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Chew Valley Caravan Park Makes Top Ten

A caravan park just outside Bristol has been voted amongst the top ten in the country.

Website Launched For Bristol Dads

A website aimed at supporting Dads has been launched in Bristol.

Milestone For Bristol City Stadium Plans

It has been confirmed the Government will not be looking into plans for Bristol City Football Club's proposed new stadium.

Audio: Bristol Airport Drops 'International' From Name

Bosses at Bristol Airport have removed the 'International' from it's name.

Stokes Croft Resident In Court Over "Welcome" Sign

A man who painted a sign welcoming people to Stokes Croft is due before Bristol Magistrates today, charged with criminal damage.

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Video: Bulger Mother's Fury Over Adviser's 'Insult'

The mother of James Bulger has called for a senior government adviser to be sacked after she described the toddler's killing as "exceptionally unpleasant".

Video: Cable: 'Economy Would Be Safe With Lib Dems'

The Liberal Democrats are the only party who will be responsible with the economy and offer voters an alternative, Vince Cable has told supporters.

Video: Two Teens Held Over Have-A-Go Hero Murder

Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with the murder of a man who died confronting robbers in East London.

Video: McCanns In Charity Run For Missing People

The parents of Madeleine McCann have joined 450 runners to take part in a 10km charity run for missing people.

Video: Latest Sky News UK Weather Forecast

It's going to be a chilly night ahead, but it will probably remain frost-free with variable amounts of cloud.

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Afghanistan: Explosion Rips Through Kandahar

An explosion has shaken Afghanistan's southern city of Kandahar.

British Exchange Student Goes Missing In US

A reward has been offered for information leading to the location of a missing British foreign exchange student in America.

Video: Woods' Wife 'Not Allowed In Ambulance'

Tiger Woods' wife Elin was not allowed to travel with him in the ambulance to hospital following his fateful car crash, it has emerged.

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Bristol's Sport

Bristol City 2 - 5 Doncaster

City crushed by vistors at Ashton Gate.

Swindon 0 - 4 Bristol Rovers

Gas produce 4 goals for first away win in 11 games.

Bristol Rugby Face Nottingham

British and Irish Cup final fixture.

Bristol 34 - Heriots 17

Paul Hull's side win their 14th game in a row.

Bristol Rovers 3 - 2 Colchester

The Gas produce winning form at the Mem.

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Chelsea Top The Table

Didier Drogba scored two second-half goals as Chelsea beat West Ham 4-1 to retake the provisional lead in the Premier League.

Vettel On Pole Position

Sebastian Vettel is on pole position for Red Bull at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.

Scotland And England Draw

Scotland and England ground out their first draw for 21 years when their error-strewn Six Nations game ended 15-15 at Murrayfield.

Golden Day For Ennis & Chambers

Britain's Jessica Ennis is celebrating another major title after winning the Pentathlon at the World Indoor Championships.

England Dominate First Test

England lead by 445 runs at the close of play on day two of the first Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong.

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Showbiz

Video: DiCaprio Opens Shutters On Latest Film

Leonardo DiCaprio says his heart will go on, despite the fact he can no longer say he starred in the biggest movie of all time.

Essex Teen To Represent UK At Eurovision

A 19-year-old from Essex has been chosen to represent the UK in this year's Eurovision Song Contest.

Haim Death 'Linked To Illegal Drug Ring'

The death of former teen actor Corey Haim is linked to an illegal prescription drugs ring, US authorities have said.

Owen In Rehab To Beat Womanising And Drink

Take That singer Mark Owen is receiving treatment at a rehab clinic after admitting to a drink problem and a string of affairs.

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Videos

Video: DiCaprio Opens Shutters On Latest Film

Leonardo DiCaprio says his heart will go on, despite the fact he can no longer say he starred in the biggest movie of all time.

Video: BA Passengers Try To Change Travel Plans

Thousands of passengers are trying to change their travel plans ahead of British Airways cabin crew strikes due to start next Saturday.

Video: Bulger Mother's Fury Over Adviser's 'Insult'

The mother of James Bulger has called for a senior government adviser to be sacked after she described the toddler's killing as "exceptionally unpleasant".

Video: Cable: 'Economy Would Be Safe With Lib Dems'

The Liberal Democrats are the only party who will be responsible with the economy and offer voters an alternative, Vince Cable has told supporters.

Video: 'Migrant Workers Abused And Exploited'

Agency and migrant workers employed by meat and poultry firms are suffering "mistreatment and exploitation", an official inquiry has revealed.

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Business News

Loan Guarantee To Secure Vauxhall's Future

The Government has announced a £270 million loan guarantee to car giant General Motors to help secure its Vauxhall operations in Britain.

Second Union Votes For Easter Rail Strikes

The threat of Easter rail strikes has increased after a second union voted in favour of industrial action in a row over plans to axe 1,500 maintenance jobs.

Storrie Steps Down As Pompey Chief Exec

Peter Storrie has stepped down as chief executive of Portsmouth Football Club.

Lehman Slated Over $50bn 'Account Gimmick'

Former bosses at Lehman Brothers have been accused of using an "accounting gimmick" to hide billions in losses which helped bring about its collapse.

New Mortgages Halve As Tax Break Ends

There was a sharp fall in the number of mortgage approvals in January - down by almost half on the month before, new figures suggest.

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Weird News

Her Majesty, Inventor Of The Telephone?

One in 10 schoolkids think the Queen invented the telephone and almost one third believe Sir Isaac Newton discovered fire, according to a new study.

Safety Ruling Leaves Rollers Cheesed Off

Gloucestershire's famous annual cheese rolling event has been cancelled due to safety fears - not over competitor injuries, but crowding.

Porn To Parliament: Director Up For Election

An award-winning porn director has been selected as a Liberal Democrat candidate.

Video: Royal Gaffe: 'Does One Work In A Strip Club?'

The Duke of Edinburgh asked a sea cadet if she worked at a strip club, according to reports.

Video: Queen Victoria Reveals Her Passionate Side

A picture of the young Queen Victoria in an intimate and alluring pose indicates may not have been the prude many believed her to be.

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