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Wiltshire teenager buskers competes in The Voice Kids in Germany

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Scott Ellis |Clara Bullock

Teenage busker competes on The Voice KidsScott Ellis & Clara BullockBBCJoshua said he made more than £100 busking at Bath's Christmas market for half an hourA 15-year-old boy will compete in The Voice Kids' semi-finals after being spotted busking in Munich. Joshua Blake, from Trowbridge, Wiltshire, impressed all four judges in the Germany show during the audition stage and now hopes to get all the way to the finals. He first started busking at Bath's Christmas Market last year and loved it.
New AI cameras to be used to cut deaths on road

Sep 19, 2024 | yahoo.com | Scott Ellis

Artificial intelligence cameras, which can spot motorists who text while driving, are being set up on a road after a rise in serious crashes. Nine people have died in less than two years on the A361 near Frome, Somerset. It will be the first time the new technology will be used in the county. The cameras can also spot if a driver is breaking the speed limit or not wearing a seatbelt. Avon and Somerset Police's acting Insp Matt Boiles said: "Telling families is just horrendous.
The province's version of reconciliation is failing B.C. communities

Jul 9, 2024 | piquenewsmagazine.com | Scott Ellis

First and foremost, the Guide Outfitters Association of BC (GOABC) supports reconciliation with First Nations. Our industry is rooted in First Nations history and remains closely tied to it to this day, with more than 30 First Nations or First Nations people owning guide territories, and many more involved in the sector. We understand that reconciliation is complex and multifaceted. True reconciliation must be more than signatures and celebrations.
Orchestra inspires three generations to play together

Jul 4, 2024 | yahoo.com | Scott Ellis |Maisie Lillywhite

Scott Ellis - BBC News, Wiltshire and Maisie Lillywhite - BBC News, West of EnglandJuly 4, 2024 at 1:22 AM·2 min readMiranda Wilson, 80, Anna Wilson, 50, and Astrid Wilson-Gignoux, 17, all play together [Marlborough Concert Orchestra]A "lifeline" orchestra has inspired three generations of the same family to play violin together. Wiltshire's Marlborough Concert Orchestra, which is comprised of teenagers to octogenarians, is now on the lookout for amateur musicians to join them.
Concorde pilot revisits plane he once flew at Aerospace Bristol

Mar 28, 2024 | yahoo.com | Chloe Harcombe |Scott Ellis

A former Concorde pilot has revisited the plane he once flew. Derek Ellis visited Aerospace Bristol to see Concorde 216, which is part of the collection. The 92-year-old joined the company when it began, working as one of the original captains. "I've got to pay tribute to the people here - to have built this building around [the plane] to protect it forever is a fantastic thing to do." Mr Ellis said. Visiting the museum to reminisce on his five years at Concorde had been on Mr Ellis' bucket list.
Somerset bus users gather to oppose proposed cuts

Feb 10, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Matthew Pick |Scott Ellis |Emma Elgee

A protest has taken place against proposed cuts to bus services in Somerset. A group of around 100 people marched through Yeovil earlier to protest against proposed cuts to routes 25, 28, 54 and 58 which run between Minehead, Taunton and Yeovil. The routes could disappear in April unless funding can be found. First Bus said it is part of a regular review and no final decisions have been made about the proposals.
Swindon uncollected bins 'public health issue', says MP

Jan 4, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Aled Thomas |Scott Ellis |Damian Derrick

Changes to bin collections came in at the wrong time of the year, causing a "public health issue", says one MP. South Swindon Conservative MP Sir Robert Buckland said he had received "a huge swathe of complaints" about the service run by the Labour-led council. Swindon Borough Council apologised and said missed collections would be sorted over the next few weeks.
Wiltshire residents fear flooding is becoming more frequent

Jan 3, 2024 | nz.news.yahoo.com | Clara Bullock |Scott Ellis

Residents and business owners fear flooding of their properties will only get worse, as they deal with the aftermath of Storm Henk. High winds and torrential rain have caused disruption in Wiltshire, with a number of areas flooded. Debora James, who lives in Castle Combe, said she returned home earlier to find her floor was soaked. "It happened last January but I was told it was a once in a lifetime thing," she said. "I feel OK, it could be worse, I have lovely friends and support in the village.
SEND parents call for change at Bath protest

Oct 14, 2023 | bbc.com | Scott Ellis |Louis Inglis

Image caption, Protester Jess said her son with ADHD has been excluded 31 times from his school in four yearsBy Scott Ellis & Louis InglisA mother who joined other parents protesting for change in education on behalf of children with special needs has said her son has been left "traumatised" by the system. Bath's SEND Reform England protest was among 13 being held nationally. Jess said her son who has ADHD had been excluded from mainstream school 31 times in four years.
A4 Bristol: Four in hospital after police chase suspected drink driver

Aug 27, 2023 | bbc.com | Nathan Heath |Scott Ellis

Image caption, A man in his late teens has been arrested on suspicion of drink drivingBy Nathan Heath & Scott EllisA man has been arrested and four people are in hospital after police chased a suspected drink driver who crashed into a group of cars. Police pursued an Audi in Bristol city centre which later crashed into several parked cars and a marked police car on the A4 Grove Park at about 02:20 BST. Four people from the Audi were taken to hospital, one with possible life-threatening injuries.