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New schools, new beginnings in Lyde Green
THEY have been years in the making, and cost almost £60 million to build – but finally, on September 7, it was time for lessons...
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Medical centre is open to patients again
EMERSONS Green Medical Centre is back in action, almost two years after it was suddenly forced to close. The surgery in St Luke’s Close, which...
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Environment
The Bristol communities proving environmental action starts close to home
Every community project starts somewhere. With a conversation. A cup of tea. A few people asking, “What if we tried this?” Or simply noticing what...
Lifestyle
Renting law is changing on 1st May – find out what it means for you
Tenants and landlords in South Gloucestershire are being advised to find out what a landmark new law that comes into effect on 1 May means for them....
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Scout hut future in doubt
THE future of Pucklechurch Scout Hut is in doubt following the closure of the village Scout group. The 50-year-old building, which is on land owned...
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New advice service
NEW face-to-face drop-in advice sessions in Lyde Green have been launched by Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire. Sessions funded by Emersons Green Town Council are being...
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Community nature reserve celebrates first year
A PROJECT to make Emersons Green a thriving haven for wildlife has celebrated a successful first year. Emersons Green Community Nature Reserve was set up...
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Two boxes to save lives
A NEW red box on the side of Emersons Green Village Hall could prove to be a lifesaver. The bleed control kit has been attached...
Lifestyle
Enjoy your third age
MORE than 100 people came to Page Park to find out more about a group helping older people to ‘learn, laugh and live’. Visitors tried...
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Sports
600 watch FA Cup replay
A HECTIC four weeks for Mangotsfield United saw the side take Southern League Premier South side Gloucester City to an FA Cup replay and chalk...
Sports
Flyers beat fly-tippers to start season
DOWNEND Flyers are excited to have kicked off the football season on a high. All of our home games went ahead as scheduled, despite uncertainty...
Sports
Under-19s provide perfect end to season
CARSONS & Mangotsfield’s Under-19s ended the club’s competitive cricket season with a T20 Development Final win that neatly book-ended the summer after their early-season success....
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‘Fantastic year’ for Downend cricket
IT has been a fantastic year for Downend Cricket Club. The 1st XI just missed out on promotion, finishing third in West of England Premier...