Bristol's News http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:42:08 +0100 en Copyright 2010 Star Radio G Media Airwave http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Graffiti has been sprayed on the entrance gates to Bristol Rovers' Memorial Stadium. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-rovers-memorial-stadium-targetted-with-graffiti-4621 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-rovers-memorial-stadium-targetted-with-graffiti-4621 Bristol's News Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:50:13 +0100 The party is vowing to continue fighting the influx of big chains coming into the city. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristols-green-party-campaign-against-supermarkets-4620 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristols-green-party-campaign-against-supermarkets-4620 Bristol's News Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:33:33 +0100 Police are appealing for help to trace the teenager who has gone missing in the resort. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/13-year-old-girl-missing-in-weston-super-mare-4618 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/13-year-old-girl-missing-in-weston-super-mare-4618 Bristol's News Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:17:47 +0100 Women worried about having babies at home are being re-assured it's as safe as being in hospital. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/mums-in-bristol-encouraged-to-have-homebirths-4617 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/mums-in-bristol-encouraged-to-have-homebirths-4617 Bristol's News Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:46:14 +0100 It is exactly two years to the day since Weston-super-Mare's Grand Pier went up in flames. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/two-year-anniversary-since-westons-pier-burnt-down-4613 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/two-year-anniversary-since-westons-pier-burnt-down-4613 Bristol's News Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:11:46 +0100 Companies small and large in the area are feeling the effect of public sector cut. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/concerns-for-bristols-creative-sector-4615 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/concerns-for-bristols-creative-sector-4615 Bristol's News Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:27:38 +0100 Great Western Ambulance Service had to call on the help of 1950's steam engine when treating an injured man. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/cyclist-rescued-by-steam-train-4616 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/cyclist-rescued-by-steam-train-4616 Bristol's News Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:42:10 +0100 Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for information following an incident in a park last night. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/teenage-girl-sexually-assaulted-in-yate-4614 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/teenage-girl-sexually-assaulted-in-yate-4614 Bristol's News Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:15:44 +0100 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. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/as-fire-anniversary-nears-westons-new-piers-still-not-open-4612 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/as-fire-anniversary-nears-westons-new-piers-still-not-open-4612 Bristol's News Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:31:26 +0100 Bosses at the authority will be reviewing the recommendations made in an independent report into their handling of elections. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-city-council-to-discuss-election-improvements-4611 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-city-council-to-discuss-election-improvements-4611 Bristol's News Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:12:49 +0100 Residents urged to turn out and clean up their streets. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/big-clean-for-shirehampton-locals-4608 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/big-clean-for-shirehampton-locals-4608 Bristol's News Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:22:01 +0100 Bristol City FC are meeting with Sainsbury's to discuss how they are going to win over planning officers at Bristol City Council. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-city-fc-meet-sainsburys-to-discuss-future-4609 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-city-fc-meet-sainsburys-to-discuss-future-4609 Bristol's News Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:50:21 +0100 Gavin Nolan has failed to return to HMP Leyhill which is an open prison. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-police-search-for-missing-prisoner-4610 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-police-search-for-missing-prisoner-4610 Bristol's News Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:12:16 +0100 Bosses at Bristol City hold public meeting during the club's Open Day. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/coppell-and-sextone-quizzed-on-clubs-future-4605 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/coppell-and-sextone-quizzed-on-clubs-future-4605 Bristol's News Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:55:43 +0100 The delay in the opening of the new Pier has also led to traders worried about their takings this summer. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/weston-tourists-left-disappointed-at-continuing-pier-closure-4603 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/weston-tourists-left-disappointed-at-continuing-pier-closure-4603 Bristol's News Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:11:12 +0100 Out-reach workers to distribute Factor 30 to people living on streets. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/suncream-for-homeless-in-bristol-4604 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/suncream-for-homeless-in-bristol-4604 Bristol's News Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:29:15 +0100 Community relieved as order put in place to prevent anti-social behaviour. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-neighbourhood-gets-dispersal-order-4599 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-neighbourhood-gets-dispersal-order-4599 Bristol's News Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:20:20 +0100 Man in hospital with serious injuries after accident. