Relive the noughties in the West
At the end of the decade, we look back on the events and stories which defined the noughties in the West.

Rock survey for Suspension Bridge
A £145,000 survey is to be carried out into the rocks supporting the world-famous Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol.

Bristol researchers study names
Researchers at the University of the West of England are about to create the largest ever database of the UK's family surnames.

Picture of Tyntesfield wins prize
A photograph of the grounds of Tyntesfield mansion wins top place in the under-18s category of a national contest.

Secrets of Royal Fort uncovered
Archaeologists have discovered a large, heavily-fortified structure while investigating the Royal Fort in Bristol.

Bridge celebrates 145th birthday
Isambard Kingdom Brunel's famous Clifton Suspension Bridge, in the city of Bristol, celebrates its 145th birthday.

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Homeless helping archaeology dig
An unusual archaeological dig in Bristol will be held by a team of homeless volunteers, at an area where many of them sleep rough.

Arnos Vale: graveyard or reserve?
An historian and a naturalist go head-to-head to find out whether the wildlife or monuments at Arnos Vale Cemetery are more important.

Roman Baths get teaching award
The Roman Baths has been given the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge for its work with young people.

Museum wants 1950s treasures
Curators at the Museum of Bristol are looking for a series of objects from the 1950s to form part of a new display.

Bath's Roman drain investigated
Parts of an underground drain, which takes Bath's hot spring water to the River Avon, are explored for the first time.

Historical plane gets big clean
One of the star attractions at Bristol's City Museum and Art Gallery - its Boxkite aeroplane - is in line for an MOT and makeover.

Brabazon footage found in shed
Rare air-to-air footage of the maiden flight of the Bristol Brabazon from 1949 is found in a garden shed.