Evening Post (Bristol, UK)

Wood Makes the Cut ; in Brief

GOLF: Nailsea 21-year-old Chris Wood, third in the Open two weeks ago, was joint 18th after the second day of the European Tour Moravia Silesia Open in the Czech Republic. The 21-year-old moved to five under with a hat-trick of birdies from the 11th hole, and then another at the first, but bogeyed the third and fourth holes for a 70 and three-under aggregate.

Bristol Lend a Helping Hand ; in Brief

RUGBY: The Bristol Rugby community department are starting a new scheme to help local rugby clubs raise funds for their mini and junior sections by helping them at their family days or festivals. The community department would like to offer the free use and staffing of its inflatable bungee run, which clubs can then charge a small fee for people to use.

Rovers Sign Forster On Loan From Newcastle ; Rovers Net New Keeper

BRISTOL Rovers have completed their search for a new goalkeeper by signing Fraser Forster on loan from Newcastle United. The Pirates have signed the 21-year-old for an initial month, with a view to extending the deal.

City Hunt for a New Keeper ; Johnson Decides Against Offering Lejsal a Contract City's Search

BRISTOL City are engaged in a race against time to find a back- up goalkeeper ahead of the new Coca-Cola Championship season. Gary Johnson was today back at square one in his search after deciding not to offer a contract to Czech keeper Martin Lejsal.

Volunteers to Clean Up Trust Estate

A VOLUNTEERING day is being held at the Tyntesfield Estate in Wraxall. The National Trust, which owns the estate, is organising the event on August 19 from 11am to 3pm.

Web Help From Top Digital Boss

DOT COM entrepreneur Martha Lane Fox paid a visit to the Knowle West Media Centre which is helping people in the area get connected to the internet. Ms Lane Fox, who became a successful businesswoman after founding a travel website, said: "Bristol is an amazing place and I wanted to come and see for myself what strides are being made in the digital field."

Bikers Ride in for the Funeral of a 'Legend' ; 'Maverick Had a Big Impact Across the World'

HUNDREDS of bikers from around the world converged in Bristol for the funeral of the oldest active member of the Hells Angels, Michael "Maverick" Bresnan. The 64-year-old was a "legend" among his fellow riders and friends, and was known as far afield as Brazil.

Pedestrians Hit by Car

TWO pedestrians were hit by a car at the junction of Wine Street and Union Street. The pedestrians were hit by a green Peugeot 306 car at about 4pm yesterday.

Man Wanted in Shooting

POLICE want to speak to this man in connection with the shooting at the Maytree pub in Headley Park a week ago. At 8.30pm, the victim, a 24-year-old local man, was outside socialising at the pub in St Peter's Rise when he was shot in the leg.

Hundreds Queue to Say Farewell

TICKETS to the funeral of Britain's last Tommy, Harry Patch, were snapped up in a matter of hours. Hundreds of dedicated well-wishers queued as staff at Wells Cathedral in Somerset were inundated with people wanting a seat at the 111-year-olds funeral, which is due to take place there next Thursday.

Man Commits Sex Act Online in Front of Children

A LITTLE Stoke man is facing prison after committing a sex act while two underage girls watched on their computer. Andrew Ridler, 26 of Farley Close, was using the video MSN messenger service to talk to the teenagers online.

Why Is Recycling Drive Ignoring South Bristol? ; Claim Denied by Man in Charge of Waste Management

A BRISTOL city councillor claims "waste doctors" are targeting areas north of the city - because they are held by Liberal Democrat councillors. Labour Councillor Chris Jackson who represents Filwood in south Bristol, welcomes the new drive to improve recycling rates.

Bb Viewers Complain After Threats

BRISTOL's Big Brother contestant has managed to cause a stir after almost 100 viewers complained about threats made to her by a fellow housemate. With the ratings of the 10th series of the show flagging, a row between 24-year-old recruitment consultant Bea Hamill, pictured, and Kenneth Tong resulted in 90 complaints to watchdog Ofcom.

Zoo Goes Wild and Woolly for Darwin Exhibition

A TEAM of 60 knitters have celebrated Darwin's bi-centenary with a woolly exhibition at Bristol Zoo Gardens. Darwin's Leftovers is a walk-in peek at Darwin's Victorian world and includes a stuffed tortoise, a life-size iguana, hummingbirds mysterious pickled things in jars, carefully itemised fossils and strange tribal souvenirs.

Hotwells Is Not the Harbourside, Say Residents

A HOTWELLS Heritage Trail has been established to encourage more visitors to visit the area. Hotwells and Cliftonwood Community Association produced the new walking guide to combat the impression that the area is suffering from a loss of identity.

New Cocktail Creations at Harvey Nics

BARTENDERS at Harvey Nichols have created their own signature cocktails which are now being made at the luxury store's other bars across the country. Chief bartender Mark Scott and his team were given a brief by Italian drinks maker Campari to create the cocktails using their fruity aperitif, and have been showcasing their creations in the second-floor bar at the Quaker's Friars store.

Winners Really Will Be Smiling with All This ; Next Top Models to Get More Than a Big Break

THERE are some great prizes for the two winners of Bristol's Next Top Model 2009. The main prizes for both the male and female winner come from principal sponsor Mustard Models.

If Shared Space Works On Park St, It Can Anywhere ; Pedestrian Campaigner Is Excited About Idea

A PEDESTRIAN campaigner has welcomed plans for Park Street becoming a "shared space". Steve Meek, Bristol co-ordinator of Living Streets, a national charity that stands up for pedestrians, said that he welcomes Bristol City councillor John Rogers' plans for transforming Park Street, which would be linked with creating a new showcase bus route along Whiteladies Road into the city centre.

Health Workers Say 'No' to Petrol

A TEAM of community health workers have managed to go petrol free in their attempts to be more environmentally friendly. The Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership staff based in Speedwell and St Werburgh's have been walking, cycling and using electric bikes when they go out to see their patients.

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