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Friday 7th August 2009 SH (Editor)

Appeal for information after indecent exposure

Police are appealing for information after an incident of indecent exposure in Mangotsfield. The incident occurred on Wednesday 22nd July 2009 at around 3pm in Manor Road, Mangotsfield. Two teenagers saw a man indecently exposing himself on the side of the road before walking off towards Rodway Hill Road. The man is described as white, in his late 30’s and

Thursday 6th August 2009 SH (Editor)

South Gloucestershire awarded Fairtrade status

South Gloucestershire has earned the much coveted title of Fairtrade status which means it has made a commitment to supporting Fairtrade products and using products with the Fairtrade Mark. South Gloucestershire Council has worked alongside community organisations, businesses, schools and individuals to pledge to do what they can to support Fairtrade and promote the Fairtrade Mark. There have been a

Tuesday 4th August 2009 SH (Editor)

New pedestrian crossing for Thornbury

News that another safe crossing point is to be installed across a busy Thornbury road has been welcomed by locals. A light controlled ‘puffin’ crossing is to be built across Grovesend Road near the junction of Sibland Road, Thornbury, as part of plans to provide a ‘safer route to school’ for children attending the town’s nearby Crossways Infant and Junior