There is slow traffic on Ashton Road after an accident.The incident happened at about 9.25am this morning (Saturday) and police are at the scene.It happened on the B3128 Ashton Road at the Long Ashton Road junction. It is not yet known if anyone was seriously injured.Updates to follow.
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Bristol traffic Accident on Ashton Road
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Search for missing DJ Derek takes to the skies
Two drones have been used in a search to find missing DJ Derek.They were flown in the Thornbury area on Friday in the hope of finding the popular pensioners who disappeared two months ago.The drones were supplied and flown free of charge by drone expert Josh Morgan who stepped in to help after Derek apparently vanished into thin air on July 11.Derek's great niece Jennifer Griffiths said Josh's help was "fantastic" and praised the many people who had helped in the search for her...
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Petition urges Bristol councillors Scrap the 20mph
Councillors will be urged on Tuesday to scrap Bristol's controversial 20mph zones and "restore common sense".A petition with more than 5,000 names - as well as more than an extra 2,000 from outside the city - have triggered a debate on the issue which has angered motorists."The petition was launched by campaigner Scott Sheppard who says Bristol Mayor has "wasted" £2.3million of council taxpayers' money on a "ludicrous" speed limit.He says: "No driver...
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9 facts you didnt know about Madness
Bristol is preparing for Madness to descend on the County Ground tonight, as the classic 80's band are performing their unique sound for an Bristolian audience. The Baggy Trousers performers, known for their individuality and boisterous punk attitudes, are sure to cause a stir. The popular band have lead a long and eccentric career since their peak in the 80's, so to celebrate their success we have compiled a list of obscure and surprising facts about the North London lads.1.The band has had...
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Bristol councillor urges Mayor George Ferguson to make civic
A senior Tory Councillor is calling on Bristol Mayor George Ferguson to dip into the civic budget to support a new home for Concorde.Peter Abraham has tabled a motion for Tuesday's full council meeting which urges the mayor to make a contribution towards a new museum at the former Filton Airfield.Councillor Abraham told the Post: These are exciting times and the trustees are to be congratulated for their energy and perseverance in this matter."They have made great strides in getting the...
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Shaun in the City great sheep roundup welcomes first visitors
No one in Bristol could possibly have missed them: the Shaun in the City sculptures have been a big hit on our city streets this summer.And for the first time, the public are able to see all 120 of the creations together in one place this weekend.All standing smartly in colourful rows, they make a fantastic sight for the thousands of visitors who make the journey to see them at Cribbs Causeway.Extra tickets had to be put on sale last week because demand to see the exhibition was so high, and the...
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Bristol City boast one of the cleaniest kitchens in the
Bristol's football clubs have some of the most hygienic kitchens in football, it has been revealed.
The Mirror looked into the food hygiene reports from all 92 Premier League and Football League club stadiums.And while some need a bit of work (like Manchester United), Bristol City and Bristol Rovers have come out as some of the cleanest.Both achieved a hygiene rating of five, so fans can rest easy that their pie and chips have been prepared in a sparkling environment.Other clubs were warned...
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Bristol traffic Drivers urged to be cautious after accident on
Drivers are being urged to approach Warwick Road with care after an accident.The incident happened on the B4051 in Easton, near the Fox Road junction. It is causing some congestion in the area.Any updates to follow.
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Vulnerable missing woman could be in WestonsuperMare
Police are asking for the public help in finding a vulnerable 55-year-old woman.Cathryn Band, aged 55, was last seen at her home in the Tunnel Hill area of Worcester yesterday morning (Friday) but has not been seen or heard from since. Officers suspect she may now be in Weston-super-Mare.Cathryn is dependent on medication, which she must take every 48 hours.Inspector Mark Smith said: "As time goes on we are growing more and more concerned for her welfare. "She could still be in the...
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BREAKING Jeremy Corbyn wins Labour leadership race
Jeremy Corbyn has won the Labour leadership with 59.5 per cent of the first round votes.Tom Watson has won the deputy leadership.The news broke early that Corbyn had taken the victory, with speculation rife on Twitter.Tom Watson said the Labour party is at a critical moment, and the new leader will have to cast a new vision for the country.Sadiq Khan gave an earlier speech before the results were announced, saying he never imagined that he, as the son of immigrants who grew up on a council...
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Bristol City boast one of the cleanest kitchens in the Championsh
Bristol's football clubs have some of the most hygienic kitchens in football, it has been revealed.
The Mirror looked into the food hygiene reports from all 92 Premier League and Football League club stadiums.And while some need a bit of work (like Manchester United), Bristol City and Bristol Rovers have come out as some of the cleanest.Both achieved a hygiene rating of five, so fans can rest easy that their pie and chips have been prepared in a sparkling environment.Other clubs were warned...
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An estimated 2000 people turn out for Bristol rally and march in
Speakers at a rally in support of refugees said Bristol should step up to the plate and honour its title as a City of Sanctuary.An estimated 2,000 people turned out for the event in the city centre as part of a national day of action to send out the message that refugees are welcome in Britain.Helen Paynter, a minister at Victoria Park Baptist Church in Windmill Hill, said: "We totally believe we should offer compassion and welcome refugees to Bristol and make us proud to be a city of...
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Missing Cathryn Band has been found
The missing Worcester woman Cathryn Band has been found in Devon.She had been reported missing by West Mercia Police today, who suspected she was in Weston-super-Mare.After a media appeal, the 55-year-old has been found.West Mercia Police said they would like to thank the media and the public for their help with this inquiry.
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Thousands take part in biggest Bristol Doors Open Day yet
It was one of the biggest years yet for the Bristol Doors Open project.Thousands of people took advantage of Saturday's sunshine to explore the nooks and crannies of the city which are usually closed off to the public.More than 70 businesses, charities and buildings allowed visitors in to see the behind-the-scenes work they do.From underground caves to church rooftops, there were dozens of opportunities to see secret areas of the city.And organisers at The Architecture Centre said visitor...
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South Wests commutes are shortest in England
People in the South West spend 56 hours each year commuting.That comes to the equivalent of more than a full week's work spent getting to the office.But although it seems a lot, the South West actually has the shortest average commute in the country, according to the latest National Travel Survey.Londoners suffer through 107 hours every year travelling, making it by far the worst commute in the country.The breakdowns of commuting times as follows:London - 107East of England - 71South East -...
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HEALTH LOTTERY RESULTS Winning numbers for Saturday September
Have you checked your Health Lottery tickets?The numbers are for the draw on Saturday, September 12, 2015.Players across the country will be crossing their fingers and hoping they are lucky, with a jackpot of £100,000 on offer.Tonight's winning numbers were 4, 6, 15, 32 and 48. The bonus ball is 14.To scoop a share of the top prize, ticket-holders must match all five of the main numbers drawn.Four main numbers plus the bonus ball wins £10,000, with prizes going down as far as...
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Refugees are welcome in Bristol rally
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From a healthy size 12 to five stone Family accuse Bristol care
A FAMILY is to launch legal action against a scandal-hit care home after their pensioner mother died weighing just five stone.Kathleen Cole died of pneumonia aged 77 after five years at Holmwood House, which has had eight allegations of abuse or neglect upheld in the last few years.She struggled to eat unaided and her family claim staff would often leave her to go hungry because feeding her a meal was difficult and could take up to an hour.Kathleen - once a healthy size 12 to 14 - survived on a...
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