Train travel through Bristol Parkway has been severely disrupted this evening following a security alert that has led to the station being closed. Reports of a suspicious package and/or suspicious activity are believed to have led to a decision to evacuate the station. Around 300 passengers on two trains stopped at the station’s platforms were ordered out of their carriages
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MedicX Healthfund, the UK healthcare property investment fund, has announced that it has agreed to fund the construction of a new 74-bed care home at Cheswick Village, North Bristol. The property is being developed by Castleoak, a specialist care development, design and build group. Work has started on site and at practical completion, a 35-year lease will be granted to
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South Gloucestershire Councillors have today (Thursday 19th July) approved plans to build a new 21,700 seater stadium near the University of the West of England (UWE) in Stoke Gifford. The stadium, which will become the new home for Bristol Rovers Football Club, was approved subject to a planning obligation relating to a suite of transport measures including contributions toward local transport
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The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency’s (DVLA’s) office in Stoke Gifford is to close, with the loss of 29 jobs. The office in Lime Kiln Close, near B&Q, is one of 39 regional offices and 10 enforcement centres across the country which are to shut by the end of next year. They employ more than 1,200 people – a fifth
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The Kenyan Olympic squad arrived in Stoke Gifford today to begin their training camp ahead of the London 2012 Games that start on Friday 27th July. The squad will be based at UWE Bristol’s Frenchay Campus and train on the Olympic-standard athletics track at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College’s WISE Campus in New Road. The visit has been arranged by
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Stoke Gifford Parish Council has announced that it is looking for two new Councillors following a double resignation earlier this month. The Journal has learned that the vacancies have arisen following the resignations of Cllr Diane Bryant and Nick Bryant, who are both Conservatives representing the Central parish ward. In accordance with the Local Government Act 1972, the two “casual”
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Another local bus service is under threat after First announced its intention to withdraw the Council-subsidised number 18, which runs between Emersons Green and Southmead Hospital, via Frenchay Hospital. The service, which calls at Parkway Station and runs along Hatchet Road, Little Stoke Lane, Kingsway and Gipsy Patch Lane, is operated with financial support from South Gloucestershire Council (SGC). The
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A local Paralympian and other disabled athletes gathered at the WISE campus in Stoke Gifford last week to publicise an upcoming London 2012 ‘legacy event’ that takes place next month. Inspired by the Paralympics, South Gloucestershire Council in partnership with Airbus UK are hosting their own ‘Come and Try It’ event on Thursday 12th July, for people of all ages
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A refurbished self-contained office building just a minute or two away from Bristol Parkway Railway Station is available to rent through Colliers International. The Bristol-based property specialists have been appointed by Gainwell Ltd to market Avon House, 1100 Parkway North in Stoke Gifford [map]. Two-storey Avon House is immediately opposite the Virgin Active Health Club and enjoys easy access to
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The local community came out in force to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee at the recent Stoke Gifford Fête held on Monday 4th June. An article on the Stoke Gifford Parish Council website reports: “The event was a great success an a good afternoon was had by all. The event was organised by the Stoke Gifford Trust Committee with support
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