Bristol's News http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:29:04 +0000 en Copyright 2010 JACK fm G Media Airwave http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 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. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/gloucestershire-county-cricket-clubs-development-plans-get-green-light-3982 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/gloucestershire-county-cricket-clubs-development-plans-get-green-light-3982 Bristol's News Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:01:28 +0000 Macmillan cancer support in Bristol have launched an appeal today to find people to take part in their 'Raise at Blaise' Walk this Spring. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-cancer-charity-launch-appeal-for-fundraisers--3981 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-cancer-charity-launch-appeal-for-fundraisers--3981 Bristol's News Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:01:55 +0000 Bristol City Council has launched its first ever Food Charter, setting out its ambitions for healthier and more locally produced food. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristols-food-ambitions-revealed-3979 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristols-food-ambitions-revealed-3979 Bristol's News Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:37:39 +0000 It's reported councillors gave the plans to re-develop the county ground on Neville Road the go-ahead last night. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/future-of-international-cricket-in-bristol-looks-secure-3980 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/future-of-international-cricket-in-bristol-looks-secure-3980 Bristol's News Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:47:13 +0000 Stephen Hampton from Keynsham and Steven Ayres from St George are back after being fined in India. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-plane-spotters-arrive-back-home-3978 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-plane-spotters-arrive-back-home-3978 Bristol's News Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:25:00 +0000 Bristol City Councillors are expected to make a decision later on whether redevelopment at Gloucestershire County Cricket Club can go ahead. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/decisions-expected-on-future-of-international-cricket-in-bristol-3974 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/decisions-expected-on-future-of-international-cricket-in-bristol-3974 Bristol's News Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:04:41 +0000 An extra £2 million is going to be spent on housing services in Bristol. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/2-million-boost-for-council-housing-in-bristol--3973 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/2-million-boost-for-council-housing-in-bristol--3973 Bristol's News Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:05:09 +0000 On "No Smoking Day 2010", people across Bristol are being encouraged to stub out their last cigarette. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-smokers-are-urged-to-get-help-to-quit-3975 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-smokers-are-urged-to-get-help-to-quit-3975 Bristol's News Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:10:12 +0000 The planning applications for Sainsbury's new store at Ashton Gate and the redevelopment of their old supermarket on Winterstoke road have been submitted. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/plans-submitted-for-huge-bristol-sainsburys-3977 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/plans-submitted-for-huge-bristol-sainsburys-3977 Bristol's News Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:21:45 +0000 Today, bailiffs have been trying to evict protestors campaigning against plans to turn a disused building into a Tescos on Stokes Croft. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/eviction-notice-served-at-proposed-tescos-in-bristol--3976 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/eviction-notice-served-at-proposed-tescos-in-bristol--3976 Bristol's News Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:38:33 +0000 Housing Minister John Healey has announced that 11 projects will share £12.7 million of funding for more than 1,000 homes. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/12-million-for-south-west-affordable-housing--3972 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/12-million-for-south-west-affordable-housing--3972 Bristol's News Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:37:42 +0000 A meeting between DEFRA and Bristol City Council about a scheme to give Bristol residents cash incentives to reduce the waste they generate has been called 'highly positive'. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/positive-response-for-bristol-rubbish-scheme-3971 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/positive-response-for-bristol-rubbish-scheme-3971 Bristol's News Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:08:38 +0000 A set of traffic lights in the centre of Bristol have been switched off, in an experiment to see whether it improves the flow of traffic. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/first-traffic-lights-turned-off-in-bristol-3970 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/first-traffic-lights-turned-off-in-bristol-3970 Bristol's News Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:06:02 +0000 Bristol scientists are releasing more information today about a pioneering treatment which has reduced the risk of serious disabilities in premature babies. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-scientists-share-success-stories-from-premature-baby-treatment-3968 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-scientists-share-success-stories-from-premature-baby-treatment-3968 Bristol's News Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:17:50 +0000 An investigation is underway after a fire at an historic house in Bristol yesterday. