15 people jailed in Bristol in April 2021
Their crimes included terrifying violence and dangerous driving
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Every week, Bristol Live reports from the city s courts.
This reporting forms an important part of the UK s open justice system, that justice can be seen to be done.
Some of the key benefits of open justice include ensuring public confidence and respect in democracy and the administration of justice, as well as deterring people from committing crimes and thereby the details of those crimes becoming public knowledge.
Here are the criminals we reported on who were jailed at Bristol Crown Court in April.
You can read more about why we publish defendants names and addresses here.
13 things to look forward to in Bristol in May as lockdown eases
Including a gin boat cruise, sit-down gigs, a celebrity football match and new restaurants
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Lakota Gardens in Bristol (Image: Lakota Gardens)
We ve all had more freedom since lockdown measures were eased last month and many of us have enjoyed getting out and about a bit more.
Pubs, restaurants and cafes reopened for outdoor service on April 12 and have enjoyed a brisk trade, thanks largely to the sunny weather.
Step 2 of the Government s roadmap to exit lockdown also saw the return of beauty services such as nail salons and hairdressers, as well as non-essential retail.
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Armed police called as group seen with large knife near Tesco
Police seized weapons from an address
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Armed police were called to Mangotsfield after reports of a group with a large knife.
Officers were called to St James Place a short shopping street home to a Tesco Express and a few other businesses at about 4.20pm on Wednesday (April 28).
An Avon and Somerset police spokeswoman said the reports came from witnesses who saw three teenage boys armed with a large knife.
CHEW VALLEY LAKE & KNOWLE HILL
The village of Moreton lies submerged under Chew Valley lake. Photo by Neil Owen
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DISTANCE: Two-and-a-quarter miles or one-and-a half-miles for the short option.
HOW TO GET THERE: From Weston, travel towards Banwell onto the A368 and follow signs for Chew Stoke.
PARKING: To find the Chew Valley Lake car parks, follow signs for Chew Stoke and park in Walley Lane.
DIRECTIONS: From the car park in Walley Lane, head to the far corner and take the signed footpath.
Chew Valley Lake is home to a large population of waterfowl and is also a designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Protection Area. People can enjoy far-reaching views across the Chew Valley to the Mendip Hills and Dundry Ridge after a short walk to the top of Knowle Hill.