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  1. Problems on roads as police deal with 'serious' collision near Chew Stoke

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  2. Train problems: Replacement buses now in place

    Here's when you'll find them leaving stations across Bristol:

    • Bristol Parkway Departing xx00 / xx30
    • Filton Abbey Wood Departing xx10 / xx40
    • Bristol Temple Meads Arriving approx xx50 / xx20
    • Bristol Temple Meads Departing xx10 / xx40
    • Filton Abbey Wood Departing xx50 / xx20
    • Bristol Parkway Arriving approx xx00 / xx30
    • Bristol Parkway to/from Patchway shuttle bus

  3. New £700,000 autism unit opens at school

    The 14-place facility at Westover Green Community School in Bridgwater cost £700,000.

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  4. Cheltenham sign Fulham's Adebayo

    League Two side Cheltenham Town sign Fulham striker Elijah Adebayo on loan until the end of the season.

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  5. Bristol City FC: 'The underdogs have become the giant killers'

    Bristol City fan and former international rugby player Gareth Chilcott with some inspirational words ahead of the Man City game tonight...

  6. Aircraft in fatal crash from 'flight training firm'

    Ben Sidwell
    BBC Midlands Today

    A small plane which crashed in Worcestershire yesterday, killing two men, came from a flight training company, the BBC has learnt.

    Scene of crash

    Gloucestershire Airport says it was operated by the firm Aeros and was heading to the site when it lost contact with air traffic control at about 12:40, coming down on Bredon Hill near Overbury.

    Darren Lewington from the airport said it would be taking part in the investigatory process "as it unfolds" and said it could take several months.

  7. Train problems: Don't travel 'unless absolutely necessary'

    GWR is now saying problems on train services in Bristol and beyond are likely to last until past lunchtime.

    The firm's services have been disrupted after a cable theft near to Filton Abbey Wood.

    Although there are replacement buses, the company says they are "very limited".

    Replacement road transport has been requested however where and when it does become available it will be very limited. Severe disruption is expected to GWR services in the Bristol area this morning. First Bus in Bristol will convey GWR customers on all reasonable routes until further notice. Due to very limited road transport availability; customers are advised not to travel unless absolutely necessary.

    GWR spokesman

  8. Highbridge Asda closure: Photos from scene

    Asda in Highbridge has been shut after the discovery of a suspicious package.

    Officers from Avon and Somerset Police are currently at the scene.

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  9. Rail disruption 'to continue until 11:00'

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  10. Rail delays and cancellations: The latest

    Disruption between Bristol Temple Meads and Bristol Parkway/Patchway is continuing following a cable theft this morning.

    Departure boardsNational Rail

  11. Train problems: Queues at Bristol Parkway

    Bristol Parkway
    Bristol Parkway

  12. Asda closed after suspicious package found

    Asda in Highbridge has been shut after the discovery of a suspicious package.

    Avon and Somerset Police say it was found outside the store.

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  13. Queues at Bristol Temple Meads

    Latest photos from BBC Radio Bristol's James Hanson.

    Queues at Bristol Temple Meads
    Queues at Bristol Temple Meads

  14. Rail disruption: 'Go via Swindon'

    If you're trying to get from South Wales to Bristol, the advice from National Rail is to go via Swindon.

    Good luck with your journey! Make sure you take a book.

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  15. Train disruption: Cheltenham services also affected

    The rail problems in Bristol are also having an affect on services from Cheltenham going north.

    Train departure boardNational Rail

  16. Train problems: Latest from Bristol Parkway

    Still lots of delays and cancellations at 8.15am.

    Bristol Parkway departure boardNetwork Rail

  17. Train problems: Help, I need to get to work, what can I do?

    You're trying to get the train and you need help. Here's your alternatives:

    • GWR says it has requested bus replacement services but they are "very limited"
    • But, if you're in Bristol, you can get a First Bus on "any reasonable route"
    • From Filton Abbey Wood, if you walk out of the station and head to Filton Avenue or towards McDonalds you can get the 73 to the centre
    • From Patchway you can walk to Gloucester Road North and get a variety of services to the centre
    • From Bristol Parkway you can get the 73 or X73 from the front of the station to the centre
    • If you're going from south Wales to Southampton and the South Coast are advised to travel on GWR services to Reading, and change at Reading for services to Southampton

    More advice can be found from GWR's website.

    Bus in Bristol

    Passengers can use some bus services

  18. Two men killed in light aircraft crash

    The light aircraft came down in foggy conditions at Bredon Hill near the village of Overbury.

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  19. Current state of trains at Bristol Parkway railway station

    Lots of cancellations and delays at 7.45am.

    Bristol Parkway departure boardNetwork Rail

  20. Cable theft problem "might" be sorted by 8am, says GWR
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    GWR spokesman Dan Panes has just told BBC Radio Bristol that the cable problem at Filton Abbey Wood "might" be fixed by 8am.