THE FIRM behind plans for a nuclear power station at Oldbury has welcomed the news that the construction of a new plant at Hinkley Point will be going ahead.On Monday, France's EDF Energy reported it would lead a consortium, which includes Chinese
ANTI-trafficking campaigners are urging victims to seek help.Victim Support in Bristol provides crucial help for those desperate to escape human trafficking but too scared to go to the police. Clare, a volunteer with the charity, said: "Some of the
TWO men from Winterbourne have been handed what is believed to be the first Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO) in the country for flygrazing. Edward and Connie Mullane, of Northwood Park travellers’ site on Old Gloucester Road, have been banned
THREE teenage boys were mugged and forced to hand over cash at Cribbs Causeway. The robbery occurred at 5pm on Saturday, October 19 at a bus stop behind ASDA supermarket. The three boys, aged 14, were at the stop when they were approached by
A CALENDAR featuring the best parts of Chipping Sodbury is now on sale in the town. The 2014 Chipping Sodbury Calendar, produced by Sodbury Chamber of Commerce, is aimed at promoting local independent businesses through the Shop Local, Shop Sodbury
RAMBERT makes its annual visit to the Theatre Royal Bath next week with a spectacular evening’s entertainment featuring The Castaways, a new work by renowned American choreographer Barak Marshall. Named by the LA Times as a ‘Face to Watch&
ONE of the largest cemeteries in the region has become the very first in the UK to harness 21st century technology and offer customers a virtual tour of its facilities.Memorial Woodlands in Alveston is pioneering the new concept to demystify the funeral
A MISERABLE week for Yate Town was completed with a home league defeat against Godalming. The absences of Tom Seery, Ross Staley and James Harmer certainly showed as the Bluebells produced a poor performance in their first league game for a month
GARY NUMAN returns to Bristol's O2 Academy on Thursday, November 7, following the release of his critically acclaimed new album 'Splinter (Songs from a Broken Mind)' earlier this month.The legendary musician opens his tour in the city and
CHANGE is afoot once again in Yate Shopping Centre, with shops relocating and new eateries due to open. Big Brother housemate and 2010 winner Josie Gibson was on hand in her former hometown last week (Wednesday, October 16) to officially reopen
THE Sandow Clowns Slapstick theatre is all set to entertain and enthral at Chipping Sodbury Town Hall next Monday, October 28 with two performances at 11.30am and 2pmThe performers have developed a very well appreciated formula with the best of clean,
A PAIR of charities who recently merged to form the largest meningitis organisation in the UK have revealed their new name and look. Stroud-based Meningitis Trust and Meningitis UK, founded by Alveston campaigner Steve Dayman, will now be known
A CHARITABLE foundation set up in memory of a young Yate woman has raised enough money to fund a new room to help families of cancer patients. Bristol University student Nicola Organ was just 23 years old when she lost her battle with cancer in
BROTHERS from Thornbury stood by each other as they trod in ancient footsteps at a trying 11-mile walk in aid of Christian Aid, a charity close to home.Teddy Nutbrown-Hughes, 11, who attends Castle School, and his siblings Herb, nine, and Ambrose, six
