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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.
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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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Youth Charged After Death Of Bullied Man
A man has been charged with harassment following the death of David Askew, the 64-year-old man who collapsed outside his home on Wednesday.
BA Chief: 'Unions Are Stuck In A Time Warp'
British Airways chief executive Willie Walsh has launched a scathing attack on union bosses following the announcement of seven days of strikes by cabin crew.
'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.
Plane Shortage Halts Army Paras Jump Plans
A shortage of aircraft has left nearly a third of troops in Britain's only dedicated airborne force - the Army's Sixteen Air Assault Brigade - unable to parachute, Sky News has discovered.
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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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International News
Pope Dragged Into Paedophile Priests Row
The Pope has met the head of the German Catholic Church over a growing paedophile priest scandal, as it was revealed the pontiff once helped get housing for a clergyman accused of child sex abuse.
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.
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Bomb Blasts Rip Through Crowds In Lahore
At least 43 people have been killed after suicide bomb attacks in the Pakistani city of Lahore.
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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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UK Sport
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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Showbiz
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.
Youth Charged Over Susan Boyle Theft
A teenage boy has been arrested and charged in connection with a theft at Susan Boyle's home.
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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.
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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.
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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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Bomb Blasts Rip Through Crowds In Lahore
At least 43 people have been killed after suicide bomb attacks in the Pakistani city of Lahore.
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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.
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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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Sarkozy Praises Brown During London Talks
Nicolas Sarkozy has praised Gordon Brown during a visit to London which also saw him meet David Cameron.
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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.
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.
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Weird News
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.
Cruise Control Helps Ship Beat The Gap
A skilled ship's captain has managed to squeeze a new vessel through a narrow shipyard entrance.
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