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Young actor returns to the screens in hit children's TV drama

BBC still of Noah Marullo as Gus in Tracy Beaker

A 10-year-old actor from Flax Bourton is back on TV this month in the return of popular children's TV drama Tracy Beaker.

Noah Marullo, who attends Bristol Grammar Junior School, plays the leading role of Gus, a young autistic boy currently residing at the 'Dumping Ground', as the irrepressible Tracy, now an adult, returns to the care...

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Agent Rose shows she is 105 year young

Andree Peel was in her element on her 105th birthday at Lampton House Residential Home in Long Ashton

SHE has just celebrated her 105th birthday, she is a heroine of the French Resistance, and she has a boyfriend 26 years her junior....

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Sports centre SOS

Ian Findlay, who set up the petition, with users of Swiss Valley Sports Centre in Clevedon

THE future of a popular Clevedon sports centre is the focus of a petition which has been set up amid rumours that it could close next...

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Police shooting gallery for old quarry

A FIREARMS centre used by police forces from across the South West could be built at Black Rock Quarry in Portishead. The former quarry on Valley Road, currently used as a recycling centre...

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Open space could be closed off to public

Nailsea residents and councillors from North Somerset Council's central area discuss a controversial planning application at a site meeting.

RESIDENTS are angry that a piece of land in Nailsea which was open to the public for more than three decades was bought by a private...

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Timetable row may stop bus route running

A BUS service from Backwell to Bristol may have to stop running because of a row about the cost of putting up new timetables. Nailsea-based North Somerset Coaches took over the 600 route...

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Tax set for 2 per cent rise

A DRAFT budget which proposes a two per council tax rise has been approved by North Somerset Council's executive. The budget will also ensure additional investment in services for the most...

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Strong public reaction to power line proposals

THOUSANDS of people have had their say on controversial plans to put a new 400,000 volt overhead power line across the North Somerset countryside. More than 3,000 people have responded to...

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A passion for social justice

Steven Parry-Hearn

NORTH Somerset Labour Party has selected Steven Parry-Hearn as its prospective parliamentary candidate. The 41-year-old father-of-three...

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Resurfacing causing traffic woe

ESSENTIAL roadworks have begun in Walton-in-Gordano but are causing inevitable delays for motorists travelling to and from work at peak times. The B3124 closed on Monday for four weeks so...

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Thefts prompt security warning

POLICE in Clevedon are warning residents to secure their homes and vehicles following a spate of house burglaries and thefts from cars in the town. Between January 27 and 28, police received...

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Wood continues solid run of form

Chris Wood

Nailsea golfer Chris Wood finished in a tie for 20th place at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic today.

The 22-year-old from Long Ashton Golf Club opened with rounds of 72 and 74 to be well off the pace at the midway stage but it was enough to make the cut.

A four-under-par third round of 68 then sent him flying up the leaderboard...

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Cairns eyes Games place

Imogen Cairns

PORTISHEAD gymnast Imogen Cairns is aiming to overcome the injury that has sidelined her for 15 months so she can represent England at...

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Clevedon claim derby triumph

Clevedon claim derby triumph

YATTON 1st XV 3 CLEVEDON 1st XV 22 CLEVEDON came out on top after a typical derby, with no quarter given by either side. The visitors...

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Five tries for Harvey in big win

Five tries for Harvey in big win

GORDANO SHARKS 85 ST MARY'S OB 2nd XV 0 LEAGUE leaders Gordano made the most of the perfect playing conditions to thrill the crowd with...

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Hosts held at the Hand

CLEVEDON UNITED 1 ODD DOWN 1 CLEVEDON United welcomed high-flying Odd Down to the Hand Stadium as they made a return to league action. United started the better and after 11 minutes a long...

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United edged out by Cary

NAILSEA UNITED 1 CASTLE CARY 2 NAILSEA played host to Castle Cary on a soft, clinging pitch that made flowing football difficult. The home team went ahead after four minutes when a...

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Great start for Backwell team

BACKWELL Swimming Club started their 2010 Cotswold League campaign with an excellent win in the round one gala at Wellington. This is the club's fourth year in the league, which is swum over...

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Strong side reaches half-century

Strong side reaches half-century

Under 16 CLEVEDON U16 55 KINGSWOOD U17 0 A FROSTY start on Sunday morning saw a short delay to what promised to be a difficult game for...

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Captain injured in as United beaten

Captain injured in as United beaten

Under 16 NAILSEA UNITED 1 HUTTON JUNIORS 3 NAILSEA showed great improvement despite falling to one of the best teams in Division 1. The...

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The People's Preacher premiere's at the Curzon

The People's Preacher premiere's at the Curzon

THE premiere of a drama documentary filmed around Clevedon and Nailsea has its premiere at the Curzon cinema later this month.

Charles Haddon Spurgeon – The People's Preacher has been made by Clevedon- based Christian Television Association and was written and directed by Crawford Telfer from Nailsea.

By the age of 20,...

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Help wildlife and join in free nest box half-term event

Help wildlife and join in free nest box half-term event

THE Hawk and Owl Trust is inviting people to help wildlife in North Somerset by taking part in a two-day nest box event in Ashton Hill...

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Exit 21 return to the Salthouse after 25 years

Exit 21

A CLEVEDON band which were popular in the 1980s and reformed about three years ago after more than a 20-year break take to the stage at...

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Half-term activities for children who are driving their parents potty

Half-term activities for children who are driving their parents potty

PARENTS stuck for ideas to keep their children entertained during half-term can go to Gilly's cafe in Nailsea, where they will be able...

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Film by Finlands most famous director is latest screening for Portishead club

The Man Without A Past

FOR lovers of deadpan comedy, Portishead Film is showing The Man Without A Past by Finland's most famous film director Aki Kaurismaki,...

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Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley

Last night I dreamt   I went to Manderley

PORTISHEAD Players next production is Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. Maxim de Winter brings his shy young bride home to Manderley, his...

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Right royal time as Jazz Kings visit Prince

THE increasingly popular Jazz at the Orange continues at 8pm on Wednesday, February 17 when the Panama Jazz Kings make a return visit. Based in North Devon, the Panama Jazz Kings were formed...

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