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Bristol predator jailed for sexual assault of young girl

Connelly's victim said the dangerous predator took "years to show genuine remorse and admit responsibility"

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Parents unaware of major free school meal rule change coming next month

More than half are said to be 'unaware they will be affected by the change'

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Andy Burnham convenes COBRA as Health Secretary says extreme heat 'dangerous'

The weather is said to have plunged the country into a 'national emergency' with a risk of 'flash drought'

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Young Hartcliffe boy in desperate battle against rare form of cancer

His parents are trying to fundraise to get him specialist treatment overseas

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Travellers told ‘check this next’ if European wildfires cancel flights

Thousands of Brits have had to rethink their summer plans due to the natural disasters

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Over 70,000 bin collections missed in six weeks across South Gloucestershire

South Gloucestershire Council has apologised and blames several factors

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West of England metro mayor won't rule out Gloucestershire joining

Helen Godwin said 'in an ideal world they might like to come in', but it's 'not a priority' for Bristol and Bath

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Perseid meteor shower to light up sky after solar eclipse

The annual Perseid meteor shower is set to light up the night sky this week following a solar eclipse, providing a stunning display for astronomy enthusiasts across the UK [National news]

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Solar eclipse best viewing times in Bristol with our postcode search

The UK's biggest solar eclipse this century is here – use our postcode search tool to find the exact time the eclipse will peak where you live

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Osteopath who said he 'raped the brains' of his patients struck off

Jeremy Marquette engaged in a sexual relationship with one of his clients and inappropriate relationships with two others

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Love Island star says 'that's not true' about how much contestants are paid

Former Love Island and All Stars contestant has lifted the lid on how much villa contestants are paid

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Specific NHS 20-minute appointment cuts risk of death 32 per cent

For older people it cuts the risk of early death even more - by up to 46%

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Five kids end up in hospital after swimming in river Avon

'Rivers deserve the highest standards of protection'

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Bristol park scorched after 'deliberate' blaze

Three fire crews were called to battle the fire

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Vulnerable family at risk of homelessness after 'council failings'

They warned the housing service they were due to be evicted months ago but now could end up on the street

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Teen's fatal stabbing in Chippenham filmed on mobile phone, jury told

Shayne Hambakachere died from a stab wound to the chest, which punctured his heart

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Banksy works cost taxpayer nearly £150k

The bill covers three Banksy paintings

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'I ended up in A&E when had horror reaction to wedding eyelashes'

Polly Bibby, 26, said she had a patch test done and, as she suffered no reaction, went ahead with the procedure