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Lorry driver comes forward over death on M5

Lorry driver comes forward over death on M5

Police have revealed that one of the lorry drivers whose vehicles hit and killed a man on the M5 early yesterday morning has come forward.

University researcher wins prize for revealing potential of car-free UK

University researcher wins prize for revealing potential of car-free UK

A transport researcher from the University of the West of England has won the 2010 Smeed Prize for his work into the potential for car-free development in the UK.

Train passengers complain… because they can’t pay ticket

Train passengers complain… because they can’t pay ticket

A prospective Bristol MP has said he is receiving an increasing number of complaints from passengers on the Severn Beach line because they are unable to pay their fares.

Bristol Grammar School rated ‘outstanding’ by inspectors

Bristol Grammar School rated ‘outstanding’ by inspectors

Bristol Grammar School has been recognised as an “outstanding” provider of education by independent education sector inspectors.

Mel Gibson: ‘A man with nothing to lose and nothing to live for’

Mel Gibson: ‘A man with nothing to lose and nothing to live for’

Edge of Darkness is a fine political thriller which sees the craggy Mel Gibson return to the screens as a Boston cop out to avenge his daughter’s murder.

Festival that will keep you on the edge of your seat

Festival that will keep you on the edge of your seat

The fourth Bristol Storytelling Festival begins on Saturday, launching a week-long series of events to celebrate stories and storytelling in the city.

Paper exhibition offers pulp inspiration

Paper exhibition offers pulp inspiration

To many of us, paper is rather a utilitarian object. To the artists whose work is currently on show at the Royal West of England Academy, it’s a source of creative inspiration.

Pure music that pierces the heart

Pure music that pierces the heart

There’s nothing homespun about Laura Veirs’ stripped-down, folk-tinged music, her finger-picking guitar, or her hauntingly beautiful lyrics

City: Johnson praises chairman’s support Rovers: Keeper loan deal extended

City: Johnson praises chairman’s support Rovers: Keeper loan deal extended

City boss Gary Johnson praises support of his chairman after 6-0 drubbing – while Rovers extend loan deal for in-form goalkeeper Mikkel Andersen.

Why the Greens dominate Bristol’s online politics

Why the Greens dominate Bristol’s online politics

It’s not especially because of their politics, writes The Bristol Blogger, but they bring some basic journalistic instincts that the other parties either lack or are withholding…