Filipa Lobo Gaspar

Bristol, Kendal

News Reporter at South West News Service (SWNS)

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UK supermarkets face major wine shortage as Bristol factory workers plan strike

1 week ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Filipa Lobo Gaspar |Jamie Hawkins

Encirc supplies all the major supermarkets with wineSupermarket shelves could be left empty of wine this summer as factory workers at a bottling plant plan a strike, a union has claimed. Over 200 Unite members at the Encirc site in Avonmouth, Bristol, are planning to strike between June 19 and July 5 over pay and collective bargaining arrangements.
Neighbours in shock after brutal XL Bully attack

2 months ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Filipa Lobo Gaspar |Shannon Brown

'The dog really started barking and growling a lot and then the kids started screaming'Residents living in a quiet Bristol street have described their shock after a mum was attacked by an XL Bully dog. The woman, aged in her 40s, was bitten by the dog at a home in Sutton Avenue, Brislington on Thursday, April 11. She remains in hospital in a stable condition after sustaining potentially life-changing injuries in the attack.
Angry Audrey missing out on 11 freebies as Pension Credit claimants in the money

2 months ago | stokesentinel.co.uk | Filipa Lobo Gaspar |Rob Andrews

A retired healthcare worker says it is "unfair" that not all state pensioners qualify for 11 April freebies. Eligible state pensioners are now set to receive the additional freebies and discounts on top of their regular payments. The new perks include a free passport application, a free TV licence and council tax help among others to those eligible. Audrey Rothwell, 71, said that it is "unfair" - adding that the discounts should be applied to "all state pensioners".
Home Office refuses mum passport in Pudsey Bear row

Mar 21, 2025 | stokesentinel.co.uk | Filipa Lobo Gaspar |Rob Andrews

A mum says the Home Office won't give her a passport - because she changed her name to Pudsey Bear for charity 16 years ago. Eileen De Bont officially became 'Mrs P Bear' in honour of Children In Need's teddy mascot after running an eBay auction to raise money in 2009. The 53-year-old raised £4,000 through an online auction for the charity's appeal. She provided a list of 50 options and pledged to change her name to the one chosen by the highest bidder.
100-year-old former commando inspires new marines

Mar 17, 2025 | monmouthshirebeacon.co.uk | Filipa Lobo Gaspar

John Eskdale was given the honour of presenting the Commando Medal to Marine James Barback (Royal Navy / SWNS)A 100-year-old Forest of Dean veteran who survived a sinking in World War Two has inspired the next generation of Royal Marines at a commando training centre. John Eskdale saw combat with HMS Charybdis in the Mediterranean on the Malta Convoys in 1942 and was involved in the invasion of Sicily in the summer of 1943.
Driver fury as 'sneaky' council work on controversial low-traffic zone at 3am

Mar 13, 2025 | express.co.uk | Filipa Lobo Gaspar |Martin Booth

Driver fury as 'sneaky' council work on controversial low-traffic zone at 3amResidents of a Bristol neighbourhood were left fuming after a council attempted to complete a controversial low-traffic neighbourhood (LTN) scheme in the dead of night. Some of the protesters (Image: Tom Wren / SWNS)The incident, which took place at 3am, saw police and council contractors descend on Barton Hill to install a bus gate as part of the East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood trial scheme.
100-year-old former commando inspires new marines

Mar 13, 2025 | rossgazette.com | Filipa Lobo Gaspar

John Eskdale was given the honour of presenting the Commando Medal to Marine James Barback (Royal Navy / SWNS)A 100-year-old Forest of Dean veteran who survived a sinking in World War Two has inspired the next generation of Royal Marines at a commando training centre. John Eskdale saw combat with HMS Charybdis in the Mediterranean on the Malta Convoys in 1942 and was involved in the invasion of Sicily in the summer of 1943.
Couple dress up for weekly movie night for over 20 years

Mar 4, 2025 | kdhnews.com | Filipa Lobo Gaspar

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Couple dress up for weekly movie night for over 20 years

Mar 4, 2025 | bhpioneer.com | Filipa Lobo Gaspar

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Couple dress up for weekly movie night for over 20 years

Mar 4, 2025 | citizentribune.com | Filipa Lobo Gaspar

By Filipa GasparA couple who dress up for 'Movie Night' every week to watch classic films together are celebrating - their 1,000th film over 20 years. Ian and Yvette Perryman have turned their front room into an art deco picture house - covered in memorabilia and a gin bar with 80 different bottles. Monday nights have been renamed Martini Mondays - when they sit down to watch a classic film from the black and white movie era with a glass of dry Martini.