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June, 2024 Issue 85
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Running for Tyler A TEAM of relatives and friends ran in this year's Bristol 10k to raise money for a foundation in memory of Tyler Carley, from Thornbury. Full story: Page 9
School closing after 72 years A THORNBURY school for children with special educational needs is closing, after more than 70 years in the town. The charity which runs Sheiling School confirmed that the school, which has 29 pupils aged from six to 19 on its roll, will shut at the end of the academic year in July. Around 70 of the school's 80 staff, who are on
a mixture of part-time and full-time contracts are facing redundancy, with the others having already found new jobs elsewhere. The independent school and children’s home is set on the Thornbury Park estate, and has been in operation since 1952, offering a "holistic education following Waldorf-Steiner principles" to thousands of children in that time. Turn to page 3
THE head teacher of Marlwood School in Alveston has stepped down. PAGE 5
School is 'outstanding'
INSPECTORS say pupils at a Thornbury special school "thrive in all areas of learning". PAGE 3
Battery plan rejected
COUNCILLORS have thrown out plans for a massive battery storage compound near Alveston after being told it would “industrialise” the greenbelt. PAGE 4
Clare elected PCC
LABOUR’S Clare Moody has been elected as Avon and Somerset's Police and Crime Commissioner, narrowly defeating Conservative Mark Shelford. PAGE 6
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