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/fire-at-historic-house-in-bristol-3969 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/fire-at-historic-house-in-bristol-3969 Bristol's News Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:19:28 +0000 Bristol residents could find out today if they will become the first householders in the UK to be paid for reducing their weekly rubbish. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/defra-decides-on-bristol-rubbish-scheme-3964 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/defra-decides-on-bristol-rubbish-scheme-3964 Bristol's News Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:39:19 +0000 Work gets underway today on one of Bristol's main busiest communter roads. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bridge-valley-road--closed-3959 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bridge-valley-road--closed-3959 Bristol's News Sat, 06 Mar 2010 09:37:07 +0000 More volunteers are needed for a Bristol charity, to help people with MS. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/volunteers-needed-for-new-ms-shop-in-bristol-3967 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/volunteers-needed-for-new-ms-shop-in-bristol-3967 Bristol's News Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:13:44 +0000 Bristol duo in Hollywood for Awards http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/oscar-hope-for-wallace-and-gromit-3960 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/oscar-hope-for-wallace-and-gromit-3960 Bristol's News Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:00:48 +0000 Barton Hill hosts 5th animation event http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-animation-festival-3963 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-animation-festival-3963 Bristol's News Sat, 06 Mar 2010 11:23:32 +0000 Stokes Croft targetted to prevent booze sales. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-crackdown-on-streetdrinkers-3962 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-crackdown-on-streetdrinkers-3962 Bristol's News Sat, 06 Mar 2010 11:16:27 +0000 As Bristol's open top bus service launches its 18th season, there is anger that one of their main routes will be closed from Monday. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/anger-at-bristol-road-closure-3958 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/anger-at-bristol-road-closure-3958 Bristol's News Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:00:57 +0000 New figures show householders in Bristol could reduce their energy bills by £160 by insulating their roofs and walls. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-residents-could-save-160-through-insulation-3957 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-residents-could-save-160-through-insulation-3957 Bristol's News Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:35:09 +0000 The leader of a drugs and guns gang from Bristol, which netted up to £1 million a week has been jailed for at least 8 and a half years. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/8-and-a-half-years-for-bristol-drugs--guns-gang-leader-3956 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/8-and-a-half-years-for-bristol-drugs--guns-gang-leader-3956 Bristol's News Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:56:47 +0000 A campaign to encourage people in Bristol to have safe sex will offer clubbers the chance to queue jump at some city venues if they're carrying condoms. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/rubbers-for-clubbers-to-encourage-safe-sex-in-bristol-3954 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/rubbers-for-clubbers-to-encourage-safe-sex-in-bristol-3954 Bristol's News Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:24:07 +0000 More than £400,000 is being spent on repairing potholes in Bristol and the surrounding area after extreme weather left thousands of roads damaged. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/thousands-spent-on-fixing-bristol-potholes-3955 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/thousands-spent-on-fixing-bristol-potholes-3955 Bristol's News Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:42:46 +0000 Police are making an appeal for witnesses after a man was seriously injured at a house in Silcox Road. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/police-appeal-over-hartcliffe-assault-3953 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/police-appeal-over-hartcliffe-assault-3953 Bristol's News Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:28:19 +0000 Councillors in North Somerset last night have recommended it for approval but it's now up to the planning committee. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/delay-in-approving-bristol-airport-plans-3952 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/delay-in-approving-bristol-airport-plans-3952 Bristol's News Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:57:22 +0000 A Bristol University scientist is trying to find out what makes meals taste nice by looking into the science of food. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-uni-research-what-makes-food-taste-good-3950 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-uni-research-what-makes-food-taste-good-3950 Bristol's News Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:23:26 +0000 Two plane spotters from Bristol accused of 'illegally' monitoring aircraft have had their court appearance adjourned. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-plane-spotters-hearing-postponed-3951 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-plane-spotters-hearing-postponed-3951 Bristol's News Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:33:43 +0000 A pilot project has been launched, which aims to support Bristol children who have a parent in prison. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/support-pledged-for-children-of-prisoners-in-bristol-3949 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/support-pledged-for-children-of-prisoners-in-bristol-3949 Bristol's News Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:03:30 +0000 Plans to expand Bristol International Airport so it handles 10 million passengers a year could be approved later. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-airport-expansion-plan-could-be-approved-today-3947 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-airport-expansion-plan-could-be-approved-today-3947 Bristol's News Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:36:03 +0000 Olympic gold medallist Amy Williams will take part in an open top bus parade through Bath this afternoon. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/parade-for-south-wests-olympic-champion--3946 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/parade-for-south-wests-olympic-champion--3946 Bristol's News Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:10:03 +0000 The Portway will be closed off again for part of the Wednesday morning rush hour because of safety concerns over flooding. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/more-portway-closures-because-of-flood-risk-3948 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/more-portway-closures-because-of-flood-risk-3948 Bristol's News Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:12:07 +0000 Surfers turned out on the banks of the River Severn this morning to catch a rare wave. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/surfers-paradise-on-the-river-severn-3945 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/surfers-paradise-on-the-river-severn-3945 Bristol's News Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:48:51 +0000 There were major traffic problems this morning, after the Portway was closed through rush hour over concerns of flooding. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/traffic-chaos-after-portway-closes-over-flooding-risks-3941 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/traffic-chaos-after-portway-closes-over-flooding-risks-3941 Bristol's News Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:29:15 +0000 One of the founder members of Massive Attack has been sentenced to 3 years in prison today for his part in a series of armed robberies across Bristol. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/3-years-for-massive-attack-founder-over-bristol-armed-robberies--3942 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/3-years-for-massive-attack-founder-over-bristol-armed-robberies--3942 Bristol's News Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:32:04 +0000 It's predicted there will be more redundancies in the manufacturing industry in the South West despite company bosses saying they're seeing improvements in output. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/south-west-manufacturing-jobs-at-risk--3943 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/south-west-manufacturing-jobs-at-risk--3943 Bristol's News Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:33:51 +0000 The moment an undercover millionaire gave thousands of pounds to a Bristol homeless charity will be aired on TV tonight. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/millionaire-gives-thousands-to-bristol-charity--3940 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/millionaire-gives-thousands-to-bristol-charity--3940 Bristol's News Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:32:04 +0000 Council promises historic building will be saved. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/work-begins-on-bristols-cabot-tower-3937 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/work-begins-on-bristols-cabot-tower-3937 Bristol's News Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:50:50 +0000 The Armouron named as best toy for 2010. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-company-celebrates-toy-success-3938 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-company-celebrates-toy-success-3938 Bristol's News Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:52:45 +0000 A West Country entrepreneur is set to launch product in America. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-invention-hits-the-us-3934 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-invention-hits-the-us-3934 Bristol's News Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:22:49 +0000 Runners can register to take part from today. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/applications-open-for-bristol-half-marathon-3933 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/applications-open-for-bristol-half-marathon-3933 Bristol's News Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:08:08 +0000 The highest tides of the year expected this week. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/fears-over-portway-flooding-3932 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/fears-over-portway-flooding-3932 Bristol's News Sat, 27 Feb 2010 10:53:58 +0000 Bristol Animal Rights Collective are planning to protest outside Noah's Ark Zoo Farm today. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/animals-rights-group-to-protest-outside-a-bristol-zoo-3931 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/animals-rights-group-to-protest-outside-a-bristol-zoo-3931 Bristol's News Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:09:03 +0000 NHS Bristol plan to launch a new community scheme designed to help pregnant women in the city lose weight. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/new-service-to-tackle-obesity-in-pregnant-women-in-bristol-3929 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/new-service-to-tackle-obesity-in-pregnant-women-in-bristol-3929 Bristol's News Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:34:06 +0000 The number of people visiting the dentist in Bristol is increasing with a quarter of a million check ups in the last two years. