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Ian Pemble: Getting into the groove with Bristol’s Flamenco Thief

Flamenco Thief

His real name is Craig Sutton but, to his rapidly expanding circle of admirers, he’s The Flamenco Thief. He is also, and it’s not a word I bandy about loosely, unique

Gus Hoyt: Imagine Bristol revealed from behind the billboard ads

Bristol billboard ad

Imagine how much prettier the city would be without them. Imagine how much calmer you would feel and picture the thriving local economy

Tony Dyer: Bristol must grasp the nettle and stop being slave to cars

Living Heart campaigners

The over-reliance on the car constitutes a major reason why I became a member of Living Streets which campaigns to improve the liveability of our streets

Roger James: Help us make a global, bullet-proof arms trade treaty

Arms Trade Treaty

It is vital that we make politicians realise our concern and know that we are watching them. You can speak out and sign a petition right now

Your Say: How BBC documentary shows how we protect our children

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Senior Bristol social worker Ben Crang featured in a new BBC documentary last night: Protecting our Children. Here he explains why he agreed to take part and how he hopes it will influence how his profession is regarded

Tom McCarthy: How sustainability in business begins at home

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How has the inevitable focus on the economics of an organisation changed the leaderships’ view towards the sustainable credentials and actions of the organisation?

Tales from the Barn: Why it’s wise not to be lost for words in France

Occitan or 'patois'

To make the most of the rich flavour of life in France, my advice to anyone planning the move is to make a huge effort to learn the language before leaving home for good

Emily Coyte: Act now to stop new threat to freedom of online speech

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Like its threatening but now mostly-crippled counterparts, SOPA and PIPA, putting ACTA into practice would have far-reaching suppressive consequences

What’s Hot in Bristol: Our top 10 guide to the weekend, Jan 27-29

Life of Brian

Our regular what’s on column, every Friday morning, provided by What’s Hot in Bristol — our top 10 guide to what’s hot in the city this weekend

Bristol Bites: Review of The TownHouse, Whiteladies Road

TownHouse Pork Belly

If you like your food British, well-executed and at prices that won’t break the bank, it’s worth paying The TownHouse a visit

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