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Firework set off in crowd

Man cleared of riot during Kill the Bill protest

Kadeem Yarde is the first person to be cleared of all charges related to the disorder in Bristol.

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Firework set off in crowd

Man cleared of riot during Kill the Bill protest

Kadeem Yarde is the first person to be cleared of all charges related to the disorder in Bristol.

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  • Bristol
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Festival of activism to support survivors of abuse

The event aims to open up conversation around the "taboo" subject of childhood sexual abuse.

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Kev Draper said his first trip was "quite scary" but he is "fortunate to be able to help".

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Burned-out cars

Arson attacks damage 14 vehicles in town

Emergency services are launching an investigation after tackling vehicle fires in the early hours.

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ChatHealth allows teenagers aged 11 to 19 to get help with a range of health issues via text message.

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Firework set off in crowd

Man cleared of riot during Kill the Bill protest

Kadeem Yarde is the first person to be cleared of all charges related to the disorder in Bristol.

  • 11m12 minutes ago
  • Bristol
Angie Belcher

Festival of activism to support survivors of abuse

The event aims to open up conversation around the "taboo" subject of childhood sexual abuse.

  • 10h10 hours ago
  • Bristol
Kev Draper with a volunteer holding up a sign with items needed

Volunteering in Ukraine brought 'tear to my eye'

Kev Draper said his first trip was "quite scary" but he is "fortunate to be able to help".

  • 1han hour ago
  • Bristol
Burned-out cars

Arson attacks damage 14 vehicles in town

Emergency services are launching an investigation after tackling vehicle fires in the early hours.

  • 1da day ago
  • Bristol
Robot dog

Robot Dog Olympics helps develop tech solutions

Coders gather in Bristol to program robots to sprint and do gymnastics at the Ministry of Defence event.

  • 1da day ago
  • Bristol
India

Confidential text service supports young people

ChatHealth allows teenagers aged 11 to 19 to get help with a range of health issues via text message.

  • 1da day ago
  • Bristol
Zebra foal and mother

Zoo euthanises injured zebra foal

Wild Place Project in Bristol made the decision after the foal critically hurt itself on a gate.

  • 2d2 days ago
  • Bristol
Angie Belcher

Festival of activism to support survivors of abuse

The event aims to open up conversation around the "taboo" subject of childhood sexual abuse.

  • 10h10 hours ago
  • Bristol
Kev Draper with a volunteer holding up a sign with items needed

Volunteering in Ukraine brought 'tear to my eye'

Kev Draper said his first trip was "quite scary" but he is "fortunate to be able to help".

  • 1han hour ago
  • Bristol
Burned-out cars

Arson attacks damage 14 vehicles in town

Emergency services are launching an investigation after tackling vehicle fires in the early hours.

  • 1da day ago
  • Bristol
Robot dog

Robot Dog Olympics helps develop tech solutions

India

Confidential text service supports young people

Zebra foal and mother

Zoo euthanises injured zebra foal

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  1. Posted at 15:4115:41

    Whelan, Pitman and Clarke released by Rovers

    Bristol Rovers' Brett Pitman

    Midfielder Glenn Whelan and strikers Brett Pitman and Leon Clarke are among the 13 players released by promoted Bristol Rovers at the end of the 2021-22 season.

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  2. Posted at 15:3915:39

    Man cleared of riot during Kill the Bill protest

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    Kadeem Yarde is the first person to be cleared of all charges related to the disorder in Bristol.

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    Festival of activism to support survivors of abuse

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  5. Posted at 20:48 18 May20:48 18 May

    Ups, downs and the race for Europe

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    All you need to know about promotion, relegation and qualification for Europe in England and Scotland's top men's football leagues.

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  6. Posted at 12:14 18 May12:14 18 May

    Listen: Premiership - Bristol Bears v Exeter Chiefs

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    Listen to live BBC Radio Bristol commentary of Bristol Bears v Exeter Chiefs in the Premiership.

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  7. Posted at 11:32 18 May11:32 18 May

    Robot Dog Olympics helps develop tech solutions

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    Coders gather in Bristol to program robots to sprint and do gymnastics at the Ministry of Defence event.

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  8. Posted at 6:48 18 May6:48 18 May

    Community raise funds to buy landmark building

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    The Stokes Croft Land Trust wants to protect the area "from the gentrification sweeping through Bristol".

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  9. Posted at 5:09 18 May5:09 18 May

    Confidential text service supports young people

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  10. Posted at 15:13 17 May15:13 17 May

    Zoo euthanises injured zebra foal

    Zebra foal and mother

    Wild Place Project in Bristol made the decision after the foal critically hurt itself on a gate.

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  11. Posted at 12:47 17 May12:47 17 May

    Bristol reaching Premier 15s play-offs 'incredible'

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    Bristol head coach Dave Ward says it is an 'incredible achievement' to reach the Premier 15s play-offs for the first time.

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  12. Posted at 9:08 17 May9:08 17 May

    Rapist jailed after attacking bus passenger

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    Haithum Alsuliman, 35, is sentenced to eight years in prison for the attack in March.

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  13. Posted at 6:24 17 May6:24 17 May

    Government supports city anti-harassment campaign

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    Minister Rachel MacLean said "if there is a need" for a specific law one would be introduced.

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  14. Posted at 5:43 17 May5:43 17 May

    Gambling research centre opens

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    The hub at the University of Bristol aims to improve support and treatment for gambling harms.

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  15. Posted at 20:21 16 May20:21 16 May

    Donation restores family's 'faith in humanity'

    Carmel Ponsford and her husband Gareth

    A builder left Carmel and Gareth Ponsford's home in a "chaotic" condition with work half-finished.

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  16. Posted at 18:23 16 May18:23 16 May

    Bristol City complete midfielder Sykes signing

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    Bristol City sign midfielder Mark Sykes on a three-year deal following the expiry of his contract with Oxford United.

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  17. Posted at 18:06 16 May18:06 16 May

    Morahan and Thomas among 16 to stay with Bristol

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    Luke Morahan, Dan Thomas and Siva Naulago are among 16 Bristol players to agree new deals for the 2022-23 season.

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  18. Posted at 17:38 16 May17:38 16 May

    Two medical practices hit in arson attack

    Police want to speak to this man about the arson attacks

    The attacks at two medical practices in Taunton happened with 30 minutes of each other.

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  19. Posted at 15:36 16 May15:36 16 May

    Bristol City release winger O'Dowda

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    Bristol City release winger Callum O'Dowda after his contract expired at the end of the season.

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  20. Posted at 11:06 16 May11:06 16 May

    IVF couples sought for 'ground-breaking' study

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    Researchers are recruiting couples undergoing IVF or intracytoplasmic sperm injection treatment.

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