A firm from Bradley Stoke that helps company’s with cash flow problems says its profits are up by 19%, reports the Evening Post.

Ultimate Finance says despite tough trading conditions it has produced upbeat interim results.

Company profits are now £1.9m up to December 2006.

Chief Executive Brian Sumner told the paper: “The company’s selling points include the ability of the experienced ‘new business’ team to structure deals quickly, that work well for the client.”

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A Bradley Stoke town councillor is campaigning for changes at the busy Aztec West roundabout.

During the morning rush hour the queues to the intersection can back up way down Bradley Stoke Way.

Now Liberal Democrat Jon Williams is asking for a new slip road to siphon traffic to the citybound A38.

He is also asking traffic engineers to alter the phasing of the traffic lights.

“We need solutions to the morning traffic problems at Aztec West roundabout and our suggestion is to provide a slip road for cars who want to turn left down the A38.”

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There is confusion over whether Tesco in Bradley Stoke sold contaminated petrol.

In a list posted on the firm’s website on Saturday, the store was revealed as one of several in Bristol that sold petrol from a dodgy batch.

Customers who filled up with the fuel, which contained silicon, complained their cars were losing power or not starting up.

But a sign outside the petrol station (pictured), which was spotted by Examiner reader Matt, says “All clear on petrol” - claiming they did not sell any of the dodgy fuel.

It goes on to say “This store was not involved in the recent petrol concerns. You can continue to have full confidence in the quality of our fuel.”

The Examiner called the helpline where a manager said the list on the internet was correct and they would pass this information on to the store.

The contaminated fuel was traced back to several storage tanks at a facility in in West Thurrock.

About 150 stores nationwide were involved in the controversy. The petrol at the stores was eventually drained and the tanks cleaned before any more fuel was sold.

Tesco have offered to repair cars damaged by the dodgy petrol.

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Work to convert the old Somerfield store into Aldi is well under way.

As the Examiner exclusively reported in January, the bargain-basement supermarket will open its Fernedene shop this summer.

Work on the shop front has begun after the firm secured planning permission for changes to the premises.

They include a new glass canopy, changes in the car park and a new shop front for Llloyd’s Pharmacy.

Advertising boards have also been put up on the corner of Brook Way and Bradley Stoke Way.

Jubilee Neighbourhood Watch says action needs to be taken over youth crime in Bradley Stoke - we want to know if it is bad in your area.

Members from the Watch say incidents include people being harassed, cars being damaged and youths drinking outside.

A statement by the group says: “The police have been working to address this issue and we are grateful for their efforts, but it is getting out of hand and we need to have more radical action.”

Have they overreacted or are the youths causing as much of a problem as they claim?

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A man from Bradley Stoke performed in the final of a stand-up comedy competition where the ultimate prize was to perform at the Glastonbury Festival.

Jim MacLeod did his routine at Jongleurs Comedy Club in Bristol on Sunday, 11 March.

Jim, a professional toastmaster, made it through after entering his video to the BBC and surviving a public vote on their website.

He was even featured on regional TV programme Points West.

The final was won by Jared Hardy from Somerset.

Judges for the final included Chitty Chitty Bang Bang star Gary Wilmot and BBC radio presenter Dr Phil Hammond.

Jim’s audition video is available on the BBC’s website here. Pictures of Jim, and the other contestants, appear here.

Bristol boxer Glenn Catley will be guest of honour at a boxing spectacular in Bradley Stoke this March.

Bristol NSC and ABC boxing clubs are holding an open boxing show on Saturday, 17 March.

Former world champion Catley will watch eight junior and eight senior bouts at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre.

Tickets for the event are priced at £8 for adults and £4 for children.