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Bristol-based Westbury Hockey Club is running the scheme throughout September and October to encourage more boys to try the sport and get active

Bristol hockey club offers boys under 18 two months of free sessions

Slow traffic reported near Bristol Airport after incident - LIVE

Slow traffic reported near Bristol Airport after incident - LIVE

Bristol Airport

Slow traffic reported near Bristol Airport after incident

Episode three follows the journey of patient John (not pictured) at Southmead Hospital, who suffered serious burns after a shed explosion

Episode three follows the journey of patient John (not pictured) at Southmead Hospital, who suffered serious burns after a shed explosion

Burns patient treated at Southmead features in BBC documentary

Students from years seven and eight from Lift Broadlands in Bristol took part in a hands-on experience at Hill House Farm in Box, near Bath

Students from years seven and eight from Lift Broadlands in Bristol took part in a hands-on experience at Hill House Farm in Box, near Bath

Lift Broadlands pupils take part in four-day Somerset residential

Trooper Jack Orchard, 23, from Bristol, was a Royal Dragoon Guards Piper at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Trooper Jack Orchard, 23, from Bristol, was a Royal Dragoon Guards Piper at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Bristol soldier plays bagpipes at Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

UWE professor John Hancock, from Nailsea, has collaborated with fellow academics Ros Rouse and Chris Pawson to release the book, titled Animal Behaviour, Welfare, and Interactions in Sports and Recreational Environments

UWE professor John Hancock, from Nailsea, has collaborated with fellow academics Ros Rouse and Chris Pawson to release the book, titled Animal Behaviour, Welfare, and Interactions in Sports and Recreational Environments

Nailsea professor launches book on animals in sports venues

Met Office yellow weather warning as huge storms could hit parts of Somerset

North Somerset Council has revealed a series of road closures and restrictions that will impact areas in the region

North Somerset Council has revealed a series of road closures and restrictions that will impact areas in the region

Road closures and restrictions to affect North Somerset in coming weeks

The 'Trolley of Joy' scheme is being rolled out across wards in Bristol and Weston-super-Mare thanks to the efforts of the Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity

The 'Trolley of Joy' scheme is being rolled out across wards in Bristol and Weston-super-Mare thanks to the efforts of the Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity

'Trolley of Joy' lifts spirits of NHS staff at North Somerset hospitals

Bristol residents are being asked to support St Peter's Hospice new Wear It Blue campaign this October

Bristol residents are being asked to support St Peter's Hospice new Wear It Blue campaign this October

St Peter's Hospice

Bristol asked to turn blue this autumn in support of hospice care

Emergency services were called at about 8.30pm on Friday July 31 to the incident in Richmond Terrace, Avonmouth.

Emergency services were called at about 8.30pm on Friday July 31 to the incident in Richmond Terrace, Avonmouth.

Attempted murder

More attempted murder arrests after ship workers attacked in suspected hate crime

Wagamama is among four new restaurants announced for Bristol Airport

Wagamama is among four new restaurants announced for Bristol Airport

Bristol Airport

Bristol Airport announces four new restaurants as £400m transformation continues

Redmaids' High, all-girls day school in Bristol, saw 53 per cent of A-level grades at the highest levels

Redmaids' High, all-girls day school in Bristol, saw 53 per cent of A-level grades at the highest levels

Bristol all-girls independent school announces outstanding A-level results

Ms Bailey raised more than £3,500 through her Paloma Ascension Challenge during the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta on Friday, August 7

Ms Bailey raised more than £3,500 through her Paloma Ascension Challenge during the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta on Friday, August 7

Crohn's and Colitis UK

Bristol woman who survived sepsis attempts ballooning world record for charity

The four-bedroom period cottage is for sale in Easton-in-Gordano, near Bristol, for £425,000

The four-bedroom period cottage is for sale in Easton-in-Gordano, near Bristol, for £425,000

Four-bed period cottage for sale in North Somerset for £425,000

The fiesta launch field comes alive with colour and crowds

The fiesta launch field comes alive with colour and crowds

Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2026 in photos as 300,000 enjoy spectacular event

Stokes Croft, Bristol.