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/injured-pensioner-after-bristol-hit-and-run-4598 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/injured-pensioner-after-bristol-hit-and-run-4598 Bristol's News Sun, 25 Jul 2010 06:59:34 +0100 Drop in sessions arranged to view plans to ease conjestion but drivers warned to expect disruption. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/junction-19--m5-improvement-plans-4593 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/junction-19--m5-improvement-plans-4593 Bristol's News Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:25:47 +0100 Images of bikes are being painted on the area's road in a bid to get more of us cycling. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/hundreds-of-bicycles-to-appear-on-bristols-roads-4595 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/hundreds-of-bicycles-to-appear-on-bristols-roads-4595 Bristol's News Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:11:42 +0100 The funeral of grandfather Barry Rubery has taken place near Bristol. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/mourners-gather-for-funeral-of-barry-rubery-4592 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/mourners-gather-for-funeral-of-barry-rubery-4592 Bristol's News Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:42:15 +0100 Bosses at Bristol City Football Club say plans for a new 30,000 seat ground will be delayed. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/stadium-plans-for-bristol-in-jeopardy-4591 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/stadium-plans-for-bristol-in-jeopardy-4591 Bristol's News Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:35:26 +0100 New wristbands will be given to youngsters before they fly with their family's contact details on them. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-airport-aims-to-help-keep-children-safe-abroad-4590 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-airport-aims-to-help-keep-children-safe-abroad-4590 Bristol's News Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:20:19 +0100 The region's organisation based at Avonmouth is gearing up for the influx of drivers as the schools break up for the summer holidays. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/the-highways-agency-is-ready-for-summer-getaway-4594 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/the-highways-agency-is-ready-for-summer-getaway-4594 Bristol's News Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:33:44 +0100 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. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/council-decision-puts-new-bristol-city-stadium-in-doubt-4585 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/council-decision-puts-new-bristol-city-stadium-in-doubt-4585 Bristol's News Thu, 22 Jul 2010 06:35:13 +0100 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. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-airport-gears-up-for-summer-holidays-4587 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-airport-gears-up-for-summer-holidays-4587 Bristol's News Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:37:30 +0100 Racist graffiti has been sprayed on two shops and a nearby garage door in Patchway. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/patchway-shops-targetted-with-racist-graffiti-4589 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/patchway-shops-targetted-with-racist-graffiti-4589 Bristol's News Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:22:18 +0100 The Haiti Benefit Exhibition is being held at The View Gallery in the city. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/charity-art-exhibition-comes-to-bristol-4584 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/charity-art-exhibition-comes-to-bristol-4584 Bristol's News Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:00:54 +0100 Plans for the supermarket to move into the site of Bristol City Football Club's current home are being discussed tonight. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/sainsburys-proposals-go-before-planners-4583 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/sainsburys-proposals-go-before-planners-4583 Bristol's News Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:32:45 +0100 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. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-businesses-fear-lack-of-trade-over-road-closure-4580 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-businesses-fear-lack-of-trade-over-road-closure-4580 Bristol's News Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:14:52 +0100 Six year old Schaeffer McLean will join three others in a new advert. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-skateboarder-makes-it-to-the-small-screen-4582 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-skateboarder-makes-it-to-the-small-screen-4582 Bristol's News Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:33:53 +0100 Suggestions have been made as to how the authority can improve its handling of elections. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/election-recommendations-for-bristol-city-council-4581 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/election-recommendations-for-bristol-city-council-4581 Bristol's News Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:27:49 +0100 Research at the University of Bristol shows that keeping things simple is key to a good memory. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-experts-claim-poor-memory-is-due-to-distractions-4579 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-experts-claim-poor-memory-is-due-to-distractions-4579 Bristol's News Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:01:59 +0100 Members of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign are calling on the former Sex Pistols' front man to cancel his concert in Israel in August. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/protest-planned-outside-johnny-rotten-gig-in-bristol-4577 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/protest-planned-outside-johnny-rotten-gig-in-bristol-4577 Bristol's News Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:00:10 +0100 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. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/plans-to-reward-recylers-in-bristol-shelved-4578 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/plans-to-reward-recylers-in-bristol-shelved-4578 Bristol's News Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:11:41 +0100 Work is starting today on South Gloucestershire's first ever park and ride service. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/park-and-ride-for-south-gloucestershire-4575 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/park-and-ride-for-south-gloucestershire-4575 Bristol's News Mon, 19 Jul 2010 06:17:01 +0100 Plans for Concorde to take to the sky again could help save the Concorde museum in Filton. