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Bristol prison is one of most crowded

Bristol prison is one of most crowded

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Bristol Prison is one of the 20 most overcrowded in England and Wales.

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Pubs served a taste of the past by Bristol warehouse

Pubs served a taste of the past by Bristol warehouse

Monday, August 17, 2009

Despite the recession, pubs, new cafes and restaurants are still opening up and down the country, and the place that many new owners come to find...

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Appeal over Bristol bikes theft

Saturday, August 15, 2009

Bristol civil servant David Ryan has appealed for the return of his two mountain bikes, which were stolen from his garage in Berry Lane, Horfield.

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Bristol couple's wartime letters led to happy marriage

Friday, August 14, 2009

A Bristol couple who "courted" via 600 letters during the war have celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary.

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Banger is no turkey so far

Banger is no turkey so far

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Bristol friends old banger challenge is no turkey

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Bristol pub landlord welcomes new football season

Bristol pub landlord welcomes new football season

Saturday, August 08, 2009

The landlord of a Bristol pub once saddled with a reputation for football-related trouble says he is looking forward to today's start of the new...

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Bristol couple fighting fit and ready for Bristol Half Marathon challenge

Friday, August 07, 2009

Just a few months ago novice runner Marcus Cashin struggled to complete a mile on the treadmill, but after training for the Bristol half-marathon he...

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Drunk Bristol mother kicked out at policeman

Wednesday, August 05, 2009

A mother of three from Horfield who assaulted a policeman and was abusive towards takeaway staff has been handed an 18-month community order.

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When the Bristol kit-car kids come of age

Wednesday, August 05, 2009

Meet the Bristol petrol-heads who are rebuilding the dreams of their youth.

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Bristol waste doctors to do house calls

Wednesday, August 05, 2009

Waste doctors will start making doorstep visits in 11 areas of Bristol next week to give tips on recycling. The specially-trained staff will wear...

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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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