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Bristol Rovers' Memorial Stadium Targetted With Graffiti
Graffiti has been sprayed on the entrance gates to Bristol Rovers' Memorial Stadium.
Bristol's Green Party Campaign Against Supermarkets
The party is vowing to continue fighting the influx of big chains coming into the city.
13-year-old Girl Missing In Weston-super-Mare
Police are appealing for help to trace the teenager who has gone missing in the resort.
Mums In Bristol Encouraged To Have Homebirths
Women worried about having babies at home are being re-assured it's as safe as being in hospital.
Two Year Anniversary Since Weston's Pier Burnt Down
It is exactly two years to the day since Weston-super-Mare's Grand Pier went up in flames.
Concerns For Bristol's Creative Sector
Companies small and large in the area are feeling the effect of public sector cut.
Cyclist Rescued By Steam Train
Great Western Ambulance Service had to call on the help of 1950's steam engine when treating an injured man.
Teenage Girl Sexually Assaulted In Yate
Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for information following an incident in a park last night.
As Fire Anniversary Nears, Weston's New Pier's Still Not Open
A day before the anniversary of the fire that burnt down Weston-super-Mare's Grand Pier, the owners still cannot say when its replacement will open for business.
Bristol City Council To Discuss Election Improvements
Bosses at the authority will be reviewing the recommendations made in an independent report into their handling of elections.
Big Clean For Shirehampton Locals
Residents urged to turn out and clean up their streets.
Bristol City FC Meet Sainsbury's To Discuss Future
Bristol City FC are meeting with Sainsbury's to discuss how they are going to win over planning officers at Bristol City Council.
Bristol Police Search For Missing Prisoner
Gavin Nolan has failed to return to HMP Leyhill which is an open prison.
Coppell And Sextone Quizzed On Clubs Future
Bosses at Bristol City hold public meeting during the club's Open Day.
Weston Tourists Left "Disappointed" At Continuing Pier Closure
The delay in the opening of the new Pier has also led to traders worried about their takings this summer.
Suncream For Homeless in Bristol
Out-reach workers to distribute Factor 30 to people living on streets.
Bristol Neighbourhood Gets Dispersal Order
Community relieved as order put in place to prevent anti-social behaviour.
Injured Pensioner After Bristol Hit And Run
Man in hospital with serious injuries after accident.
Junction 19 - M5 Improvement Plans
Drop in sessions arranged to view plans to ease conjestion but drivers warned to expect disruption.
Hundreds Of Bicycles To Appear On Bristol's Roads
Images of bikes are being painted on the area's road in a bid to get more of us cycling.
Mourners Gather For Funeral Of Barry Rubery
The funeral of grandfather Barry Rubery has taken place near Bristol.
Stadium Plans For Bristol In Jeopardy
Bosses at Bristol City Football Club say plans for a new 30,000 seat ground will be delayed.
Bristol Airport Aims To Help Keep Children Safe Abroad.
New wristbands will be given to youngsters before they fly with their family's contact details on them.
The Highways Agency Is Ready For Summer Getaway
The region's organisation based at Avonmouth is gearing up for the influx of drivers as the schools break up for the summer holidays.
Council Decision Puts New Bristol City Stadium In Doubt
The future of Bristol City's proposed new football stadium at Ashton Vale is up in the air, after councillors rejected plans to build a Sainsbury's superstore at Ashton Gate.
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Bristol Airport Gears Up For Summer Holidays
With school children breaking up for the summer holidays tomorrow, staff at Bristol Airport have been preparing for the 1.2 million passengers that are expected through their doors over the next few weeks.
Patchway Shops Targetted With Racist Graffiti
Racist graffiti has been sprayed on two shops and a nearby garage door in Patchway.
Charity Art Exhibition Comes To Bristol
The Haiti Benefit Exhibition is being held at The View Gallery in the city.
Sainsbury's Proposals Go Before Planners
Plans for the supermarket to move into the site of Bristol City Football Club's current home are being discussed tonight.
Bristol Businesses Fear Lack Of Trade Over Road Closure
Businesses near Temple Meads railway station are worried about a possible lack of trade this summer, as gas works are set to close a busy route.
Bristol Skateboarder Makes It To The Small Screen
Six year old Schaeffer McLean will join three others in a new advert.
Election Recommendations For Bristol City Council
Suggestions have been made as to how the authority can improve its handling of elections.
Bristol Experts Claim Poor Memory Is Due To Distractions
Research at the University of Bristol shows that keeping things simple is key to a good memory.
Protest Planned Outside Johnny Rotten Gig In Bristol
Members of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign are calling on the former Sex Pistols' front man to cancel his concert in Israel in August.
Plans To Reward Recylers In Bristol Shelved
Officials at Bristol City Council say it's disappointing they wont receive funding to reward those who recycle - but the plans are not being dropped altogether.
Park And Ride For South Gloucestershire
Work is starting today on South Gloucestershire's first ever park and ride service.
Calls For Concorde To Be Used At Olympics
Plans for Concorde to take to the sky again could help save the Concorde museum in Filton.
