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An elderly man has been targeted by distraction burglars in Bristol, with one of the suspects pretending to be from British Gas.

The burglary happened on Wednesday afternoon in the St Johns Lane area of Bedminster by a man in a high-visibility jacket claiming to be carrying out a customer satisfaction survey. He kept the resident at his front door.

After he left, the victim noticed a rear window was open and some money had been stolen.

Police believe a second man carried out the theft and say a dark coloured Ford may have been used by the suspects.

Marvin Rees says there is "really no controversy" about his role in plans for a new arena in Bristol.

Three young adults with learning difficulties have landed jobs with the NHS after successful work placements.

The trio were part of Project Search, hosted by the RUH in Bath to help young people with autism and other learning disabilities find paid employment.

England and Gloucester rugby player Danny Cipriani had to pay £2,250 after the nightclub assault.

Four female volunteers have joined the RNLI lifeboat crew in Portishead.

Last month, the My Lady Anne vessel launched for the first time with Senior Helm Ian Lazenby taking three women crew members with him for the first time.

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Danny Cipriani, who was fined and ordered to pay compensation after an assault at a Jersey nightclub, is "very remorseful" according to Gloucester Rugby Club.

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Appearing at Jersey Magistrates' Court the fly-half was ordered to pay a fine of £2,000 and a further £250 compensation.

The Gloucester star pleaded guilty to common assault and resisting arrest and was ordered to pay the compensation to a woman police officer.

Gloucester Rugby CEO Stephen Vaughan said "incidents of this nature are very disappointing to be associated with".

"We will deal with it in a robust but balanced way but based purely on the facts."

The club added the "incident in question" was "over in a matter of seconds" and added it was "a reaction to the conduct of other parties involved".

"Danny is a Gloucester Rugby player and will receive our full support as we focus on the exciting season ahead," Mr Vaughan said.

Here's what his club has to say about his arrest and fine:

“We are very proud of the culture we have within the group and the stated values which we strive to deliver against. Incidents of this nature are very disappointing to be associated with, and we will deal with it in a robust but balanced way but based purely on the facts," CEO Stephen Vaughan said.

“As a high profile sportsperson there is often a large degree of public and media scrutiny involved, which Danny is well aware of.

“The incident in question was over in a matter of seconds and was a reaction to the conduct of other parties involved.

“He knows his responsibilities and is aware of the impact of this type of incident on the club. However, Danny is a Gloucester Rugby player and will receive our full support as we focus on the exciting season ahead.”

A new company will be taking calls to the 111 non-emergency number in Somerset from next year.

Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group has awarded the five-year contract to Devon Doctors Ltd, which currently responsible for running a similar service in Devon.

Nick Robinson, Somerset CCG’s Chief Officer said people calling 111 can expect to receive a "consult and complete" model of care.

"And where appropriate, a suitably skilled healthcare professional providing a more effective assessment and consultation of their needs there and then," he added.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan says all-rounder Ben Stokes has "brought the game into disrepute" but "should be able to play cricket".

Stokes was added to England's squad for the third Test against India after being found not guilty of affray.

READ MORE: 'Cricket's authorities must strike right balance when investigating Stokes and Hales'

For the first time in nearly 80 years, the manufacturing of Spitfire propellers will return to Gloucestershire.

The Stroud-based Hercules Limited is in the process of testing production before selling the real version to clients.

It acquired the original drawings from Dowty who were clearing out archives from the former Rotol Aircrews, based at Staverton. Rotol's propellers equipped the Hawker Hurricane, Supermarine Spitfire, and many others during WW2.

And Hercules business owner Rupert Wasey says he's honoured to be bringing manufacturing back home.

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England rugby international Danny Cipriani will appear at Jersey Magistrates Court at 10:00 after being charged by police following an incident at a Jersey nightclub.

Cipriani was arrested in the early hours of Wednesday morning on Mulcaster Street in St Helier.

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The BBC understands he was not out on a rugby club social. Police say he was charged with common assault, larceny - theft of personal property - assault on police, resisting arrest and being disorderly on a licences premises.

The 30-year-old has been remanded in custody until a court hearing later.

Cipriani is a fly half at Gloucester after moving there from fellow Premiership club Wasps in the summer.

He has also played 16 times for England since his international debut in 2008.

The Gloucester team were on the island for a training session against Jersey Reds Rugby Club.

Gloucester Rugby say they are "aware" of the incident involving Cipriani, and said they would be issuing "no further comment at this time" but would make a "further announcement in due course".

The A40 at Benhall roundabout in Cheltenham has been closed after what police believe was a fatal hit and run.

The body of a man was found at 2am when officers were called to the scene.

The road remains closed.

Women's Super League club Yeovil Town Ladies sign left-back Megan Alexander, who played for Millwall last season.

Rape suspect Ben Uamburu may have worked as a builder and has contacts in several UK cities.

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Life-size figures of classic television favourites Worzel Gummidge and Aunt Sally, discovered in a cellar in Bristol, will be going under the hammer soon.

Worzel Gummidge was a popular Sunday tea-time television series which originally aired between 1979 and 1981.

It was based on Barbara Euphan Todd’s books for children.

The figures, based on the characters played by Jon Pertwee and Una Stubbs, were among items found in a Bristol house clearance.

They appear to have been made for promotional purposes, but the family tasked with clearing the property of an elderly relative have no idea how they ended up there.

The figures will be auctioned at Clevedon Salerooms in Somerset on 6 September.

On this day in 1988 the story of a Gloucestershire vet treating a baby owl that was found with a broken wing made the national news.

This is how the story was introduced by Roger Finn on Newsround on BBC One on 15 August 1988.