A woman her 70s was taken to hospital as a precaution following a fire in her bungalow in Filton this morning (Monday 3rd March). Responding to a call received at 9.32am, three fire engines from Patchway, Southmead and Temple fire stations attended the blaze in a semi-detached property on Filton Avenue. Once on scene, crews were faced with a well-developed
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The latest new stores at the revamped Abbey Wood Shopping Park in Filton are due to open their doors over the next few days. Major variety retailer, B&M will open tomorrow (Thursday 20th February), followed by national sandwich franchise Subway on Friday 28th February. This phase of new store openings comes after a collection of major chains opened their doors
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Witnesses are being sought following an incident of criminal damage at a church in Filton. The damage is believed to have happened between 9.30pm and 10.30pm on Thursday (6th February 2014). Someone has caused damage to plant pots and a car at St Teresa’s Presbytery in Gloucester Road North. Anyone who can help should contact Detective Constable Liz Mildren at
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South Gloucestershire councillors are to carry out an inspection of the Filton Police Station site this Friday (14th February) to assess the impact of a proposed redevelopment that would see the construction of 18 affordable homes. The public meeting, due to start at around 11.15am, will see members of the Development Control (West) Sites Inspection Sub-Committee assess “the impact on the
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A FREE Charity Breakfast event held this morning (Wednesday 29th January) at the Frankie and Benny’s restaurant in Abbey Wood, Filton, has raised £800 for Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research. The event had a great turn out and saw more than 150 people attend, including Cllr Ian Boulton, Chair of South Gloucestershire Council, all helping to support this fantastic cause. Photo (l-r): Stuart
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Officers at South Gloucestershire Council are recommending approval of a proposal to install gates on a number of rear access lanes in the Filton area. Members of the council’s Communities Committee, which meets next Tuesday (28th January), are being recommended to approve a Gating Order that will apply to rear access lanes serving Sixth Avenue, Seventh Avenue, Eighth Avenue and
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Local police are asking Filton residents to help a burglary investigation by looking out for stolen property discarded by thieves. Last night (Tuesday 14th January), three people were arrested in Nutfield Grove following a robbery a short time earlier in Sixth Avenue. Between these two locations it is suspected that a grey iPod, a black mobile phone and a pair
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2014 is a special year in the history of 2152 (North Bristol) Squadron, as they will be celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the founding of their unit. In this anniversary year, the unit located at Pine Grove in Filton is looking for new members, so if you are you up for fun, adventure, incredible experiences, making new friends, are aged
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Chairman of South Gloucestershire Council Cllr Ian Boulton, members of Southern Brooks Community Partnership and local residents gathered at the Bethany Hall in Filton on Friday (6th December) to launch a new community bus service, the Filton Flyer 555. The new service began yesterday (Monday 9th December) and will operate on a donations-only basis prior to its official start date
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Major retailers are now opening their doors at the revitalised Abbey Wood Shopping Park in Filton, Bristol. The shopping park, which has undergone a £10 million refurbishment and extension, is now home to Asda, Costa Coffee and restaurant chains Frankie & Benny’s and Nando’s. Sporting Pro, the new sports fascia owned by value fashion chain Matalan and backed by Intersport,
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