Evening Post (Bristol, UK)

Reward to Track Down Car Vandals

A CASH reward is being offered to try and track down the culprits behind a spate of vandal attacks on cars in Clevedon. Over the past month, 16 cars parked in the seaside resort have been vandalised - causing damage totalling thousands of pounds.

'I Only Lashed Out with Knife in Self Defence' - Roofer

ROOFER Gordon Shaw told police he lashed out with his work knife in self defence when his colleague went for him, slashing his mate's arm, neck and ear, a court heard. Shaw, who was staying at rented digs among a gang of four workers on a construction job in central Bristol, told a jury Russell Parker came at him after they argued over cannabis and he picked up the blade in panic.

Newspaper Back Up and Running After Arson Attack

THE Somali Voice newspaper is back up and running thanks to a collective effort from the people of Bristol. The bilingual publication's offices in Easton were destroyed by arson in July.

Something for the Weekend? ; Don't Miss This Week's Venue Don't Miss This Week's Venue

THIS week's Venue caters for all tastes, from highbrow to lowbrow to brows that meet in the middle. We've got pop music, philosophy and free diamonds (sort of), and all you have to do is give a newsagent Pounds 1.50. BAT FOR LASHES - Natasha Khan - Ms Bat For Lashes herself - comes to Colston Hall this week. Step into the world of pop's sparkly princess as we catch up with her on rehearsal break.

We're Putting On Our Sunday Best for Fashion Show ; City's Indie Designers Are in the Spotlight

THE best of Bristol's independent designers will be showcased in a fashion show this weekend. The inaugural Stokes Croft Fashion, organised by Stokes Croft- based dressmaker Gilly Woo, will be held on Sunday evening at Metropolis (formally Jesters) on the Cheltenham Road.

There Are Two Types of Angel in This World ... Angels of Life and Angels of Death ; Hit-and-Run Mum Saaf Pleads Guilty

THESE are the prophetic words that Hannah Saaf offered just two months before she left 11-year-old Sam Riddall for dead. She made the eerie prophecy to a flatmate in Bristol before mounting the pavement and ending the young lad's life.

'Party Feel' for Floyd's Funeral ; Floyd's Funeral Will Be Celebration of His Life

GLASSES will be raised to colourful TV chef Keith Floyd, whose funeral will take place at Ashton Court today with a suitably party- like atmosphere. Family and friends will say goodbye to the 65-year-old icon of the small screen with a musical wake, which will include a blues band fronted by Ivor Novello award-winning songwriter Bill Padley and - appropriately enough - there will be plenty of food and drink.

Marco Gets His Blanket Back After Mum's Appeal

WHEN an Italian mother's irreplaceable baby blanket was lost while the family were out walking she feared it was gone forever. By amazing coincidence it was found by another Italian mum and is now back with its rightful owner - little eight-month-old Marco.

Teenagers' Telescopic Taster Day

MORE than 500 teenagers had the chance to use some of the most advanced telescopes in the world at an event in Bristol. The Institute of Physics held a lecture at the Hexagon Theatre at Kingsfield School in Kingswood to mark the International Year of Astronomy.

Firm Drums Up Pounds 1,000

A THORNBURY company has raised more than Pounds 1,000 for injured servicemen. Green and Burton, which sells and services domestic appliances, started supporting Help for Heroes as part of the town's summer carnival and to coincide with its 35th year of trading there.

Singing for Our Heroes

Have the Heart to Help Shop ; Help Wanted

BEDMINSTER: The British Heart Foundation shop in East Street needs people who can spare a few hours a week. The charity needs volunteers to help with all aspects of the shop.

Drivers Needed ; Help Wanted

BRISTOL: Volunteer minibus drivers required for day trips and other local events at Bristol Dial-a-Ride. Full training provided and volunteer expenses paid. Essential to have driving licence with category D1 or D1+E for at least two years.

Call for Helpline Aid ; Help Wanted

BRISTOL: Bristol Women's Crisis Service runs a helpline and a text and email support service for girls and young women affected by self injury. We are recruiting volunteers to be trained either at weekends or on Tuesday daytimes October to December. Our training programme will give you a chance to develop your skills in this area and for you to understand your own attitudes and judgements about girls and women and self-injury.

Improving Child Safety ; Help Wanted

Refreshing Change? ; Help Wanted

KINGSWOOD: A volunteer is needed for either a morning or afternoon to help the administrator at the Park Centre. They will be required to help in the office, serving refreshments or with various other activities.

A Double Act Sets the Stage

REHEARSALS have begun for Uncle Vanya, the first co-production between Bristol Old Vic and Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory. The two theatre companies have discussed the opportunity of working together for some time and decided to team up for the Russian tragicomedy.

A Polished Version of Glass Story ; Re View

The Glass Mountain (Trestle Theatre Company): Tobacco Factory THE 1949 film which bears the same name as this play also mixed the Legend of the Glass Mountain with a modern story. In that case an RAF pilot downed over Italy falls in love with the girl who rescues him but finds the ties to his wife too strong and returns to her. On stage we follow the trials and temptation faced by Olek, a present day Polish immigrant seeking a new life in England. Like the RAF pilot, Olek finds that his feeli...

Appeal After Sex Attack On Woman

A 30-year-old woman was sexually assaulted in Stapleton Road in Easton on Friday. Police particularly want to talk to a man whose car was flagged down by the victim at around 6.30am near the railway bridge over the road. He gave her a lift up Stapleton Road toward Fishponds, where she saw the man who attacked her. He disappeared on foot and she went to police to report the incident.

Lower Speed Limits for Accident Trouble Spot ; but Calls for 40mph Rejected Because They Were Unrealistic

NEW speed limits are expected to be introduced along a main road into Chipping Sodbury where there have been seven accidents in five years, including a fatality. But a proposal to restrict traffic to just 40mph along the long, straight stretch of Wickwar Road has been changed after the police said it was unrealistically low.