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Giving young people a voice to earn and learn

The Editor — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:39:26 +0000

With high unemployment a reality for many young people during the recession, a new forum has been launched to provide them and employers with the knowledge to make the most of apprenticeships.

Child porn was ‘worst I have seen in my police career’

The Editor — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:05:25 +0000

A Bristol man jailed for 12 years today for child abuse and possessing and distributing indecent images of children, spread child pornography that the detective in charge of the investigation said included "some of the most extreme examples of child abuse I have seen in my police career".

Body found in Portsmouth is Bristol student

The Editor — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:19:16 +0000

The body of a man found in Portsmouth last week has been identified as a student from Bristol, police have confirmed.

Public meeting to discuss Stokes Croft redevelopment

The Editor — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:16:49 +0000

An open meeting is being held tomorrow evening to allow members of the public to have their say on redevelopment plans for Stokes Croft.

Bankruptcies expected to get worse after record levels

The Editor — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:54:01 +0000

The number of personal insolvencies could rise even further in the coming 12 months from the record levels revealed in new figures for 2009, according to Bristol-based experts.

Minister visits Bristol’s solar-powered church

The Editor — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:07:23 +0000

Ed Miliband, the minister for energy and climate change, was in Bristol on Friday to visit the Redland Park United Reformed Church - one of the first churches in the country to install solar panels.

Bristol City 1 – 1 Coventry City………… Late drama doesn’t mask frustration

Sean Beynon — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:04:46 +0000

David Clarkson's late equaliser gave Bristol City a share of the spoils against a poor Coventry City side at Ashton Gate on Saturday. City might have grabbed all three points, but can only have themselves to blame for not testing Coventry earlier in the game.

Politicians must engage and trust those on the front line

Nick Sturge — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:54:00 +0000

Trusting people closest to the front line and innovating at all stages of government is the best way of stimulating individuals and society as a whole.

Walsall 0 – 0 Bristol Rovers……………….. Boss praises loyalty of travelling fans

The Editor — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:45:44 +0000

Bristol Rovers boss Paul Trollope said the loyalty of the away support made all the difference to his side as they put their 5-0 midweek thrashing to bed with a gritty goalless draw at Walsall on Saturday.

Olympic star sparks school’s appetite for healthy food

The Editor — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:23:06 +0000

A Bristol school hosted lunch for a sporting legend this week – as ambassadors for healthy school food from around the country converged on the city. World champion hurdler Colin Jackson joined students at Gay Elms Primary in Withywood, after giving a keynote speech to fellow champions of healthier school meals at their annual seminar. The world [...]