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Appalling driver walks free again as judge gives him 'one last chance'

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT

A motorist banned from driving in a string of offences spanning two decades has walked free from court again after leading police on a high speed chase through Bristol, putting countless lives at risk.

We missed the warning signs over child abuse, vicar admits

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Paedophile given 12-year sentence for sexual assaults on young boys

Talks over Bristol City's stadium are 'positive'

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Bristol City FC is moving closer to a breakthrough in negotiations to lift one of the final hurdles in the way of its plans to build a new stadium.

Bristol Tory candidate ran up £330,000 debt

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT

A Tory candidate in Bristol who is hoping to become one of the city's MPs at the General Election has run up debts – some still outstanding from a former home – of nearly £330,000.

Bristol pedestrian dies in traffic accident

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:15:00 GMT

LATEST 12.17: Police are appealing for witnesses and information regarding this accident. They have also revealed that the pedestrian was a 57-year-old man.

Murder case adjourned

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT

The case of a 25-year-old man accused of murder has been adjourned.

Swimmers' first look at pool revamp plans

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Plans for a £2.5-million make- over of Kingswood Leisure Centre have been unveiled to the public.

An artist's impressions and details of the proposed revamp were on display at an exhibition yesterday.

Bristol teenager's High Court waste plant challenge dismissed

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT

A teenager from the outskirts of Bristol, who fears her health is at risk from the emissions from a waste plant near her home, failed yesterday in yet another High Court challenge to operations at the site.

A Bristol man who attacked another with a screwdriver walks free

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT

A Bristol teenager who injured another young man with a screwdriver while trying to rob him in a park has walked free from court.

Sikh 'honour' sentences cut by judge

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Three Sikhs who were jailed for a total of more than 20 years for a series of "honour" related fire-bombings have had their sentences slashed by top judges at the Court of Appeal.

Bristol bus passengers welcome ticket policy move

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Frequent bus users said operator First's decision to allow change tickets to be used as part payment for fares was well overdue.

Kraft won't show its hand for six months

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT

It will be six months before Kraft makes a decision on the future of the Cadbury chocolate factory it now owns in Keynsham.

Bristol's horse charity site hit with Strangles

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Bristol charity HorseWorld has been hit by an outbreak of a potentially fatal disease, with 26 horses and ponies contracting the illness.

North Somerset job cuts looming as firm struggles

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Jobs are under threat at two clothes stores in North Somerset after a firm went into administration for the second time.

Comment: A legacy of hurt from this crime

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Owen Baxter may not look like a typical paedophile. In fact he looks more like the person he pretended to be, a clean-living church youth worker.

Dealer's drugs sent in post

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT

A drug dealer who imported £30,000 worth of ketamine from India complained to undercover police officers his post was late when the package finally arrived.

Wanted: 12 teachers to transform Bristol schools

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Twelve top teachers are being recruited to help to transform Bristol's underachieving secondary schools.

Bristol is below the national average for the percentage of pupils achieving five A* to C grades including English and maths at GCSE.

Making Bristol's Matthew a ship for everyone

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT

A team of volunteers has been working in all weathers to get the Matthew through the maritime version of an MoT, ready for another year of sailing.

Rubbish row blows up as Bristol Tesco upsets neighbours

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Residents in Redfield have complained about rubbish from a nearby Tesco store.

They say the litter piles up outside their homes in Lypiatt Road.

Art? That's a load of old rubbish

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT

A sculptor who transforms rubbish into creatures is showcasing his work in Bristol.