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University research project shortlisted for Mayor's Bristol Genius Award
An ambitious scientific project which aims to transform Bristol’s urban environment for pollinating insects, while making Bristol more attractive for residents and visitors, has been shortlisted for this year's Bristol Genius Award.
Bristol digs Berkeley online
The University of Bristol's annual archaeological excavations at Berkeley Castle continue this week. For the first time in the dig's nine year history, regular updates of the archaeology students' progress will be posted on Twitter, Facebook, the Bristol Dig Berkeley blog and other social media.
Professor Wooley invited to address mathematical congress
Trevor Wooley, Professor of Mathematics, has been invited to give a 45-minute address at the 2014 International Congress of Mathematicians in Seoul, South Korea.
Get fit to fight cancer
Staff and students who want to improve their fitness and raise money for charity have the chance to run the Bristol Half Marathon for the University Cancer Research Fund.
New study assesses glacier contributions to sea level rise
Melting glaciers account for one third of observed sea level rise, according to a new study published today in Science.
Bristol manager becomes 500th volunteer to take the plunge
A manager from the University of Bristol’s Human Resources team has become the 500th person to volunteer at the Special Olympics GB National Summer Games, which will be held in Bristol and Bath in August.
Historic atlases paint picture of a changing world
Hundreds of beautiful images from a collection of very rare and extremely valuable atlases dating from 1574 to the 1970s have been made available online for the first time, thanks to a project at the University of Bristol.
Mobile technology turns magazine into music mixer
The boundaries of traditional print media are being pushed thanks to an interactive magazine which allows readers to mix their own music. Paper meets high-tech mobile technology in the latest issue of Discover More, the University of Bristol magazine for sixth form pupils. The latest issue is being distributed from today [16 May].
Wider use for virtual laboratories
Dynamic Laboratory Manuals, the innovative, web-based teaching aids, developed by Bristol’s ChemLabs and eBiolabs, have now been rolled out across the Faculty of and to the Faculties of Science, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and Dentistry.
Minister marks starts of NCC expansion work
Construction on the second phase of the National Composites Centre (NCC), a world leading research and technology hub owned by the University of Bristol, got underway yesterday with a turf cutting ceremony attended by the Business Minister Michael Fallon.

