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Archive for: August, 2009

Identity crisis is no problem for party venue

Identity crisis is no problem for party venue

For a restaurant more noted for its party and event service, it was perhaps a little surprising when I saw Byzantium had put itself forward for a restaurant of the year award.

Stunning win shows City ‘at its best’, says delighted Johnson

Stunning win shows City ‘at its best’, says delighted Johnson

Gary Johnson said his side’s stunning injury-time win over Middlesbrough showed Bristol City at its best. City grabbed the three points against last season’s former Premier League side when Nicky Maynard lashed a superb shot into the bottom corner to send Ashton Gate into pandemonium.

Trollope depressed as Rovers fail to live up to early-season promise

Trollope depressed as Rovers fail to live up to early-season promise

Paul Trollope was disappointed that his side failed to live up their early-season promise after Bristol Rovers fell to their first away loss in the league at struggling Wycombe Wanderers. Two spectacular goals and a spirited display cancelled out Rovers’ opening strike, leaving Trollope to rue the team’s inconsistent game.

Police thank patient drivers after M5 suicide tragedy

Police thank patient drivers after M5 suicide tragedy

Police have thanked motorists, who were left stranded on the M5 on Friday, for their patience as officers tried – but failed – to stop a man falling to his death from the Avonmouth bridge.

Suicide attempt causes Bank Holiday traffic chaos

Suicide attempt causes Bank Holiday traffic chaos

A man apparently threatening suicide has forced police to close a section of the M5 near Bristol, causing huge tailbacks as the Bank Holiday traffic gears up.

Top tips to keep last of the summer vibe flowing

Top tips to keep last of the summer vibe flowing

There is a wealth of options to keep the summer alive all bank holiday weekend. Here is my selection of the biggest and best parties in town…

Gammon down to see world’s best go dice to dice

Gammon down to see world’s best go dice to dice

Current and former world champions will make up the strongest field ever for the Bristol Open backgammon tournament starting tomorrow. Roland Herrera, the Bristol man coordinating the event,

Women 3 times more likely to be arrested for domestic abuse

Women 3 times more likely to be arrested for domestic abuse

Women are three times more likely to be arrested for domestic abuse, even though they are far more likely to be the victims of physical violence, threats, harassment or property damage, research by the University of Bristol has revealed.

King’s letter shows Bristolian led first English journey to America

King’s letter shows Bristolian led first English journey to America

A royal stay of execution over a house repossession led Bristol man William Weston to lead the first independent, English-led expedition to North America, a university historian has shown.

Rovers and City crash out as Carling Cup dream dies

Rovers and City crash out as Carling Cup dream dies

The Carling Cup dreams of our Bristol clubs are over for another season after they both fell at the second hurdle last night. Rovers became high-flying Cardiff City’s second Bristol scalp in the space of four days – but it was an embarrassing night for City who were victims of a shock exit at home to League One rivals Carlisle United.