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January, 2025 Issue 134 FREE EVERY MONTH IN WINTERBOURNE, FRAMPTON COTTERELL, COALPIT HEATH, IRON ACTON & WINTERBOURNE DOWN
New councillor FRAMPTON Cotterell has a new South Gloucestershire councillor after David Goodwin held the seat vacated by Thornbury & Yate MP Claire Young at a by-election. PAGE 6
We're in the money!
Rallying round
WESTERLEIGH residents Rob, Luke and Maria Packer are celebrating along with eight neighbours after winning a share of a £1 million lottery jackpot. Full story: Page 3
Son jailed for dad's murder A MAN who killed his 93-year-old father at the home they shared in Hambrook has been jailed after admitting murder. Gary Moore, aged 65, must serve a minimum of 12 years of a life sentence imposed at Bristol Crown Court for suffocating his dad Robert, better known as Bob.
As their brother was sentenced, Bob's other children spoke of their disbelief that he could commit such a "heinous act". They described their father as a generous, selfless and hard-working man who other people loved being around. Turn to page 2
ORGANISERS of a charity Christmas lights display in Winterbourne Down say they have been "overwhelmed" by the response after their donation bucket was stolen. PAGE 4
Karate kid A SIX-year old boy from Winterbourne has returned from a national karate championship with two silver medals. PAGE 22
Seasonal cheer Pantomimes and Nativity plays have charmed and entertained audiences across the area. PAGES 7, 8 & 9
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