Woman's body found in Bristol house

A woman's body has been discovered at a house in Bristol.

Woman dies in car fire on M5 motorway

One person died and another was injured in a crash on the M5 motorway between Weston-super-Mare and Burnham-on-Sea.

Bristol Groper jailed for six years

The Bristol Groper has been jailed for six years for preying on women as they walked alone through city streets at night. Benjamin...

Bristol 81-year-olds tie the knot at last

Two 81-year-olds from Bristol are tying the knot – 65 years after they first fell in love.

Hundreds bid farewell to Bristol chef

A devoted family man, a talented chef, a loving friend and someone whose cup was always half full – that's how people will rememb...

Race against time for Bristol City's stadium dream

The clock has begun ticking on Bristol City's plans for a new stadium at Ashton Vale.

Hunt for Bristol girl heads south

Police believe a missing Bradley Stoke school girl and a 22-year-old man may be hiding in Cornwall.

New flights take off from Bristol Airport

Budget airline Ryanair officially launched 11 new flights out of Bristol Airport yesterday but warned that there are likely to be no...

Tributes to drowned Weston-super-Mare friends

Tributes have been paid to two swimmers who died after being swept out to sea off Weston-super-Mare.

Driver attacks cyclist in Weston-super-Mare

A cyclist was attacked by a driver in a road-rage incident in Weston-super-Mare.

Somerset skipper Langer believes Trego has England future

Justin Langer hailed Pete Trego as a potential future England player after the all-rounder produced the innings of his life to win...

Bristol City close in on deal for Hartley and take Dutchman on trial

Bristol City are to give a trial to Dutch striker Anduele Pryor, according to reports in Holland.

Ex-Bristol coach Hill aiming for Top 14 job

Richard Hill has revealed his ambition to one day coach in the French Top 14 after taking the reins at third-tier side Chalon-sur-Saone...

Who did Michael Owen score his first England goal against?

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Avon's McBraida claims South West win

After two days of competition it came down to the 1,500 metres for Avon athlete Adam McBraida.

Bristol athletes in contention for award

With the sun providing proper track and field weather, the Bristol area's young athletes have delivered some sparkling performances to ensure the competition for the June Easy Runner athlete...

Winning return for Bristol runner Wills

Local athletics round-up

Local athletics quote of the week

George Ferguson: Pool needed people power

Among my most evocative memories is of my mother taking me to swim in the treatment baths at Bath when I was three years old.

Tim Davey: Why can't we be so relaxed?

It was a balmy Saturday night. The hour was fast approaching midnight and yet the banks of the river which meandered through this little town were lined with a few thousand souls.

Girl Friday: Magic stranger calls

Do you believe in magic? No? Neither did I. And then I met Peter Clifford. My friend Nicky and I were enjoying a giggly dinner on The Triangle one night when a slightly spooky stranger (who...

Jon Lewis: Another Lord's final would be special

It would be pretty special to beat Sussex on Sunday and get back to Lord's for a showpiece final in the Friends Provident Trophy

PC Martin Hudd: Theft can be easily avoided

It's summertime and the living is easy. Well that's the lyrics to the song and in an ideal world this would be the case for every resid...

Marcus Trescothick: Farewell to one of English cricket's greatest captains

Michael Vaughan ranks as the best captain I have ever played under and will be remembered as the man whose leadership skills played a...

Alastair Hignell: Lions down but not out

At least the brand is bearing up. Which is more than can be said for the bodies of the Lions players and the credibility of the South...

Suzanne Savill: I just want to enjoy the sun

Nice weather we've been having, you might think as you gaze up at yet another perfect blue sky. Not in my household, however.

Farooq Siddique: Michael Jackson was too trusting

Sometimes people rely on others too much. Expect from others too much. It is part of our very nature. To be human, is to fall, and...

Steve Scott: Swine flu is so last month

Who would you say is Bristol's public enemy number 1 then? Not easy is it, there are just so many candidates.