Michael Ribbeck

Bristol

South West Editor at TheBusinessDesk.com

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Council to hold cervical cancer awareness events across Swindon

1 week ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck

Starting on June 19, the council's public health team and Cancer Champions will be out in Swindon, sharing important information on how cervical screening and the HPV vaccine can help reduce the risk of cervical cancer. They will be at Lydiard Park's Parkrun on June 21, from 8.30am to 11am, St John’s Hall on June 23, from midday to 2pm, Swindon Outlet Centre on June 24, from 10am to 2pm, and Swindon Central Library on June 26, from 11am to 12.30pm.
Hereford Stampede maintain dominance with commanding victory over Plymouth Vanguard

1 week ago | herefordtimes.com | Michael Ribbeck

The match took place in the FSC West 2 league at Ledbury Rugby Football Club. The home side showcased their strength against the newcomers. Plymouth won the toss and chose to receive the ball first, but their plans quickly unravelled. The Hereford defence was relentless from the outset, forcing the away side to punt on their opening drive.
Teenage marksman claims gold in shooting competition

1 week ago | msn.com | Michael Ribbeck

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Westbury road closure as lorries to be banned during works

1 week ago | wiltshiretimes.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck

The road, in Westbury, will be closed between Phillips Way and Link Road roundabouts from Wednesday, July 3 to Wednesday, July 16, from 7pm to 6am on weekdays. This means lorries weighing more than 7.5-tonnes will have to find a different route during the closures. The Station Road bridge cannot be used and lorries will have to avoid the alternative route. The council has advised businesses on the West Wilts Trading Estate to look for different solutions for night-time deliveries.
Hereford Stampede maintain dominance with commanding victory over Plymouth Vanguard

1 week ago | ledburyreporter.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck

The match took place in the FSC West 2 league at Ledbury Rugby Football Club. The home side showcased their strength against the newcomers. Plymouth won the toss and chose to receive the ball first, but their plans quickly unravelled. The Hereford defence was relentless from the outset, forcing the away side to punt on their opening drive.
Swindon groups invited to apply for share of £5m funding from Co-op

1 week ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck

The funding aims to support projects that improve access to food, mental wellbeing, youth opportunities, community cohesion, and sustainability. Head of Community Partnerships, David Luckin, said: "It’s always exciting to start the search for local causes to take part in a new round of funding.
Plans for massive solar farm that could power thousands of homes unveiled

1 week ago | eveshamjournal.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck

Sheenhill Solar Farm, located around 1km northwest of Honeybourne, will generate enough electricity to power around 5,000 homes annually. The project is being spearheaded by Downing Renewable Developments, a subsidiary of the investment manager Downing. The company has already secured a grid connection and has conducted several early-stage ecological and feasibility surveys.
Eleven-year-old becomes youngest person to receive an MBE

1 week ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck

3 1/1 An 11-year-old girl has become the youngest person to receive an MBE. Carmela Chillery-Watson was honoured in the King’s Birthday Honours for her work in charitable fundraising, much of which has taken place in and around Wiltshire. She has raised more than £400,000 for Muscular Dystrophy UK through 25 campaigns.
Swindon athletes awarded £34k of funding by GLL Foundation

1 week ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck

At an awards ceremony held at the Link Centre, 48 athletes from Swindon were recognised by the GLL Sport Foundation and awarded a combined total of £34,300 in funding and support. Among the recipients were figure skating duo Alex Lapsky and Zarah Wood, who recently represented Great Britain at the junior figure skating World Championships, and Holly Sullivan, a world record-holding swimmer with Down syndrome.
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Service issues wildfire warning

1 week ago | swindonadvertiser.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) has issued the warning for the South West, where large areas of open land such as heathlands, fields and cliffsides are particularly vulnerable during the current heatwave. Jim Weston, group manager at DWFRS, said: "The longer we go without rain means that the ground and foliage get really dry, leading to a greater risk of fire spreading if something happens to cause ignition.