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- Dangerous drivers, child abusers and cash machine raiders - those jailed at Bristol Crown Court
Saturday, 11 March 2017, 12:00 am
A gang who blew up cash machines in Bristol, robbers and child abusers are the latest to be put behind bars after their cases were heard at Bristol Crown Court. - Filton Tory Jack Lopresti opposes Budget tax hike for self-employed
Friday, 10 March 2017, 12:00 am
Bristol MP Jack Lopresti has come out against his Government's Budget, declaring he cannot support the "punitive" tax hike on self-employed workers. - £7.1 million congestion-busting improvements to the M5 around Bristol
Friday, 10 March 2017, 12:00 am
Millions of pounds is to be spent on the M5 around Bristol to ease two congestion hotspots. - Shoppers discover only TWO crisps in Aldi's version of Monster Munch - and they are fuming
Thursday, 9 March 2017, 12:00 am
Disgruntled shoppers have blasted bargain supermarket Aldi after discovering only TWO crisps in a packet its own brand version of Monster Munch. - Stoke Gifford residents say £2 million is being wasted on a Metrobus extension 'no-one will use'
Wednesday, 8 March 2017, 12:00 am
'Why is the council spending £2 million on a bus route no one wants or will use?'
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- Saving Pichiku, the red titi monkey without a mum
Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 5:50 pm
Baby titi monkey Pichiku's mum died after she gave birth to him at Bristol Zoo. - Man and woman arrested on suspicion of Bristol murder
Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 4:07 pm
A 27-year-old woman was found with stab wounds in a flat in the St Pauls area. - Father of dead Somerset baby quizzed over harassment complaints
Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 1:37 pm
A father is questioned by police over his campaign into the death of his son. - Two MPs quit Bath University roles over vice-chancellor's pay deal
Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 11:16 am
It follows criticism of the £451k salary of University of Bath vice-chancellor Prof Dame Glynis Breakwell. - Wings Over Scotland blogger arrested over alleged harassment
Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 9:46 am
A woman accuses the man behind the Wings Over Scotland website of online harassment. - Bristol tower block has similar cladding to Grenfell Tower
Monday, 21 August 2017, 3:34 pm
Extra patrols have been introduced at the Eclipse Tower in Cabot Circus as a precaution. - Fulham v Bristol Rovers
Monday, 21 August 2017, 3:20 pm
Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's EFL Cup game between Fulham and Bristol Rovers. - Anthony Perenise: Samoa prop rejoins Bath from Bristol
Monday, 21 August 2017, 2:34 pm
Bath re-sign tighthead prop Anthony Perenise from Bristol for the 2017-18 Premiership season. - Watford v Bristol City
Monday, 21 August 2017, 1:49 pm
Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's EFL Cup game between Watford and Bristol City. - Bath's Cleveland Bridge tollhouse pillar destroyed by car
Monday, 21 August 2017, 1:37 pm
The council said the tollhouse sustained "significant" damage but was still "structurally sound".
Bristol Post News
- Bristol Casualty actor convicted of fraud after trying to get cash for fake cancelled holiday
Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 6:00 pm
He tried to claim compensation for flights he'd never booked after his passport 'wasn't returned in time' - Burglar broke into people's homes while they slept, stole their bank cards then went shopping
Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 5:18 pm
Tony Benstead's four-month burglary spree saw him target homes across Bristol, breaking in after forcing open front doors - Notorious Stokes Croft drug dealer sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison
Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 4:15 pm
Complaints about drug dealing in the area appear to have been reduced since he was arrested - This 81-year-old grandmother-of-four is going to abseil down Southmead Hospital
Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 4:00 pm
Mollie Young says it’s the first time she’s ever done anything like it - Thieves smash Gloucester Road Sainsbury's window with concrete slab in burglary
Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 2:06 pm
It is believed they made off with cigarettes - Hundreds turn out for funeral of Kevin Spencer who died 32 years after hit and run that nearly killed him
Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 1:56 pm
The church was so full that a second room was provided for the overflowing congregation - Police may be investigated by watchdog after woman dies from stab wounds in Bristol
Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 1:31 pm
A woman was found with serious stab wounds in St Paul's and died at the scene - Padstow in Cornwall is Bristolians' top 'happy place'
Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 1:24 pm
Survey reveals 31 per cent of city residents are at their happiest at the Cornish seaside resort - Bristol street artist Cheo had surprise for boy bullied at Upfest
Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 1:04 pm
