Category Archives: Bristol

One Reynell of a cock-up (again)

Posted on October 9, 2008 by The Bristol Blogger

£32m of our money squandered in four years and now he’s off to enjoy his gold-plated retirement … Finally full details are emerging of the parting shot from Carew Reynell, Bristol City Council’s idea of a financial guru . Reynell, … Continue reading →

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Big prize recession jazz poetry corner

Posted on October 8, 2008 by The Bristol Blogger

It’s official. The banks are bankrupt and normal people like us are off to hell in a handcart. There’s goes the house, the job, the pension etc. Never mind. Best focus on the important things in life: Ever feel kinda … Continue reading →

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Evelyn goes to the circus

Posted on October 4, 2008 by The Bristol Blogger

(Cartoon by Evelyn Post. Evelyn Post is The Bristol Blogger’s resident cartoonist. He has a woman’s name)

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Phew!

Posted on October 2, 2008 by The Bristol Blogger

Ordinary council workers must be breathing a sigh of relief tonight. Because while today’s front page Cancer story confirms that there’s a chance that their highly trained, vetted and well-socialised senior managers may indeed send them a photo of their … Continue reading →

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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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