Monthly Archives: September 2008

Carboot boss is Labour donor and short seller!

Posted on September 29, 2008 by The Bristol Blogger

Wondering why local Labour politicians have been praising Carboot Circus to the high heavens? Well, it seems that the Chairman of Land Securities, the real estate speculators behind the Carboot Circus, is Paul Myners who also happens to donate a … Continue reading →

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Those 11 pages of Evening Cancer Cabot Circus opening coverage in full …

Posted on September 26, 2008 by The Bristol Blogger

Wow … Wow … Wow … Shiny new thing … Promised land … We may not get there with you … Parting of the Red Sea … Jaw dropping … Glass roof … Bird droppings … Work of art … … Continue reading →

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STOP PRESS (no really this time): Massive objection!!!

Posted on September 25, 2008 by The Bristol Blogger

I think we’ve found ate least one ‘celeb’ who Harvey Nichols Bristol is sure not to become a destination shop for. While on-off colleague Grant Marshall did the DJing for the Harvey Nichols opening yesterday, it seems – and I … Continue reading →

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Hacks at the circus

Posted on September 25, 2008 by The Bristol Blogger

Another day of media overkill to accompany the opening of Cabot Babylon Circus. “So what’s it like then?” the Evening Cancer gormlessly asks on its front page. It’s like any other fucking shopping centre you stupid dickheads. What do you … Continue reading →

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STOP PRESS: Circus balls

Posted on September 25, 2008 by The Bristol Blogger

Our glorious, if slightly dim, leader Helen Holland told the press today, “Cabot Circus is a quantum leap for Bristol beyond anyone’s wildest dreams.” Speak for yourself Helen. It might be normal for the Holland household to have wild dreams … Continue reading →

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Nichols ripple trickle piffle

Posted on September 24, 2008 by The Bristol Blogger

Interesting insight in to economics on the BBC Bristol website: The priciest item instore is an Alligator Clutch bag, by Kara Ross, at £3,170. It’s undoubtedly expensive. But there are those who say Harvey Nichols will spread ripples of wealth … Continue reading →

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The congestion charge cometh

Posted on September 23, 2008 by The Bristol Blogger

Slipped out, under the radar, via that popular local publication Builder and Engineer, city council leader Helen Holland yesterday announced she intends to introduce a congestion charge in Bristol. Brave Helen made the announcement to an exclusive audience of about … Continue reading →

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BBC: ain't life brand?

Posted on September 22, 2008 by The Bristol Blogger

What’s this we find on the BBC Bristol website, with its own special link given pride of place on their homepage? Why, it’s only the completely independent, uncommercial and objective blog of Sue Stones, the manager of the new Harvey … Continue reading →

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Another bloody CONsultation

Posted on September 20, 2008 by The Bristol Blogger

More good work from the Green Bristol Blog who’ve spotted that Railway Path wreckers, Square Peg Developments (Blogger passim), have consulted with and got the go-ahead – according to their optimistically titled Planning Performance Agreement (pdf) with Bristol City Council … Continue reading →

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Licensed, no bill

Posted on September 19, 2008 by The Bristol Blogger

Reader James Cameron writes: Did you know a number of Radio Bristol journalists or rather “journalists” were treated to a free meal at a new restaurant in the city centre on Thursday night courtesy of the new Cabot City Centre … Continue reading →

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