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Bristol's swimming pools set to change programmes

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

Swim programmes at Horfield and Henbury Leisure centres are set to change at the end of March.

The move follows a decision by members of Bristol's Partnership Board, who have been looking to find a balance between the various needs of swimmers and the city's successful...

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You can now spend a penny after £25,000 restoration at Bristol Victorian loo

You can now spend a penny after £25,000 restoration at Bristol Victorian loo

Thursday, February 04, 2010

A Victorian cast-iron urinal which was restored at a cost of £25,000 has been reopened after being closed for months.

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Three more arrests after savage attack in Bristol

Wednesday, February 03, 2010

Video: Three more people have been arrested and questioned about the savage attack on a 39-year-old man in Horfield, who has been in a coma for more...

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Bristol pupils' school life is to begin at cricket club due to places crisis

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Thirty Bristol four-year-olds look set to start school in September – in rooms at Gloucestershire County Cricket Club. The proposal comes from...

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Bristol driver: I was shocked to be accused of stealing petrol

Friday, January 29, 2010

When Carolyn Lyons went to her local garage for petrol, she did not expect to be accused of theft.

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Horfield man in court on GBH charge

Saturday, January 23, 2010

A man has appeared at Bristol Magistrates' Court charged with attempting to cause grievous bodily harm.

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Help understand and stamp out substance abuse in Bristol

Saturday, January 23, 2010

The subject of substance misuse will come under the spotlight at a conference at City of Bristol College next month.

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Lockleaze hit right Button

Lockleaze hit right Button

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Kick It Junior Star Match

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Cash has young Bristol Morris dancers jumping for joy

Cash has young Bristol Morris dancers jumping for joy

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Junior Morris dancers have been given a cash boost to help them perform at festivals around the country.

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Bristol residents muck in to keep their neighbourhood tidy

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

The current backlog of bins didn't deter one group of residents from tidying up their neighbourhood.

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Horfield

Historically, Horfield had a reputation as a lawless place because Horfield Wood was the haunt of thieves and vagrants. The name 'Horfield' is Anglo-Saxon in origin, meaning 'Filthy open land'. There was a large Army barracks in Horfield from 1845, which was for a time headquarters of the South Gloucestershire Regiment.
Horfield is home to the Memorial Stadium: built in 1921 for Bristol Rugby Club in memory of the rugby union players of the city who died in World War I, and rededicated to also commemorate the dead of World War II. In 1996, the ground also became home to Bristol Rovers Football Club who now own it.
Famous sons of Horfield include Hollywood actor Cary Grant, who was born at 15 Hughenden Road, in 1904, and composer Ray Steadman-Allen was born at 64 Muller Road, in 1922.

Population   11,300
OS grid ref   ST597769
Unitary authority   Bristol
Postcode   BS7
Dialing code   0117
Police   Avon and Somerset
Fire   Avon
Ambulance   Great Western
Euro Parlilament   South West England
UK Parliament   Bristol North West











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