The 29-year-old man was on trial at Bristol Crown Court accused of child cruelty.
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Lecturers at 64 universities, including Bath and Bristol, walk out over changes they say could halve their retirement income.
Seller Robin Fabian has begun using a card reader after so many students told him they never carry cash.
A new documentary is to focus on the story of George "Johnny" Johnson in World War Two.
Bristol City held fellow play-off contenders Fulham to a draw to pick up a third successive Championship draw.
Fara Williams scores twice as Reading end a run of four WSL 1 games without a win by thrashing Bristol City.
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