Beth Cruse

Bristol, Cardiff

Senior Newsdesk Editor at Greatest Hits Radio

BBC Points West journalist - prev @BBCWiltshire @BBCGlos Prev Senior NewsDesk Editor @GHRSouthWest and @BristolLive got a story? [email protected]

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Bristol Jazz Festival

1 week ago | bbc.com | Beth Cruse

Rallying cry from jazz festival low on fundsBeth CruseBBC News, West of EnglandClaire CarterBristol Jazz FestivalBristol Jazz Festival has been going since 2013 but is taking a fallow yearOrganisers of a jazz festival struggling for financial support have described a one-night fundraising event as a "rallying cry". Hoping to help to keep the festival going from 2026, Bristol groups such as The Jazz Defenders and The Good Stuff Gospel Choir are playing at the fundraiser on 28 May.
Gloucester Ukraine Festival to 'bring refugees together'

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Beth Cruse

Image source, Russell HainesImage caption, The festival will include a 60-metre selection of paintings and photographsBBC News, West of EnglandOrganisers of a festival celebrating Ukrainian culture say the event will "bring refugees together" and "provide joy". The Gloucester Ukraine Festival will feature art exhibitions and music performances from Ukrainians based all over the UK who have fled the conflict.
No plans to finish Yate's 'road to nowhere'

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Beth Cruse

Image source, Chris WillmoreImage caption, Yate's 'road to nowhere' is enjoyed by dog walkers and production companiesBBC News, West of EnglandA council says it has no plans to finish building a town's so-called 'road to nowhere' which was started more than 50 years ago but never completed. A 400-metre stretch of road in Yate, South Gloucestershire was built as part of a highway to connect the south of the town with Badminton Road in 1974.
No plans to finish Yate's 'road to nowhere'

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Beth Cruse

No plans to finish town's 'road to nowhere'Beth CruseBBC News, West of EnglandChris WillmoreYate's 'road to nowhere' is enjoyed by dog walkers and production companiesA council says it has no plans to finish building a town's so-called 'road to nowhere' which was started more than 50 years ago but never completed. A 400-metre stretch of road in Yate, South Gloucestershire was built as part of a highway to connect the south of the town with Badminton Road in 1974.
"It's got a bit of a whiff": Chocolate bar made in 1900 is on sale

3 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Beth Cruse |Sacha Bigwood

Image source, AuctioneumImage caption, The bar, which "has a whiff to it" according to auctioneers, is still in its original tin BBC News, West of EnglandA 125-year-old chocolate bar that was part of a batch given to soldiers by Queen Victoria is to be sold at auction in June – and could fetch up to £400.
Wiltshire: Pickup truck writes off police car, says officers

3 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Beth Cruse

Image caption, Wiltshire Police are looking for help finding two menBBC News, West of EnglandA police car has been written off after a yellow pickup truck rammed into it, officers have said. Wiltshire Police said two men were on board a recovery vehicle in Downton, near Salisbury, at about 00:35 BST on Friday when it reversed into a police car at speed. The force said the truck, which had orange flashing lights, then drove off and the police car was left in an "unusable condition".
Salisbury airfield fire devastating for community says firm

3 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Beth Cruse

Image source, Save Old SarumImage caption, A huge blaze broke out at Old Sarum Airfield on ThursdayBBC News, West of EnglandA skydive group says a fire which ripped through a Grade II*-listed World War One airfield hangar is "devastating" for the community. Investigations are ongoing into the huge blaze that broke out at the Old Sarum Airfield on Lancaster Road in Salisbury on Thursday evening. It said "while the damage is only partial, safety is and always will be our absolute priority".
Burnham United Football Club 'saddened' by 'senseless' burglary

1 month ago | bbc.com | Sarah Turnnidge |Beth Cruse

Sarah Turnnidge & Beth CruseBBC News, West of EnglandA football club says it has been left "deeply disappointed and saddened" after having equipment stolen. Burnham United Football Club described the burglary as a "senseless act", adding a subs bench and a small bouncy castle had been stolen in the early hours of Thursday. "Incidents like this not only cause financial damage but also hurt the spirit of everyone involved," said club secretary Pauline Smith.
Arrests and fake goods seized in South West barbershop raids

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Beth Cruse

Image source, South West Regional Organised Crime UnitImage caption, More than 130 bags of fake designer goods have been seized in BristolBBC News, West of EnglandFake goods have been seized and a number of arrests made in barbershop raids across the south west of England. In Gloucestershire, five people were arrested after officers from different agencies targeted 11 premises. More than 130 bags of fake designer goods were seized in Bristol.
Arrests and fake goods seized in South West barbershop raids

1 month ago | bbc.com | Beth Cruse

Beth CruseBBC News, West of EnglandFake goods have been seized and a number of arrests made in barbershop raids across the south west of England. In Gloucestershire, five people were arrested after officers from different agencies targeted 11 premises. More than 130 bags of fake designer goods were seized in Bristol. The action is part of a three-week nationwide money laundering campaign by the National Crime Agency (NCA), called Operation Machinize.