Archive | Homepage - Gazette Series

On this day: Dursley Archive | South Gloucestershire Archive

South Gloucestershire Archive

• Serious injury puts star out for rest of season

  MOLSON Kawasaki rider Tom Church will miss the remainder of the 2004 motocross season after a horrendous crash at round 10 of the World Championship in which he dislocated his shoulder. read more

• Retiring PC praised for his work in town

  THE beat manager for central and west Yate is retiring after serving the areas for 26 years. read more

• Nicola's floral delight

  A FLORIST from Chipping Sodbury is preparing to take part in a national floristry competition. read more

• Make amends for tree vandalism

  SIR - The front page story (Gazette, July 2) about the felling of trees in Four Seasons Square in Yate town centre is worthy of further comment. read more

• Criminals beware: "We are watching"

  KNOWN criminals planning to use roads in South Gloucestershire are being warned by police: "We are watching." read more

• Skatepark target reached

  THE dream of creating a skate park for youngsters in Easter Compton is set to become reality thanks to major cash awards from environmental bodies. read more

• Site cut back for a new play area

  RESIDENTS living near Thornbury's Streamleaze Green were disturbed by the noise of chainsaws and strimmers recently as members of the town's Rotary Club began clearing the site for a new children's playground. read more

• Eyes opened by Twenty20 vision

  IT'S 'derby day' tonight for Gloucestershire Gladiators as the team take on Somerset Sabres in their opening home game in the Twenty20 Cup. read more

• Horse show was huge success

  THE 61st Almondsbury Gymkhana and Pony Show was held on Sunday. read more

• Well done island trip organisers

  SIR - With regards to your article on the Isle of Wight trip run by St Mary's School (Gazette, July 2) I would just like to say it is such a shame that after all the hard work put in by the teachers and staff at the school, the parent concerned could only focus on the negative aspects of the trip. read more

• What does the town council do for us?

  THESE notes, prepared by Thornbury Town Council, are intended to provide a more detailed insight into the work the council does for the town. read more

• Apology for figures

  A LETTER from Terry Phillips, of Bristol Motorcycling Training Centre (gazette, July 2) stated that the cost saving to the community arising from the reduction in motorcycle casualties during the 1983-1993 study period was £40,1126. read more

• Florida bronze for tenpin star

  INSPIRATIONAL sports lover Marie Langford has just returned from the trip of a lifetime having represented Great Britain's visually impaired tenpin bowling team at a world championship event in Florida, USA. read more

• Author celebrates wonder of words

  WRITER Michael Quinion is celebrating the weird and wonderful stories we tell about everyday words and phrases in his newly published book. read more

• Medical staff are polite and helpful

  SIR - Further to recent letters regarding the poor state of the NHS, I would like to offer my personal and positive experience and, in doing so, thank the reception and medical staff at the Thornbury Health Centre. read more

• Students work their paint magic

  THORNBURY Hospital's Henderson ward has been given a cheerful new look thanks to pupils from the town's Castle School. read more

• Barrel of fun all round

  A MERRY time was had by all at Yate and District Rotary Club's ninth beer festival. read more

• Driver did not have courage to admit damage to vehicle

  SIR - Late last Friday night my neighbour's red Rover was hit on Parkland Way, Thornbury. Much damage was done but the driver of the other vehicle did not have the moral courage to stop and take responsibility. read more

• College pulls plug on Sarah

  A SEVERELY disabled Thornbury student is distraught after hearing that her college is pulling the plug on a course which has given her hope for the future. read more

• It's a family affair for rallying team

  AN ace father and son rallying team are close to achieving a famous family victory on the tarmac. read more

On this day: Dursley Archive | South Gloucestershire Archive