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Image released of suspect following discovery of human remains in suitcases
AN image has been released of a suspect following the discovery of two suitcases containing human remains on Clifton Suspension Bridge. Police were called to reports of a man with a suitcase acting suspiciously on the landmark bridge just before
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Plans revealed to expand prison near Wotton
PLANS have been put forward to expand a men’s open prison near Wotton. The Ministry of Justice recently submitted a planning application to South Gloucestershire Council to expand HMP Leyhill. Proposals include building two new housing blocks
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Another public meeting for update on Armstrong Hall
A SECOND meeting is due to take place giving the public an update on Armstrong Hall in Thornbury. Members of the public and local arts groups are being invited to the discussion by the Armstrong Hall Trust. The Armstrong Hall complex in Chapel
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New cycle path in Thornbury approved despite anti-social behaviour fears
A NEW cycle path in Thornbury has been approved despite concerns it could cause anti-social behaviour. The path will run from Thornbury to Alveston and provide a safer alternative to the steep and narrow road linking the two areas. Construction
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Two suitcases containing ‘human remains’ found on landmark bridge
A MANHUNT has been launched after two suitcases containing suspected human remains were found at the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol. Police were called to reports of a man with a suitcase acting suspiciously on the landmark bridge just before
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Bid for ‘crowded’ home plan on car park near railway station rejected
PLANS to build a “crowded” five-home estate on a car park near Cam and Dursley railway station have been rejected. Wain Homes has been refused permission by Stroud District Council to develop the 0.2 acre site off Box Road. The proposed development
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Customers queue for 19 hours as fast-food chain opens in Gloucestershire
CUSTOMERS queued for over 19 hours as Gloucestershire’s first branch of a popular fast-food chain opened for the first time. Fried chicken brand Popeyes launched a new drive-thru restaurant in St Oswalds Retail Park in Gloucester on Monday.
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Yate man fined and banned for drink driving
A MAN from Yate has been fined and banned from the roads after he was caught drink driving. Jack Bidwell, aged 22, of Melrose Avenue, Yate, was caught over the alcohol limit while driving in Siston Lane, Siston on October 28, 2023. He had consumed