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January, 2018
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Salvation Army on Police arrest two course to distribute over car-key raid 500 festive treats
STAPLE Hill Salvation Army is on course to hit a new record for the distribution of food hampers and toys for families who are in difficult circumstances this Christmas. Working in partnership with South Gloucestershire social services and other agencies, the Salvation Army looks set to help more than 500 children with gifts of food hampers and toys this year. Major Colin Hylton-Jones who, with his wife Nicola, is in charge of Staple Hill Church, said that public support this year has been overwhelming "People have really got behind the appeal and we have received some fantastic support from rugby clubs, corporate organisations, slimming clubs, other churches, students on university courses, and of course, members of the public who quietly drop in to our church laden with bags full of new toys. "The Salvation Army Band has been carol playing at various centres including Tesco Yate and the Mall Cribbs Causeway, and the generosity of the listeners has enabled us to purchase a significant amount of food which will make a real difference to the enjoyment of Christmas for many families and older people in need." The Salvation Army at Staple Hill will be open on Christmas Day and will entertain about 65 people who would otherwise be alone. Major Hylton-Jones said: "I would like to thank everyone who has helped us this year. Because of the kindness of so many, it has been possible for us to improve the Christmas for hundreds of people in need in South Gloucestershire during this festive season."
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TWO men were arrested in connection with a burglary in Speedwell in which a car, laptop and games console were stolen. It happened between midnight and 11am on Sunday December 10 at a house near the City of Bristol College Soundwell Centre. Thieves forced the back door while the householders slept, stealing the car keys in order to take the vehicle. Officers have carried out house to house enquiries and Neighbourhood Watch members have been alerted. The suspects were arrested in Staple Hill at about 10pm on Tuesday December 12. One was arrested on suspicion of the burglary and the other on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle. Officers recovered the stolen car from Staple Hill. Temporary Neighbourhood Inspector Steve Davey said: "Neighbourhood PC Wayne Hick and I recently attended a community meeting to discuss residents’ concerns about burglary. We answered people’s questions and offered crime prevention advice. At the meeting I said we were carrying out patrols of burglary hotspots and gathering intelligence in order to target suspects. The Volunteer Police Cadets have also been patrolling the area knocking on doors to raise awareness of the issue. I hope the community is reassured by the action we’re taking." If you see anyone acting suspiciously around a neighbour’s property, call the police straight away. It’s 999 if a crime is in progress, otherwise ring 101.
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