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/quarter-of-a-million-visit-dentist-in-bristol-in-two-years-3918 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/quarter-of-a-million-visit-dentist-in-bristol-in-two-years-3918 Bristol's News Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:36:42 +0000 After a £23,000 "eco makeover", a couple from Bristol have moved back into their revamped home. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/couple-get-keys-to-eco-home-3930 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/couple-get-keys-to-eco-home-3930 Bristol's News Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:36:05 +0000 A planning application's been submitted for a Jamie Oliver restaurant in Bristol. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/plans-for-jamie-oliver-restaurant-in-bristol-3928 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/plans-for-jamie-oliver-restaurant-in-bristol-3928 Bristol's News Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:04:03 +0000 Contracts have been signed to finalise plans for a new 430 million pound hospital in Southmead. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/contracts-signed-on-bristol-super-hospital-3927 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/contracts-signed-on-bristol-super-hospital-3927 Bristol's News Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:24:39 +0000 Hundreds of people are expected to join a march in Bristol tonight to protest against violence to women. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristols-march-against-violence-to-women-3926 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristols-march-against-violence-to-women-3926 Bristol's News Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:36:38 +0000 Minister for the South West has been speaking to young people in Bristol today about the challenges they face finding work in the economy of the future. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/south-west-minister-talks-jobs-of-the-future-with-bristol-teens-3925 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/south-west-minister-talks-jobs-of-the-future-with-bristol-teens-3925 Bristol's News Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:26:49 +0000 The history of Bristol's floating harbour has been documented in a new website, which will be used as an educational tool in local schools. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/history-of-bristols-floating-harbour-documented-on-new-website-3924 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/history-of-bristols-floating-harbour-documented-on-new-website-3924 Bristol's News Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:01:54 +0000 A planning application for a biofuel power plant in Avonmouth has been thrown out by the council. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/avonmouth-biofuel-plant-turned-down-3922 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/avonmouth-biofuel-plant-turned-down-3922 Bristol's News Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:00:02 +0000 Sustainable energy sources for Bristol are going to be discussed at a conference in the city this morning. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-sustainable-energy-in-the-spotlight-3920 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-sustainable-energy-in-the-spotlight-3920 Bristol's News Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:34:31 +0000 The latest government figures have revealed teenage pregnancy rates in the city fell by 4.5% from 2007 to 2008. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/teen-pregnancy-rates-down-in-bristol-3921 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/teen-pregnancy-rates-down-in-bristol-3921 Bristol's News Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:38:02 +0000 Carol Vorderman is urging men in Bristol to get tested for prostate cancer. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/carol-vorderman-backs-bristol-event-for-prostate-cancer-3919 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/carol-vorderman-backs-bristol-event-for-prostate-cancer-3919 Bristol's News Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:54:01 +0000 Demonstrators are urging planning committee members to turn down an application for a biofuel power plant in Avonmouth. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/campaigners-demonstrate-outside-avonmouth-biofuel-planning-meeting-3917 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/campaigners-demonstrate-outside-avonmouth-biofuel-planning-meeting-3917 Bristol's News Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:19:11 +0000 A grant of £488,697 is being given to a Bristol drug and alcohol recovery service. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/a-bristol-drug--alcohol-recovery-service-gets-grant-3916 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/a-bristol-drug--alcohol-recovery-service-gets-grant-3916 Bristol's News Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:42:50 +0000 Work can now start on SPark - which will be one of the country's biggest Science Parks. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/10m-for-science-park-in-bristol-3915 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/10m-for-science-park-in-bristol-3915 Bristol's News Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:23:04 +0000 2 men from Bristol charged with illegally tapping into airport communications have been bailed. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-plane-spotters-appear-in-court-in-india-3914 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-plane-spotters-appear-in-court-in-india-3914 Bristol's News Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:40:37 +0000 The wife of one of the Bristol plane spotters being held in India says she's anxious and devastated that her husband still hasn't been released. