



THIS WEEK'S STORIES
Our editorial team has selected some of the most interesting accounts of things happening in and around Tetbury - and the wider surrounding district.
We hope you find the selection valuably informative.


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COUNCIL WAS QUIET ON RISKS?
Wiltshire Council did not warn the public about radiation at a former RAF base - and are now playing down the risk. If the risk is so low, however - why the need to have the contamination sealed in drums?

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24% OF VOTES WIN - HOW?
A controversial "low traffic neighbourhood" scheme in Bath is to be permanent - even though 76% of people who took part in the consultation opposed it. How is this democratic? Do we need to debate this?

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LET'S ALL GO WILD IN TETBURY!
Circus skills, African drumming, sports and games, art and giant bubbles are among the activities on offer - on different summer dates - on the Dolphins Field. Free family fun - who's for going wild?



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CHILDREN IN NEED OF SUPPORT
Local SMP Roz Savage is working with councils to improve support for children with special educational needs and disabilities. Parents are having to fight for their children to get an education - why IS this?
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ANCIENT SWORDS DISCOVERED
A man who had just taken up metal detecting had a feeling that he was going to make an exciting discovery - and he was right! Two rare Roman cavalry swords emerged - revealing an ancient settlement.



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HOW TO PREVENT OBESITY?
Local SMP and medical doctor Simon Opher says, it's essential to reduce obesity. Obesity has doubled since the 1990s - and UK childhood rates are among Europe's highest. But why - what's the root cause?

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