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Video: Policeman guilty of stealing from Bristol shop

This is a pic of PC Peter Cokell stealing from HMV in Bristol

Saturday, November 07, 2009

A police officer who was meant to stop Bristol shop-lifters stole two computer games and ruined his career.

Peter Cokell was permanently stationed at The Mall, Cribbs Causeway, and had an unblemished record as a PC, yet he was caught on CCTV in HMV committing the crime...

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Bristol traffic lights shortlisted for switch-off

Saturday, November 07, 2009

Seven sets of traffic lights have been put forward for a potential switch-off trial by Bristol City Council.

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Bristol to get Christmas lights 'to remember'

Saturday, November 07, 2009

PICTURES: Bristol has been promised a light show to remember this Christmas. After a disappointing display in Broadmead last year all the stops have...

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Bristol doctor fined for speeding in emergency

Saturday, November 07, 2009

A Bristol doctor caught by a speed camera going 6mph above the limit as he rushed to answer an emergency call had his appeal against a ticket thrown...

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Firm says Bristol family's car ruined by bird droppings

Saturday, November 07, 2009

A car firm has refused to fix the roof of a brand new vehicle belonging to a Bristol family, because they claim the damage was caused by bird...

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Campaign to reopen Bristol pubs

Saturday, November 07, 2009

A campaign has begun to re-open seven well-known Bristol pubs that are currently boarded up.

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Murderer accused of three-hour rape attack on Bristol woman

Saturday, November 07, 2009

An alleged Bristol rape victim told a jury she did not know her attacker was a murderer until he sexually brutalised her.

Keynsham women attach bells to purses to deter thieves

Saturday, November 07, 2009

Women shopping in Keynsham are being offered a set of tiny bells to attach to their purses in an effort to deter thieves.

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Keynsham residents want yellow lines to stop school run chaos

Saturday, November 07, 2009

Residents of St Francis Road in Keynsham are calling for double yellow lines in their street in a bid to stop parking chaos when parents drop off and...

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