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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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UK News
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.
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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.
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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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International News
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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UK Sport
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.
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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.
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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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Videos
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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