Cheo wanted to put a smile back on little Charley's face - Woman dies from stab wounds and police launch murder inquiry in Bristol
Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 12:20 pm
A man and a woman have been arrested and officers are carrying out searches of the area
South Glos Post
- Winterbourne’s Tim Bowles is new Metro Mayor
Monday, 26 June 2017, 11:01 pm
The new Mayor of the West of England, Winterbourne resident Tim Bowles (Conservative), was officially sworn into office at the Engine Shed, Bristol on Monday 8th May. The event followed the mayoral el. […] - Anger at lack of consultation on West of England devolution deal
Tuesday, 14 June 2016, 12:27 pm
The ruling Conservative group on South Gloucestershire Council (SGC) has come under fire from opposition parties for planning to make a critical decision on whether or not to accept the Government’s. […] - Winterbourne Medieval Barn wins Heritage Lottery Fund support
Tuesday, 10 May 2016, 12:38 pm
South Gloucestershire Council, in partnership with Winterbourne Medieval Barn Trust, has received initial support from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to help restore Winterbourne Medieval Barn. Devel. […] - Green bin charge set to be reduced from April
Tuesday, 22 December 2015, 9:27 pm
The omission of the garden waste collection service from a strategic review of South Gloucestershire Council’s waste services (see ‘Council consults on plan to almost halve size of black bin‘) h. […] - Bus lane enforcement cameras go live in Patchway and Stoke Gifford
Monday, 21 September 2015, 11:24 am
Two fixed bus lane enforcement cameras in South Gloucestershire are now in operation. The bus lane enforcement cameras are located at Highwood Road in Patchway and at New Road/Brierly Furlong in Stok. […]
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- Appeal for information following Ellicks Close fire - The Bradley Stoke Journal
Monday, 21 August 2017, 10:53 pm
The Bradley Stoke JournalAppeal for information following Ellicks Close fireThe Bradley Stoke JournalLocal police are appealing for information after a fire at the home of a woman and her two young ch. […] - Bradley Stoke to be made 'digital hotspot' as more people get ultrafast broadband - Bristol Post
Monday, 21 August 2017, 10:03 am
Bristol PostBradley Stoke to be made 'digital hotspot' as more people get ultrafast broadbandBristol Post... to give up five websites deemed "abusive" by the tax man. As part of its network expansion. […] - Tunnelling work now fully under way in Three Brooks nature reserve - The Bradley Stoke Journal
Sunday, 20 August 2017, 7:13 pm
The Bradley Stoke JournalTunnelling work now fully under way in Three Brooks nature reserveThe Bradley Stoke JournalWork to build a new sewer pipe beneath the M4 motorway has reached an important mile. […] - Exciting programme planned for Carnival Day on 26th August - The Bradley Stoke Journal
Saturday, 19 August 2017, 9:05 pm
The Bradley Stoke JournalExciting programme planned for Carnival Day on 26th AugustThe Bradley Stoke JournalBradley Stoke Carnival takes place this year on Saturday 26th August, from 11am to 6pm, on J. […] - Local heroes honoured at 2017 Stars of the Stokes awards - The Bradley Stoke Journal
Sunday, 13 August 2017, 11:52 pm
The Bradley Stoke JournalLocal heroes honoured at 2017 Stars of the Stokes awardsThe Bradley Stoke JournalPhoto (l-r): Sarah Wheatley (Bradley Stoke Tesco Extra), Alan Dedicoat (event host) and Corey. […]
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- Record post-16 results for Patchway students
Sunday, 20 August 2017, 10:50 am
Students at Patchway Community College have achieved record results in this year’s post-16 examinations. Fifty-one percent of all grades were A*-B or equivalent and 80 percent were A*-C. The pass. […] - McCarthy & Stone given green light for Charlton Hayes developments
Sunday, 20 August 2017, 8:47 am
Following the recent decisions by South Gloucestershire Council to approve McCarthy and Stone’s Retirement Living and Retirement Living Plus (Extra Care) proposals for the development of vacant scru. […] - Patchway Community College awarded multi-million pound investment
Sunday, 20 August 2017, 7:34 am
Patchway Community College has been awarded in excess of £4 million to refurbish its site. The money will be used to fund roof and heating system replacements and building refurbishments. This inclu. […] - South Glos Council to debate Hatchet Road bus lane petition on 19th July
Saturday, 15 July 2017, 7:36 pm
Campaigners opposed to the construction of a new bus lane on Hatchet Road in Stoke Gifford will have another chance to persuade councillors to abandon the scheme when their 3,200+ signature petition i. […] - Summer concert success for Stokes Singers
Friday, 14 July 2017, 9:18 am
Stokes Singers performed their summer concert, ‘A Midsummer Medley’, to an appreciative audience at Little Stoke Primary School at the end of June, writes Sue Callow, publicity officer. With a pro. […]
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Bradley Stoke United FC is looking for players to join its Under-7s team. Club website: www.bsufc.co.uk
Bradley Stoke Journal shared Friends of Jubilee Green's post.