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/wife-of-bristol-plane-spotter-held-in-india-anxious-and-devastated-3913 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/wife-of-bristol-plane-spotter-held-in-india-anxious-and-devastated-3913 Bristol's News Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:18:02 +0000 Young Bristol City players are being given extra training to make them safer drivers. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-city-youth-players-set-example-on-the-roads-3912 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-city-youth-players-set-example-on-the-roads-3912 Bristol's News Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:01:29 +0000 More than 2 and a half thousand people have joined a facebook group to save Bristol's Cabot Tower. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/thousands-sign-up-to-save-bristols-cabot-tower--3911 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/thousands-sign-up-to-save-bristols-cabot-tower--3911 Bristol's News Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:30:53 +0000 HRH Princess Royal has visited a Bristol charity, a decade on from launching the organisation here in the city. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/princess-anne-celebrates-10-years-of-work-by-a-bristol-charity-3904 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/princess-anne-celebrates-10-years-of-work-by-a-bristol-charity-3904 Bristol's News Sun, 21 Feb 2010 09:06:22 +0000 Two Bristol planespotters being held by police in India will appear in court tomorrow. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-plane-spotters-held-in-india-charged--3910 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-plane-spotters-held-in-india-charged--3910 Bristol's News Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:30:28 +0000 2 women from Bristol are celebrating this morning after winning the award for Best Short Animation. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-filmakers-win-a-bafta-3909 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-filmakers-win-a-bafta-3909 Bristol's News Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:54:40 +0000 Homeless volunteers in city centre revamp. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/turbo-island-on-bbc1-show-3907 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/turbo-island-on-bbc1-show-3907 Bristol's News Sun, 21 Feb 2010 10:15:30 +0000 Bedminster pool gets major face-lift. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/200000-re-vamp-for-pool-3906 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/200000-re-vamp-for-pool-3906 Bristol's News Sun, 21 Feb 2010 09:28:59 +0000 A month before the film's general release, a screening is taking place today. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/sneak-preview-for-banksy-film-debut-3905 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/sneak-preview-for-banksy-film-debut-3905 Bristol's News Sun, 21 Feb 2010 09:11:24 +0000 Two men held at Indian detention centre. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/mp-bid-to-free-bristol-planespotters-3900 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/mp-bid-to-free-bristol-planespotters-3900 Bristol's News Sat, 20 Feb 2010 12:19:20 +0000 A Bristol film is up for an award. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bedminster-film-company-at-the-baftas-3903 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bedminster-film-company-at-the-baftas-3903 Bristol's News Sun, 21 Feb 2010 08:33:37 +0000 Shops in Bristol which have fallen into disuse because of the recession are going to be offered to local arts groups, charities and community projects. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/empty-shops-in-bristol-loaned-to-art-and-charity-groups--3899 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/empty-shops-in-bristol-loaned-to-art-and-charity-groups--3899 Bristol's News Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:02:34 +0000 Bristol residents making clothing donations to charities are being warned to 'give with care'. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-residents-warned-over-charity-collections-3898 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-residents-warned-over-charity-collections-3898 Bristol's News Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:00:10 +0000 Bristol Police are training the dogs who'll search for explosives at the 2012 Olympics. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-police-dogs-train-for-security-role-at-2012-olympics-3897 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-police-dogs-train-for-security-role-at-2012-olympics-3897 Bristol's News Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:45:48 +0000 Bristol Rovers are on a drive to recruit guest families to provide accommodation for their potential stars of the future. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-rovers-recruiting-guest-families-to-host-youth-players-3896 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-rovers-recruiting-guest-families-to-host-youth-players-3896 Bristol's News Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:32:22 +0000 Police in Bristol are making an appeal for information after a robbery in Sea Mills this morning. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/police-appeal-after-newsagent-robbery-in-bristol--3894 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/police-appeal-after-newsagent-robbery-in-bristol--3894 Bristol's News Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:59:41 +0000 The world's 25 most endangered primates have been revealed at Bristol Zoo. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/worlds-most-endangered-primates-revealed-at-bristol-zoo-3893 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/worlds-most-endangered-primates-revealed-at-bristol-zoo-3893 Bristol's News Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:51:31 +0000 Campaigners against building 180 new homes on green belt land in Mangotsfield are set to protest later. