William Carter, now studying in California, struggled academically until his dyslexia was diagnosed.

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A cannabis grow was found by a gas engineer when he was called to change the meter at a house in Blidworth.

Nottinghamshire Police said the man was "shocked" to smell a "strong smell" of the drugs in the property and alerted the police.

Officers found about 30 plants in the attic and garage as well as in boxes, the force added.

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Langton Machacha, 36, of Northfield Road, Bristol, pleaded guilty to drug production, abstraction of electricity and criminal damage at Nottingham Crown Court and was given a two-year prison sentence, suspended for two years.

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Det Con Christine Hewlett said: "We also found that the electricity had had been by-passed at the premises. This can put not only the offenders' lives at risk with illegal and unsafe tampering of the electricity supply but also their neighbours.

"The premises were made safe by Western Power before officers could dismantle and remove the plants."

Police said Sebastian Timmis, from Marksbury, had "preyed" on his victims' generosity.

South Gloucestershire Council's public health director said the risk is "low" from the two cases.

Pupils with afro-textured hair are happy they can express themselves at school without being judged.

New Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton secures his first three points with victory over Shrewsbury Town.

Kasey Palmer scores against former club Swansea City as Nigel Pearson wins his first game in the Bristol City dugout.

The plane has straddled two lanes while being transported by lorry at 20mph under police escort.

Bristol Bears stretch their lead on top of the Premiership to six points with victory over Leicester Tigers at Ashton Gate.

Some motorists could be charged £9 a day to enter central Bristol from October.

Almost 1,400 people sleeping rough in Bristol have been moved into emergency accommodation.

Avon and Somerset Police failed to prove a new recruit made racist comments, the panel rules.

Barry Riley has been jailed for more than 11 years for attempted murder and fraud.

Laptops and tablets are being donated to children to help them with online learning at home.

The Waterstones employee was first furloughed last year and struggled with his mental health.