racially abused

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Published: June 8, 2026 11:47

Kai Easen was arrested and charged after allegedly racially assaulting a taxi driver near Bristol.

Balmer joins Bristol Rovers on permanent deal

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Published: June 8, 2026 11:35

Motherwell defender Kofi Balmer has completed a permanent move to Bristol Rovers, signing a two-year deal.

Balmer joins Bristol Rovers on permanent deal

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Published: June 8, 2026 11:35

Motherwell defender Kofi Balmer has completed a permanent move to Bristol Rovers, signing a two-year deal.

Bristol shock Gloucester-Hartpury to end season on high

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Published: June 8, 2026 06:01

Bristol Bears stun defending Premiership Women's Rugby champions Gloucester-Hartpury with a 26-21 win at Kingsholm on Sunday.

Abuse survivor's fury at mum's early jail release

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Published: June 8, 2026 05:33

Caroline Eshghi is campaigning to change sentencing guidelines in child abuse cases.

'Male football fans told me to get in the kitchen'

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Published: June 8, 2026 05:19

Two women share their experiences of misogyny for simply watching the sport.

Motorbike safety campaign shows 'devasting' impacts

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Published: June 8, 2026 05:12

Avon and Somerset Police launch Operation Apex - a campaign to increase motorcyclist's safety.

T20 Blast round-up: Glos claim narrow win but Somerset beaten

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Published: June 7, 2026 19:01

Australia all-rounder Beau Webster smashes the first T20 century of his career as Warwickshire Bears pick up their first win in the T20 Blast at Somerset.

Summer Fest at the Beach day two in pictures

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Published: June 7, 2026 18:39

The second day of the festival features Sister Sledge, Madness and Razorlight, among other artists.

Lam hopes Bears' 'fight' will bear fruit next year

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Published: June 7, 2026 11:13

Director of rugby Pat Lam says Bristol Bears can benefit from the adversity they have faced during this injury-hit season.

Lam hopes Bears' 'fight' will bear fruit next year

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Published: June 7, 2026 11:13

Director of rugby Pat Lam says Bristol Bears can benefit from the adversity they have faced during this injury-hit season.

Football gives people with Parkinson's 'new lease of life'

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Published: June 7, 2026 10:56

The first South West walking football tournament for people with the disease kicked off on Saturday.

How a printer and a dream became a life-changing circus school

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Published: June 7, 2026 06:19

Physical circus performer Bim Mason has written a book on starting Circomedia with his partner in 1994.

In Pictures: Cricketing triumph and bubble cars

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Published: June 7, 2026 06:17

A selection of photographs from across the West this week.

Summer Fest at the Beach day one in pictures

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Published: June 6, 2026 18:14

The first day of the festival features Five, Blue and Dizzee Rascal, among others.

Sale beat weakened Bristol to get Champions Cup spot

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Published: June 6, 2026 17:05

Sale Sharks rubber stamp a place in next season's Champions Cup as they end The Prem season with a convincing win over Bristol Bears.

Sale beat weakened Bristol to get Champions Cup spot

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Published: June 6, 2026 17:05

Sale Sharks rubber stamp a place in next season's Champions Cup as they end The Prem season with a convincing win over Bristol Bears.

Bath beat Leicester to secure home semi-final

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Published: June 6, 2026 16:45

Bath hold on to beat Leicester Tigers to secure second place and seal a Prem home semi-final against Exeter Chiefs next week.

Man jailed for historical child sex offences

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Published: June 6, 2026 12:48

Robert Caradain sexually abused two girls under 14 and another female over 16 between 1991 and 2000.

Why there's been a 'rapid' rise in death doulas

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Published: June 6, 2026 06:17

Ruby Love, from Bristol, is a death doula, giving holistic support to people in advance and during death.

Newspapers: DIY safety warning and dead river fish

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Published: June 6, 2026 06:14

A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.