THE Commons expenses watchdog has released a list of MPs who had unpaid expenses bills paid off which includes a South Gloucestershire and former Bristol MP.Chris Skidmore, Conservative MP for Kingswood, had a bill of £125 for London Hotel written off, despite it being deemed as unsuitable for an expenses claim.Former Lib Dem MP for Bristol West Stephen Williams had two outstanding bills written off – one bill of £13.50 for office telephone usage and one of £196.68 for...
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Current and former Bristol MPs named and shamed over unpaid
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Bristol half marathon 2015 which roads or car parks will be
Dozens of roads around Bristol are set to be closed this Sunday as the city gears up for the annual half marathon.The event, which draws thousands every year, has become one of the largest in the country.It is especially attractive to runners because of its flat course and beautiful scenery, taking in parts of the city centre and harbourfront.The Met Office is forecasting sunny skies in the early morning, although light rain can be expected for the rest of the day.Temperatures will stay between...
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Bristol teenager becomes seventh male charged in Gloucester
A Bristol teenager has become the seventh male charged with murder following the death of a 21-year-old near a community centre.Tyler Finch-Vassell, 19, of Litchfield Road in St Anne's will appear before Cheltenham Magistrates' Court today charged with murder and affray.Dolton Powell, 21, died in hospital following an incident near the All Nations Community Centre in Gloucester in the early hours of Sunday, August 23.Another man also aged 19 and from Bristol, was arrested last week on suspicion...
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Bristol Open Buildings Full list of of 70 buildings which are
THIS Saturday people will be able to visit some of Bristol's most notable and important buildings.Here is a full list of all the buildings taking part and details of how to get there.1 BRISTOL OLD VICKing Street, BS1 4EDHistoric theatre showcasing Young Company sessions on worldfamous Georgian stage. Backstage tours 10:15, 10:45, 11:15, 11:45; book on day (not suitable for wheelchairs or those with restricted mobility). Front of house open all day, theatre 10–12. (W), T/A, R All buses to...
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Bristol nonleague nostalgia Miners Rangers v St Pancras from
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Bristol Open Doors Full list of of 70 buildings which are open
THIS Saturday people will be able to visit some of Bristol's most notable and important buildings.Here is a full list of all the buildings taking part and details of how to get there.1 BRISTOL OLD VICKing Street, BS1 4EDHistoric theatre showcasing Young Company sessions on worldfamous Georgian stage. Backstage tours 10:15, 10:45, 11:15, 11:45; book on day (not suitable for wheelchairs or those with restricted mobility). Front of house open all day, theatre 10–12. (W), T/A, R All buses to...
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Did you run the Bristol Half Marathon between 2003 and 2005 Try
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Politician and businessman gives George Ferguson backing in
Another local politician has come forward and given his backing to Mayor George Ferguson's campaign to get re-elected next May. Former Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate and councilor, Abdul Malik, has said that he wants George Ferguson to serve another term. Along with Green Party home affairs spokesman and parliamentary candidate for Bristol West, Darren Hall, Mr Malik is the second politician to openly endorse Mr Ferguson. Mr Malik said: "I will be voting and backing George...
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Warning issued ahead of emergency sewer works on A4 Bath Road
Drivers should beware long tailbacks on the A4 Bath Road tomorrow.Wessex Water will be carrying out emergency sewer repair work Saltford from Friday, September 11 at 9.30am.The first phase of the work will take place near Avon Valley Garage, and will last until Sunday, September 13. Stop and go boards and manned traffic management will be in place to minimise the effect on motorists.The second phase of the work is set for Monday, September 14 at 9.30am, which will continue for the week. It will...
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Video released of three men suspected of serious sex assault in
Police have released a video showing images of three men they would like to speak to concerning a serious sex assault.The assault happened on July 18 between 2am and 4am, possibly in the Barton Hill area of Bristol.The victim was on a night out in Bristol and met three men in a kebab shop in West Street, Old Market.She went with them in a taxi to an unknown address, where she was sexually assaulted.The men are described as being 18-20 years old, two of them are black and the third is mixed...