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This is Bristol: Emcfarnon commented Another UK flop for Bonnie Tyler as Denmark wins Eurovision
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This is Bristol: Emcfarnon published Scotland Yard identifies 20 new suspects in Madeleine McCann case
Police at Scotland Yard have identified 20 new suspects in the ongoing investigation over the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. The three-year-old disappeared from the family's holiday flats in the Algarve, Portugal in 2007 and has never been found. Now a Scotland Yard review into the investigation has thrown up 20 new leads. But reports suggest that Portuguese police are refusing to re-open the enquiry into Madeleine's disappearance. The list of new suspects is said to include some Britons and...
This is Bristol: Emcfarnon published Scotland Yard identifies 20 new suspects in missing Madeleine...
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This is Bristol: The Bristol Post published When WG Grace and Mike Procter starred for Stapleton...
WHEN a club becomes 150 years old, the chances are there'll be one or two decent stories to tell – and Stapleton have some absolute crackers.The Sleepy Hollow club have produced a handbook to celebrate their special anniversary, and it's an essential read for anyone with an interest in Bristol cricket.Did you know, for example, that a 15-year-old WG Grace lined up for Stapleton in their first recorded match, in September 1863 against Schoolmasters?Or that Gloucestershire's Jack Crapp, who...
This is Bristol: The Bristol Post published Matt Harrold: Bristol Rovers must hit the ground running
STRIKER Matt Harrold is hoping that Bristol Rovers will finally make a flying start to a season at the third time of asking.Harrold, who has recently returned from long-term injury, has been part of a side that has struggled to live up to early-season expectation in the last two years, but is hopeful of a better start when the team return to action at the start of August.Rovers took seven weeks to register their first victory of the campaign under the leadership of Mark McGhee last season,...
This is Bristol: The Bristol Post published Groundsman Nick hoping to play for England if he can raise the...
A BRISTOL cricketer has been selected to play for his country – as long as he can raise £2,000 to cover the cost.Nick Beedell, 35, who plays for Bristol Over-35s in the English Indoor National League, is the only player from Bristol to be named in England's squad for the Masters World Cup in South Africa in October.The event takes place over seven days from October 20-26, and the opposition includes South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, India, Sri Lanka and possibly Singapore and...
This is Bristol: The Bristol Post published Young mum who plunged to her death was suffering mental health...
A MOTHER who suffered from mental health problems following the birth of her baby boy died after plunging from the balcony of her seventh-floor flat, an inquest heard.Housewife Fariido Mohamed, 24, died at Haviland House, St Judes, on August 3, 2011.The inquest at Flax Bourton Coroners Court is being held in an attempt to find out why she came to fall.Avon Coroner Maria Voisin was told that Mrs Mohamed had given birth to a baby son in February of that year.She had become anxious and agitated and...
This is Bristol: The Bristol Post published Council urged to take action over student homes
A FILTON resident is urging South Gloucestershire Council to make it illegal for houses to be divided into student properties without planning permission.Resident Dave Mikkelson, 60, began the campaign after the house next door to his own in Ferndale Road was turned into six bedsits without planning permission.He explained: "I contacted the council which sent out a planning inspector who advised me that the property was being converted under House under Multiple Occupation (HMO) legislation...
This is Bristol: The Bristol Post published Full Moon pub in Stokes Croft fined after inspectors pay night...
THE Full Moon pub and backpackers hostel has been ordered to pay more than £2,500 after breaching its licence.Bristol City Council took action against the eye-catching establishment on North Street, at the bottom of Stokes Croft, after it fell well below par during a routine inspection.Prosecuting at the magistrates' court, Naseem Aziz said two inspectors visited on the night of Friday, September 29.They found that a wooden structure and bar had been put up outside, meaning the layout had...
This is Bristol: The Bristol Post published Court hears that victim saw his assailant's face in Bristol Post
A ROBBERY victim opened his dad's copy of the Bristol Post and saw the culprit staring back at him, a court heard.Ryan Appleford had celebrated New Year's Eve with mates in the city centre when he was mugged at knifepoint early on New Year's Day.Bristol Crown Court was told that he then saw a picture in the Post of the person he believed to be the mugger.His father took him to the police and Nathan Robson was arrested.Robson, 29, of Swainswick Gardens, Bath, denies robbery.James Haskell,...

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BBC News: Tories attack PM over gay marriage
Winning the next election will be "virtually impossible" because of David Cameron's support for same-sex marriage. grassroots Conservatives say.
Daily Mail Home: Conservatives 'are out of control' over Europe says former chancellor Lord Howe as poll shows surge in support for UKIP
Lord Howe said Mr Cameron had 'opened a Pandora's box politically' through his plan to renegotiate the UK's relationship with the European Union.
BBC News: Tories 'united' on Europe, says Hunt
Tories are "united" on the main issues about Britain's relationship with Europe, the health secretary says, amid claims the PM is losing control of his MPs.
Daily Mail Home: Chloe Johnson: Mother of British girl, 5, who drowned in Egyptian hotel pool claims no lifeguards were on duty
Chloe Johnson (pictured) from Forest Hill, south London, died yesterday in the pool at the Coral Sea Waterworld hotel in Sharm el-Sheikh.
Daily Mail Home: Imran Khan condemns killing of senior member of his reforming party after she was gunned down outside her home
The former cricketer and chair of Pakistan's Movement for Justice party blamed rival party MQM for the death in a series of angry tweets. It denies any involvement.
BBC News: Boys arrested after death at house
Three teenagers are arrested on suspicion of supplying drugs after a 16-year-old girl dies in Warrington.
BBC England: Boys arrested after death at house
Three teenagers are arrested on suspicion of supplying drugs after a 16-year-old girl dies in Warrington.
BBC News: Climber breaks own Everest record
British mountaineer Kenton Cool reaches the summit of Everest for a record-breaking 11th time.
BBC England: Climber breaks own Everest record
British mountaineer Kenton Cool reaches the summit of Everest for a record-breaking 11th time.
Daily Mail Home: James Middleton cupcake gaffe: Duchess of Cambridge's brother produces Princess Diana cupcake
Nice Cakes made the cupcake for Hello! magazine's 25th anniversary party, from where his uncle Gary Goldsmith tweeted a picture of another featuring Sophie Wessex (inset).

