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A wider use of injunctions against so-called van dwellers in Bristol is being considered by the council.

Bristol City Council estimates there are up to 300 people now living in vans and caravans on the city's streets.

Two years ago an injunction was issued after complaints against 50 vehicles parked up in Greenbank in Easton, however some argue that this has just moved the problem elsewhere.

A formal policy on vans and caravans will be discussed by the Cabinet in September.

The authority says it is buying the boat in order to clear the way for a harbourside development.

Teachers at Castle School in Thornbury say cuts to staffing has led to the industrial action.

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The Fire Brigades Union says the Devon and Somerset Fire Service should use some of the £40m held in reserves to avoid making cuts.

A public consultation on plans to close eight fire stations and reduce cover at others is underway.

The proposals would save at least £8m over the next three years.

But managers say reserves shouldn't be used to avoid "difficult savings" which would bring resources into line with reduced risks.

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Teachers at a school in South Gloucestershire are striking today over "their excessive workload".

National Education Union members at Castle School in Thornbury say cuts to staffing have led to the problems.

The school says it is trying to be flexible in agreeing to the union's "reasonable requests".

Further strikes are planned later this month, and in September.

One firm said the closure led to a 40% drop in takings during a month of "traffic chaos".

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A 30-year-old man from Bristol has started his own internet campaign - to get a date.

Shahan Miah from Fishponds was so frustrated with online apps and speed dating that he has set up his own website, and made his own video to attract a potential partner.

His hobbies include music, film, TV and sports - and he's looking for a woman living in the Bristol area with similar interests.

Staff worked long hours and the enclosure was not suitable, a consultant tells an inquest.

Ryan Higgins is Gloucestershire's day two star, after he saves their first innings and takes three key wickets with the ball.

Carl Beech, 51, has refused to give the surname for a boy he claims was abused alongside him.

Dom Bess takes 5-59 and there are three wickets for Jack Leach as Somerset bowl out Notts for 241 on day two at Taunton.

It is hoped the pods will eventually replace busses carrying passengers around Bristol Airport.

Angelo Jurado-Marmolejo, nine, disappeared after his father did not return him home from a visit.

Melissa Compton has overcome illness, flooding and low tides to complete the charity swim.

Kyle Davies spent £1,000 on a gun and ammunition he tried to have posted from the US, his trial hears.

Forest Green Rovers sign former Harrogate Town loan defender Liam Kitching from Leeds United on a three-year contract.

Children from special schools are running a pop-up shop selling things they have made.

The test launch - weather-permitting - is scheduled to take place in Unst, Shetland, on Sunday.