A ceremony to mark work starting on site at the new Kingswood Children’s Locality Hub has taken place. Councillors were joined by representatives from health and building contractors Wates to turn the first sod at the site, which is located behind the civic centre on Alma Road. Once complete, South Gloucestershire Council, NHS South Gloucestershire and North Bristol NHS Trust
Continue readingDay: September 16, 2010
Elderly woman has handbag stolen in robbery (Hanham)
Police are appealing for witnesses after an elderly woman had her hands cut in a robbery in Hanham. The robbery occurred at 9.50am on Thursday 9th September. The victim, a 77-year-old woman, was walking along Hunters Road, Hanham when she was approached by another woman. The woman tried unsuccessfully to grab the woman’s bag at which point she threatened to
Continue readingOpposition as Kingswood industrial estate looks to extend hours
Opposition is growing to plans by a Kingswood industrial estate to increase its hours of operation. A planning application has been submitted by the owners of the Bridge Road Industrial Estate to extend their hours of operation from 08:00 – 18.00 to 07:00 – 19:00 Monday to Friday and from 08:00 – 13:00 to 07:00 – 17:00 Saturdays. Local residents
Continue readingBuilder announced for Yate International Academy
South Gloucestershire Council has announced the appointment of Willmott Dixon Construction to build the new £16 million Yate International Academy, following a thorough selection process. Yate International Academy, formerly King Edmund Community School, is part of the Ridings Federation of Academies, together with Winterbourne International Academy. This academy development will create new and improved educational facilities for the pupils and
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