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• News / Crime

  Man charged in relation to theft of museum artefacts

  More than 600 artefacts are believed to have been stolen

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• Features / southmead

  Residents say illegal e-bikes are a major issue

  “People are frightened,” says one local as concern grows over the impact of Sur-Ron-style bikes

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• News / Turbo Island

  The battle for Turbo Island rests on questions about Morris dancing and fried chicken

  A public inquiry has been looking into whether to register the site as a village green

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• News / Crime

  Police seek charges against Dan Norris

  The former WECA mayor and current MP faces a number of sex offences allegations

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• News / Crime

  Three men and teenage boy convicted of rape and grooming

  Three of them fled to France following the incident in November 2025

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• News / Bars

  Bar owner asks customers for support after police request licence review

  The Spanish bar is very popular with football and rugby fans on matchdays at nearby Ashton Gate

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• News / Crime

  17-year-old arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after hit-and-run

  Three other people have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender

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• News / Crime

  Man left in life-threatening condition after hit and run

  Police are searching for the driver of a black Mini Cooper

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