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Feeling chilli Get your taste buds ready for a bigger better
Festival season is not yet over and the people of Bristol are being advised to get their taste buds ready when the year's most fiery event hits Upton Cheyney.For the seventh year running, the Upton Cheyney Chilli Festival is coming to Manor Farm. And this time it promises to be better than before, with an impressive line up of live musicians and weird and wonderful activities. Voted last year as the best UK chilli festival, the farm is expecting around 10,000 people to attend this year. The...
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20mph limits More zones to be introduced in Abbeywood
More 20mph zones are to be introduced in South Gloucestershire following a council meeting this week. Lower speed limits will be introduced outside Abbeywood Community School, Bristol Technology and Engineering Academy, City of Bristol College, WISE campus and New Road in Abbeywood. In Kingswood, Alma Road and High Street will see zones introduced. There will also be a 20mph zone around The Park Primary School development. And zones will be implemented in the Corniston Road area in Patchway. As...
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Campaign group claims Arcadia has ruined Queen Square
A woman has set up a campaign group protesting against entertainment events in Queen Square. Anthea Page, a former employee of the BBC, claims that the most recent show – Arcadia, which took place last weekend – has ruined the green in the square.She also told the Bristol Post that she has had to leave her home in Mill Avenue because of the mess, noise and anti-social behaviour which comes with the events, which also include Eat Drink Bristol Fashion and the Harbour Festival. Mrs...
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Four bailed after being questioned by police on suspicion of
Four people were released on police bail after their arrest in Weston-super-Mare on suspicion of drug offences. Three men and a woman were arrested on Tuesday, September 8 after a drugs bust. Officers said they discovered what is believed to be heroin, crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia in a house on Silverberry Road.Police also searched a van in the town.They have now been released from custody after questioning. Neighbourhood officers have since patrolled in the area and informed...
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Council will take appropriate action after the death of elderly
Bristol City Council have promised to take action after an elderly man died in a fire in his sheltered accommodation.George Hines died last October after a blaze broke out in his bedroom.Although the 89-year-old pulled an emergency cord when he discovered smoke, firefighters did not get called to his Greenbank flat for another 42 minutes.A coroner issued recommendations to Bristol City Council, asking that officers review the advice given to tenants in sheltered accommodation about what to do if...
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Pictures as every Shaun in the City sculpture is gathered in one
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Bristol pensioner appears in court over historic child sex
A Bristol pensioner has appeared at court charged with a string of historic sexual abuse against three boys - the youngest of which was aged just 11.Douglas Slade, 74, appeared before Bristol Magistrates' Court this morning after being deported back to the UK from The Philipines.Slade, of no fixed abode, is alleged to have committed the eight offences between 1965 and 1978. The first of the charges relates to an alleged indecent assault on a boy aged 11 between January 1965 and December 1966.Six...
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Bristol Advice Squad Help is available with claiming new PIP
THE Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit for people aged 16 to 64 with a long term physical and/or mental health impairment. It's gradually replacing Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for some in the UK and is intended to make claiming benefits easier, especially if your condition is fluctuating. To be eligible for PIP you'll need to have been affected by your impairment for the last three months, and it'll need to be likely to continue for at least the next nine. You can claim...
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How do you winch an 820tonne bridge into place Like this
How do you put an 820-tonne bridge that is a tenth of the size of the Golden Gate in San Francisco in to place?You imagine the answer would be "with great difficulty" but as this video proves, with the right expertise, anything is possible.The huge £11million construction was winched in to place across a river earlier this month using wire pulleys to lower it into position.The full operation took seven days to complete and will pave the way for the new £92million Bristol...
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Two alleged drug dealers appear in court charged with the murder
Two alleged drug dealers have appeared in court charged with the murder of a Yate man.Jason Betts from the South Gloucestershire town was discovered unconscious at his flat in Celestine Road on Thursday, March 5, this year. He was taken to Southmead Hospital where he later died of a head injury.Nixon Apire, 31, from Great North Road, Barnet, and Nathan Skeen, 29, of no fixed address, are accused of beating him to death.Bristol Crown Court heard the men, who were arrested in Chelmsford Essex,...
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