Police arrested two men on Friday October 02 2009 in connection with street robberies in the Patchway and Aztec West area of South Gloucestershire. The men, both aged 20, have both been charged with two counts of robbery on Thursday October 01 2009 and one count of attempted robbery on the same day. Both men are due before Northavon Magistrates
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Thornbury FM expands broadcast area and re-brands
Echoing the metamorphosis earlier this year of GWR into Heart FM, it has been revealed that Thornbury FM, the highly successful community radio station based in Thornbury, has decided to re-brand itself. The news comes hot on the heels of Thornbury FM’s announcement that it has expanded its coverage area to encompass most of the South Gloucestershire region. True to
Continue readingMen face magistrates after three burglaries
Police have charged four men in connection with three burglaries in August 2009. Three men aged 41, 24 and 19 were charged with burglaries in Alveston, Bishopston and Cromhall on Thursday October 01 2009 and have appeared in court. A fourth man, aged 21, is due to face the same charges before magistrates today, Monday October 05 2009. A fifth
Continue readingConsultation opens on Cycling City Route 5 – Mangotsfield to Yate
South Gloucestershire Council has opened a public consultation on plans for a cycle route between Mangotsfield and Yate. Cycling City Route 15 will provide a new north/south link between the Bristol & Bath path at Coxgrove Hill and Station Road, Yate. The route will generally follow the rail corridor using disused railway track, run along field boundaries and existing public
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