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Crime drama fans win behind-the-scenes police tour
A COUPLE of crime drama enthusiasts from Almondsbury have been getting a behind-the-scenes look at local police. Julia and Nick Turpin, from Almondsbury, recently spent the day on a tour of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) at Avon and Somerset
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Church to be brought into 21st century
A CONGREGATION will hold a last service in their church in its current state before it is brought into the 21st century. Dursley Tabernacle Church is about to start its re-ordering process and next Sunday will be the last time the congregation
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Lorry driver is fined for ignoring weight limit
A LORRY driver has been fined more than £500 for ignoring a weight restriction in Hallen. Martin Williams, of Redcatch Road, Lower Knowle, Bristol, was fined £530 by North Avon Magistrates' Court after pleading guilty to breaching a weight restriction
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Thornbury golfers ready to tee off for charity
A GROUP of golfers are preparing to tee off through the night to help raise money for prostate cancer. A 24-hour golf marathon is being held at Thornbury Golf Club later this month to help raise some cash for charity but the event will also allow players
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Drivers warned about Wickwar weight restriction
DELIVERY lorries are continuing to be driven through the village of Wickwar, despite a weight limit banning HGVs. Police are warning individual drivers and companies that they face a fine and points on their license if caught driving through the village
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Football: I'd be happy to sign for Rovers - Mangan
ANDY MANGAN has given a huge indication that he will remain at Forest Green following Dave Brown’s decision to become the club’s new player-assistant manager. Mangan, 22, is keen to remain at Rovers despite interest at Championship level for the hot-shot
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Rugby: Vunipola brothers aim to reach new heights
TWO young brothers from Thornbury are on the road to following in the footsteps of their father and playing rugby at the top level. Makovina, 18, and 16-year-old Viliami Vunipola - or Mako and Billy as they are more commonly known - have played together
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Tributes to teenager who died after epileptic fit
THE rugby community of Yate and Chipping Sodbury is mourning the loss of a talented teenager who has died after a severe epileptic fit. Fourteen-year-old Elliott Braybrooke was a Year 9 pupil at Brimsham Green School in Yate. His father Tim, rugby
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Empty warehouse is sold in £4million deal
A WAREHOUSE in Thornbury, which has been empty for more than a year, has been sold in a deal thought to be worth around £4million. Thornbury-based insurance company Europa Group confirmed this week it has bought the freehold for the commercial site
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Sports and social club opens its doors to the public
A SPORTS and social club, formerly for members only, has thrown its doors open to the whole community despite being faced with closure just two years ago. Berkeley Nuclear Sports and Social Club, which was previously managed by Magnox Power Station
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Football: Yate chasing former Bristol City ace Hewlett
FORMER Bristol City and Swindon Town midfielder Matt Hewlett is a target for Yate Town. Boss Dave Mogg said things are ‘looking very promising’ in terms of bringing players in and he hopes to have Hewlett for pre-season ahead of a campaign
