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October, 2024 Issue 131 FREE EVERY MONTH IN WINTERBOURNE, FRAMPTON COTTERELL, COALPIT HEATH, IRON ACTON & WINTERBOURNE DOWN
Ava stuns the stars
Takeover day FRAMPTON Cotterell Rugby Club has held a "hugely successful" event to encourage more girls into the sport. PAGE 22
SINGER Ava Mannings, who went to school in Winterbourne and Hambrook, was showered with praise by the celebrity coaches when her blind audition for The Voice UK won her a place on the ITV talent show's latest series. Picture: ITV Plc Full story: Page 3
Inspiring learning A PRE-SCHOOL in Winterbourne has been praised for the "wonderfully inspiring opportunities" it provides for children to learn outdoors. PAGE 5
Jailed for attacking police A WINTERBOURNE man who was "at the centre of the violent mob" during anti-immigration protests in Bristol has been jailed. Wayne Murray, who is 57, threw missiles at police during violence in the city centre on August 3. Bristol Crown Court heard that Murray's involvement "fuelled" the violence, which lasted several hours.
He was arrested and charged with violent disorder by police in early September. Murray was jailed for two years and two months on September 24, after pleading guilty to the charge. His behaviour was described as "shameful" by the officer leading the investigation into the disturbances. Turn to page 2
Battery plant plans are approved PLANS for an electricity storage battery plant at Iron Acton have been approved by South Gloucestershire Council, despite objections from nearby residents. PAGE 6
Cricket triumph WINTERBOURNE Women cricket team finished the season with a trophy. PAGE 20
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