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/protest-planned-against-180-homes-for-mangotsfield-3892 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/protest-planned-against-180-homes-for-mangotsfield-3892 Bristol's News Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:48:42 +0000 New dads in Bristol given more advice about paternity leave. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-dads-in-paternity-awareness-campaign-3890 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-dads-in-paternity-awareness-campaign-3890 Bristol's News Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:58:58 +0000 2 million pounds is being spent on the makeover of Bristol International Airport's bus service. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/2-million-makeover-for-bristol-airport-bus-service--3886 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/2-million-makeover-for-bristol-airport-bus-service--3886 Bristol's News Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:21:00 +0000 Theatres are the latest industry in the West being targetted to go green. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-theatres-learn-how-to-go-green-3889 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-theatres-learn-how-to-go-green-3889 Bristol's News Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:41:47 +0000 A Street Festival is being planned for Stokes Croft. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/stokes-croft-to-get-street-festival-3885 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/stokes-croft-to-get-street-festival-3885 Bristol's News Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:05:46 +0000 A Bristol aid worker is urging us not to forget Haiti more than a month after an earthquake devastated the country. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-aid-worker-urges-dont-forget-haiti-3883 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-aid-worker-urges-dont-forget-haiti-3883 Bristol's News Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:31:40 +0000 Keynsham residents have been raising concerns about whether the new owners of Cadbury will honour their commitment to rebuild the town's community centre. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/keynsham-residents-want-answers-over-future-of-fry-club--3884 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/keynsham-residents-want-answers-over-future-of-fry-club--3884 Bristol's News Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:25:08 +0000 Bristol residents are being reassured that the new hospital in the south of the City will be completed despite previous concerns about funding for the project. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/nhs-bristol-say-new-hospital-will-be-completed-3882 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/nhs-bristol-say-new-hospital-will-be-completed-3882 Bristol's News Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:20:43 +0000 A Bristol MP is calling for the government to get legal powers over business takeovers by foreign companies. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-mp-calls-for-government-legal-powers-over-business-takeovers-3881 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-mp-calls-for-government-legal-powers-over-business-takeovers-3881 Bristol's News Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:37:51 +0000 People in Keynsham have been putting forward ideas about what could replace the town's Cadbury factory. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/whats-next-for-cadburys-bristol-site-3878 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/whats-next-for-cadburys-bristol-site-3878 Bristol's News Sun, 14 Feb 2010 09:00:59 +0000 There's been around an 80% increase in women in Bristol being victims of domestic violence during the recession. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/recession-sees-rise-in-domestic-abuse-in-bristol-3879 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/recession-sees-rise-in-domestic-abuse-in-bristol-3879 Bristol's News Sun, 14 Feb 2010 09:29:41 +0000 Labour councillors want £50,000 of Bristol tax payers' money to be given to support The Matthew. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-labour-want-fifty-grand-for-the-matthew--3876 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-labour-want-fifty-grand-for-the-matthew--3876 Bristol's News Sat, 13 Feb 2010 11:57:47 +0000 The family of a student from Bristol found dead on a Hampshire beach have said he "lived life to the full." http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/tribute-to-bristol-student-found-dead-in-hampshire-3875 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/tribute-to-bristol-student-found-dead-in-hampshire-3875 Bristol's News Sat, 13 Feb 2010 07:39:01 +0000 A demonstration is planned for this afternoon, against a proposed Tesco in Stokes Croft. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/demonstration-planned-against-tesco-in-stokes-croft-3874 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/demonstration-planned-against-tesco-in-stokes-croft-3874 Bristol's News Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:11:04 +0000 Residents have spent time discussing the future of Keynsham this afternoon following the closure of the Somerdale Factory. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/residents-meet-to-discuss-future-of-keynsham-3872 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/residents-meet-to-discuss-future-of-keynsham-3872 Bristol's News Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:02:38 +0000 The hunt continues for missing Karen Wheeler. