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Bristol Bears heading to Siberia in European Challenge Cup

Bristol Bears draw in

Bristol Bears have been given one of the easiest draws in their season’s European Challenge Cup, drawing the weaker of the two Italian sides Zebre, and Continental Shield qualifiers Enisei-STM, along with impressive French Top 14 side La Rochelle in Pool ...

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How to make sure you picnic like a boss this summer - the key tips you will have forgotten

Don't be the person at a picnic sitting on a plastic bag with an umbrella balanced between their neck and shoulder

When the sun's out and the days are long, one of life's greatest pleasures is to enjoy some food al fresco.

It always sounds so easy in theory: grab some crisps and ...

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Trail of destruction left after ram raid at Waitrose

Police officers were injured trying to stop the thieves from escaping with a cash machine at the Cirencester supermarket

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18 buildings in Bristol have Grenfell-style cladding

It is thought the cladding on Grenfell Tower helped the fatal fire spread from floor-to-floor

Eighteen buildings in Bristol have similar cladding to that used on Grenfell Tower.

In the wake of the tragic blaze, Avon Fire & Rescue Service visited all high-rise accommodation in the ...

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18 buildings in Bristol have Grenfell-style cladding

It is thought the cladding on Grenfell Tower helped the fatal fire spread from floor-to-floor

Eighteen buildings in Bristol have similar cladding to that used on Grenfell Tower.

In the wake of the tragic blaze, Avon Fire & Rescue Service visited all high-rise accommodation in the ...

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M5 motorway near Bristol closed overnight for emergency repairs

The motorway will be closed from 9pm tonight - which could cause traffic issues

A section of the M5 motorway will be closed near Bristol for overnight emergency repair works.

The carriageway will be closed southbound overnight between the junction 21 exit and entry slip ...

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M5 motorway near Bristol closed overnight for emergency repairs

The motorway will be closed from 9pm tonight - which could cause traffic issues

A section of the M5 motorway will be closed near Bristol for overnight emergency repair works.

The carriageway will be closed southbound overnight between the junction 21 exit and entry slip ...

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When heatwave could hit Bristol as temperatures rocket in Met Office weather forecast

The coming days in Bristol are set to be very sunny and increasingly hot

Bristol is set to bask in a potential heatwave next week as the mercury threatens to peak at almost 30degrees.

By Monday the city's residents will be dealing with 26 degrees and forecasters at the Met Office say ...

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When heatwave could hit Bristol as temperatures rocket in Met Office weather forecast

The coming days in Bristol are set to be very sunny and increasingly hot

Bristol is set to bask in a potential heatwave next week as the mercury threatens to peak at almost 30degrees.

By Monday the city's residents will be dealing with 26 degrees and forecasters at the Met Office say ...

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Metrobus bridge doubles in price to £50million

The costs continue to spiral

The cost of replacing a key bridge in the Metrobus network has doubled to an eye watering £50million.

Bristol Live understands works to rebuild and widen Gipsy Patch Lane rail bridge in Little Stoke have shot up by an extra ...

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Metrobus bridge doubles in price to £50million

The costs continue to spiral

The cost of replacing a key bridge in the Metrobus network has doubled to an eye watering £50million.

Bristol Live understands works to rebuild and widen Gipsy Patch Lane rail bridge in Little Stoke have shot up by an extra ...

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Tearful Bristol footballer says he idolised coach accused of 50 counts of sex abuse on boys

Dean Radford says he was abused by Bob Higgins when he was 14 and a member of Southampton FC's youth training squad

Former professional footballer Dean Radford from Bristol fought back tears as he told a court that he "would do anything" for "paedophile" coach Bob ...

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Dozens of 'legally parked' cars on driveways get parking tickets on one south Bristol road

"The traffic warden went down and ticketed every car on every driveway. There are more than 100"

Around '100' residents in a south Bristol street were stunned to find their cars had been ticketed while parked in their driveways.

A Bristol City Council parking enforcement officer ...

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Dozens of 'legally parked' cars on driveways get parking tickets on one south Bristol road

"The traffic warden went down and ticketed every car on every driveway. There are more than 100"

Around '100' residents in a south Bristol street were stunned to find their cars had been ticketed while parked in their driveways.

A Bristol City Council parking enforcement officer ...

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Can a team kick off when their opponents are celebrating? Why not everyone celebrated Cristiano Ronaldo's goal

Yes, every player is allowed off the pitch when celebrating

Don't believe the rumours - teams can't kick a game off if all their opponents are off the pitch celebrating.

When Cristiano Ronaldo scored Portugal's last-gasp equaliser against Spain, some viewers noticed that not all of ...

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Where can I live stream the World Cup? How to watch the games on iPlayer and ITV player

All the info

The World Cup is upon us and in full swing.

Yet, for many, that means hours of trying to watch matches whilst at work, trying to find live streams of games to watch on their computer.

Unfortunately, the games are not on YouTube, meaning fans cannot stream the ...

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EE have launched an amazing short-term SIM-only deal

As well as a great monthly deal you will receive a £100 Amazon gift voucher

The days of long drawn-out mobile phone contracts with questionable data plans appear to be numbered.

Handsets are getting better and lasting longer and in response to the growing trend of mobile phone users ...

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European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup draw LIVE: Bristol Bears discover their opponents

All the build-up, action and reaction from the draw

Today Bristol Bears fans will find out who their team will be pitted against in next season's European Challenge Cup.

After a year out of Europe having been in the Championship, Bristol rugby fans can look forward to some amazing ...

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Why 'mercurial talent' Hakeeb Adelakun is a gamble worth taking for Bristol City

The Iron attacker could be heading to Ashton Gate - here's why he could be a gamble worth taking

Bristol City are confident of sealing a deal to sign Scunthorpe United attacker Hakeeb Adelakun despite seeing their first compensation offer rejected.

The 22-year-old was one of the ...

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Why 'mercurial talent' Hakeeb Adelakun is a gamble worth taking for Bristol City

The Iron attacker could be heading to Ashton Gate - here's why he could be a gamble worth taking

Bristol City are confident of sealing a deal to sign Scunthorpe United attacker Hakeeb Adelakun despite seeing their first compensation offer rejected.

The 22-year-old was one of the ...

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Sunderland "very close" to four new signings - could a Bristol City and Rangers target be one of them?

The Black Cats owner is gearing up to announce a signing

Sunderland owner Stewart Donald says the Black Cats are close to making four new signings, having previously been linked with a move for Bristol City target Dylan McGeouch.

The midfielder is out of contract at Hibernian and ...

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