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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.

Bristol Maritime Hero Comes Out Of Storage

A statue of Bristol's well known shipping figure Samuel Plimsoll will come out of storage today and be unveiled in a new location.

Gloucestershire County Cricket Club's Development Plans Get Green Light

10 million pounds now has to be raised by Gloucestershire County Cricket Club, after the plans to expand their grounds were given the go ahead last night.

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Video: 'Cruel' Mum Jailed Over Girl Starved To Death

The "chillingly cruel" mother and stepfather of seven-year-old starvation victim Khyra Ishaq have been jailed for her manslaughter.

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.

Video: Kidnapped Boy's Father Working With Police

The father of kidnapped British boy Sahil Saeed is back in the UK and working with police to ensure his son's safe return, officers have said.

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.

Video: Latest Sky News UK Weather Forecast

Tonight, showers will clear away southwards, although a veil of cloud may remain across southermost areas.

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Video: Bomb Blasts Rip Through Crowds In Lahore

At least 43 people have been killed after suicide bomb attacks in the Pakistani city of Lahore.

Video: Sarkozy Praises Brown During London Talks

Nicolas Sarkozy has praised Gordon Brown during a visit to London which also saw him meet David Cameron.

Israel Seals Off West Bank Amid Riot Fears

Israel has sealed off the West Bank for 48 hours to prevent Palestinians from entering the Jewish state amid fears of rioting and civil disorder.

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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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Storrie Steps Down As Pompey Chief Exec

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

Ton For Cook Puts England In Charge

A century from Alastair Cook, in his first match as England Captain, has put England in charge at the end of day 1 of the first Test against Bangladesh.

Johnson Relishing Scotland Game

Despite being under pressure Martin Johnson is relishing the prospect of England's Six Nations game in Scotland.

Spurs Can Move 3 Points Clear In 4th

Tottenham can open up a 3 point gap over Manchester City if they beat Blackburn in the early Premier League kick off.

F1 Season Starts In Controversy

Jenson Button shrugged off the controversy regarding an innovative aerodynamic concept the new McLaren car is using.

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Youth Charged Over Susan Boyle Theft

A teenage boy has been arrested and charged in connection with a theft at Susan Boyle's home.

Video: Just Friends? Jen And Gerard Admit Chemistry

It's been the big Hollywood rumour for months and now Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler have revealed to Sky News the truth about their relationship.

Fred Perry Back To Black With Amy Collection

Amy Winehouse has designed a clothing range for Fred Perry, bringing her edgy style to the classic British fashion label.

Video: Boyzone Back On Stage After Gately Death

The remaining members of Boyzone have performed together in public for the first time since the death of bandmate and close friend Stephen Gately.

Hurt Locker Sales Soar After Oscar Sweep

DVD sales of bomb disposal drama Hurt Locker have soared since the low-budget film won a surprise six Oscars.

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Video: BA Row Escalates After Strike Dates Revealed

A row between British Airways and unions has escalated further following the announcement of a seven-day walkout by cabin crew.

Video: Sarkozy Praises Brown During London Talks

Nicolas Sarkozy has praised Gordon Brown during a visit to London which also saw him meet David Cameron.

Video: 'Cruel' Mum Jailed Over Girl Starved To Death

The "chillingly cruel" mother and stepfather of seven-year-old starvation victim Khyra Ishaq have been jailed for her manslaughter.

Video: Just Friends? Jen And Gerard Admit Chemistry

It's been the big Hollywood rumour for months and now Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler have revealed to Sky News the truth about their relationship.

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.

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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.

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.

Scrappage Scheme Dents Used Car Sales

Last year's sales figures for used cars were the worst in nearly a decade, new research has shown.

Jail And £3m Bill For Free Range Egg Conman

A company boss has been jailed for his part in a scam which saw supermarkets and customers duped into buying battery eggs they believed were free range or organic.