Hi everyone, I am just wondering if any residents on Juniper Way have recently suffered any “breakthrough” interference from any amateur radio users? Not pointing fingers, but simply asking if any other residents have been affected? I’m personally getting some terrible problems with one of my televisions and was keen to see if it’s just me. Tox
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Funding boost helped get MS Therapy Centre construction underway
A media event was held on Wednesday (6th July) to mark the start of construction work on the new West of England MS Therapy Centre on a site between Wheatfield Drive and Bradley Stoke Way [map]. Former rugby and cricket star turned broadcaster Alastair Hignell was joined by leading members of the charity to celebrate the start of work and
Continue readingAwards for BSYFC at GFA presentation evening
The work of Bradley Stoke Youth FC’s (BSYFC’s) Martin Lee has been recognised by the Gloucestershire Football Association (GFA) at its 2010/2011 season awards presentation evening. Martin, a founder member of BSYFC, was named winner of the Outstanding Contribution to Community Football Award at the event held on Monday 27th June. This award was presented in recognition of Martin’s successes
Continue readingPet rabbits decapitated in Bradley Stoke garden
The Bristol Evening Post reports that a Bradley Stoke couple are distraught after returning home to find their two pet rabbits decapitated. The incident is said to have happened on 18th/19th June, when they were away from home visiting friends. The couple have no idea why the rabbits were killed and are appealing for anyone who may have some information
Continue reading10,000km London to Delhi charity cycle ride underway
A man who has worked for the past five years at Everything Everywhere (formerly Orange) in Aztec West has set off on a 10,000km charity cycle ride from London to New Delhi. Srinivasa Alluri, 38, is the founder and President of the Manavata charity, which aims to create and promote a healthy, happy and harmonious world. Mr Alluri, who previously
Continue reading[Forum] Which streets in Bradley Stoke have Virgin Media?
Dear Editor, I am looking for property in Bradley Stoke and wondered if people knew what streets in Bradley Stoke have Virgin Media? Thanks, JS
Continue readingFamily fun day and football tournament at BSLC this Saturday
A family fun day and a five-a-side football tournament are being held at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre (BSLC) this Saturday (2nd July), to raise funds for equipment at a local children’s hospital. The combined event, organised by the Willow Brook Centre and CJ Hole estate agents, will raise money the Cots for Tots Appeal, which is seeking to raise £1
Continue readingStrike action disrupts Bradley Stoke schools
Strike action by two teaching unions, the National Union of Teachers (NUT) and the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL), has led to the partial closure of a number of schools in Bradley Stoke today. Bradley Stoke Community School is open for year 7 students but closed to all students in years 8, 9 and 12. For students in year
Continue readingPolice newsletter: Dealing with cannabis and speed
The July newsletter from the local police beat team includes reports on a drugs raid at a “property in Bradley Stoke” and speed checks in the Woodlands Lane area. In April, police seized 25 suspected cannabis plants with a potential street value up to £25,000 and found electricity being illegally obtained at a house in Bradley Stoke. A Bradley Stoke
Continue readingTwo arrested after night-time burglary
Avon and Somerset Police report that they arrested two men aged 18 and 21 in the early hours of Monday 27th June, in connection with a burglary at a home in Bradley Stoke. The news comes after a number of residents complained on the social networking site Twitter of being woken by a police helicopter hovering over their homes at
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