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/calls-for-concorde-to-be-used-at-olympics-4576 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/calls-for-concorde-to-be-used-at-olympics-4576 Bristol's News Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:20:37 +0100 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. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/funding-boost-for-bristols-minority-ethnic-pupils-4574 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/funding-boost-for-bristols-minority-ethnic-pupils-4574 Bristol's News Mon, 19 Jul 2010 06:03:35 +0100 Young people in the city have taken steps towards a more healthy lifestyle thanks to the success of a new scheme. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/1000-bristol-school-children-living-healthier-lives-4553 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/1000-bristol-school-children-living-healthier-lives-4553 Bristol's News Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:08:04 +0100 Avon and Somerset Police are investigating a crash just outside Bristol in which a pensioner was killed. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/appeal-for-witnesses-to-fatal-m4-crash-4572 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/appeal-for-witnesses-to-fatal-m4-crash-4572 Bristol's News Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:33:48 +0100 A series of picnics are being held across Bristol today as a protest against plans to close some green spaces. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/protest-picnics-being-held-in-bristol-4568 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/protest-picnics-being-held-in-bristol-4568 Bristol's News Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:44:36 +0100 Local school children are on the Durdham Downs today to mark the centenary of the first flight of the Bristol Boxkite aircraft. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/100-boxkites-take-to-the-sky-4571 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/100-boxkites-take-to-the-sky-4571 Bristol's News Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:20:28 +0100 Campaigners against building a Tesco in Stokes Croft say they are organising the 'final battle'. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/anti-tesco-campaigners-step-up-fight-against-store-in-stokes-croft-4570 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/anti-tesco-campaigners-step-up-fight-against-store-in-stokes-croft-4570 Bristol's News Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:23:22 +0100 Witnesses to the incident in Bristol are being asked to come forward. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/police-investigate-attempted-kidnap-4569 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/police-investigate-attempted-kidnap-4569 Bristol's News Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:20:01 +0100 Drivers facing long delays on the westbound side of the M4 between junctions 17 - 19. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/woman-dies-after-crash-near-bristol-4566 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/woman-dies-after-crash-near-bristol-4566 Bristol's News Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:16:52 +0100 Following the success of last year's Brouhaha Comedy Festival in Bristol, the event returns tonight for a second year. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristols-only-comedy-festival-kicks-off-4567 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristols-only-comedy-festival-kicks-off-4567 Bristol's News Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:18:02 +0100 Residents in Easton and the Stapleton Road area have been discussing the issues facing the neighbourhood. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/a-bristol-community-calling-for-more-support-4565 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/a-bristol-community-calling-for-more-support-4565 Bristol's News Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:30:42 +0100 Police have launched a campaign to stop people drinking too much alcohol before they get on a flight. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/passengers-at-bristol-airport-warned-not-to-get-drunk-4562 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/passengers-at-bristol-airport-warned-not-to-get-drunk-4562 Bristol's News Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:18:43 +0100 A couple has been sentenced today for giving methadone to an infant in the six months before her death. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/pair-jailed-for-giving-drugs-to-a-baby-4563 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/pair-jailed-for-giving-drugs-to-a-baby-4563 Bristol's News Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:54:40 +0100 Thousands of pounds are due to be spent on a regeneration project to restore College Square to its former glory. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/-300000-facelift-for-bristols-college-square-4561 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/-300000-facelift-for-bristols-college-square-4561 Bristol's News Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:14:00 +0100 People are gathering in Easton today to discuss ways to settle tensions on Stapleton Road after an 18-year-old man was stabbed. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/meeting-to-reduce-tensions-over-bristol-murder-4560 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/meeting-to-reduce-tensions-over-bristol-murder-4560 Bristol's News Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:52:48 +0100 Proposals put forward for Sainsbury's to move into Ashton Court have been recommended for approval. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/plans-for-new-stadium-move-forward-4559 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/plans-for-new-stadium-move-forward-4559 Bristol's News Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:13:38 +0100 Two brothers who ran a "mafia-style organised crime group" from Bristol have been sentenced to a total of 20 years in prison. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/-bristol-drug-dealers-jailed-for-20-years-4558 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/-bristol-drug-dealers-jailed-for-20-years-4558 Bristol's News Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:42:24 +0100 Today, we could find out the verdict in the trial of a woman accused of sexually assaulting a 5 month old baby. