‘Large sums of money offered to drop Ashton Vale stadium challenge’: The anonymous resident who put his name to a bid for a judicial review into the Ashton Vale town green plan was allegedly offered “substantial sums of money” to drop his legal challenge, a judge has been told. Last month, the man – who cannot be named because of a court order – told the court that he no longer wanted to continue with his legal challenge. More from Bristol Evening Post…
Frozen waste: An Arctic island is to be floated up the Avon and into the Cumberland Basin in a £500,000 piece of “modern art” aimed at celebrating the Olympics. Dubbed Nowhereisland, the floating sculpture is made of the top layers of sediment from a 42 metre-long island off the coast of northern Norway, pictured, which has recently emerged from beneath a retreating glacier. More from Bristol Evening Post…
Family of murdered vicar pay tribute: The sister of Thornbury vicar, the Reverend John Suddards, has described him as a “dear brother” in a statement. Hilary Bosworth said: ”As John’s family, we are still struggling to come to terms with his tragic and untimely death, which has shocked all those who knew John, to the core. He was my only sibling, a dear brother, and much loved uncle to my three children. We miss his warm smile, his wisdom and his wicked sense of humour.” The body of the 59-year-old was found in the hallway of his vicarage in Thornbury on February 14 by two workmen. He had been stabbed to death. More from Jack FM…
Campaigners believe reopening railway stations could revitalise communities: Campaigners in Lockleaze are calling for their local rail stations to be reopened to help with the regeneration of the area. Ward councillors are backing the Greater Bristol Metro Rail campaign, which wants disused stations across the city brought back into use. More from Bristol Evening Post…
Arrests over Jason Morgan farm death in Roche: Two men have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and gross negligence in connection with the death of a 33-year-old man in Cornwall last year. Jason Morgan, who was from the Bristol area, was found dead on 13 June 2011 at Great Brynn Barton Farm in Roche. More from BBC News…