Funding Boost For Bristol's Minority Ethnic Pupils
A survey has revealed over a third of Bristol primary school children are from ethnic backgrounds, and now funding is being given to try and integrate them into society, by helping them with English and Maths.
1,000 Bristol School Children Living Healthier Lives
Young people in the city have taken steps towards a more healthy lifestyle thanks to the success of a new scheme.
Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal M4 Crash
Avon and Somerset Police are investigating a crash just outside Bristol in which a pensioner was killed.
Protest Picnics Being Held In Bristol
A series of picnics are being held across Bristol today as a protest against plans to close some green spaces.
100 Boxkites Take To The Sky
Local school children are on the Durdham Downs today to mark the centenary of the first flight of the Bristol Boxkite aircraft.
Anti-Tesco Campaigners Step Up Fight Against Store In Stokes Croft
Campaigners against building a Tesco in Stokes Croft say they are organising the 'final battle'.
Police Investigate Attempted Kidnap
Witnesses to the incident in Bristol are being asked to come forward.
Woman Dies After Crash Near Bristol
Drivers facing long delays on the westbound side of the M4 between junctions 17 - 19.
Bristol's Only Comedy Festival Kicks Off
Following the success of last year's Brouhaha Comedy Festival in Bristol, the event returns tonight for a second year.
A Bristol Community Calling For More Support
Residents in Easton and the Stapleton Road area have been discussing the issues facing the neighbourhood.
Passengers At Bristol Airport Warned Not To Get Drunk
Police have launched a campaign to stop people drinking too much alcohol before they get on a flight.
Pair Jailed For Giving Drugs To A Baby
A couple has been sentenced today for giving methadone to an infant in the six months before her death.
£300,000 Facelift For Bristol's College Square
Thousands of pounds are due to be spent on a regeneration project to restore College Square to its former glory.
Meeting To Reduce Tensions Over Bristol Murder
People are gathering in Easton today to discuss ways to settle tensions on Stapleton Road after an 18-year-old man was stabbed.
Plans For New Stadium Move Forward
Proposals put forward for Sainsbury's to move into Ashton Court have been recommended for approval.
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Bristol Drug Dealers Jailed For 20 Years
Two brothers who ran a "mafia-style organised crime group" from Bristol have been sentenced to a total of 20 years in prison.
Verdict Expected At Bristol Crown Court In Trial Of Woman Accused Of Child Sex Abuse
Today, we could find out the verdict in the trial of a woman accused of sexually assaulting a 5 month old baby.
Work Of Bristol Artist Goes Under The Hammer
A rare collection of prints by Beryl Cook are being sold today in Gloucestershire.
School Merger Plans Dropped
Plans to bring together two secondary schools in Keynsham are likely to be scrapped.
Long Delays For Commuters In Bristol After Crash On Brunel Way
A motorcyclist is recovering in hospital today after being involved in an accident which caused major delays in Bristol last night.
Tesco Scrap Plans For Knowle Store
The supermarket giant has decided to drop planning applications for a new store following heavy opposition.
Bristol Theatre Project Receives Cash Boost
The Chrysalis Theatre has been awarded £36,000 from the Big Lottery Fund.
Plans For Bristol Arena Back On The Cards
Bristol City Council have come to an agreement with Bristol City Football Club about building an arena, with a capacity of between 10,000 - 15,000 people.
Murder Of Bristol Somalian A "Wake Up Call" For Area
Leaders of Bristol's Somali Community are asking questions about the issues facing the area, after an 18-year-old man was stabbed to death.
Bristol Leaders Learn Lessons From World Cup
Now the tournament's over for another 4 years, organisers of the Fan Park think about how to improve it.
Police Name Bristol Stab Victim
Community meeting held after teenager death in Easton.
Bike Row For Bristol Commutors
Staff paid extra to cycle to work in Bristol
Record Win At County Ground
Bangladesh stuns England to take their first victory.
Bristol Police Arrest 8 People After Stapleton Road Murder
Five teenagers are amongst those being held after a 19-year-old man was reportedly stabbed last night.
Bristol Retailers Hoping To Cash In On Cricket Fans
Traders along Gloucester Road are expecting an even busier day today as the One Day International returns to the city.
Budding Footballers Urged To Come Down To Queen Square
A day before the World Cup final, Bristol's Fan Park is hosting soccer activities for the footballers of the future.
Regular Methadone Use Saves Drug Users Lives
Bristol University has been involved in a study which confirms that methadone works and improves long-term survival for injecting drug users.
Campaign Against Pylon Plans For Somerset Continues
The Deputy Leader of North Somerset Council has written a letter to National Grid expressing his concerns.
Montpelier Sewage Leak Fixed Today
Bristol City Council say work to solve the issue should be completed by the end of the day.
Man Previously Questioned About Melanie Hall Murder
It's been confirmed today the man arrested last week in connection with the murder of Melanie Hall had been questioned about her disappearance before.
Trial Continues at Bristol Crown Court Of Care Worker Accused Of Child Sex Offences
Tracy Dawber from Southport, Merseyside denies the charges against her after images were found on her lover's mobile phone.