Stokes Croft, Bristol.

Avon and Somerset Police

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after car collides with pedestrians

Traffic delays are expected as the Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2026 gets underway

Traffic delays are expected as the Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2026 gets underway

Bristol Balloon Fiesta: Traffic updates as two M5 crashes cause huge delays

Bristol Balloon Fiesta returns to Ashton Court this weekend

Bristol Balloon Fiesta returns to Ashton Court this weekend

Bristol Balloon Fiesta returns this weekend - here's everything you need to know

Police were called to Richmond Terrace in Avonmouth after three Filipino ship workers were injured in an alleged hate crime attack. Photo for illustrative purposes only.

Police were called to Richmond Terrace in Avonmouth after three Filipino ship workers were injured in an alleged hate crime attack. Photo for illustrative purposes only.

Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH)

Two people charged after ship workers injured in alleged hate crime attack

Bristol guitarist releases 'deeply personal' album free of AI influence

Heavy traffic is expected on the M5 during the Bristol Balloon Fiesta

Heavy traffic is expected on the M5 during the Bristol Balloon Fiesta

Major traffic warning for M5 drivers as Bristol Balloon Fiesta returns

Avon Fire and Rescue Service crews were sent to the Isle of Wight to help tackle wildfires that lasted for several days.

Avon Fire and Rescue Service crews were sent to the Isle of Wight to help tackle wildfires that lasted for several days.

Avon Fire and Rescue Service

North Somerset fire crews sent to Isle of Wight to tackle wildfires

Letter: Thank you to the Clevedon emergency workers who saved my wife

The government say the Portishead Line project will reconnect more than 50,000 people to the railway

The government say the Portishead Line project will reconnect more than 50,000 people to the railway

Planning and development

New 25‑minute rail link set to end 60-year wait for Portishead to Bristol trains

The four-bedroom Edwardian family home has gone on the market in Pill, near Bristol, for £500,000

The four-bedroom Edwardian family home has gone on the market in Pill, near Bristol, for £500,000

Four-bedroom home near Bristol goes on the market for £500k

Police at the scene following the incident.

Police at the scene following the incident.

Avon and Somerset Police

Wessex Water faces criminal prosecution over fatal blast that killed four

A scary accident left Carol Vorderman unconscious and in hospital

A scary accident left Carol Vorderman unconscious and in hospital

Carol Vorderman

Carol Vorderman rushed to hospital after fall leaves her unconscious

The approved phase will deliver 147 homes at Beaufort Park, including 45 affordable properties.

The approved phase will deliver 147 homes at Beaufort Park, including 45 affordable properties.

Plans approved for 147 homes in major new neighbourhood near North Somerset

Pupils at Chestnut Park Primary School watch a hot air balloon tethering demonstration in Yatton

Pupils at Chestnut Park Primary School watch a hot air balloon tethering demonstration in Yatton

Primary Schools

Giant hot air balloon visits North Somerset school - see the photos

Letter: Reader seeks maker of bench painted with three people

Delays building on the A370 following a police incident near Bristol Airport

Delays building on the A370 following a police incident near Bristol Airport

Bristol Airport

RECAP- Delays after police incident on major route to Bristol Airport

Gordano School recently celebrated the achievements of students past and present at this year’s Shape My City Awards Evening in Bristol

Gordano School recently celebrated the achievements of students past and present at this year’s Shape My City Awards Evening in Bristol

Four Gordano School students recognised at prestigious event

Sadik Al-Hassan: Pharmacy care is personal to me - here's why

Some of the businesses named in the Home Office's latest illegal working penalties report.

Some of the businesses named in the Home Office's latest illegal working penalties report.

