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Bristol News
Feb 6th
Couple 'murdered man in beating'
A couple battered a man to death in a "prolonged and vicious assault", Bristol Crown Court is told.
A Weston-super-Mare man is jailed for life for murdering another man in the North Somerset town.Police prepare to send out Valentine's Day cards (Somerset East )
Police in East Somerset are urging people to avoid being the recipient of a special card from them this Valentine's Day.
A cement lorry driver was "fortunate" after his vehicle was left dangling precariously over the River Avon in Bristol following a crash, police say.
Bath director of rugby Sir Ian McGeechan wants his side to replicate their impressive form in the LV= Cup when they return to Premiership action at the weekend.Bristol People To Design New Currency
Plans for a new Bristol Pound have been announced as a way of keeping local people's money within the City.
But so far, the money only has a basic template, and people who live and work in the City are being asked for their ideas for what the money should look like.
Ciaran Mundy is the director of the scheme. He said: "This is Bristol Pounds for Bristol people, it makes sense to us that they get to design the money.
"It'll be in their pockets, We want to make sure that everyone has an input as to what we celebrate."
The templates for the notes, which come in the form of £1, £5, £10 and £20 have so far got themes of Cycling, a Brunel Wow! Gorilla, A Cockrel and the SS Great Britain.
But all that could change, as people start to suggest their favourite Bristol Icons.
The plans are being backed by the Bristol Credit Union, who are offering bank accounts to people who want to store their local currency.
The currency is due to launch on May 21st, and it will then be accepted in most local independant stores.
Ciaran Mundy went on to say: "We've got a fantastic range of businesses, and this scheme, effectively is there to get more of the economy to be directed towards the independant sector.
"I think most people get that."
The money can be used by businesses to pay for business rates, after being supported by the Council - but exchanging it to Sterling will cost 5 percent.
The mayor of Bath says the last of the city's gasometers should be saved from demolition
Ed Sheeran has confirmed he will be appearing in Bristol on May 22nd for one exclusive gig at The Fleece, on behalf of Charity One25.
It is currently the only way to see the Triple Platinum selling artist in the City, as his tour is sold out around major venues outside Bristol.
Tickets to this intimate Bristol gig are only available to those who raise £125 or over through One25's 'Give it up for One25' campaign.
Ed Sheeran has sold more copies of his debut album than any other artist in the last ten years and is nominated for four BRIT Awards. The chance to get tickets to his exclusive Bristol concert is still open to anyone who takes part in the 'Give it up' campaign and raises £125 for One25.One25 is a Bristol based charity, which reaches out to vulnerable women trapped in street sex-work, supporting them to break free and build new lives free from violence, poverty and addiction. Ed Sheeran explains his reason for supporting the cause; "It's good to show insight that these people are real people with real emotions and they deserve the same charity work as anyone else."Louise Willott, who is organising the event told us "It's a full length set, we're gonna make the most of this amazing opportunity to have Ed play for us.
"The Fleece is quite a small venue - it only holds about four hundred, which makes it extra exciting as it's really intimate and Ed's not playing those size venues anymore."One25 are still encouraging people to get involved by giving something up between now and the 8th March when the campaign ends.
For more information on 'Give it up' click here.
Women in North Somerset who have suffered domestic abuse need more support, a report says.
Work to discover which areas in South Gloucestershire need council help to get superfast broadband is under way, the local authority says.
News Items courtesy of BBC News, Celedor Radio and Avon & Somerset Police
