Stories for 9 September 2005

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Stories for 9 September 2005

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Relief as caravan is recovered

A HEARTBROKEN mother from Yate feared she would never retrieve precious photographs of her son again after the family caravan was stolen from her home. more...

Village loses battle to keep post office

THE DEATH knell has finally sounded for a post office in Winterbourne despite a year long attempt to save it. more...

Row over 'sheds' on landmark site

PLANNING chiefs have given the green light for two new DIY warehouses on a landmark site at Cribbs Causeway despite pleas for "something more imaginative". more...

Programme 'alarmist' says N-plant manager

"IF it wasn't safe we'd shut it down" - that was the clear message from the boss of Oldbury power station this week after the latest claims about the deteriorating condition of the 38-year-old Severnside atom plant. more...

Updates promised

THESE notes, prepared by Thornbury Town Council, are intended to provide a more detailed insight into the work the council does for the town. more...

Council is criticised

RESIDENTS fighting plans for a housing estate on the site of Almondsbury's derelict Hortham Hospital have again voiced their exasperartion with local councillors. more...

Fruitful day for veg growers

STANDARDS at Saturday's Alveston Flower Show were as high as ever and excellent weather ensured yet another highly successful event. more...

Weed spreads across route

HIMALAYAN Balsam, the aggressive weed which reproduces itself at a rate of 800 to one seed, has taken over a popular walking route through Frenchay. more...

Parking row escalates

FEUDING car owners have taken out their frustration of not being able to park outside their Winterbourne homes on each other's vehicles. more...

Dropped kerbs - a welcome sight

RESIDENTS with mobility problems in South Gloucestershire have welcomed the installation of more dropped kerbs in the area. more...

Ominbus addition to get message across

TWO buses with unusual names are helping a local charity promote their services with a new advertising drive. more...

Shocking vandal attacks leave school staff reeling

VANDALS have left children and staff at a Yate school fearing for their safety after repeatedly wreaking havoc on the school's grounds. more...

Snake shock at school

THE GAZETTE was at the centre of a shock discovery at a Yate school this week when an unexpected guest slithered into the playground. more...

Drugs cost less than newspaper

COCAINE in Bristol can be bought for less than the price of a weekly newspaper, the Gazette can reveal. more...

Double win for Amy

A YOUNG farmer from Iron Acton is celebrating after scooping a double whammy of gold medals at her very first Berkeley show. more...

Traveller sites under review

CONTINUALLY evicting travellers from one site onto another is financially wasteful and damaging to health, according to Britain's public health professionals. more...

Threat to village hall in property deal

EASTER Compton's thriving village hall could be in real danger of closure if church leaders go through with a property deal, anxious hall users warned this week. more...