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How a small Bristol neighbourhood watch became the voice for a whole community

How a small Bristol neighbourhood watch became the voice for a whole community

Saturday, October 31, 2009

It has gone from a small neighbourhood watch group to an organisation that has reached out to thousands. Now, as it reaches its 10th birthday...

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Bristol Rovers v Leeds match prompts huge police presence

Bristol Rovers v Leeds match prompts huge police presence

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Bristol Rovers' clash against Leeds United passed off quietly amid a big security operation around the Memorial Stadium.

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Howzat! for a Bristol firework display

Thursday, October 29, 2009

The sky above Bishopston is to light up this Sunday as fireworks return to Gloucestershire County Cricket Club.

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Jailed: Teenager found with knife at Bristol's Temple Meads station

Jailed: Teenager found with knife at Bristol's Temple Meads station

Monday, October 26, 2009

A teenager caught with a lock knife at Bristol Temple Meads train station has been locked up for 15 months.

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Horfield teacher's delight at swim prize

Horfield teacher's delight at swim prize

Saturday, October 24, 2009

A swimming teacher has been honoured with a national award for her efforts in starting a referral swim scheme.

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Discount travel is just the ticket for Bristol Oxjam music festival fans

Discount travel is just the ticket for Bristol Oxjam music festival fans

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Bus operator First is supporting the Oxjam music festival this Sunday by offering gig goers a discount on the price of bus travel.

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Olympic advice for Bristol's 2012 projects

Saturday, October 17, 2009

The chairman of the cultural arm of the London 2012 Olympics has visited Bristol to lend his support to local projects in the lead-up to the games.

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Bristol bookies robber brandished carving knife

Bristol bookies robber brandished carving knife

Thursday, October 15, 2009

The picture of a robber using a carving knife to threaten staff at a Bristol bookmaker has been used in the hope that it will bring forward new...

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Gloucestershire County Cricket Club plans submitted to Bristol City Council

Gloucestershire County Cricket Club plans submitted to Bristol City Council

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Gloucestershire County Cricket Club's plans for a major revamp of its Bristol home have been submitted to the city council.

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Lockleaze and Horfield Community Football Club back on top

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

After 143 goals scored against them in 22 defeated games, you could understand the young players of Lockleaze and Horfield Community Football Club...

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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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