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Cow rescued after falling into slurry pit
FIREFIGHTERS spent almost three hours helping to rescue this cow, which fell into a slurry pit at a farm near Mangotsfield... Read More
Education Secretary visits Blackhorse
EDUCATION Secretary Damian Hinds was in for a treat when he made his 100th school visit since taking on the role... Read More
Super! Schools get new running tracks - thanks to sugar tax
New running tracks for schools.. Read More
Concerns grow over future of ambulance station
SOUNDWELL ambulance station could be under threat as part of a review aimed at improving South Western Ambulance Service’s performance... Read More
Three cheers for us! Sports team shines on world stage
A LOCAL team are celebrating international success at the World Cheerleading Championships in Orlando, Florida... Read More
‘Aspirational’ school is praised by Ofsted
A PREPARATORY school has been praised for its aspirational culture, rich curriculum and well-behaved pupils... Read More
Reggae act is making waves
THE Voice has spoken to a headline act who recently took to the stage at two local events... Read More
Sarah and Layla keep up epilepsy battle
A MUM who suffers with epilepsy has raised hundreds of pounds for good causes after weekly fundraising shifts at Downend Co-op... Read More
BUST benefits
A TEAM of NHS workers has raised more than £2,700 for the Downend-based charity BUST after a colleague was diagnosed with breast cancer... Read More
Achievement award for school
CHRIST Church Junior School has been recognised for its work with disadvantaged pupils... Read More