If you are interested in finding out more about running friends of Jubilee Green please message us your e-mail address and we will add you into our closed group so we can explain whats involved and introduce you to anyone else who may be interested.
ROAD CLOSURE - MONDAY 21ST AUGUST
A section of Braydon Avenue (Little Stoke) will be closed for "major resurfacing works" tomorrow (Monday 21st August).
The area of work is around the newly installed zebra crossing.
"The works will involve the planning off of the existing surface of the carriageway and the laying of a new surface. The work will start at approximately 7.00am and remain in place until approximately 6.00pm. These works will create a significant amount of noise."
More details: www.bradleystoke.gov.uk/articles.php?article_id=626
A South Gloucestershire Council spokesperson confirmed:
“We will be starting the resurfacing work at Braydon Avenue on Monday morning as advertised."
“We have not installed advance notification signage on this occasion as the contractor has managed to accommodate the work at short notice, as it only requires a one day closure. However, we have sent letters to residents directly affected by the closure advising them regarding potential access issues and timing. The diversion route will be well signed and supported by traffic management.”
Bradley Stoke Journal shared a link.
Tunnelling work now fully under way in Three Brooks nature reserve
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Work to build a new sewer pipe beneath the M4 motorway has reached an important milestone, with tunnel boring now fully under way at the Three Brooks Local Nature Reserve in Bradley Stoke. As part of its work to complete the final phase of the £15 million Frome Valley Relief Sewer scheme, Wessex
A few readers have commented about cars using the new bus-only left-turn lane linking Bradley Stoke Way to the southbound A38 at Aztec West. It does look inviting, particularly now that more of the cones have been removed (this photo is from last weekend). Currently no 'bus lane' signage (other than the red road surface) in the immediate vicinity. Your thoughts?
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TODAY (Sun 20th): Fundraising event for Bailey Cooper and his family.
Nine-year-old Bailey was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in October last year. Read more here: bit.ly/2mUEXl3
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Bradley Stoke Carnival takes place next Saturday (26th August). Funfair on Jubilee Green from Thursday to Bank Holiday Monday.
Exciting programme planned for Carnival Day on 26th August
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An update from Andy Ward, Bradley Stoke Carnival Committee. Bradley Stoke Carnival takes place this year on Saturday 26th August, from 11am to 6pm, on Jubilee Green, Savages Wood Road BS32 8HL. The aim of the carnival has always been to bring the community of our town together for a great day
Could you spare some time to help the Friends of Jubilee Green organise their next event in September - and perhaps also be involved over the longer term?
Background story from the April 2017 issue of the Bradley Stoke Journal magazine:
Jubilee Green volunteer group faces uncertain future as trustees step down
www.bradleystokejournal.co.uk/2017/04/07/friends-jubilee-green-trustees-step-down/
We are organising our last ever free community event in September. Message us if you would like to help us organise it or would like to know more about running the charity. We are looking for 4 people to take over running the charity. The 'old' trustees will be on hand to provide support if needed. Running Friends of Jubilee Green is really flexible and fits around family life. We all had babies when we started the charity and they are all now starting secondary school!
Read this if you're planning to travel to/from/via Bristol Parkway Railway Station over the next four weeks.
Four weeks of major upgrade work on the railway line between Bristol Parkway and Swindon start today (Sat 19th Aug). When trains are diverted, a shuttle bus service will operate between Patchway and Bristol Parkway. There are no car parking facilities at Patchway station. Previous article on the Stoke Gifford Journal website: www.stokegiffordjournal.co.uk/2017/07/10/four-week-railway-closure-mid-august/ Useful links: gwr.com/bristolparkway2017 www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/our-routes/western/great-western-mainline/upgrading-rai... www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/our-routes/western/great-western-mainline/south-glouces...
