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  1. NHS Tracker: Check key targets in your areapublished at 11:07 BST 13 June 2019

    Use our tracker to check whether your local services are meeting waiting-time targets for cancer, routine operations, A&E and mental health treatment.

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  2. Jennifer Saunders 'nervous' of Bath playpublished at 10:36 BST 13 June 2019

    Comedian Jennifer Saunders says she has a "lot of nerves" ahead of her appearance in a play in Bath.

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  3. Wooden stadium rejected by councillorspublished at 10:25 BST 13 June 2019

    Councillors rejected the football club's plans, a decision called "farcical" by chairman Dale Vince.

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  4. 50 homes could be bought by YMCApublished at 10:22 BST 13 June 2019

    Nearly 50 homes, flats and bedrooms in Gloucester could be bought by Cheltenham’s YMCA to house the homeless if plans being drawn up by the city council are approved next week.

    Gloucester City Council’s cabinet could approve the scheme that would see YMCA Cheltenham buy 48 units in the city to be used to house those at risk of becoming, or are, homeless in temporary accommodation.

    The authority cannot confirm neither where the locations of the accommodations would be, nor how much it will cost, but did say they could be dotted around the district.

    According to a council document, Cheltenham’s YMCA wants to launch the 48 unit housing scheme and the city council’s cabinet are pushing to make it happen.

    The decision will then be presented to full council on July 11 for final sign-off.

  5. Weston health trust failing on cancer treatment waitspublished at 09:40 BST 13 June 2019

    Woman undergoing cancer treatmentImage source, SPL

    Weston Area health Trust has been ranked the third worst trust in the country for failing to treat cancer patients quickly, according to BBC research.

    67% of patients there started treatment within the NHS' 62 day target.

    Nationally, a growing number of trusts are also failing to see cancer patients in time, with bosses saying there has been a surge in demand for cancer treatment.

  6. Office block could become student flatspublished at 07:53 BST 13 June 2019

    The "vacant and underutilised" block in Weston-super-Mare could be turned into housing for 109 students.

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  7. Forest Green Rovers' stadium plans rejectedpublished at 07:49 BST 13 June 2019

    Planned stadiumImage source, Zaha Hadid Architects

    Plans for a new 5,000 seat stadium for Forest Green Rovers have been refused.

    A meeting of Stroud District Council voted against a recommendation of approval by council officers, citing concerns over noise, traffic and the impact on the landscape.

    Club Chairman Dale Vince was disappointed by the ruling.

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    I think the council are on weak ground, and I might appeal, but that's another year of my life. ow hard should I have to try to bring some progress and create jobs? I do wonder if it's worth the effort, but we'll see.

    Dale Vince, Chairman, Forest Green Rovers

  8. Jail's 'lack of care' prompts urgent actionpublished at 06:53 BST 13 June 2019

    Bristol prisonImage source, PA

    The "lack of care" shown to "the many vulnerable" inmates at Bristol Prison has been highlighted in a report by the chief inspector of prisons.

    Peter Clarke from HM Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP) said levels of self-harm had "risen quite dramatically" and a crisis hotline had not been monitored.

    Inspectors visited the jail last week and gave it the lowest grading possible for safety and purposeful activity.

    The Ministry of Justice said the findings made "very difficult reading".

  9. Jail's 'lack of care' prompts urgent actionpublished at 00:03 BST 13 June 2019

    Inspectors said self-harm rose dramatically at Bristol Prison and a crisis hotline went unchecked.

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  10. Live from the BBC Food Awards in Bristolpublished at 20:45 BST 12 June 2019

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  11. Rail crash driver died after telling signalman train had passedpublished at 19:56 BST 12 June 2019

    Crash sceneImage source, Nicky Blackmarket

    A man died when his vehicle was hit by an express train on a level crossing after he gave "incorrect information" to a signalman, an inquest heard.

    Colin Cameron's Land Rover was struck by the London Paddington to Cheltenham Spa service at Frampton Mansell, near Stroud, in February 2017.

    A verdict of accidental death was recorded by the jury.

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  12. Motorcyclist injured in hit-and-run in Gloucesterpublished at 19:53 BST 12 June 2019

    A motorcyclist was injured in hit-and-run in the Barnwood area of Gloucester.

    The 52-year-old man, from Gloucester, was travelling on a Honda motorbike along the A40 from the Elmbridge Court roundabout towards the C&G roundabout shortly after 06:30 BST when it is alleged a white van cut in front of him.

    He collided with the crash barrier, suffering cuts and bruises, and was checked over at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital before being discharged.

    The van driver did not stop at the scene and Gloucestershire Police is now appealing for the motorist, or people who saw what happened, to come forward.

  13. Rail death driver gave wrong informationpublished at 19:44 BST 12 June 2019

    Colin Cameron's Land Rover was struck by a train after he had received permission to cross the tracks.

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  14. Appeal to trace man who fled from the dock after being jailedpublished at 18:36 BST 12 June 2019

    Damon JefferiesImage source, Avon and Somerset Police

    A man fled from the dock after being jailed at Bristol Crown Court.

    Avon and Somerset Police said Damon Jefferies was wanted after fleeing from the court where he had been sentenced to six months in prison.

    The court issued a warrant for his arrest.

    He is described as a white man, about 5ft 10ins tall, with short brown hair and blue eyes.

    He has a tattoo on his left arm of a bulldog, and one of a woman on his right arm.

    A spokesman said: "If you see him, do not approach him but call 999 immediately."

    Damon JefferiesImage source, Avon and Somerset Police
  15. Live from the BBC Food Awardspublished at 18:14 BST 12 June 2019

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  16. Incident in Bishopstrow now overpublished at 18:01 BST 12 June 2019

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  17. Project Servator comes to Bristol and Somersetpublished at 17:50 BST 12 June 2019

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    Police across the Avon and Somerset force area are using new tactics designed to disrupt criminal activity and prevent terrorist attacks.

    Project Servator uses high visible, armed officers who can identify criminal intent, along with police dogs, horses, helicopters and drones.

    The initiative is supported by CCTV operators, security staff and vehicle checkpoints.

    The aim is to create a "network of vigilance" which will deter potential terrorists considering their targets and individuals looking to commit crime.

    It has been trialled at Bristol Airport since May 2018 and implemented at a number of different locations and events across the force area, a police spokesperson confirmed.

    Insp Jon Hext said Servator deployments look different to standard patrols but are "nothing to worry about".

    He said: "This is an approach to policing which has been proven to disrupt criminal activity.

    "We can send a clear message to potential criminals that we are watching, we will spot you and we will stop you."

    It has already been rolled out across 13 other UK force areas.

    Police images showing what Servator looks likeImage source, Avon and Somerset Police
  18. Beer misses maiden century for Sussexpublished at 16:54 BST 12 June 2019

    Makeshift opener Will Beer narrowly misses a maiden first-class century as Sussex advance to 351-8 against Gloucestershire.

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  19. Road closed after chlorine gas incidentpublished at 16:36 BST 12 June 2019
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    Emergency services are currently dealing with an incident involving chlorine gas in in Wiltshire.

    Six fire engines are in attendance at a manufacturers on Watery Lane, Bishopstrow and the B3414 between the A36 and Warminster has been closed.

    People living or working close to Watery Lane are being advised to keep doors and windows closed as a precaution while the incident is dealt with.

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  20. Weston-super-Mare office block could become student flatspublished at 16:31 BST 12 June 2019

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    An office block in a seaside town could be turned into flats to help meet thegrowing demand for student accommodation.

    The "vacant and underutilised" block in Weston-super-Mare could be turned into housing for 109 students.

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