If you are a motorcycle enthusiast, young or old, the West of England MS Therapy Centre in Wheatfield Drive, Bradley Stoke was the place to be on Sunday 12th May. Over 75 motorcycles, from modern Ducatis and chromed-up Harley Davidsons to vintage Triumphs and a rare Triton, all took part in the annual ‘GYLO (Get Yer Leg Over) for MS’
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Police helicopter deployed to apprehend motorcyclists
A big operation by the Avon and Somerset Police Force in Bradley Stoke this morning has resulted in the arrest of five young men. The police helicopter was seen hovering over the area behind Bradley Stoke Community School between about 11am and 11:30am. A covert police car, containing two plain clothes officers, was also involved in the operation – seen
Continue readingPolice motorcyclists to patrol Three Brooks Reserve
South Gloucestershire police have announced the acquisition of two off-road motorcycles to help combat nuisance scramblers in the district. Police officers at Filton police station have been trained to use the bikes and plan to patrol the Three Brooks Local Nature Reserve in Bradley Stoke, where the illegal riding of mopeds, motorcycles and mini-mopeds has been a long-term issue. Read
Continue reading“Arrest that man!” – Top cop collars nuisance motorcyclist during Council meeting
The start of last Wednesday night’s meeting of Bradley Stoke Town Council at the Jubilee Centre was delayed when a senior police officer attending the meeting was called into action to deal with a nuisance motorcyclist. Town Clerk David Chandler exclaimed (somewhat tongue in cheek): “Arrest that man!” – as the errant biker sped across Jubilee Green, in full view
Continue readingRogue motorbikers warned off Three Brooks nature reserve
The Neighbourhood Policing Team in Bradley Stoke has announced a clampdown on the illegal riding of mopeds, motorcycles and mini-mopeds in the Three Brooks Local Nature Reserve. The move follows complaints about the nuisance from families, dog walkers and people living nearby. Signs positioned at entrances to the reserve, which have been in place for many years, clearly state that
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