Green Cross Code actor tells of horror smash
THE Bristolian actor behind the 1970s traffic safety superhero the Green Cross Code Man has talked for the first time about the car crash that could have cost him his life.In a newsletter to fans,...
View ArticleDebate on future of youth centres
THE future of Bristol's threatened youth centres will be debated in Southmead tomorrow.Mayor George Ferguson will take questions from residents and the young people at Southmead Youth Centre from...
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Thanks Charlotte, George and Darth
I WOULD like to thank, on behalf of the residents of Southmead, George Ferguson Mayor of Bristol and MP Charlotte Leslie for the £1,000 and £100 pledges to save Southmead Youth Centre.Also a big thank...
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The force is with Darth Vader and his Southmead campaign
SOUTHMEAD Youth Centre has been saved from closure for at least another year after Darth Vader joined forces with campaigners. Organisations have answered their call for help – with £70,000 already...
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Rising trouble Youth centre cuts blamed
ANTI-social behaviour has increased in Southmead since the opening hours of its youth centre were slashed. Campaigners fighting to save Southmead Youth Centre say the figures prove the need to secure...
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Bristolian actor who played Darth Vader advises hopefuls to drop...
The Bristolian who played Darth Vader in the original Star Wars films has advised young hopefuls looking to auditon for the new film in the city should "disguise their accents". Dave Prowse starred in...
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How much could you get paid if you're successful at Bristol Star...
THE Force could be with another Bristolian this weekend when open auditions for two lead roles in the next Star Wars film are held in the city. The casting sessions for Star Wars: Episode VII will take...
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Everybody loves that Bristol has a dinosaur!
ILED a walk on behalf of the University of Bristol and the Bristol Dinosaur Project. Called A Walk Back In Time, its aim was to take guests to see the place where the Bristol dinosaur was found in...
View ArticleEmpire Club set to close – after more than 50 years
THE Empire Sports Club, one of Bristol's oldest and best known fitness centres, is closing at the end of this week, after being based at Newfoundland Road for more than half-a-century.Owner Andy Sutor...
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The Green Cross Code Man's back – and targeting the...
THE Green Cross Code Man is making a surprise comeback to our screens and this time he is targeting the smartphone generation.It's been more than 20 years since David Prowse last dressed in his green...
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Star Wars star Dave reveals he has dementia
BRISTOL-born actor David Prowse has revealed that he suffers from dementia and fears that if he was cast in another movie he would not be able to remember his lines.David, 79, who was brought up in...
View ArticleStar Wars Dave Prowse special guest at eatery opening
HE is more used to hatching evil plots to conquer the universe or helping small children to cross the road in safety.But this week David Prowse (pictured) will ditch his light-sabre and put his Green...
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