Pioneering Treatment For Burns At Frenchay Hospital
A new dressing developed by scientists has helped to save a toddler from being scared for life.
Bristol Mum Calls For Ketamine Re-Classification
Shielmor Twomey, whose son took his own life after becoming addicted to Ketamine, has launched a petition to try and get the drug re-classified to a Class B.
Diet Launched By Bristol Charity For Cancer Sufferers
A Bristol charity has published new nutritional guidelines to help improve the quality of life for people with cancer.
Appeal To Help Find Missing Man
Concern is growing for a man who was holidaying in Chippenham from America.
Huge Grants Awarded To Local Nature Schemes
St Werburghs City Farm and the Forest of Avon Trust are set to benefit from Natural England's campaign to get more people involved with the outdoors.
Graduates & Businesses Bucking Jobs Trend In Bristol
A scheme to help Bristol graduates find work is proving successful.
Engineers Of The Future Visit Bristol Bloodhound Project
A group of year 9 students will be working with the team behind the car that it's hoped will break the land speed record and travel at speeds of a thousand miles an hour.
South West RDA Facing 20% Budget Cut
The south west regional development agency is trying to work out how to deal with cuts of 20%.
Bristol City Council Defends Park Sell Off Plan
Bristol City Council is trying to reassure people over their plans to sell off up to 60 parks.
Thousands Expected For T4 On The Beach
Up to 50,000 people will descend on Weston today for T4 on the beach.
43rd St Paul's Carnival Takes Place In Bristol
Tens of thousands of people have lined the streets to enjoy St Paul's Carnival in Bristol.
Bristol Food Scheme Extended
A food waste recycling scheme aimed at Bristol's students is to be extended.
Indoor Market Boycotted By Bristol Residents Over New Flats
Traders at Woolies Indoor Market on Whiteladies Road claim their businesses are under threat, after some local residents decided to boycott their stalls.
Breast Cancer Conference at UWE
A special forum is being held today were people can talk directly to leading health professionals about the disease.
Man Bailed Over Murder Of Melanie Hall
A 38-year-old man arrested in connection with the death of the former hospital worker from Bath has been bailed.
New Bristol School Gives Pupils "Knowledge"
The doors of Bristol's newest school have officially been opened today in Knowle West.
Bristol Man Due To Be Sentenced For Drug Charges
A kilo of cocaine was found by police in Luke McDonnell's car in May.
Bristol's Food And Wine Fair Returns
14,000 visitors are expected to visit the event over the next 3 days.
Man Stuck In Mud Near Weston Rescued By Hovercraft
A man has been rescued by Burnham-on-Sea's hovercraft, after getting stranded in mud one mile off Weston-super-Mare.
First St Paul's Fringe Season Starts In Bristol
Events to celebrate African - Caribbean culture get under-way tonight ahead of the Carnival on Saturday.
Crackdown On Rogue Traders In Bristol
Avon and Somerset Police, along with Trading Standards Officers have been out across the region targeting cold callers and cowboy builders.
Bristol Health Officials Notice Impact Of Smoking Ban
It's now three years since the ban was introduce in England.
Image Of Suspect Released After Iron Acton Murder
An image has been released by Avon and Somerset Police of a man they are searching for in connection with the death of a pensioner in Iron Acton.
Leader Of Bristol City Council Calling For Planning Reform
Following concerns over plans for new supermarkets in Bristol - the Lib Dems now want to see a change in planning laws.
Glastonbury's Big Exit Begins
The 40th Glastonbury Festival has come to an end with a set by Stevie Wonder.
Crash Reconstruction For Bristol Students
A group of students are to have a lecture interrupted by an apparent car crash.
Gordon Bennet Gas Balloon Race Heading To Bristol
Today, the countdown's started for the world's oldest aviation event that's heading to Bristol this September.
Children to text 88551 to report knife-carrying in Bristol schools
Bristol's young people who don't feel comfortable calling the police can now text them.
Hit and Run Killer Hannah Saaf Escapes Jail
Hit and run killer Hannah Saaf has escaped jail, but has been given an indefinite hospital order at Bristol Crown Court.
Bristol students warned about personal identity theft
A university student in Bristol has been picked to help peers protect their identity.
Bristol businesses - keep business in Bristol
The leader of the city council is asking to keep taxes levied on Bristol businesses within Bristol.
Film promotes the Westcountry to London businesses
A group of celebrities have got together to promote the Westcountry to businesses thinking of moving out of London.
Bristol City Council Leader Barbara Janke on Copenhagen and Palm Oil
The leader of Bristol City Council is heading out to a mini climate summit in Copenhagen today - but it's reported she's flying.
Locking Parklands Given the Go-Ahead
A former RAF camp in Weston-super-Mare is to be converted into high quality offices, an innovation centre and affordable housing for key workers.
Portway "Too Noisy" Claims Councillor
A Tory councillor in Bristol claims the Portway is too noisy - and wants the council to resurface it with quiet tarmac.
