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Corrie star Kate wows the crowds at switch-on
CORONATION Street bad girl Tracy Barlow helped attract the largest turnout at Yate Shopping Centre in recent years when she flicked the switch for the town's first ever Christmas lights turn-on. Thousands of children and late-night shoppers crowded
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Bus under threat
IT HAS come to my attention that the 312 bus route is under long term threat. The bus runs from Thornbury, via Aztec West, Bristol Parkway, the MOD and the UWE, extending to Frenchay Hospital. From the New Year, the bus will be run by 4 Towns/Vale
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A38 is shut again as biker suffers injuries
POLICE were forced to close the A38 for a second time in less than a week after a motorcyclist was found in the middle of the road near the Berkeley Heath junction. The biker, a man from Cam, was found at 7.30am this morning. Police said it was unclear
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Park and ride scheme is backed
PLANS to introduce safety and anti-congestion improvements across South Gloucestershire, including the area's first park and ride facility at Parkway Station, have taken a step forward. The district council's planning and transport select committee
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Youngsters benefit from new cyclepath
YOUNGSTERS in Thornbury can now bike to school in greater safety thanks to a new cyclepath. The existing route along the town's Streamside Walk has been converted into a shared cycle and pedestrian path, linking Crossways Infant and Junior schools.
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Social care services are praised
ADULT social care services in South Gloucestershire have improved and are likely to get even better in future, according to government inspectors. South Gloucestershire Council's community care and housing department has been awarded two stars for
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Spanish night
TOCAROS is a local guitar duo set to give a concert at the Old Bell, Dursley (Function Room) this evening (Friday) All proceeds from the event will be donated to Macmillan Cancer Support. Den Hardy said: "What Tocaros presents is the real thing, for
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Forest Green hoping to upset Swindon
FOREST GREEN ROVERS will be hoping to capitalise on the continuing turmoil at Swindon Town when Jim Harvey takes his side to the County Ground on Saturday for their FA Cup clash. Town are currently managerless after boss Paul Sturrock left to join
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Cup dreams ignite
SHARPNESS and Cam Bulldogs will be aiming to reach the quarter-finals of the GFA North Senior Amateur Cup this weekend. The Sharks entertain Longlevens, while the Bulldogs make the long trip to Moreton-in-Marsh to play Moreton Rangers. Meanwhile
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Charity encourages a different type of gardening
A CHARITY is asking schoolchildren to put down their spades to grow more nutritional fruit and vegetables. The Good Gardeners Association, based in Wotton-under-Edge, is a national charity which promotes no-dig compost gardening. Matt Adams, director
