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Thousands of runners took part in this years Bristol Half
For those who could run fast, it was a race. For thousands of others, it was a personal challenge of courage and true grit by the bucketful.About 7,200 runners took part in this year's half marathon, the 27th year of the event and one of the biggest on the city's calendar.The stage was set early on with virtually perfect weather conditions on a bright autumnal September morning - bright and sunny with some cloud but hardly no wind and a slight chill in the air.For retired schoolteacher, Ray...
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Bristol Half Marathon 2015 Full list of finishing times for the
More than 7,000 runners took part in this year's Bristol Half Marathon, the 27th year of the event and one of the biggest on the city's calendar.First across the line was 20-year-old Kenyan Morris Gachaga who was making his European debut.He smashed the course record of 62 minutes, 51 seconds by coming in at 61m 32s.Open the PDF below for a comprehensive list of runners, times and finishing positions.Open PDF
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Noel Edmunds will always stay in South West as he puts country
Deal or No Deal star Noel Edmonds is selling his £3 million country home near Bristol.The veteran TV star bought Fieldgrove House with his third wife Liz in 2007.It was put on the market on Friday, and speaking to the Bristol Post, the star said he "fancied a change".Described as an "exceptional Grade II listed family home", the pad has seven-bedrooms, six bathrooms, four reception rooms and a separate one-bedroom annexe.The 15 acres of grounds boast a courtyard garden,...
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Jeremy Corbyn Labour Councillor Jenny Smith argues the case in
I am delighted that Jeremy Corbyn has been elected as leader of the Labour Party with such a large majority because he is saying things that so many members have wanted to hear for such a long time.I am convinced that he is the best person to lead our party and I think he would be the best person to be Prime Minister. I have no doubts at all that he has the ability to do the job.On housing, we have a national crisis because so many people cannot afford to live in their own homes. There is a...
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Bristols property market heading in the right direction
IT seems that Bristol's property market is well on the road to recovery. According to a report put together by one of the city's most influential property firms, there are concrete signs that the office market is finally emerging from the doldrums.The demand for housing in the city has never been higher but the commercial sector is now starting to show signs of real recovery after years of struggling in the wake of the recession.Several major schemes were put on ice when the recession struck and...
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Jeremy Corbyn The case against by Bristol Tory leader Mark
We have to take Jeremy Corbyn seriously because of the very serious dangers if he was to become Prime Minister - the risk is just too great.Very importantly, his economic policies are simply wrong. They are based on a high level of tax and spend which would lead to a level of debt and deficit that even Gordon Brown would shy away from.The country is working hard to peg back the deficit in order to begin paying off the debt but what Jeremy Corbyn is advocating would set the country back years and...
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Big Tasty thrown in face of McDonalds worker Police release
POLICE have released a CCTV image of a man they want to quiz over an incident which saw a McDonald's worker get a bacon Big Tasty burger thrown in her face by a disgruntled customer.The female member of staff said a customer came into the Avonmead Retail Park store on July 11 claiming his drive-thru meal order was wrong.The angry man complained to a manager about the problem before a burger – complete with cheese slices, tomato, lettuce, onion and sauce – landed on the cashier's...
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Poldark filming for 2nd series starts in Bristol
THANKS to its stunning scenery, great acting and a little bit of bare-chested scything it was one of the biggest hits of last year.And the team that made Poldark are now back in Bristol filming a second series of the hugely successful TV show.Although set in Cornwall the historical drama is being filmed at the Bottle Yard studios in south Bristol and on location across the city and in parts of South Gloucestershire as well as Wiltshire.Filming got under way this week for the bodice ripper which...
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Thousands of flights added to Bristol airport this year
HOT on the heels of the news that Bristol Airport has just enjoyed its most successful month to date, easyJet has announced it is flying more planes from the airport than ever before.The airport has revealed passenger numbers topped the three quarters of a million mark for the first time last month.A total of 768,587 passengers passed through the terminal in August – up six per cent over the previous year.The airport said that the growth in holiday operators at Lulsgate has helped fuel the...
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Thousands of motorists in Bristol are being caught out by bus
WHEN it comes to the things that annoy drivers it seems that bus lanes have overtaken parking tickets.A report from the AA has revealed that bus lanes are now the biggest single source of complaints for people behind the wheel.Thousands of motorists feel they are being ripped off by councils who are using bus lanes as way to generate extra income.The report has highlighted Bristol along with London, Glasgow, Leeds and Manchester as one of the worst cities when it comes to the number of...
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Bristol MP Kerry McCarthy wins place in Jeremy Corbyns
Bristol East Labour MP Kerry McCarthy has taken another step in her political career by being given a post in Jeremy Corbyn's reshuffled cabinet.She has been appointed as Shadow Environment Secretary and is now one of 16 women in the cabinet although there are none in the top five positions. There are 15 men. Ms McCarthy was previously a minister in the Foreign Office until March before the General Election.Last week, she introduced a Food Waste Bill which aims to cut down the amount of wasted...
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Noel Edmonds will always stay in South West as he puts country
Deal or No Deal star Noel Edmonds is selling his £3 million country home near Bristol.The veteran TV star bought Fieldgrove House with his third wife Liz in 2007.It was put on the market on Friday, and speaking to the Bristol Post, the star said he "fancied a change".Described as an "exceptional Grade II listed family home", the pad has seven-bedrooms, six bathrooms, four reception rooms and a separate one-bedroom annexe.The 15 acres of grounds boast a courtyard garden,...
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Video Protester called a jerk by Bristol Mayor after
Environmental protester Ian Robinson, who was dressed as a fly, trolled Bristol Mayor George Ferguson on Sunday as he made his way around Avonmouth.Mr Robinson who has issues with flies in the area, was called "a jerk" by the Mayor after following him around with a loud hailer at the last Make Sunday Special.The event, which featured community groups and stalls around the area, was well-attended.But the irate protester, who had someone else film him shouting at George, wanted...
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Married Bristol police officer accused of raping escort half his
A married police sergeant raped and beat an escort half his age during their affair, a court heard.Peter Lower found the 19-year-old online, but when he could not afford to pay her he offered to help her with her application to become an officer instead.The teen was unsuccessful in her bid for a job, but became a special constable and the affair continued.Bristol Crown Court heard their relationship was fuelled with her jealousy and the 52-year-old Bristol Sergeant's drinking and...
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Drink driving warning ahead of Rugby World Cup 2015
Road safety campaigners are asking fans to download an alcohol calculator app to prevent drink-driving during the Rugby World Cup.Created as part of the Morning After campaign, the calculator app advises users when it is safe to drive the day after drinking alcohol - and to help calculate when they should stop drinking alcohol in order to be safe to drive the following morning.The Rugby World Cup, which will involve 20 teams, will be held at 12 stadiums across England and Wales when it kicks off...
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Angry unions claim South Gloucestershire school left pupils in
UNIONS have accused a South Gloucestershire secondary school of endangering pupils by opening with a skeleton staff during a teachers' strike. They claim students were not properly supervised when they attended Winterbourne International Academy last Thursday, a day when more than 100 teachers joined a walk out over working conditions and a new stricter management approach.The school was partially closed as a result of the industrial action but remained open to pupils in Year 10 and 11.But Wendy...
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