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Woman, 29, found dead at home
A WOMAN was found dead in her home in Dursley over the weekend. It is believed she had hanged herself. Police have confirmed they were called to reports of a deceased woman at 3.35am on Saturday, July 2 at a private address in Phelps Mill Close
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Strike action support is welcomed by teaching unions
TEACHERS who went on strike last week say they are encouraged by the public support on show. Union members at schools across South Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire took part in the nationwide day of industrial action last Thursday amid a row with
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Plea to residents as Britain in Bloom judges are set to arrive
DURSLEY residents are being asked to pull together this week to keep the town looking blooming beautiful ahead of the judging of national competition Britain in Bloom. It is the first year Dursley has entered the prestigious competition, run by the
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South Gloucestershire chief takes pay cut
THE boss at South Gloucestershire Council has taken a pay cut of more than £8,000 to help the authority save money. Amanda Deeks, who is in charge at the council, is said to have volunteered to take the five per cent pay cut, which equates to £8,196.
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Community comes together for school summer fair
A PACKED programme of arena events, a field full of stalls and plenty of fun for all the family helped make a school fair in Chipping Sodbury one of the best ever. The St John’s Mead Primary School summer fair on Saturday raised more than £4,600 in
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Teenager charged with attempted burglary
A TEENAGER has been charged with attempted burglary and resisting a police constable in the execution of their duty. The 17-year-old from Newport near Berkeley was arrested on Friday, July 1 and has been remanded in custody following a hearing at Cheltenham
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24-hour walkers raise thousands for charity
THOUSANDS of pounds were raised for Cancer Research UK on Saturday during a gruelling day-long challenge. The Relay for Life event at Yate Outdoor Sports Complex saw 23 teams take part in the 24-hour relay, raising almost £28,000 for the charity. The
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Youth cafe wins top design award
YATE’S newest youth venue has won an award for its innovative design. The Armadillo youth café, next to Yate Leisure Centre, only opened in June but has already impressed building experts on the judging panel of this year’s Local Authority Building
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Ideas sought on plans for new day centre for vulnerable adults
A COMMUNITY organisation is consulting on the idea of creating a brand new day centre for vulnerable adults in the Cam and Dursley area. Local people are to be given the opportunity to contribute ideas for new activities and social groups that could
