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• Helicopter 'nearly hit car'

  THE MINISTRY of Defence has launched an investigation following a complaint that a low-flying helicopter nearly crashed into a car driven by a Wotton-under-Edge woman. read more

• Events around the region

  Yate, Chipping Sodbury and District read more

• The end of an era

  MEMBERS of Yate's folded Women's Institute got together for the very last time this week. read more

• Tribute to motorcycle fan Mike

  FITTING transport was arranged this week for the last journey of Thornbury motorcycling enthusiast Mike Cox, who died recently aged 64. read more

• Council's refuse scheme is rubbish

  SIR - A few years ago, when the local councillor for Alveston was requiring re-election to South Gloucestershire Council, he petitioned electors to vote for him on the basis that he would campaign to reinstate the Harnhill refuse tip or a local alternative. read more

• Kids Praise service at St Mary's

  ORGANISERS of Kids Praise service at St Mary's, Thornbury were absolutely delighted by the turnout at the first ever service specially designed for children up to age seven and their families. read more

• 'Out of order' to destroy rail land

  SIR - I am writing to state my opinion about the importance of the vegetation in and around Coalpit Heath train track areas that are going to be destroyed by Network Rail on Monday, March 8. read more

• Campaigners call for anti-radiation tablets

  ANTI-nuclear campaigners demonstrated in Thornbury this week to press home their demands for the free distribution of "anti-radiation" iodine tablets in case of a emergency at Oldbury atomic power station. read more

• A new creation

  THE parish church of Little Sodbury is to join with Old Sodbury and Chipping Sodbury to create a benefice of the three Sodburys. read more

• Reducing medicine wastage

  SIR - Following on from the article in the Gazette (February 19) concerning the amount of wastage in the National Health Service, a certain amount could be avoided if people would check their medication before leaving the pharmacy. read more

• Residents bid to halt tree-clearing

  FURIOUS Westerleigh residents have formed an action group in an attempt to stop Network Rail clearing trees and shrubs from railway embankments. read more

• Bridging the gap to greatness

  THE 32nd staging of the Severn Bridge Road Race takes place this Sunday, and promises to once again be one of the premier sporting events to hit the region. read more

• Site to Bishops' fore

  SIR - I am surprised that no one has written yet to complain about the 'blot on the landscape' that is being built in Howley. I understand this is to be a great mansion! Our home was named Hillview House in 1835 but we no longer have a view of hills. read more

• Events around the region

  Thornbury and District read more

• Back in time to wave their pals goodbye!

  SEVEN Territorial Army Reservists with 39 (Skinners) Signal Regiment (Volunteers) have returned to their base at Horfield TA Centre after being demobbed from operations with coalition forces in Iraq. read more

• Arise, Adam the almighty!

  JUNIOR golfer Adam Bruton was celebrating this week after winning the South West/South Wales regional final of the Nick Faldo Series. Bruton, 15, hails from Thornbury and is a promising young player based at The Bristol Golf Club in Almondsbury. read more

• Site wall 'fiasco' angers residents

  PARISH leaders in Almondsbury are demanding to know who is to blame for a planning "fiasco" concerning the fate of an infamous brick wall at a travellers' site in the village. read more

• With the Reds

  CITY failed to make it 12 consecutive wins following a 1-0 defeat at Sheffield Wednesday last weekend. The Robins were knocked off the top spot when Graeme Lee latched onto a long throw-in with ten seconds of the match left, to give Danny Wilson's former side three points. read more

• Weekend Picture March 5, 2004

  Spring is just around the corner . . . Early spring daffodils reach for the warmth of the late afternoon sun in Thornbury this week Picture by Steve Richards GSR130H04 read more

• Craig's classic contest

  JUNIOR athlete Craig Peters will be representing his country after being selected to compete at the World Schools Cross Country Championships next month. read more

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