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• Inquest move for grieving families

  FAMILIES from the former county of Avon will have to travel more than 20 miles through Bristol city centre to North Somerset for inquests into the deaths of loved ones. read more

• Plea for fair trade

  THORNBURY is already a fair town - but moves are in train to make it even fairer in terms of justice for the Third World and for its struggling food producers. read more

• Perfect time from ancient village clock

  VILLAGERS in Wickwar are justifiably proud of the clock adorning their town hall. Built around 1600, it is reputed to be the oldest timepiece on a civic building in the country. KIRSTY RAMSDEN met Cllr Olive Pollard, a member of Wickwar Parish Council and a long-standing village resident, to find out more. read more

• Village is suffering

  SIR - For the first time in my life I am moved to write to a newspaper. I am appalled that you should have highlighted the letter from Peter Drew of Rockhampton (Gazette, December 19). read more

• Town end year on a last gasp high

  THORNBURY TOWN 2 PUCKLECHURCH SPORTS 1 read more

• Yate take slide

  Yate Town 0 Team Bath 3 read more

• Far from the 'production line'

  ABOUT 10 years ago Christopher Baker went to his first crematorium funeral - and was disappointed with what he found. He developed a vision of how he felt a funeral service could be - this vision is now becoming reality. Allan Armstrong, of Memorial Woodlands, Earthcott Green, spoke to KIRSTY RAMSDEN about the unique service it has to offer. read more

• Pictures needed for exhibition

  SIR - Thornbury Museum's Research Group is collecting material for an exhibition on Schooldays which will open on Tuesday, January 13 and run until late March and we are seeking pictures, reminiscences and objects connected with schooldays in the district. read more

• Five-bay hay barn goes up in smoke

  A MASSIVE fire at a barn in Oldbury kept three fire crews busy on Sunday night and all day on Monday. read more

• Prisoner escape kept from public

  A LEYHILL prisoner serving 21-years for drug running escaped almost two months ago, it emerged this week. read more

• Boxing Day is a gem for Thornbury athletes

  THE fourth race of the Weston-Super-Mare Prom five mile series proved to be a turning point in the improving form of Nick Langridge at 30.17(35th and 6th MV50). read more

• Allegations cast shadow over game

  Bristol Manor Farm 1 Hallen 1 read more

• Last-minute rush causes chaos

  ALTHOUGH Christmas shoppers came out late this year, they did so in their thousands. read more

• Pupil's stunning art shown in city gallery

  AN exhibition by pupils of The Castle School, Thornbury, will open at the Guild Gallery, in Park Street, Bristol, on Saturday, January 10 (10am-4pm). read more

• Two-year wait for rail franchise

  A GREAT Western rail franchise, serving travellers in and around Yate, will take effect in two years. read more

• Residents know dangers of speed

  SIR - I really cannot let Pete Drew's letter (Gazette, December 19) complaining about the reduced speed limit along the road through Tortworth go unanswered. read more

• Point for improved 'Field

  Gloucester City 2 Mangotsfield United 2 read more

• Hunt supporters come out in force

  THOUSANDS of hunt supporters turned out in force for the annual Boxing Day meets with the Beaufort and Berkeley Hunts and claimed they would be hunting on Boxing Day for many years to come. read more

• Research shows that speed kills

  SIR - Peter Drew's rather overlong letter (Gazette, December 19) demonstrates considerable knowledge but little understanding. Giles Chichester's MEP contribution the week before shows that the Tories are still as keen as ever to jump on any passing band-wagon even if it is in danger of turning into a tumbril. read more

• Massive scheme opposed

  SOUTH Gloucestershire Council chiefs are being recommended not to alter their planning strategy to allow for a major sports and housing development near Easter Compton. read more

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