emersonsgreenvoice
December, 2017 — ISSUE 15
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Dramatic rise in burglaries POLICE are warning residents to be careful about home security after a big increase in house break-ins. Officers told a public meeting in Mangotsfield on November 20 that across South Gloucestershire they had been called to 79 domestic burglaries in the past four weeks, when they would usually expect about 45. Neighbourhood Sergeant Steve Davey said there had been a dramatic rise in home raids in Staple Hill and Rodway from the usual one or two a week. Police say the main types of break-ins in Emersons Green and Downend are car key burglaries, where thieves come in to take keys so they can steal motors, and paddle / stub handle burglaries, where doors have not been locked with the key. They warn: Always lock doors and windows when you go out and before you go to bed at night.Simply lifting the handle until it clicks is not enough to keep thieves out . Once locked, remove the keys and put them somewhere easy to reach (but out of plain sight).
‘I don’t think this park is safe’ Lyde Green mum Lea Korologou Linden has raised concerns over the standard of the play park provided by developers.
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Vow to restore nature haven Plans are well under way to create a wildlife haven at Blackhorse open space.
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Couple’s dash to the altar Kevin Donaghy, of Emersons Green Baptist Church, has coordinated the collection of this tower of shoeboxes, which will soon be on their way to needy children. More details: Page 5
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Steve and Anne Burge, directors of Pomphrey parkrun and members of Emersons Green Running Club, have married.
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