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Scientists finally prove our brains detect grammar errors without us even realising it

Scientists finally prove our brains detect grammar errors without us even realising it - Neuroscientists from the University of Oregon finally have proof that our brains can detect grammatical errors without even realising it. [Daily Mail Tech]
Sony investor urges company break-up

Sony investor urges company break-up - US hedge fund manager Daniel Loeb says Sony should spin off up to 20% of its entertainment business and shore up its struggling electronics arm. [BBC Business]
'Abandon' hospital A&E plans plea

'Abandon' hospital A&E plans plea - There are calls for a major shake up of accident and emergency services in south Wales to be abandoned due to the current crisis in demand. [BBC Health]
AUDIO: UK TB infection an 'urgent problem'

AUDIO: UK TB infection an 'urgent problem' - A report by MPs has found that progress in getting rid of the tuberculosis is "painfully slow" and claims that multi-resistant strains are now an "urgent" problem. [BBC Health]
VIDEO: NHS should look after 'the whole person'

VIDEO: NHS should look after 'the whole person' - Shadow Health Secretary Andy Burnham says that merging the NHS with social care would be better value for money [BBC Health]
Freedom of Speech Please

It appears that the government is attempting to control the newspapers and news sites. Free speech will not
be part of Britain. 1984 will be here. Cameras in your street, secret police trials, Councils and Government cover ups.
Control of TV and News Content. Control of emails and internet viewing.
BACK THE NEWSPAPERS NOT THE GOVERNMENT- YOU MIGHT NOT LIKE ALL NEWSPAPERS- BUT FREEDOM OF SPEECH IS OUR HERITAGE. WITHOUT IT WE WILL BE A GOVERNMENT CONTROLLED STATE. NOBODY WILL TRUST US.WILL YOU BE A MEMBER OF THE SECRET POLICE.
Clegg rejects 'web snoop' bill plan (Well Done its a waste of time)

Clegg rejects 'web snoop' bill plan - Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg says Lib Dems will not agree to any new law allowing all Britons' online activity to be recorded. [BBC Politics]
New energy tariffs 'still confusing'

New energy tariffs 'still confusing' - Reforms to energy tariffs could leave consumers struggling to find the best deal, says Which?, but the regulator argues the changes have been misrepresented. [BBC Business]
New energy tariffs 'still confusing'

New energy tariffs 'still confusing' - Reforms to energy tariffs could leave consumers struggling to find the best deal, says Which?, but the regulator argues the changes have been misrepresented. [BBC Business]
Ethnic remarks row councillor quits

Ethnic remarks row councillor quits - A Tory councillor resigns after telling a national newspaper the children of Pakistani families would fail to "rise to the top". [BBC Politics]

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Sunday: sunny intervals, Max Temp: 18°C (64°F), Min Temp: 10°C (50°F)
Max Temp: 18°C (64°F), Min Temp: 10°C (50°F), Wind Direction: N, Wind Speed: 6mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1013mb, Humidity: 55%, UV risk: n/a, Pollution: n/a, Sunrise: 05:11BST, Sunset: 21:01BST
Monday: white cloud, Max Temp: 19°C (66°F), Min Temp: 13°C (55°F)
Max Temp: 19°C (66°F), Min Temp: 13°C (55°F), Wind Direction: NNW, Wind Speed: 8mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1014mb, Humidity: 80%, UV risk: n/a, Pollution: n/a, Sunrise: 05:10BST, Sunset: 21:03BST
Tuesday: white cloud, Max Temp: 17°C (63°F), Min Temp: 10°C (50°F)
Max Temp: 17°C (63°F), Min Temp: 10°C (50°F), Wind Direction: N, Wind Speed: 8mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1017mb, Humidity: 79%, UV risk: n/a, Pollution: n/a, Sunrise: 05:09BST, Sunset: 21:04BST