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/verdict-expected-at-bristol-crown-court-in-trial-of-woman-accused-of-child-sex-abuse-4556 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/verdict-expected-at-bristol-crown-court-in-trial-of-woman-accused-of-child-sex-abuse-4556 Bristol's News Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:40:57 +0100 A rare collection of prints by Beryl Cook are being sold today in Gloucestershire. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/work-of-bristol-artist-goes-under-the-hammer-4554 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/work-of-bristol-artist-goes-under-the-hammer-4554 Bristol's News Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:04:19 +0100 Plans to bring together two secondary schools in Keynsham are likely to be scrapped. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/school-merger-plans-dropped-4555 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/school-merger-plans-dropped-4555 Bristol's News Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:25:13 +0100 A motorcyclist is recovering in hospital today after being involved in an accident which caused major delays in Bristol last night. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/long-delays-for-commuters-in-bristol-after-crash-on-brunel-way-4552 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/long-delays-for-commuters-in-bristol-after-crash-on-brunel-way-4552 Bristol's News Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:39:27 +0100 The supermarket giant has decided to drop planning applications for a new store following heavy opposition. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/tesco-scrap-plans-for-knowle-store-4550 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/tesco-scrap-plans-for-knowle-store-4550 Bristol's News Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:19:03 +0100 The Chrysalis Theatre has been awarded £36,000 from the Big Lottery Fund. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-theatre-project-receives-cash-boost-4551 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-theatre-project-receives-cash-boost-4551 Bristol's News Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:17:31 +0100 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. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/plans-for-bristol-arena-back-on-the-cards-4549 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/plans-for-bristol-arena-back-on-the-cards-4549 Bristol's News Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:27:55 +0100 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. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/murder-of-bristol-somalian-a-wake-up-call-for-area-4548 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/murder-of-bristol-somalian-a-wake-up-call-for-area-4548 Bristol's News Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:42:09 +0100 Now the tournament's over for another 4 years, organisers of the Fan Park think about how to improve it. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-leaders-learn-lessons-from-world-cup-4546 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-leaders-learn-lessons-from-world-cup-4546 Bristol's News Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:43:13 +0100 Community meeting held after teenager death in Easton. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/police-name-bristol-stab-victim--4544 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/police-name-bristol-stab-victim--4544 Bristol's News Sun, 11 Jul 2010 14:12:16 +0100 Staff paid extra to cycle to work in Bristol http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bike-row-for-bristol-commutors-4545 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bike-row-for-bristol-commutors-4545 Bristol's News Sun, 11 Jul 2010 14:48:30 +0100 Bangladesh stuns England to take their first victory. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/record-win-at-county-ground-4542 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/record-win-at-county-ground-4542 Bristol's News Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:27:14 +0100 Five teenagers are amongst those being held after a 19-year-old man was reportedly stabbed last night. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-police-arrest-8-people-after-stapleton-road-murder-4537 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-police-arrest-8-people-after-stapleton-road-murder-4537 Bristol's News Fri, 09 Jul 2010 06:17:53 +0100 Traders along Gloucester Road are expecting an even busier day today as the One Day International returns to the city. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-retailers-hoping-to-cash-in-on-cricket-fans-4538 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-retailers-hoping-to-cash-in-on-cricket-fans-4538 Bristol's News Fri, 09 Jul 2010 19:05:06 +0100 A day before the World Cup final, Bristol's Fan Park is hosting soccer activities for the footballers of the future. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/budding-footballers-urged-to-come-down-to-queen-square-4539 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/budding-footballers-urged-to-come-down-to-queen-square-4539 Bristol's News Fri, 09 Jul 2010 19:15:01 +0100 Bristol University has been involved in a study which confirms that methadone works and improves long-term survival for injecting drug users. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/-regular-methadone-use-saves-drug-users-lives-4536 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/-regular-methadone-use-saves-drug-users-lives-4536 Bristol's News Thu, 08 Jul 2010 19:54:09 +0100 The Deputy Leader of North Somerset Council has written a letter to National Grid expressing his concerns. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/campaign-against-pylon-plans-for-somerset-continues-4534 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/campaign-against-pylon-plans-for-somerset-continues-4534 Bristol's News Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:39:41 +0100 Bristol City Council say work to solve the issue should be completed by the end of the day. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/montpelier-sewage-leak-fixed-today-4535 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/montpelier-sewage-leak-fixed-today-4535 Bristol's News Thu, 08 Jul 2010 19:16:13 +0100 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. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/man-previously-questioned-about-melanie-hall-murder-4533 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/man-previously-questioned-about-melanie-hall-murder-4533 Bristol's News Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:20:55 +0100 Tracy Dawber from Southport, Merseyside denies the charges against her after images were found on her lover's mobile phone. