Bristol

The athletes make up most of Kenya's Olympic contingent
The athletes make up most of Kenya's Olympic contingent
Russia's national football team midfielder Igor Semshov leaves the Bristol hotel in Warsaw
Russia's national football team coach Dick Advocaat speaks during a press conference at the Bristol hotel in Warsaw
Syrian president Bashar al-Assad (L) and his wife Asma leave the Bristol hotel in Paris in 2010
Syria's First Lady falling from grace
Photocall du film Warrior hôtel Bristol 27 juin 2011 Paris
Britain South Africa Tourist Killed
Britain South Africa Tourist Killed
Italy Missing Balloonists
Italy Missing Balloonists
Italy Missing Balloonists
Italy Missing Balloonists
Italy Missing Balloonists
Italy Missing Balloonists
Italy Missing Balloonists
Britain Bassey's Daughter
Britain Hospital Gowns
Haiti Earthquake
Darren Barker v Danny Butler -  British Middleweight Title

Jockey in coma after Cheltenham fall

An amateur Irish jockey was in a coma on Friday after sustaining a serious neck injury during a fall at the Cheltenham Festival.
 

Weston-super-Mare is divorce 'hotspot'

Weston-super-Mare is well known for its sandy beaches and impressive pier, but it has now achieved a less-wanted claim to fame after being named the country's divorce "hotspot".
 

Robinson hired as Bristol rugby director

Former England and Scotland coach Andy Robinson was appointed as director of rugby for Championship club Bristol on Monday.
 

Paris lights up at news of Beckham arrival

Rarely has an Englishman been so heartily welcomed by the French.
 

Motorist in court over tandem bike deaths

A motorist was to appear in court Wednesday charged with killing a husband and wife who were knocked off their tandem bicycle.
 

Kohn savours "surreal" Wales call-up

Uncapped Harlequins lock Olly Kohn said it felt "surreal" to have been added to Wales's squad for this season's Six Nations following his shock call-up on Friday.
 

Travel disrupted as blizzards sweep Britain

Snow swept across Britain on Friday, forcing airports to cancel dozens of flights and more than 2,000 schools to close.
 

Readying for Christmas 'battle' in 3-star kitchen

As the clock ticks down to Christmas in the three-star kitchens of the Bristol luxury hotel in Paris, chef Eric Frechon is readying his crew like a general rallying a battalion.
 

Nurse's death after hoax Kate call left 'unfillable void'

The children of a nurse found hanged after she was duped by a hoax call to the hospital treating Prince William's wife Catherine told a mass in her memory Saturday that her death had left "an unfillable void".
 

Nurse's death after hoax call leaves 'unfillable void'

The children of a nurse found hanged after she was duped by a hoax phone call to the hospital treating Prince William's wife Catherine told a mass in her memory Saturday her death left "an unfillable void".
 

Family of hoax call nurse to attend memorial mass

The family of a nurse found dead after she was duped by a hoax phone call at the hospital treating Prince William's pregnant wife are to attend a mass in her memory Saturday at Westminster Cathedral in London.
 

Family of hoax call nurse to attend memorial mass

The family of a nurse found dead after she was duped by a hoax phone call at the hospital treating Prince William's pregnant wife are to attend a mass in her memory Saturday at Westminster Cathedral.
 

Nurse in British royal hoax call case found hanged: inquest

A nurse at a hospital treating Prince William's pregnant wife Kate who fell for an Australian radio prank was found hanged in her room, had wrist injuries and left three notes, an inquest heard Thursday.
 

Ashour, Shorbagy meet in all-Egyptian squash world final

Ramy Ashour, the unpredictable squash genius from Egypt, reached the final of the world championships, ended the titleholder's defence, and made sure of regaining the world number one spot -- all in one go.
 

Australian regulator opens probe into royal prank station

Australia's media watchdog on Thursday opened an investigation into a prank call to the hospital treating Prince William's pregnant wife Catherine ahead of autopsy results on the nurse who died.
 

Autopsy result on royal prank call nurse due Thursday

The result of a post-mortem on a nurse thought to have taken her own life after a prank call to the hospital treating Prince William's pregnant wife Catherine will be announced Thursday, police said.
 

Freezing fog grounds flights

Severe fog has forced the cancellation of dozens of flights scheduled to take-off and land across the country on Wednesday with more disruption expected later in the day.
 

Royals close ranks as Aussie station defends conduct

Prince William abandoned an event Sunday to be with his wife Catherine, as the Australian radio station engulfed in the row over the hoax phone call death promised to review its practices.
 

Nurse death 'unforeseeable, very regrettable': station

The owners of an Australian radio station at the centre of the British royal prank call scandal Sunday said the tragic death of a nurse was "unforeseeable" and vowed to review its broadcasting processes.
 

Indian family 'shocked' after nurse's death

The family of the Indian-origin nurse who died after being hoaxed by an Australian radio show trying to reach Prince William's wife in London said they were shocked to hear the "horrible news".
 

Facts from the Wikipedia page:

Bristol
—  Unitary, City, Ceremonial county  —
Bristol Bridge and the Floating Harbour

Coat of Arms of the City Council
Coordinates: 51°27′N 2°35′W / 51.45°N 2.583°W / 51.45; -2.583
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Constituent countryEngland
RegionSouth West England
Ceremonial countyBristol
(County corporate)
Admin HQBristol
Royal Charter1155
County status1373
Government
 - TypeUnitary authority, City
 - Governing bodyBristol City Council
 - LeadershipLeader & Cabinet
 - ExecutiveLib Dem
 - MPsRoger Berry (L)

Kerry McCarthy (L)
Doug Naysmith (L)/(Co-op)
Dawn Primarolo (L)

Stephen Williams (LD)
Area
 - Unitary, City, Ceremonial county42.5 sq mi (110 km2)
Elevation [1]36 ft (11 m)
Population (2008 est.)
 - Unitary, City, Ceremonial county421,300 (Ranked 7th amongst English Districts / 43rd amongst Ceremonial Counties)
 - Density9,425/sq mi (3,639/km2)
 - Urban551,066 (2,001)
 - Metro1,006,600 (LUZ)
 - Ethnicity[2]88.8% White (83.5% White British)
4.2% S. Asian
1.9% Black
2.2% Mixed Race
1.9% E. Asian or Other
Time zoneGMT (UTC0)
PostcodeBS
Area code(s)0117
ISO 3166-2GB-BST
ONS code00HB
OS grid referenceST5946972550
NUTS 3UKK11
Websitebristol.gov.uk/