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• Walkers protest at bird-scaring device

  FAKE gun shots are scaring the local community living along the From Valley walkway in Frampton Cotterell, it has emerged this week. read more

• Looking glass shows a first-class musical

  PUNS and appalling alliterations abounded in this excursion into Wonderland - the departure from a December production was perhaps more enjoyable because it was this side of Christmas. read more

• Burglar steals OAP's prized possession

  AN 88-year-old Thornbury pensioner has been left heartbroken by a callous burglar who stole her most cherished keepsake. read more

• Walcot backs make the difference

  Western Counties North Walcot 31 Thornbury 17 read more

• Thornbury area diary

  Friday, January 27 7.15pm, Thornbury, Armstrong Hall Old Bakery Annexe. Thornbury and District Stamp Club, George Long and Eric Butcher entertain. 7.30pm, Thornbury, Armstrong Hall Committee Room. Thornbury Horticultural Society AGM and talk by Sue Aitken. 7.30pm, Thornbury, Armstrong Hall. Thornbury Free film club, House of Flying Daggers. read more

• Fatal fire caused by cigarette

  A SMOULDERING cigarette was the likely cause of a Thornbury house fire which claimed the life of an 82 -year-old man, an inquest heard. read more

• Jasper shines in win

  Gloucestershire County League Thornbury Town 6 Wotton Rovers 2 read more

• Praise for services

  FRENCHAY Hospital's accident and emergency department has achieved latest waiting time targets set by the government. read more

• Yate stretch unbeaten run to six

  Southern League Premier Division Yate Town 4 Bedford Town 0 read more

• Yate area diary

  Friday, January 27 7.30pm, Coalpit Heath Village Hall. British Horse Society is holding a quiz and social night. Call Suzanne on 01454 776537 for more details. read more

• Black spider makes an unwelcome visit

  SPOOKED by spiders? Tracy and Robert Spencer didn't see themselves as arachniphobes until they found this critter lurking in a corner of their garage. read more

• Council flushes proposal for sewage payments

  COUNCIL chiefs have pulled back from a Christmas threat to make Pilning residents pay to have their sewers unblocked. read more

• Win against Wantage is big confidence booster

  Hellenic League Premier Division Almondsbury Town 3 Wantage Town 1 read more

• Food for thought

  HEALTH experts at South Gloucestershire Council are teaching people the secrets behind shopping for healthy food. read more

• 'Explosion' of rubbish turns town into a mess

  DISGUSTED residents in an area of Yate are up to their necks in rubbish following an "explosion" of litter droppers in the area. read more

• Ex-pupil is now head of the school

  A FORMER pupil of Hambrook Primary School has returned as headteacher to find members of her family still there. read more

• Arty kids rid streets of trouble

  MEMBERS of a Yate estate who have tirelessly campaigned to rid their streets of drugs have launched a new community initiative. read more

• Safety scheme for bikes

  A NATIONAL campaign to encourage drivers to look out for motorcyclists is being supported by South Gloucestershire Council. read more

• Take inspiring walk

  LOCAL residents are being given the opportunity to participate in art walks around Cam and Dursley. read more

• Simply Lionel in dance spectacular

  A LAVISH new spectacular dance show starring a loveable household name is on its way to the Bristol Hippodrome from Monday, February 20 until Saturday, February 25. read more

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