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/trial-continues-at-bristol-crown-court-of-care-worker-accused-of-child-sex-offences-4532 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/trial-continues-at-bristol-crown-court-of-care-worker-accused-of-child-sex-offences-4532 Bristol's News Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:42:21 +0100 A new dressing developed by scientists has helped to save a toddler from being scared for life. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/pioneering-treatment-for-burns-at-frenchay-hospital-4531 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/pioneering-treatment-for-burns-at-frenchay-hospital-4531 Bristol's News Wed, 07 Jul 2010 18:32:55 +0100 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. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-mum-calls-for-ketamine-re-classification-4530 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-mum-calls-for-ketamine-re-classification-4530 Bristol's News Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:44:09 +0100 A Bristol charity has published new nutritional guidelines to help improve the quality of life for people with cancer. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/diet-launched-by-bristol-charity-for-cancer-sufferers-4527 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/diet-launched-by-bristol-charity-for-cancer-sufferers-4527 Bristol's News Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:06:23 +0100 Concern is growing for a man who was holidaying in Chippenham from America. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/appeal-to-help-find-missing-man-4529 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/appeal-to-help-find-missing-man-4529 Bristol's News Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:01:03 +0100 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. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/huge-grants-awarded-to-local-nature-schemes-4528 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/huge-grants-awarded-to-local-nature-schemes-4528 Bristol's News Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:11:59 +0100 A scheme to help Bristol graduates find work is proving successful. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/graduates--businesses-bucking-jobs-trend-in-bristol-4526 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/graduates--businesses-bucking-jobs-trend-in-bristol-4526 Bristol's News Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:37:37 +0100 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. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/engineers-of-the-future-visit-bristol-bloodhound-project--4525 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/engineers-of-the-future-visit-bristol-bloodhound-project--4525 Bristol's News Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:11:35 +0100 The south west regional development agency is trying to work out how to deal with cuts of 20%. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/south-west-rda-facing-20-budget-cut-4523 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/south-west-rda-facing-20-budget-cut-4523 Bristol's News Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:28:20 +0100 Bristol City Council is trying to reassure people over their plans to sell off up to 60 parks. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-city-council-defends-park-sell-off-plan-4524 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-city-council-defends-park-sell-off-plan-4524 Bristol's News Sun, 04 Jul 2010 13:08:44 +0100 Up to 50,000 people will descend on Weston today for T4 on the beach. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/thousands-expected-for-t4-on-the-beach-4521 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/thousands-expected-for-t4-on-the-beach-4521 Bristol's News Sat, 03 Jul 2010 13:04:38 +0100 Tens of thousands of people have lined the streets to enjoy St Paul's Carnival in Bristol. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/43rd-st-pauls-carnival-takes-place-in-bristol-4516 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/43rd-st-pauls-carnival-takes-place-in-bristol-4516 Bristol's News Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:51:37 +0100 A food waste recycling scheme aimed at Bristol's students is to be extended. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-food-scheme-extended-4520 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-food-scheme-extended-4520 Bristol's News Sat, 03 Jul 2010 12:21:44 +0100 Traders at Woolies Indoor Market on Whiteladies Road claim their businesses are under threat, after some local residents decided to boycott their stalls. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/indoor-market-boycotted-by-bristol-residents-over-new-flats-4517 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/indoor-market-boycotted-by-bristol-residents-over-new-flats-4517 Bristol's News Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:06:40 +0100 A special forum is being held today were people can talk directly to leading health professionals about the disease. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/breast-cancer-conference-at-uwe-4518 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/breast-cancer-conference-at-uwe-4518 Bristol's News Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:07:54 +0100 A 38-year-old man arrested in connection with the death of the former hospital worker from Bath has been bailed. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/man-bailed-over-murder-of-melanie-hall-4510 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/man-bailed-over-murder-of-melanie-hall-4510 Bristol's News Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:40:12 +0100 The doors of Bristol's newest school have officially been opened today in Knowle West. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/new-bristol-school-gives-pupils-knowledge-4515 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/new-bristol-school-gives-pupils-knowledge-4515 Bristol's News Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:45:49 +0100 A kilo of cocaine was found by police in Luke McDonnell's car in May. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/-bristol-man-due-to-be-sentenced-for-drug-charges-4513 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/-bristol-man-due-to-be-sentenced-for-drug-charges-4513 Bristol's News Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:11:04 +0100 14,000 visitors are expected to visit the event over the next 3 days. