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- Fake fundraiser used photo of Bailey Cooper who died of cancer - Mum of nine-year-old who died of cancer, said she was in shock after finding out her late son's image had been used.
- Bath Spa University student Graham Ward died from meningococcal meningitis - Graham Ward had been vaccinated but it would not have protected him from the strain he contracted.
- Avon Valley Railway bid to link to park-and-ride - A new 63-year lease allows Avon Valley Railway to apply for more ambitious funding projects.
- Orchard Ponds landowner 'entitled' to bulldoze woodland - Protesters blocked bulldozer last month but the landowner says it is simply "managing growth".
Local NewsMum of nine-year-old who died of cancer, said she was in shock after finding out her late son's image had been used. Graham Ward had been vaccinated but it would not have protected him from the strain he contracted. A new 63-year lease allows Avon Valley Railway to apply for more ambitious funding projects. Protesters blocked bulldozer last month but the landowner says it is simply "managing growth". Sammy Walker is a transgender footballer who, after leaving Watford's academy as a teenage boy, has as an adult found a team where she feels she "belongs". Tributes are paid to Mike Langley who died last month from cancer. Planners had been due to rule over the summer but people continue to comment on the proposals. The officer would have been sacked had he not resigned, Avon and Somerset Police says. A couple say men open up to them about issues which they would not share with anyone else. Benefits assessments were beset by "poor decision-making" and "obvious inaccuracies", charities say. Planning officers say the development fails to provide a sufficient level of "affordable" homes. Tips for new-rough sleepers in Bristol include keeping spare food in a tin to stop rats getting it. |
Community NewsCost of Living Rising!Posted by Administrator : Tuesday 12th March 2013
COSTING US OUR LIVELIHOOD? It is estimated that the cost of living looks expected to continue to rise this year with stable incomes versus increasing costs of everyday household items. In recent years the cost of living has been as high as 5 times more than wage rises. Push For Local ApprenticeshipsPosted by Administrator : Monday 11th March 2013
INVESTING IN THE LOCAL WORKFORCE. The Bristol council and government have tried many initiatives over the years, one being local apprenticeships. Getting Involved In The CommunityPosted by Administrator : Sunday 10th March 2013
ARE YOU INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY? Despite the economic downturn in recent years we have seen it has really raised the local people of the communities’ spirits and brought a feeling of togetherness. Do You Support Your Local Businesses?Posted by Administrator : Wednesday 6th March 2013
LENDING YOUR LOCAL SUPPORT. Do you use your local shop? Do you go to the local pub? Do you visit your local butcher? Many studies have shown that support in local businesses is on the up. Council Tax Rises As Councils Set To Save MoneyPosted by Administrator : Friday 1st March 2013
MORE CUTS..... GREAT!!! Many councils across the UK now have the choice to either increase council tax, raise the funds by cutting back on other factors or even worse they do both. Dealing With Stress At WorkPosted by Administrator : Monday 25th February 2013
ARE WE GETTING TOO STRESSED AT WORK? While some workplace stress is completely normal, excessive stress can interfere with your productivity and impact your physical and emotional health. This means your ability to deal with it can mean the difference between success or failure. Local Weather |
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