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End of an era as legendary teacher says goodbye after 40 years in same classroom
2+ hour, 54+ min ago (1098+ words) When the school year ends next month, it will be the end of an era in South Bristol. For the last time, Caroline Proffitt will say an emotional goodbye to her Year 6 pupils as they head off for the next…...
Pregnant mum of seven found dead with 'blunt force injuries"
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (394+ words) The body of an expecting mum-of-seven has sadly been found just months after she was reported as missing. Makala Pendley, from Indianapolis, was reported missing to the authorities in February this year. Sadly, the mum, who was reportedly six months…...
Man needs surgery after poisoning himself picking berries for gin
2+ week, 4+ day ago (621+ words) The 44-year-old was forced into hospital for tingling and rashes over two years of agony. A man's bid to make homemade gin went horribly wrong when he was pricked by a slow-acting poison while berry picking. Robert Hutton was out…...
Hantavirus outbreak due to 'couple's birdwatching trip to landfill site"
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (203+ words) The cruise ship MV Hondius stationary off the port of Praia(Image: AFP via Getty Images) It is suspected that the pair were exposed to rodents carrying the virus while touring the landfill location. Authorities are focusing on this specific…...
Moment driver told police 'I don't know why' after crash left woman dead
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (612+ words) Video captures moment driver Fiona Hodge tried to explain to police what had just happened, after she knocked a Take That fan off the Brunel Way flyover and killed her. In a video filmed by a police body-worn recorder around…...
Driver who knocked woman off flyover said 'Oh God I think I've killed someone"
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (1176+ words) A woman who drove onto the pavement on the Brunel Way flyover and knocked a pedestrian over the railings and onto the ground below exclaimed: "Oh God, I think I've killed someone, a court heard today. The woman hit by…...
Driver 'cannot recall' moments before fatal crash left Take That fan dead
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (1275+ words) A woman accused of causing the death of a Take That fan by careless driving fought back tears as she recounted what happened near the concert at Ashton Gate Stadium almost two years ago. Fiona Hodge sobbed as she told…...
Foster parents could get up to "200k for home improvements
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (689+ words) (Image: Getty Images) Foster parents who own their homes in Bristol could get up to "200, 000 to extend or convert their properties so more children can be housed closer to families and communities. City councillors are being asked to approve plans…...