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Tributes are paid to former mayor
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former long-standing mayor who dedicated his life to the community. The wife of former Berkeley mayor Gilbert Reeves has spoken of his passion for serving the community and his love of sport. Mr Reeves died last Thursday
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Former gym instructor guilty of 'flashing' is given community order
A FORMER leisure centre gym instructor who was found guilty of 'flashing' at two women in the Cotswolds has been given a 12 month community order. Greg Livingstone, 29, who was working as a brewery van driver at the time of the two offences, claimed
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Warning to shoppers over fake £20 notes
POLICE are warning shoppers and staff in Yate and Chipping Sodbury to be vigilant against criminals using fake £20 notes. The number of forgeries has increased dramatically in recent weeks, prompting police to issue a warning to be extra careful.
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Aspiring young photographers given awards by camera club
ASPIRING David Baileys have been snapped up by Sodbury and Yate Camera Club. The club has just announced the winners of an annual search to find the area’s young photographer of the year, which was entered by schoolchildren from across the district.
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Deaf student given award for setting up sign language class
A 15-YEAR-OLD student who set up a sign language class for his school friends has had his hard work recognised. Mike Bush, of Castle School, who is profoundly deaf, has been awarded the Mayor of Thornbury's Youth Award 2009. Mike was chosen for the
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School wins grant to encourage pupils to walk
PUPILS at Horton Primary School have been putting their best foot forward after being awarded a special walking grant. The school is one of eight across South Gloucestershire to be given funding from the Department of Transport to encourage more children
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Green power wins accolades for pupils
GREEN powered cars have rocketed round the tracks thanks to engineering pupils at Chipping Sodbury School. The school’s Greenpower team took to the circuits at Goodwood, in Sussex, for the 2009 environmentally-friendly car challenge. Four cars were