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristols-food-and-wine-fair-returns-4514 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristols-food-and-wine-fair-returns-4514 Bristol's News Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:36:36 +0100 A man has been rescued by Burnham-on-Sea's hovercraft, after getting stranded in mud one mile off Weston-super-Mare. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/man-stuck-in-mud-near-weston-rescued-by-hovercraft-4511 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/man-stuck-in-mud-near-weston-rescued-by-hovercraft-4511 Bristol's News Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:29:28 +0100 Events to celebrate African - Caribbean culture get under-way tonight ahead of the Carnival on Saturday. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/first-st-pauls-fringe-season-starts-in-bristol-4509 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/first-st-pauls-fringe-season-starts-in-bristol-4509 Bristol's News Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:23:53 +0100 Avon and Somerset Police, along with Trading Standards Officers have been out across the region targeting cold callers and cowboy builders. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/crackdown-on-rogue-traders-in-bristol-4508 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/crackdown-on-rogue-traders-in-bristol-4508 Bristol's News Thu, 01 Jul 2010 06:46:19 +0100 It's now three years since the ban was introduce in England. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/-bristol-health-officials-notice-impact-of-smoking-ban-4506 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/-bristol-health-officials-notice-impact-of-smoking-ban-4506 Bristol's News Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:02:40 +0100 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. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/image-of-suspect-released-after-iron-acton-murder-4504 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/image-of-suspect-released-after-iron-acton-murder-4504 Bristol's News Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:34:57 +0100 Following concerns over plans for new supermarkets in Bristol - the Lib Dems now want to see a change in planning laws. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/leader-of-bristol-city-council-calling-for-planning-reform-4505 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/leader-of-bristol-city-council-calling-for-planning-reform-4505 Bristol's News Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:16:55 +0100 The 40th Glastonbury Festival has come to an end with a set by Stevie Wonder. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/glastonburys-big-exit-begins-4495 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/glastonburys-big-exit-begins-4495 Bristol's News Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:03:45 +0100 A group of students are to have a lecture interrupted by an apparent car crash. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/crash-reconstruction-for-bristol-students-4496 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/crash-reconstruction-for-bristol-students-4496 Bristol's News Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:30:59 +0100 Today, the countdown's started for the world's oldest aviation event that's heading to Bristol this September. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/gordon-bennet-gas-balloon-race-heading-to-bristol-4410 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/gordon-bennet-gas-balloon-race-heading-to-bristol-4410 Bristol's News Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:27:44 +0100 Bristol's young people who don't feel comfortable calling the police can now text them. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/children-to-text-88551-to-report-knife-carrying-in-bristol-schools-3742 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/children-to-text-88551-to-report-knife-carrying-in-bristol-schools-3742 Bristol's News Sat, 09 Jan 2010 13:39:47 +0000 Hit and run killer Hannah Saaf has escaped jail, but has been given an indefinite hospital order at Bristol Crown Court. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/hit-and-run-killer-hannah-saaf-escapes-jail-3607 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/hit-and-run-killer-hannah-saaf-escapes-jail-3607 Bristol's News Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:22:17 +0000 A university student in Bristol has been picked to help peers protect their identity. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-students-warned-about-personal-identity-theft-3695 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-students-warned-about-personal-identity-theft-3695 Bristol's News Sat, 19 Dec 2009 13:33:27 +0000 The leader of the city council is asking to keep taxes levied on Bristol businesses within Bristol. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-businesses--keep-business-in-bristol-3694 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-businesses--keep-business-in-bristol-3694 Bristol's News Sat, 19 Dec 2009 12:30:38 +0000 A group of celebrities have got together to promote the Westcountry to businesses thinking of moving out of London. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/film-promotes-the-westcountry-to-london-businesses-3693 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/film-promotes-the-westcountry-to-london-businesses-3693 Bristol's News Sat, 19 Dec 2009 12:21:13 +0000 The leader of Bristol City Council is heading out to a mini climate summit in Copenhagen today - but it's reported she's flying. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-city-council-leader-barbara-janke-on-copenhagen-and-palm-oil-3673 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-city-council-leader-barbara-janke-on-copenhagen-and-palm-oil-3673 Bristol's News Sat, 12 Dec 2009 12:26:55 +0000 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. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/locking-parklands-given-the-go-ahead-3672 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/locking-parklands-given-the-go-ahead-3672 Bristol's News Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:46:06 +0000 A Tory councillor in Bristol claims the Portway is too noisy - and wants the council to resurface it with quiet tarmac. http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/portway-too-noisy-claims-councillor-3536 http://www.starbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/portway-too-noisy-claims-councillor-3536 Bristol's News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:58:15 +0000