20 May 2013 Last updated at 07:36 ET

Parking fees 'could rise by 400%'RPZ sign

The cost of business parking permits in Bristol could go up five fold under plans by the city's mayor, the Liberal Democrats say.

Children are tested for DNA by the police every 10 minutes says the Howard League for Penal ReformPolice child DNA swabs 'excessive'

Police take DNA from children every 10 minutes including taking a sample in Avon and Somerset from a five-year-old child.

'Worst ever winter' for hospital

Bath's Royal United Hospital has its "worst winter ever" for admissions, according to a council scrutiny panel.

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