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POLICE have bailed a man arrested on suspicion of the murder of Melanie Hall.

TRIBUTES have been paid to an 18-year-old mechanic from Tockington who was killed in a road accident at the weekend.

A TEENAGER from Tockington has died after being involved in a motorbike crash in South Wales.

POLICE have arrested a man on suspicion of the murder of Melanie Hall, whose remains were found at Falfield last year.

MORE than 30 people turned out for a meeting on plans to sell land in Alveston.

THOSE who have always fancied themselves as an Indiana Jones are being given the chance to try their hand at uncovering South Gloucestershire’s past.

SECTION 1 (VEGETABLES) Top Tray Class - 1 D England, 2 J Hicks Potatoes, White – 1 R Hodge, 2 H Ryan Onions, Spring Sown – 1 D England, 2 J Hicks Carrots, Stump Rooted – 1 R Hodge, 2 Y Gaulton, 3 M Jacobs Potatoes, Coloured – 1 R Hodge, 2 J Hicks, 3 E England Onions, Sets – 1 E Hodge, 2 J Hicks, 3 R Roberts Carrots, Long Rooted – 1 D England, 2 R Roberts Shallots – 1 M Jacobs, 2 R Roberts, 3 J Hicks Runner beans - 1 R Skuse, 2 M Jacobs, 3 R Edwards Shallots, Pickling (max 1") - 1 D England, 2 J Hicks, 3 R Roberts Tomatoes – 1 E Hodge, 2 D Collett, 3 D England Dwarf Beans –1 R Edwards, 2 R Hodge Sweet Corn – 1 K Roberts, 2 R Skuse, 3 J Hicks Courgettes –1 R Edwards, 2 D England Beetroot - 1 D England, 2 R Edwards, 3 J Pruett Cucumbers – 1 E Hodge, 2 Y Gaulton Cherry Tomatoes – 1 S Burt, 2 J Harris, 3 D Harris Cabbages – 1 D England Any Other Vegetable – 1 M Jacobs, 2 D England, 3 J Pruett Biggest Vegetable - 1 J Hicks SECTION 2 (FLOWERS) Specimen Rose (Named) - 1 D Harris, 2 J Hicks, 3 M Skuse Roses, HT – 1 D Harris, 2 J Hicks Roses, Floribunda (Stems) – 1 D England, 2 J Hicks Dahlias, Decorative – 1 J Edwards, 2 D England, 3 J Hicks Dahlias, Cactus – 1 E Hodge, 2 J Hicks Dahlias, Pom-Pom – 1 E Hodge, 2 D England Antirrhinums – 1 J Hicks Gladioli – 1 J Hicks, 2 E Hodge Chrysanthemum – 1 M Jacobs, 2 E Hodge Asters – 1 J Hicks Top Vase Class – 1 M Jacobs, 2 E Hodge, 3 J Hicks SECTION 3 (FRUIT) Cooking Apples – 1 S Burt, 2 P Tyzack, 3 R Edwards Plums – 1 M Skuse, 2 L Neale, 3 R Roberts Dessert Apples – 1 J Kent, 2 L Neale, 3 R Edwards Any other Fruit – 1 R Skuse, 2 L Neale, 3 H Ryan SECTION 4 (PRESERVES) Glass Jar of Jam – 1 A George, 2 M Skuse, 3 S Baker Glass Jar of Marmalade – 1 P Edwardes, 2 M Skuse, 3 S Edwardes Glass Jar of Lemon Curd – 1 S Edwardes, 2 M Skuse Glass Jar of Chutney –1 S Edwardes, 2 L Neale, P Edwardes Glass Jar of Onions, Pickled - 1 M Skuse SECTION 5 (CAKES) Sausage Rolls – 1 P Edwardes, 2 Y Gaulton Scones (Plain) – 1 L Neale, 2 J Edwardes, 3 H Ryan Small Decorated Cakes – 1 L Neale, 2 S Edwardes, 3 P Edwardes Loaf of Bread - 1 T Fisher, 2 A George, 3 S Edwardes Shortbread – 1 S Edwardes, 2 P Edwardes, 3 Y Gaulton Victoria Sponge – 1 D Turner, 2 P Edwardes, 3 H Ryan Man Made Cake – 1 T Fisher SECTION 6 WINES Sweet White – 1 L Neale, 2 R Sheerman, 3 B Fletcher Sweet Red – 1 L Neale, 2 B Fletcher, 3 R Sheerman Dry White – 1 B Fletcher, 2 R Sheerman Dry Red – 1 B Fletcher, 2 L Neale, 3 R Sheerman SECTION 7 PHOTOGRAPHY Holiday Snap – 1 C Fish, 2 L Neale, 3 D Turner A Garden Scene – 1 V George, 2 L Neale, 3 J Fish A Water Scene – 1 D Turner, 2 C Fish, 3 J Fish Pet or Animals – 1 R Edwardes, 2 M Fish, 3 J Fish Snapshot of Child/Children – 1 C Fish, 2 L Neale, 3 Y Gaulton An Abstract – 1 L Neale, 2 R Edwardes, 3 M Fish SECTION 8 (FLOWER ARRANGING) Of Garden Flowers - 1 E Hodge, 2 S Burt, 3 P Edwardes Of Foliage – 1 E Hodge, S Burt In Unusual Container – 1 R Edwardes, 2 S Burt, 3 P Edwardes SECTION 9 (CHILDREN 8 YEARS AND UNDER) Picture/Painting Dinosaur – 1 J Scrivin, 2 G Wheaton, 3 K Edwards Vegetable/Fruit Animal – 1 J Scrivin, 2 H Petrie, 3 N Petrie Miniature Garden – 1 N Priddle, 2 L Priddle, 3 K Ashley Handwriting – 1 N Priddle, 2 G Whealdon, 3 J Scrivin Jar of 6 Flowers – 1 J Scrivin, 2 J Fish, 3 S Andrews SECTION 10 (CHILDREN 14 YEARS AND UNDER) Miniature Garden – 1 K Ashley Computer Invitation or Card – 1 K Ashley Caricature of Famous Person – 1 C Groves, 2 K Ashley A Handmade Craft – 1 C Groves, 2 L Priddle, 3 P Croft SECTION 11 TALLEST SUNFLOWER Tallest Sunflower – 1 Ruby Smith

GREEN fingered enthusiasts were on top form this week at the 41st Pilning Flower Show.

WEATHER did not dampen spirits at the 42nd Tytherington Horse Show at the weekend.

PEOPLE concerned about kebab vans operating along the A38 have been advised to contact the police.




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