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Nature lovers go wild in Kingswood

South Gloucestershire Council have been successful in bidding for funding from Natural England’s ‘Access to Nature’ grant from the Big Lottery. The resulting project, Wildways, has now officially started and seeks to engage people across the Kingswood area in wildlife activities. The three year project will bring people closer to nature and helps them gain access to their local green

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Appeal for witnesses after robbery

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a robbery in Kingswood on Monday 17th August 2009. The incident occurred between 5.10pm and 5.50pm when the victim, a 17-year-old male, was walking home from work. The victim suffered a fractured jaw and a broken nose but is unable to remember what happened due to concussion. He left Aspects Leisure Park,

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Golden Oldies for our silver haired songbirds

A charity that hits all the right notes is bringing music and fun to South Gloucestershire’s senior citizens. South Gloucestershire Council and Merlin Housing Society are supporting Golden Oldies – a charity that runs singing sessions for the over 60s, providing entertainment and promoting social inclusion. The council is supporting Golden Oldies for the second year running. The sessions are

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Get your electric blanket tested for free

South Gloucestershire residents are invited to have their electric blankets tested free of charge. Testing normally costs at least £20, but South Gloucestershire Council, in partnership with Avonsafe, is offering free testing at The Pavillion, Elm Park, Filton on Friday 18th September. Each year more than 5,000 house fires are accidentally caused by faulty electric blankets and up to 20

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Council tax review

South Gloucestershire Council is carrying out a review of the Council Tax Single Person Discounts this month. The council wants to ensure that any council tax relief which is granted, such as 25per cent Single Person Discount, is awarded only to those who are eligible to receive it – and is not paid to any one not entitled because they

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