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23 convictions in major police operation

The following people have been convicted of drugs offences as part of a three year operation: James Worgan of West Town Park Brislington - " sentenced to three and a half years Adam Kane of Evercreech Road Bristol - " sentenced to three and a half years Philip Pearce of Airport Road Bristol - " sentenced to 11 years Jamie Pearce of Acer Village, ...

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Thu Nov 26, 2009

This Is Bristol

Bristol dancer relives life as a Bluebells girl in Paris

A former dancer from Long Ashton, who was a member of the world famous Bluebells, has made an emotional journey back to Paris for a special TV programme.

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Anger over closure of south Bristol walk-in health centre

People in south Bristol are angry that a walk-in health centre in Knowle West is to close.

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Wed Nov 25, 2009

This Is Bristol

Chemical attack on Bristol shop

A Bristol shop was sealed off and three people treated in a decontamination unit after a foul-smelling chemical was thrown in through the door.

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Anger over cancer care shake-up

A long-running row over where gynaecological cancer patients are treated could be finally settled next month.

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This Is Bristol

Bristol thug guilty of glassing woman police officer

A thug who threw a pint glass into a Bristol police officer's face is due to be sentenced today after being convicted of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

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Tue Nov 24, 2009

This Is Bristol

Bristol's garden suburbs

Gerry Brooke takes a look at a new publication about Bristol's Garden Suburbs . Garden cities - a radical reaction to Victorian industrialisation - were intended as well planned, self-contained communities set in a rural environment.

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Bristol tattoo artist Dave Ayres over drink-drive limit in fatal crash

A renowned tattoo artist from Bristol was more than twice the legal drink-drive limit when his motorbike smashed into a car, causing him fatal injuries.

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Mon Nov 23, 2009

The Police Oracle

21 1/2 Years For Robberies

Two men who committed a string of robberies across the south of England have been sentenced to a total of 21 1/2 years in prison.

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Antrim Today

Fresh appeal over hit-and-run death

A hit-and-run driver who left a pensioner on his way to church dying in the road in Bristol is still at large a year on, police have said.

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Neighbour tells of fatal car crash near Bristol

A man who was first on the scene of a fatal car crash near Bristol has told how he rushed to help the driver.

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Sun Nov 22, 2009

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Bristol man in court accused of mortgage fraud plot

A 29-year-old man has appeared in court accused of being involved in an 'extremely serious' mortgage fraud plot.

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Sat Nov 21, 2009

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Tory supports Bristol campaigners' houses fight

A senior Conservative MP has backed calls to scrap the controversial regional spatial strategy for the South West, which could lead to thousands of homes being built on green belt land in Greater Bristol.

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Fri Nov 20, 2009

WFTS

WHO investigating Norway swine flu mutations

Pupils gather outside the gates of Downend School, on May 1, 2009 in Bristol, England.

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The Bristol Evening Post

Outrage at theft of Bristol Poppy Appeal collection tins

Thieves have stolen more than 30 Poppy Appeal collection tins from bars, restaurants and banks in Bristol.

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Bristol betting shops 'clown robber' jailed

A criminal dubbed the "Clown Prince of Robbers" has been jailed for 11 years for a series of raids, including two attacks on Bristol betting shops.

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Thu Nov 19, 2009

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Revealed: 1,300 Bristol area health service staff attacked

There were more than 1,300 assaults on NHS staff in the Bristol area in the last year, according to new Department of Health figures.

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Wed Nov 18, 2009

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Bristol 'gateway' development to go ahead

Work could start next year on a second major development at the M32 gateway to Bristol.

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Tue Nov 17, 2009

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Bristol City Council accused over help centre closures threat

People who use help centres threatened with closure have accused Bristol City Council of carrying out consultation after decisions have been made.

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Mon Nov 16, 2009

KFVS

Apology for kids shipped from Britain to colonies

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd issued a historic apology Monday to thousands of impoverished British children shipped to Australia with the promise of a better life, triggering calls for compensation for the abuse and neglect that many suffered.

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