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/missing-bristol-woman--police-appeal-3851 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/missing-bristol-woman--police-appeal-3851 Bristol's News Sun, 07 Feb 2010 11:36:35 +0000 Man suffers "life-threatening" injuries. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/climber-in-cheddar-fall-3847 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/climber-in-cheddar-fall-3847 Bristol's News Sun, 07 Feb 2010 09:32:48 +0000 A man is arrested in Bristol after police appeal. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/convicted-killer-captured-in-bristol-3794 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/convicted-killer-captured-in-bristol-3794 Bristol's News Sun, 24 Jan 2010 13:10:15 +0000 Three men in hospital after BMW crash. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-men-in-stolen-car-crash-3793 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-men-in-stolen-car-crash-3793 Bristol's News Sun, 24 Jan 2010 12:29:12 +0000 A man is fighting for his life after running down a street in Cliftonwood, engulfed in flames. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/human-fireball-horror-in-cliftonwood-3788 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/human-fireball-horror-in-cliftonwood-3788 Bristol's News Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:14:03 +0000 Police confirm body found near river is that of missing pensioner. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/body-confirmed-as-missing-evelyn-3785 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/body-confirmed-as-missing-evelyn-3785 Bristol's News Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:40:31 +0000 Bristol school helps raise cash for earthquake victims http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/haiti-fundraising-for-bristol-school-3783 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/haiti-fundraising-for-bristol-school-3783 Bristol's News Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:57:20 +0000 Club organises collection for earthquake victims http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/rovers-charity-appeal-for-haiti-3766 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/rovers-charity-appeal-for-haiti-3766 Bristol's News Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:20:02 +0000 Construction work starts on Bristol cycle routes. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/cycling-city-scheme-gets-underway-3761 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/cycling-city-scheme-gets-underway-3761 Bristol's News Sun, 17 Jan 2010 13:09:55 +0000 A Bristol head teacher says he slept in his office to make the earliest possible decision whether to close his school because of snow. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-head-teacher-sleeps-in-school-3754 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-head-teacher-sleeps-in-school-3754 Bristol's News Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:38:09 +0000 Bristol's young people who don't feel comfortable calling the police can now text them. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/children-to-text-88551-to-report-knife-carrying-in-bristol-schools-3742 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/children-to-text-88551-to-report-knife-carrying-in-bristol-schools-3742 Bristol's News Sat, 09 Jan 2010 13:39:47 +0000 Hit and run killer Hannah Saaf has escaped jail, but has been given an indefinite hospital order at Bristol Crown Court. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/hit-and-run-killer-hannah-saaf-escapes-jail-3607 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/hit-and-run-killer-hannah-saaf-escapes-jail-3607 Bristol's News Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:22:17 +0000 A university student in Bristol has been picked to help peers protect their identity. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-students-warned-about-personal-identity-theft-3695 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-students-warned-about-personal-identity-theft-3695 Bristol's News Sat, 19 Dec 2009 13:33:27 +0000 The leader of the city council is asking to keep taxes levied on Bristol businesses within Bristol. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-businesses--keep-business-in-bristol-3694 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-businesses--keep-business-in-bristol-3694 Bristol's News Sat, 19 Dec 2009 12:30:38 +0000 A group of celebrities have got together to promote the Westcountry to businesses thinking of moving out of London. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/film-promotes-the-westcountry-to-london-businesses-3693 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/film-promotes-the-westcountry-to-london-businesses-3693 Bristol's News Sat, 19 Dec 2009 12:21:13 +0000 The leader of Bristol City Council is heading out to a mini climate summit in Copenhagen today - but it's reported she's flying. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-city-council-leader-barbara-janke-on-copenhagen-and-palm-oil-3673 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/bristol-city-council-leader-barbara-janke-on-copenhagen-and-palm-oil-3673 Bristol's News Sat, 12 Dec 2009 12:26:55 +0000 A former RAF camp in Weston-super-Mare is to be converted into high quality offices, an innovation centre and affordable housing for key workers. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/locking-parklands-given-the-go-ahead-3672 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/locking-parklands-given-the-go-ahead-3672 Bristol's News Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:46:06 +0000 A Tory councillor in Bristol claims the Portway is too noisy - and wants the council to resurface it with quiet tarmac. http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/portway-too-noisy-claims-councillor-3536 http://www.jackbristol.com/newscentre/bristols-news/portway-too-noisy-claims-councillor-3536 Bristol's News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:58:15 +0000