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  1. Good night from Local Live

    That's all from us here at Local Live tonight.

    We'll be back from 7am tomorrow with all the latest news, sport, weather and travel updates from across the West.

    See you then!

    Here's Ian Fergusson with the weather forecast for this evening and tomorrow.

    It's nearly the week-end!

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    Video caption: Weather forecast for the West on 21 September, 2017
  2. Murdered kayaker may not have been alive when 'thrown in Amazon'

    British kayaker Emma Kelty was shot by a gang of seven men who threw her body into the Amazon, say Brazilian police.

    Locals reported seeing Ms Kelty still conscious when she was in the gang's canoe.

    Police say they won't know if she was alive when she was dumped in the river until her body is found.

    The 43-year-old, who has family in Taunton, had been attempting to travel the entire length of the Amazon on her own.

    She was killed last week in an area known for drug traffickers and pirates.

    Click here for the full story.

    Emma Kelty
  3. Spiked drinks warning at university hall of residence bar

    Wills Hall

    Students are being warned about spiked drinks in their hall of residence bar.

    Bristol University's Wills Hall warden Professor Robert Vilain posted on Facebook urging "vigilance" and said "men are as vulnerable as women".

    Student magazine Epigram said three students, who wanted to remain anonymous, had reported the incidents.

    Bristol University said it took a "zero tolerance approach to criminal behaviour" and the police were "now involved".

    Read more here.

    Quote Message: It isn't funny, it isn't a laugh, it isn't just part of 'general welcome week banter'. These 'spikes' are often called 'date-rape' drugs, which reflects how serious the consequences of their use can be. from Professor Robert Vilain Wills Hall warden
    Professor Robert VilainWills Hall warden
  4. Swindon's Conroy suffers cruciate injury

    Dion Conroy

    Swindon Town's Dion Conroy is set for a "long-term" absence after suffering a cruciate knee ligament injury, manager David Flitcroft has confirmed.

    The defender, 21, will require surgery on the injury he picked up in Saturday's win over Stevenage.

    Conroy has played eight times for Swindon this season having joined the club from Chelsea in January.

    Flitcroft said Conroy will be sidelined for "months" and the club are looking for a free agent to replace him.

  5. 'More likely to be stabbed with your own knife'

    A knife crime victim, who now goes into schools to warn others about the dangers of carrying knives, says it's "an issue across the country".

    Wiltshire Police has appealed for the public's help to end deaths from knife crime after a teenager was cleared of murdering a 25-year-old man with a hunting knife on Wednesday.

    Leon Hobson, who was stabbed on a night out 11 years ago, says there's a "million-and-one different ways it can go when you carry a knife".

    "You're actually two thirds more likely to be stabbed with your own knife then you are to stab someone yourself," he said.

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    Video caption: 'More likely to be stabbed with your own knife'
  6. Unique Bond memorabilia sells for record amounts

    A prop gun

    Hundreds of items from a lifetime collection, amassed by a mega James Bond fan from Yeovil, have been sold at auction today for £112,000.

    Screen-used props and a Sir Roger Moore chair, featuring signatures from Goldfinger's cast, were among the collection from the retired anonymous seller. The chair fetched £2,300 at the auction in Dudley in the West Midlands, after having an estimate of up to £700.

    He said he was "downsizing" and could not keep it, with "retirement looming".

    A Walther hand gun prop used in Casino Royale, a clapper board from the 2006 Daniel Craig film and a certificate of authenticity had an estimate of £800 to £1,200, but fetched £4,300.

    A harpoon gun used in Licence to Kill in 1989 had an estimate of up to £800, but went for £1,800.

    The auctioneers said it was "the biggest, best result" it had had from a single seller's collection in its 12 years' work.

    The auctioneer added: "The Sky didn't Fall but the Gavel certainly did today."

  7. Equal 1% pay boost for Gloucestershire police staff

    Gloucestershire Police have become the first force in the country to announce they'll pay all their staff a 1% pay bonus.

    Last week the government said all officers would get the one-off payment - but they left out civilian staff who work for forces.

    That's been criticised as unfair and Gloucestershire have decided to overrule the advice.

    But others are awaiting the governments own negotiations, expected in December, as our Political Editor Paul Barltrop explains:

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    Video caption: Gloucestershire agree to pay all staff 1% against government advice
  8. EDF "disappointed" at worker ballot

    Hinkley Point unions will begin the process to ballot workers for strike action following a rejection of the latest pay offer.

    See our earlier posts for more details.

    EDF spokesperson, Nigel Cann, said they were "disappointed" by the outcome of the ballot and would "take the time to reflect on the result."

    "We believe that our best and final offer is both fair and reasonable, offering workers an increase in basic pay as well as a bonus rate and other benefits that allows Hinkley Point C to attract, retain and reward the skilled workforce needed to build this important part of the UK's infrastructure."

    "We have worked hard to provide a working environment which is "best in class". The terms and conditions of employment at Hinkley Point C are superior to anything you will find in the UK construction industry."

    Hinkley Point
  9. James Herbert's parents support IPCC report into his death

    James Herbert

    A report has been published by the IPCC into the death of 25-year-old James Herbert.

    He died in police custody at Yeovil Police Station in 2010. James had a history of mental illness, and several calls were made to Avon & Somerset on the day of his death.

    The report highlights six chances that were missed which could have avoided James' death in custody.

    His parents hope it will help to educate police officers on how to deal with detainees that have mental health problems.