Message from a reader: "I had a car accident tonight where a dark coloured BMW hit me from behind on the Ellan Hay roundabout and drove off. If anyone knows of a dark coloured BMW that has front end damage - his front grill is in the back of my car."
Incident has been reported to the police.
Anyone with information should PM the Journal and we will forward your message.
Tomorrow (Sat 19th Aug): The Plough Music Festival at The Plough Inn, near Pilning BS35 4JJ www.theploughpilning.co.uk #AdvertiserMessage
Story from our July/August magazine…
Heroes from across the local area were honoured at a glittering presentation evening held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol North Hotel on Friday 16th June.
Hosted by ‘Voice of the Balls’ and Strictly Come Dancing announcer Alan Dedicoat, the event recognised the outstanding community engagement and/or personal achievements of 18 finalists who had been nominated for the 2017 Stars of the Stokes Awards.
Star Teacher Award
Sponsored by Dunkley’s Chartered Accountants
Winner: MANDI MULLEY
Other finalists in this category: Julie Barnett and Tracey Foster
Young Hero Award
Presented by DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol North
Winner: KYRA MORLEY
Champion Carer Award
Sponsored by Tesco Extra Bradley Stoke
Winner: COREY CHADHA
Pre-School Carer Award
Sponsored by Almondsbury Garden Centre
Winner: JESSICA STONE
Other finalists in this category: Claire Hampton and Max Gallagher
Parent/Guardian in a Million Award
Sponsored by Olympus Academy Trust
Winner: SAMANTHA BIGWOOD
Other finalists in this category: Claire Crouch, Rachel Hollyman
Coach of the Year Award
Sponsored by Carisway Facilities Support
Winner: MARTIN LEE
Other finalists in this category: Charlotte Jones and Joanna Nowak
Achievement Against the Odds Award
Sponsored by Holiday Inn Bristol Filton
Winner: BAILEY COOPER
Unsung Hero Award
Sponsored by Aztec Hotel & Spa
Winner: KATHERINE ROBINSON
Other finalists in this category: Janine Smith and Dave Nash
Read the full article on the Bradley Stoke Journal website: www.bradleystokejournal.co.uk/2017/08/13/local-heroes-honoured-2017-stars-stokes-awards/
Story from our July/August magazine… Heroes from across the local area were honoured at a glittering presentation evening held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol North Hotel on Friday 16th June. Hosted by ‘Voice of the Balls’ and Strictly Come Dancing announcer Alan Dedicoat, the event recognised the outstanding community engagement and/or personal achievements of 18 finalists who had been nominated for the 2017 Stars of the Stokes Awards. Star Teacher Award Sponsored by Dunkley’s Chartered Accountants Winner: MANDI MULLEY Other finalists in this category: Julie Barnett and Tracey Foster Young Hero Award Presented by DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol North Winner: KYRA MORLEY Champion Carer Award Sponsored by Tesco Extra Bradley Stoke Winner: COREY CHADHA Pre-School Carer Award Sponsored by Almondsbury Garden Centre Winner: JESSICA STONE Other finalists in this category: Claire Hampton and Max Gallagher Parent/Guardian in a Million Award Sponsored by Olympus Academy Trust Winner: SAMANTHA BIGWOOD Other finalists in this category: Claire Crouch, Rachel Hollyman Coach of the Year Award Sponsored by Carisway Facilities Support Winner: MARTIN LEE Other finalists in this category: Charlotte Jones and Joanna Nowak Achievement Against the Odds Award Sponsored by Holiday Inn Bristol Filton Winner: BAILEY COOPER Unsung Hero Award Sponsored by Aztec Hotel & Spa Winner: KATHERINE ROBINSON Other finalists in this category: Janine Smith and Dave Nash Read the full article on the Bradley Stoke Journal website: www.bradleystokejournal.co.uk/2017/08/13/local-heroes-honoured-2017-stars-stokes-awards/
If you're seeing a lot of traveller caravans on the local roads right now, this is why.
