Evening Post (Bristol, UK)

Woman, 19, Found Dead On Beach [Edition 2]

AN investigation is under way after a 19-year-old woman was found dead on a beach in Portishead. The teenager, who has been named locally as Holly Coleing, was discovered by a passerby on Saturday morning on the beach by the Royal Hotel at Pier Road.

Warning: New Book May Cause Laughter ; Edicts About Health and Safety Have Become a Fact of Modern Life. Now a Bristol-Based Author has Written a Book About Some of the Bizarre Bureaucratic Regulations That Have Hit the Headlines. Suzanne Savill Reports

IT is described on the cover as 'The Ultimate Health and Safety Warning'. Inside, the pages are filled with examples of the overbearing bureaucracy, petty health-and-safety rulings, and absurd political correctness that dominate society nowadays. It could be a rather depressing read, given the subject matter. However, the whimsically-titled Dying Can Seriously Damage Your Health is actually very amusing.

Winning Finale for Melksham at Plymtree ; Motocross

BRISTOL grass racer Rod Melksham ended the season in winning style in the SWEGA's final meeting of the year at Plymtree, in Devon, on Sunday. He was unbeaten in the open class, which like the other four classes were decided over five point-scoring races on the superbly smooth Harvesthayes farm circuit.

Bbc Wildlife Footage to View Online

FAMOUS wildlife footage made by the BBC Natural History Unit on Whiteladies Road can now be viewed online. More than 500 video clips have been made available to view on the BBC's website, along with audio and an introduction from Sir David Attenborough.

More Women Are Turning to Two Wheels

MORE women are being urged to take up motorcycling as a way of saving money and time. William Hughes, managing director of Devitt Insurance Services, said: "Women used to be very much in the minority when it came to riding a motorcycle or they just rode pillion.

Builder 'Knifed Roommate Who Woke Him Up After Night Out'

ROOFER Gordon Shaw slashed his mate's arm, neck and ear with a craft knife because he woke him up, a jury heard. Russell Parker told Bristol Crown Court he was living in rented digs with a gang of workers on a construction project in central Bristol in February.

Platinum Playtime at School

A YATE primary school is one of the first in England to receive a new award for the high quality of its outdoor play facilities. Wellesley Primary has been given the highest-level platinum award under an outdoor play and learning scheme being trialled by the organisation Play England.

Exciting Times As Federation Opens Up Two New Academies

THE Ridings' Federation of Academies was delighted to formally open two academies in South Gloucestershire on September 1. The Winterbourne International Academy and the Yate International Academy represent an opportunity to raise and sustain high educational standards, providing national and international qualifications. At each academy, under the guidance of The Ridings' Federation of Academies, we are seeking not only to raise academic standards but also to provide an exciting and dynamic ...

Academy Opens Centre

BRISTOL'S first academy is celebrating the opening of a new vocational training centre. The facility at City Academy in Lawrence Hill provides practical learning lessons to equip students with the skills they need to work in a range of industries.

Bright New Start for Merchants' Academy After Exam Successes

MERCHANTS' Academy is celebrating the start of a new academic year after completing our first 12 months as an independent academy. Our priority is to provide the young people of Withywood with a first-class education, and since opening our doors in September 2008, we have come a long way and made some significant achievements.

Community Project Backs 11 Academies

THE two Bristol academies are among a total of 11 in England run by Oasis Community Learning. Oasis, founded by evangelist the Rev Steve Chalke, is one of the largest multi-academy sponsors in England.

Discipline and Respect at the Heart of Success

OASIS Academy Bristol has been open for just one year. Already we are pleased with the progress being made. Discipline and respect have dramatically improved, and this year's substantially improved GCSE results demonstrate that the foundations are in place to see a continued improvement during the years ahead.

Our Mission: To Provide a First Class Education for All Children

WHEN we opened as an academy in September 2008, we had a vision: to turn around a local school where standards had not been good enough and to provide a first class education for local children. We've made some significant improvements at Oasis Academy Brightstowe since then. We have, for example, developed a Pounds 1.8million ICT provision to enhance learning, opened an after- school Learning Cafe - where students are given additional learning support -and been the first in the South West to...

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Rowing Atlantic in Undies

A PAIR of female rowers planning to tackle the Atlantic Ocean will complete the gruelling race wearing nothing but their silk underwear. Annie Januszewski, 40, from Eastville, and Mel King, 37, from Leigh Woods, will be stripping to the bare essentials to avoid painful sores from hours spent rowing at sea.

A Brace for Lloyd As Saracens Go Top ; Round-Up

SKIPPER Jamie Lloyd led from the front as Bristol Saracens went top of Gloucester Premier with a useful 28-12 home win over Cirencester. The 23-year-old tighthead, who began his career with the club as a mini 17 seasons ago, touched down twice, including one score from a line-out move straight off the training paddock.

Stephens Keeps His Cool to Slot Winning Penalty ; Western Counties N

THORNBURY held their nerve for a third win in four outings, edging out struggling Gordon League 21-19 thanks to a late penalty from Tim Stephens. The Gloucester visitors snatched the lead for the first time with 10 minutes to go, when winger Ben Turk showed good pace to touch down in the corner for an unconverted score that made it 19-18.

Birthday Memories

In Memoriam

DAWSON Barbara. Auntie, seven years today. We miss you loads but you are always in our thoughts and memories. All our love. Nephews Ian and Sandra, Philip and Tanya. DAWSON Barbara. Seven years ago today. Time passes but memories of you will never fade. You are always in my thoughts. God bless. John. FORD Gwendoline. A year has passed but my love for you lives on with treasured memories. Love Husband Mike.

Madamombe Makes His Former Club Pay with a Superb Display ; Zimbabwean Star Shines for Cleve As They Beat Local Rivals Weston

THE powerful running of TJ Madamombe helped inspire Cleve to a hard-fought home win against former club Weston-super-Mare, who continue to struggle near the foot of National Three South West. The Zimbabwe international centre came into the side at short notice but settled quickly to cause the weakened visitors all kinds of problems as Cleve recorded their third win in four outings.