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Date set for bridge opening
NATIONAL Highways has confirmed that the new Badminton Road bridge over the M4 will open to traffic in June. The bridge next to the Wick...
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Schools lock phones away
THE area’s two secondary schools say they will become “fully phone-free” from June. Downend School and Mangotsfield School are introducing “secure” lockable pouches, which pupils...
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The Bristol communities proving environmental action starts close to home
Every community project starts somewhere. With a conversation. A cup of tea. A few people asking, “What if we tried this?” Or simply noticing what...
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Renting law is changing on 1st May – find out what it means for you
Tenants and landlords in South Gloucestershire are being advised to find out what a landmark new law that comes into effect on 1 May means for them....
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Scout hut future in doubt
THE future of Pucklechurch Scout Hut is in doubt following the closure of the village Scout group. The 50-year-old building, which is on land owned...
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New advice service
NEW face-to-face drop-in advice sessions in Lyde Green have been launched by Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire. Sessions funded by Emersons Green Town Council are being...
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Community nature reserve celebrates first year
A PROJECT to make Emersons Green a thriving haven for wildlife has celebrated a successful first year. Emersons Green Community Nature Reserve was set up...
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Two boxes to save lives
A NEW red box on the side of Emersons Green Village Hall could prove to be a lifesaver. The bleed control kit has been attached...
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Enjoy your third age
MORE than 100 people came to Page Park to find out more about a group helping older people to ‘learn, laugh and live’. Visitors tried...
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Early silverware to start cricket season
THE first Carsons & Mangotsfield side to take the field in anger this year were the Under-19s, who finally got to play their rain-delayed 2025...
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Play off defeat ends Cleve’s outstanding season
CLEVE RFC’s promotion campaign ended with defeat in their second Regional 2 Severn play-off away to Chippenham. Following a hard-fought win over Keynsham, the match...
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Flyers celebrate a successful season
DOWNEND Flyers are celebrating a season of success for teams across the women’s and girls’ football club. The women’s First Team secured their place in...
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Cleve make winning start in play-offs
CLEVE have won the first of the knockout games that determine whether the rugby club advances to a higher league. They welcomed Keynsham to the...