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Approval Expected For Bristol City Stadium Plans

Planners at Bristol City Council could give Bristol City Football Club's plans for a new stadium at Ashton Vale their final approval tonight.

Cadbury's Keynsham factory will close.

American firm Kraft, who finalised their takeover bid of Cadbury last week, have confirmed they plan to shut the Somerdale plant by 2011.

Bristol Man Banned For Seventh Time Over Driving Offences

A Bristol man already banned from driving six times has escaped jail over a new offence.

300 Stokes Croft Residents Say No To Tesco

Campaigners in Stokes Croft say they will fight plans for a Tesco there every step of the way.

Pedestrian Dies After Road Accident in Bristol

A pedestrian involved in a road accident in Bristol yesterday has died.

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Fight To Ban McCanns Book Enters Final Day

The McCanns are set to face the final day of proceedings in their fight to uphold a ban on a book claiming they covered up the death of their daughter Madeleine.

Video: Injured Troops Set For Increased Pay-Outs

British troops wounded in Afghanistan and Iraq are set to win increased pay-outs under changes to the military's compensation scheme.

Video: MPs Urged To Back 'Robin Hood' Bank Tax

Politicians are being urged to back a "Robin Hood tax" on banks to raise billions of pounds to fight poverty, protect public services and fight climate change.

Pompey In Court Over Winding-Up Petition

Portsmouth Football Club head to the High Court this morning and will attempt to secure an adjournment in their appeal against a winding-up petition.

Toddler Dies After Car Careers Off Road

An 18-month-old boy has been killed along with an elderly driver who careered off a busy main road and ploughed into him and his mother.

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A Tale Of Two Coasts: US Braces For Extremes

With America's east coast braced for 'Snowmageddon: Part Two', people on the other side of the country are facing a weather crisis of their own.

Fans Welcome Saints Back To New Orleans

The New Orleans Saints have been given a jubilant reception by tens of thousands of fans during a victory parade to mark the team's first NFL championship.

Man 'Lives For 27 Days' In Haiti Rubble

Doctors say a man may have survived under the rubble of a flea market for 27 days following the earthquake in Haiti four weeks ago.

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Bristol's Sport

Nottingham 16 - Bristol 22

11th straight Championship win for Paul Hull's side.

Walsall 0 - 0 Bristol Rovers

Bristol Rovers held to goaless draw.

Bristol City 1 - 1 Coventry

Draw for the Robins at Ashton Gate

Leyton Orient 5 - Bristol Rovers 0

Another Bristol team suffer a heavy defeat in a week.

Bristol 24 - Plymouth 14

Paul Hull's side are still top of The Championship.

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Premier league Round-Up

Crisis club Portsmouth kept alive their hopes of survival after scoring last gasp equaliser against Sunderland to earn a 1-1 draw at Fratton Park.

Ferdinand Withdraws Appeal

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has withdrawn his appeal against the extra one-game ban he was given for a frivolous appeal as he looks to stay in favour with the FA.

West Ham Owner: 'Our Players Are Overpaid'

New West Ham owner David Sullivan has warned some of his highest paid stars to expect a pay cut this summer as be battles to balance the books at the debt-laden club.

Warne Blasts Strauss For Test Withdrawal

Shane Warne thinks the decision to rest England captain Andrew Strauss for the upcoming Bangladesh test shows a lack of respect for test cricket.

Mitchell Wants World Title Fight

Dagenham-born lightweight, Kevin Mitchell believes he is ready to become a world champion in the next twelve months.

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Showbiz

Claws Out In Remake Of 1940s Classic

Hollywood has got it's teeth into the remake of a 1940s classic, but will it be a howler?

Bollywood Film Sparks Extremist Attack Fear

Security is to be stepped up at cinemas for the Indian release of the latest Bollywood blockbuster after fears of attacks by religious hardliners.

Video: Barrymore Behaves Bizarrely On Irish TV

Michael Barrymore has stunned fans after making a bizarre TV appearance in which he pretended to be a sheep - then claimed to be Jedward's dad.

Video: Soap Star Phone Calls Put Labour In Hot Water

A Labour phone campaign which sent a recorded message from soap star Liz Dawn to almost half a million people breached privacy rules.

Jordan On Her Marriage: 'We're So Happy'

Newlywed Katie Price has given her first TV interview since getting hitched - and described reports of troubles in her relationship with Alex Reid as a "joke".

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Video: Injured Troops Set For Increased Pay-Outs

British troops wounded in Afghanistan and Iraq are set to win increased pay-outs under changes to the military's compensation scheme.

Video: MPs Urged To Back 'Robin Hood' Bank Tax

Politicians are being urged to back a "Robin Hood tax" on banks to raise billions of pounds to fight poverty, protect public services and fight climate change.

Video: Barrymore Behaves Bizarrely On Irish TV

Michael Barrymore has stunned fans after making a bizarre TV appearance in which he pretended to be a sheep - then claimed to be Jedward's dad.

Video: Soap Star Phone Calls Put Labour In Hot Water

A Labour phone campaign which sent a recorded message from soap star Liz Dawn to almost half a million people breached privacy rules.

Video: Leeches Pump Fresh Blood Into Economy

A resurgence in the use of leeches is pumping fresh blood into Russia's economy with health experts, western governments and movie stars endorsing their benefits.

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Business News

Kraft U-Turn As Cadbury Factory To Shut

Up to 400 jobs could be lost after Kraft Foods confirmed that Cadbury's Somerdale factory near Bristol is to close by 2011.

Head Of City Watchdog FSA Stands Down

The head of the Financial Services Authority has announced he is to quit, the City watchdog has confirmed.

General Motors Axes Over 500 Vauxhall Jobs

General Motors has confirmed plans to cut more than 500 jobs from its UK operations.

Video: Toyota Drivers Raise Concerns Over Steering

US safety officials are looking into complaints from Toyota Corolla drivers about problems with steering on their vehicles.

Guardian Sells Manchester Evening News

The Guardian Media Group has announced it has sold its prestigious Manchester Evening News title to Trinity Mirror, ending a joint history of more than a century.

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Weird News

Manx Teen 'Beckii Cruel' Becomes J-Pop Star

A 14-year-old girl from the Isle of Man is expected to top the album chart in Japan after becoming a YouTube star in the country.

Bride, 12, Fights To Divorce Husband, 80

A girl of 12 is fighting to divorce her 80-year-old husband in a landmark test case in Saudi Arabia.

Country's Entire Footie Team Given The Boot

The West African nation of Benin has sacked every member of its international football team.

Drink Up! Beer Could Be Good For Your Bones

Great news for beer drinkers! A pint a day could keep the doctor away, according to researchers who reckon it might be good for the bones.

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