Community News
Bradley Stoke in Bloom’s 2026 Best Front Garden Competition
20th May 2026
Best Front Garden Competition As we’re now in our 14th year I think we can safely say that our annual best front garden competition is a firm fixture in our towns events, and I was…
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Raise the alarm! Targeting 01454
12th Jul 2013
South Gloucestershire Council Trading Standards would like to advise of a new type of scam that is currently targeting local households. Complaints have been received by residents of South Gloucestershire who have had unsolicited telephone…
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Warning: Rogue Traders at Large
9th May 2011
South Gloucestershire Trading Standards would like to remind residents to be extra vigilant when dealing with unexpected visits from traders. They have become aware of a new tactic being used to gain entry into…
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"No Cold Calling" zones launched in Yate - Do you want one in your area?
14th Jul 2010
Cold callers are being frozen out in Yate thanks to a new initiative between South Gloucestershire Council Trading Standards and Avon and Somerset Police. "No Cold Calling Zones" have been launched in parts of the…
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