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A woman has lost her court battle to evict her dead mother's partner from her parents' home.

Lynn Lewis appealed an earlier decision to transfer the house in Twyning Green, Tewkesbury, to Thomas Warner, 91.

But a judge ruled Mr Warner, who lived there with her mother, Audrey Blackwell, for 19 years before her death in 2014, could remain.

Lawyers had argued he was too rich to need the property.

Bristol-born actor Joe Sims has told BBC Points West he "could not be more excited" for tonight's game.

It's the first time Bristol City will have faced Manchester United in a competitive game since 1980.

The in-form Robins host United from 8pm at Ashton Gate in the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup, having beaten Plymouth, Watford, Stoke and Crystal Palace to reach this stage of the competition.

But will other fans agree with the Broadchurch star's 3-0 prediction?

Thomas Warner, 91, said the 19 years he lived with Lynn Lewis's mother were the "happiest of my life".

Stroud Town Council says it's committed to finding a viable solution for the Subscription Rooms.

Councillors voted for the town council to lease the Sub Rooms from Stroud District Council and then sublet it to the Stroud Trust community group.

The offer would be subject to lease terms and approval of the Stroud Trust bid.

Councillors agreed that it would also offer to manage the Sub Rooms’ forecourt to ensure it remains a vital community public space.

Police are urging the public to report any sightings of a man wanted over kidnap and assault charges.

Ian Dune, 27, of no fixed address, failed to appear at Bristol Magistrates' Court and is wanted on a court warrant.

Charice Gassmann stabbed Alison Connolly to death in Swindon in 2015.

Developers could get the go-ahead for Bristol's tallest building after a planning meeting today.

The block will be built next to Castle Car Park and will be almost 100 metres - 26 storeys - high.

The proposal has seen strong opposition from the Civic Society who object to its height and "architectural qualities".

It will create 375 apartments, 20% of which would be affordable housing.

Castlemead is currently the tallest towerblock in Bristol at 80 metres while St Mary Redcliffe's church spire is 89 metres.

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John Humphreys said the thieves "choose to steal from people who have nothing, literally nothing".

The owner of a house which was badly damaged by fire last month has written a sign on the boarded-up windows saying "I have nothing left to steal".

John Humphreys, who lives in Southmead, Bristol, said he had dropped a candle and the glass surrounding had broken and part "must had smouldered".

Mr Humphreys said his property had been targeted several times since the blaze.

"Everyday I come back from work wondering what they are going to do next," he said.

Tom Garry
BBC Sport, West Country

Not since the 2008 play-off final have Bristol City been involved in as high profile a game as tonight's EFL Cup quarter-final against Manchester United.

City defender Aden Flint has described the game as their "least important of the month", given their current focus on league matches amid their genuine push for promotion to the Premier League.

But even he admitted that such conservative thoughts will banish from the players' minds as soon as they come head-to-head with United's world-class players, from flamboyant striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic to unflappable goalkeeper David de Gea.

Enjoying a run of eight wins in their past 10 games in all competitions, the Robins could scarcely have arrived at tonight's match in better form, but United boss Jose Mourinho is on yet another trophy hunt.

A shock victory would surely go down as one of Bristol City's greatest moments.

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A firearms dealer will be sentenced tomorrow for supplying illegal handguns and home-made ammunition linked to more than 100 crime scenes, including three murders.

Paul Edmunds, of Hardwicke, Gloucestershire, supplied ammunition used in an attempt to shoot down a police helicopter in the 2011 riots.

The 66-year-old was found guilty of conspiracy to supply firearms and ammunition last month.

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Musgrove Park Hospital has told BBC Somerset it has seen an unprecedented increase in demand on its accident and emergency services this year.

Figures from the hospital show a 10% increase - a figure which is significantly higher than other hospitals in the region.

Ahead of their EFL Cup quarter-final, Bristol City players face a special quiz about opponents Manchester United.

Police are appealing for information after Burnham-on-Sea football club was burgled early on Tuesday morning.

The thieves stole two TVs and raided the till, juke box, fruit machine and the club's penny jar.

The club said it was a "disgrace".

Gloucester head coach Johan Ackermann reveals former All Blacks prop John Afoa is in talks over a move to Bristol.

A man has been stabbed and a second man has been injured at a supported housing scheme in Gloucester.

A 54-year-old was stabbed in the back, hands and arms in the incident at the Alabrae Veterans Home in the Longlevens area of the city just before 08:30 on Tuesday.

He is being treated at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital but his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

A 62-year-old man was also taken to the same hospital for bruising to the face but was later discharged.

Gloucestershire Police have arrested a 20-year-old man who remains in custody.

Swindon Town footballers have turned Santa's little helpers - to bring some festive spirit to children spending Christmas in hospital.

They've been visiting the children's ward at the Great Western - meeting some of the young patients - and delivering toys and presents.