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Weston Hospital moving expectant mothers 'for safety'

Friday, November 13, 2009

An NHS trust criticised for sending overweight expectant mothers 20 miles away to give birth has insisted it does so for their own safety.

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Keynsham treats residents to new health centre

Friday, November 13, 2009

Keynsham's new health centre, built on the site of the town's old hospital, was officially opened yesterday.

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Breastfeeding support for Nailsea mums

Thursday, November 12, 2009

A new support group for new and expectant mothers planning to breastfeed their children has opened in Nailsea.

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Family raise £20,000 for Bristol teenagers cancer unit

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

The family of a teenager who lost his life to cancer have raised £20,000 to help create a special unit in Bristol for young people who are...

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Bristol pair's charity match raises £2,000

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

A father and son who organised a football match to raise funds for bowel cancer research have handed over more than £2,000.

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Have your say on the care of the elderly in Bristol

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Bristolians will be able to have their say on the future of care services for older people when a roadshow stops in the city

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The trike that gave Bristol girl, 6, her freedom

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

A new bike would put a smile on the face of any child. But for Jessica Lacey, a new tricycle means a lot more than just another toy.

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Bristol father: I thought I had indigestion . . . but it was a heart attack

Monday, November 09, 2009

When Mark Cosh became unwell on the golf course the 47-year-old thought he had a bad case of indigestion.

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Bristol City challenges children not to dodge exercise

Monday, November 09, 2009

Bristol City players tried their hand at a new game as part of an initiative to get children fit.

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Weston Hospital moving expectant mothers 'for safety'

Keynsham treats residents to new health centre

Breastfeeding support for Nailsea mums

Family raise £20,000 for Bristol teenagers cancer unit

Bristol pair's charity match raises £2,000

Have your say on the care of the elderly in Bristol

The trike that gave Bristol girl, 6, her freedom

Bristol father: I thought I had indigestion . . . but it was a heart attack

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