The 10 Bristol and North Somerset businesses fined for employing illegal workers

Oliver Bennett's year of work documenting life at Gordano Motorway Services now on display at The Refectory in Portishead

Oliver Bennett's year of work documenting life at Gordano Motorway Services now on display at The Refectory in Portishead

Photographer captures lives of travellers at Bristol motorway services

The road and footpath closures will impact North Somerset between July and September

The road and footpath closures will impact North Somerset between July and September

New road and footpath closures announced in North Somerset

Chief Petty Officer (SCC) Will Edge

Chief Petty Officer (SCC) Will Edge

Sea cadets unit appoints new commanding officer after period of loss

Ross McCrorie playing for Bristol City

Ross McCrorie playing for Bristol City

Bristol City fullback leaves to join Rangers and reunite with Derek McInnes

Paedophile Nathan Bennett is now in prison for his crimes against children

Paedophile Nathan Bennett is now in prison for his crimes against children

Paedophile nursery worker ‘could have been stopped sooner’, BBC told

North Somerset Council have opened consultation on the controversial airport expansion plans.

North Somerset Council have opened consultation on the controversial airport expansion plans.

Bristol Airport

One week left to have your say on Bristol Airport’s 15m passenger plan

Bristol Shredfest is set to take place at Ashton Court on Saturday, July 11

Bristol Shredfest is set to take place at Ashton Court on Saturday, July 11

New mountain bike festival for families coming to Bristol this summer

New Bristol to Reus easyJet route brings Costa Dorada closer

New Bristol to Reus easyJet route brings Costa Dorada closer

Bristol Airport

Bristol Airport gets two new easyJet routes this week – destinations revealed

The annual Service of Remembrance took place at Bristol Memorial Woodlands and was attended by representatives from the armed forces, emergency services, schools, and veteran organisations

The annual Service of Remembrance took place at Bristol Memorial Woodlands and was attended by representatives from the armed forces, emergency services, schools, and veteran organisations

More than 200 attend remembrance service at memorial to honour veterans

Georgina the cat has been unable to produce enough milk to feed her litter of five kittens

Georgina the cat has been unable to produce enough milk to feed her litter of five kittens

North Somerset animal sanctuary calls for vulnerable pets to be fostered

Bristol Airport recently hosted a charity golf day to raise funds for Children's Hospice South Wet

Bristol Airport recently hosted a charity golf day to raise funds for Children's Hospice South Wet

Bristol Airport

Bristol Airport golf day raises £30k for children’s hospice charity

Human remains have been found on Portway, not far from North Somerset.

Human remains have been found on Portway, not far from North Somerset.

Human remains found in search for missing man

Volunteer knitters, Val and Jackie, busy knitting hearts for patients at the end of life

Volunteer knitters, Val and Jackie, busy knitting hearts for patients at the end of life

Volunteer knitters in North Somerset support end-of-life patients

Man arrested over Pride flag ‘hate crime’ outside school

North Somerset's award at the Let’s Recycle Awards for Excellence (Image: North Somerset Council) - free to use for all partners

North Somerset's award at the Let’s Recycle Awards for Excellence (Image: North Somerset Council) - free to use for all partners

North Somerset Council

North Somerset Council first in UK to recycle soft plastic

The detached four-bedroom house in Barrow Gurney, near Bristol, is up for sale for £1.35m

The detached four-bedroom house in Barrow Gurney, near Bristol, is up for sale for £1.35m

Four-bed Barrow Gurney house overlooking fields for sale for £1.35m

Woman killed in house explosion died from blast injuries, inquest hears

The dedicated service at Bristol Cathedral celebrated the dedication and impact of nurses and midwives

The dedicated service at Bristol Cathedral celebrated the dedication and impact of nurses and midwives

International Nurses Day

Bristol Cathedral hosts special event to mark International Nurses Day

The house in Bristol where two people died in an explosion.

The house in Bristol where two people died in an explosion.

Avon and Somerset Police

Explosion victims named as police provide detailed timeline of weekend incident