    Quote Message: Whilst we remain extremely disappointed that neither Avon and Somerset Police nor any police officer involved was made accountable for James’s avoidable and tragic death, as they should have been, we are fully behind the IPCC’s decision to publish ‘Six Missed Chances’, a ground-breaking report about the six times that a different decision and course of action may well have saved James’s life. If this document informs police policy and training as it should, future lives will be saved. from James Herbert Father of James Herbert
    James HerbertFather of James Herbert
  10. Possible new strike ballot at Hinkley Point

    Construction workers employed at Hinkley Point have overwhelmingly rejected a pay offer in the longstanding dispute over pay and bonuses.

    The unions concerned, Unite and the GMB, say they will start the process of holding a ballot for strike action.

    More than 95 per cent of around a thousand workers - involved with civil engineering at Hinkley Point - voted against the company's offered proposals.

    Unions say such workers are on "significantly less than the rates of workers covered by mechanical and engineering contracts."

    Unite national officer for construction Jerry Swain said: “the unions warned the amount of money being offered was not sufficient and this has proved to be the case."

    GMB union said it would seek further urgent talks with EDF, the employer at Hinkley Point.

    Hinkley Point
    Quote Message: The client and contractors need to understand that this is a high profile, complex project, built in a tightly controlled secure zone, which is being built in an isolated part of the UK. It cannot and will not be built on the cheap." from Jerry Swain Unite national officer for construction
    Jerry SwainUnite national officer for construction
  11. £1.1m additional funding for Edward Heath abuse inquiries

    More on the news that Wiltshire Police has been given extra Home Office money for it's investigation into historical child abuse claims against Edward Heath.

    Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire, Angus Macpherson, said:

    "The Home Secretary has agreed to fund £1.1m with an expectation that Wiltshire Police make a contribution of 15 per cent of the original application."

    "It is clear that the Government continues to make the investigation of allegations of child sexual abuse and protecting vulnerable people a top priority."

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  12. Police given £1.1m extra for Edward Heath abuse probe

    Wiltshire Police has revealed that it's been given extra money for its investigation into claims of historical child abuse made against Sir Edward Heath.

    The force is to receive £1.1m from the Home Office to help pay for the operation.

    It's also announced that its report into the allegations will be released in early October.

    Edward Heath
  13. FA 'was warned about employing Sampson'

    The Football Association was warned about employing England women's manager Mark Sampson before he got the job, it has been claimed.

    Sampson was sacked on Wednesday after evidence emerged of "inappropriate and unacceptable" behaviour with female players during his time as Bristol Academy manager.

    The Women in Football group says questions over suitability were raised during his recruitment process.

    It comes as the FA faces heavy criticism of its handling of the case.

    Click here for the full story.

    Mark Sampson
    Image caption: Sampson was appointed England head coach in December 2013
  14. University of Bristol students warned of drink spikings

    Wills Hall

    Three students have had their drinks spiked at a university halls of residence, prompting a police investigation.

    Student newspaper Epigram said the three, who wanted to remain anonymous, had come forward following the incidents at Wills Hall.

    University of Bristol warden Professor Robert Vilain urged "vigilance", while the university said it had a "zero tolerance" approach to crime.

    Click here to read more.

    Uni halls students drinks spiking warning

    Wills Hall

    Three University of Bristol students say they had their drinks spiked at a hall of residence.

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  15. Slow lane for Bloodhound supersonic car

    It's powered by a rocket bolted to a Eurofighter-Typhoon jet engine and is capable of 1,000mph... but today the supersonic car is starting its trip to Cornwall on the back of a trailer.

    The Bristol-based Bloodhound is heading to the South West, ready to be blasted down the runway at Newquay at the end of the month.

    But until then, it looks like Bloodhound will be travelling in the slow lane...

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  16. Murdered kayaker 'shot and thrown' in Amazon

    Brazillian police say British kayaker Emma Kelty was shot by a gang of seven men who then threw her into the Amazon while she was still alive.

    The 43-year-old, who has family in Taunton, had been attempting to travel the entire length of the Amazon on her own.

    She was killed last week in an area known for drug traffickers and pirates.

    Police have arrested three men over her murder. Her body has not been found.

    Click here for the full story.

    Emma Kelty
  17. Up to 2,000 homes without power in Gloucester

    A power cut in Gloucester is affecting some traffic lights and has left nearly 2,000 homes without electricity.

    Western Power Distribution claim a third party has damaged one of its high voltage power lines.

    It happened just before 3pm

    Western Power says it is assessing the damage and switching customers to alternate supplies.

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  18. Minions creator masterclass at the Arnolfini: watch live

    Pierre Coffin is the man behind the minions
    Image caption: Pierre Coffin is the man behind the minions

    The creator and co-director of the ‘Despicable Me’ film franchise, Pierre Coffin, is delivering a masterclass at the Arnolfini Arts Centre in Bristol, as part of the Encounters Film Festival.

    He's expected to talk through the origins of the Minions and the ‘Despicable Me’ films, including how the little yellow characters got their crazy language.

    Watch live on BBC Radio Bristol's Facebook site:

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  19. 'Brutal' stepfather killer jailed

    A man who "violently bludgeoned" his stepfather to death has been told he must serve at least 20 years behind bars for the murder.

    Martyn Ford, 38, killed Ian Baker in what police have described as a "brutal" and "violent" attack.

    The 58-year-old’s body was discovered by neighbours at his home on Hungerford Road, Bristol in June.

    Ford admitted killing Mr Baker at Bristol Crown Court, and was jailed for life.

    Martyn Ford
    Quote Message: This was a brutal murder in which an innocent man lost his life after being violently bludgeoned with a hammer. Hopefully [Mr Baker's family] can move on with their lives knowing Ford will spend the next 20 years in a prison cell.” from Det Sgt Neil Meade Avon and Somerset Police
    Det Sgt Neil MeadeAvon and Somerset Police