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Another 20,000 jobs on the line

Thursday, January 08, 2009

More than 20,000 jobs will be lost in the Bristol area over the next three years if the recession deepens, with the manufacturing sector most at risk, a new report warns

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Mike Tindall banned from the road for drink driving

Thursday, January 08, 2009

England and Gloucester rugby star Mike Tindall was banned from getting behind the wheel for three years yesterday after pleading guilty to...

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Brother's touching tribute to 'happy and bright' teenager

Brother's touching tribute to 'happy and bright' teenager

Thursday, January 08, 2009

The brother of a 13-year-old boy who was knocked down and killed on his way to school has paid tribute to the "happy and bright" teenager. ...

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Zavvi stores in Street and Swindon close

Zavvi stores in Street and Swindon close

Thursday, January 08, 2009

The administrators at troubled music retailer Zavvi yesterday closed four of its store across the West with the loss of 27 jobs.

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Police hunt for Boxing Day attacker

Thursday, January 08, 2009

Detectives are still looking for the culprits of an unprovoked attack in Gloucester on Boxing Day.

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"Vulnerable" girl missing since Sunday

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Thursday, January 08, 2009

A "vulnerable" 13-year-old girl Minehead, Somerset, has been missing since Sunday.

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Former Bristol Mayor's son dies in crash

Former Bristol Mayor's son dies in crash

Thursday, January 08, 2009

Cyclist Nicholas Abraham, 29, dies after collision with car on city's Portway

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Fears over Bristol airport's 'slippy' runway justified

Bristol International Airport at Lulsgate

Thursday, January 08, 2009

Air accident investigators have told two key aviation agencies to improve their safety procedures following landing problems for pilots at...

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UN halts Gaza aid after threat to staff

UN halts Gaza aid after threat to staff

Thursday, January 08, 2009

T he UN yesterday halted all aid supplies to Gaza amid a growing row over Israel's treatment of civilians in the area.

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Whingeing civic chief suspended

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Thursday, January 08, 2009

Chris Byrne, who has been dubbed Britain's biggest whinger after filing 130 complaints costing taxpayers £160,000 against four councils in 18...

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