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  1. Your essential guide to this year's Balloon Fiesta

    More than 100 balloons are launching over the weekend.

  2. Will Bristol transit system happen?

    West of England Mayor re-ignites debate about mass transit system.

  3. Will Bristol have a hosepipe ban?

    The city and surrounding areas are now officially in drought.

  4. Why major road is closed for two weeks

    All you need to know about the closure with BBC Radio Bristol’s Roz Hutchings.

  5. Where you're most likely to get caught speeding

    Police figures show where in Bristol people are caught speeding most often.

  6. Where you can and can't fly an England flag

    Councils around the West have asked residents not to hang flags on public property.

  7. Where to get the lowest fuel prices

    There's a way to find the best fuel prices in your area while the cost of oil rises.

  8. When will water be back on for thousands in Kingswood?

    A burst water main cut water to 9,291 houses and shut schools.

  9. When the M4 is closed this week

    The M4 between Bath & Bristol will be shut at certain times this week for Bridge repairs.

  10. What’s happening at Kings Chase Shopping Centre?

    £5.5million will be spent on giving it an upgrade.

  11. What Post Office closure means for Bath's centre

    It's currently part of TG Jones on Union Street, which is closing on 1st September.

  12. What is money muling?

    There's growing concern that young people are being targeted by criminals.

  13. The six day doctors’ strike

    Resident doctors undertake a six-day strike in a long-running dispute over pay.

  14. The new patient hotel coming to BCH

    The multi-million pound facility is for children who need ongoing treatment and therapy.

  15. The Frenchay explosion: What we know

    The details as of Tuesday morning following a house explosion on Sunday the 3rd of May.

  16. The Frenchay explosion: What happened

    The details as of Tuesday afternoon following a house explosion on Sunday the 3rd of May.

  17. The big changes coming to the city centre

    BBC Radio Bristol’s Joe Sims looks at major changes to the Horsefair.

  18. Strikes impact CrossCountry passengers in the West

    Rail passengers are being warned of ‘significant disruption’ ahead of strikes.

  19. Storm Goretti: Yellow warning for snow and ice

    BBC Radio Bristol’s Joe Sims looks at what the warning means for Bristol.

  20. Storm Claudia brings yellow rain warning

    BBC’s West’s Senior Weather Presenter Ian Fergusson looks at what it could mean.

  21. Storm Chandra brings yellow rain warning.

    BBC West weather presenter Ian Fergusson has all the details.

  22. Storm Chandra brings yellow rain warning

    BBC West weather presenter Ian Fergusson has all the details.

  23. Rare red extreme heat warning

    Here’s everything you need to know, including expert health advice.

  24. Part of the M4 closed this weekend

    Details on the closure and how to get around it with BBC Radio Bristol’s James Diamond.

  25. Major city bridge still closed after breaking

    Pero's bridge buckled while opening and has been left partially hanging.

  26. M4 Bridge finally open after three years

    16,000 vehicles a day used the bridge between Yate and Bristol before it's closure.

  27. How storm Goretti could impact Bristol

    BBC West’s senior weather presenter Ian Fergusson has the latest.

  28. How long will this heatwave last?

    An Amber warning for heat has been issued as temperatures remain high.

  29. Fire and explosions in Speedwell

    40 firefighters and eight fire engines attended the scrap yard on Deep Pit Road.

  30. Expansion plans for Bristol Airport explained

    Plans to expand on to common land aren’t going down well with some locals.

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