News - Bradley Stoke Journal

Saturday 10th April 2021 SH (Editor)

Bus timetable changes on M1 & 73 from Sunday

In light of the planned further easing of Covid-19 lockdown measures, local bus operator First West of England has announced that it will be altering the timetables of some of its services from Sunday (11th April 2021).

Friday 9th April 2021 SH (Editor)

Accessible path network extended in local woods

The results of a project to improve access to the popular Three Brooks Local Nature Reserve in Bradley Stoke have been unveiled. The project builds on the success of a scheme last year to install 500m of woodland paths which received a £25,000 grant from Enovert Community Trust.

Sunday 4th April 2021 SH (Editor)

Raised table proposed for Brook Way zebra crossing

South Gloucestershire Council has opened a public consultation on plans to incorporate a raised table into an existing zebra crossing on Brook Way. Within the last five years, two injury incidents occurred when drivers failed to stop for pedestrians on the zebra crossing.

Thursday 1st April 2021 SH (Editor)

Easter family fun in Bradley Stoke

Keep your children entertained in the fresh air over the Easter holidays by joining a family Easter Egg Hunt around Bradley Stoke in aid of local charity The Brightwell. Following a trail map, you will need to collect the letters displayed on each egg which will spell out an Easter message.

Sunday 28th March 2021 SH (Editor)

Arrests made following reported assault in Kemperleye Way

Two arrests were made following a reported assault incident in Kemperleye Way, Bradley Stoke on the night of Saturday 20th March. Police investigations continued on the following Sunday morning, with a short section of Kemperleye Way remaining sealed off.

Saturday 27th March 2021 SH (Editor)

Young footballers raring to go post-lockdown

Bradley Stoke Youth FC have been busy preparing for the safe return of football across all age groups, after a prolonged break due to the national lockdown. The return to training and games from April onwards will provide a much-needed platform for boys and girls to re-unite with teammates and friends to play football in a fun, safe environment.

Thursday 25th March 2021 SH (Editor)

Staging of 2021 Bradley Stoke Community Festival hangs in the balance

With coronavirus restrictions set to be gradually eased in the coming weeks, the staging of the 2021 Bradley Stoke Community Festival, due to take place on the weekend of 11th-13th June, is hanging in the balance. A final ‘go / no go’ decision is likely to be made by town councillors on 21st April.

Photo of Cllr Elaine Hardwick as mayor in May 2016.

Tuesday 23rd March 2021 SH (Editor)

Another Bradley Stoke town councillor resigns

A by-election has been called for the Bradley Stoke North parish ward after former mayor Elaine Hardwick resigned her seat in January. The by-election will be held on Thursday 6th May 2021, along with the elections for the West of England mayor and the Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner.

Photo of paper doves hanging from the branches of a tree.

Saturday 20th March 2021 SH (Editor)

The story behind the white paper birds in a tree on Brook Way

Find out why a tree in Bradley Stoke was decorated with over 40 paper doves, all with the word ‘peace’ written in different languages. You may have spotted the tree in an area of green space just north of Bradley Stoke Surgery.

Composite photo of (1) two volunteers and (2) Alison Steadman.

Friday 19th March 2021 SH (Editor)

Covid won’t wilt Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal

End of life charity Marie Curie is calling on residents of the Stokes to support its flagship fundraising campaign, the Great Daffodil Appeal – which has reached its 35th anniversary this month – but has, for the first time, had to cancel all of its iconic public collections.