Forty Acres Traveller Encampment: Bailiffs now on site, with police on standby. Several caravans have departed, most of the others look like they are being prepared to leave. At least 25 caravans were counted on the site yesterday (Thu 17th). The Journal understands they have all been given one hour to leave.
Bradley Stoke in Bloom workday this Saturday (19th August). Join the volunteers near the junction of Bradley Stoke Way and Woodlands Lane from 10am. Could you contribute some plants?
our next work day is this saturday when we want to turn this into this! Come and join us or if you've been thinning out your own garden maybe you could just donate a plant or two! we will be there at 10.00am (and it's Sarah's birthday so there'll be cake!)
Post-16 exam results day at Bradley Stoke Community School. A-level results said to be the school's "best ever". More in the September issue of the Bradley Stoke Journal magazine.
A great day for A level students at BSCS! More details on our website www.bradleystokecs.org.uk/News/A-Level-Results-17082017124600/. L to R Steve Moir, Headteacher Olivia Wheeler A*AA Ella Grove A*BB Alice Higginson AAB Emily Porter AAA Vicky Barby-Moule Dist*AB Elizabeth Pawling Dist*AB Chloe Marsh A*A*Dist* Kelsey Dyke Dist*AA Varun Thapa AAB Marcos Manning AAA Adam Thorpe A*BC Nick White AAB Tom Hill, Director of Post 16 Absent… Louise Beasant Dist*Dist*A
A reader has asked us to share this post from from the Three Brooks Nature Conservation Group. Of interest to those who feed the wildlife at the 'duck pond'.
I was concerned about one of our cygnets so asked expert Ed Drewitt: Angel wing is a condition that might genetically appear every few generations, or as a result of poor diet and too much protein. Clare says that tourists are forever feeding them white bread and other rubbish and thinks this might be the cause. Angel wing starts by rapid growth of the wings, when the bone structure is not yet strong enough to support the weight of the new feather growth which is heavy with blood . The wing feathers then start to fall outwards and end up growing out from the body rather than correctly folded onto the back.
Bradley Stoke Journal shared Stoke Gifford Journal's post.
Another opportunity to find out more about the programme of intensive railway work that is about to start in the local area. TODAY (Thursday 17th August) 4.30pm-7.30pm: Network Rail Drop-In Event at the Old School Rooms, St Michael's Centre, Stoke Gifford BS34 8PD Network Rail are inviting residents to find out more about a crucial upgrade of the Great Western mainline, ahead of a four week programme of work which will take place from Royal Wootton Bassett through to Bristol Parkway between Saturday 19th August and Friday 15th September. As part of the work, sections of the mainline will be closed to passengers, with Bristol Parkway also closed between 2nd and 15th September. This will allow work to begin on a new platform at Bristol Parkway (as well as the extension of existing platforms). Overhead line equipment will also be installed on 25 miles of the route in readiness for electrification. Over the four weeks, trains will still be running using diversionary routes. Rail replacement bus and coach services will be in place for some journeys. More info: www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/our-routes/western/great-western-mainline/upgrading-rai... Previous article on the Stoke Gifford Journal website: www.stokegiffordjournal.co.uk/2017/07/10/four-week-railway-closure-mid-august/
We're looking for contributions to the SEPTEMBER issue of the Bradley Stoke Journal magazine. If you (or a group / organisation / business / school you are associated with) have something you think would be of interest, please PM this page, phone 01454 300 400 or email info@bradleystokejournal.co.uk
We're looking for: articles, event reports, future events (what’s on 3rd September to 1st October), news in brief items, photos, readers’ letters etc. The copy deadline is next Monday, 21st August. We look forward to hearing from you.
The Bradley Stoke Journal magazine is delivered to all 8,700 homes in Bradley Stoke and a further 800 homes in Little Stoke & Stoke Lodge. An additional 700 copies are placed at public locations in Almondsbury, Bradley Stoke, Little Stoke, Patchway, Stoke Lodge, Stoke Gifford and Winterbourne.
Total MONTHLY distribution: 10,200 copies
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Bradley Stoke Journal shared Patchway Journal's post.
The Red Arrows are scheduled to make a flypast over the new Aerospace Bristol museum on the former Filton Airfield site at 2.37pm today (Wed 16th Aug). Transit times: www.raf.mod.uk/reds/displays/redarrows2017displaytransits.cfm Please share your photos by leaving a comment on this post!
