CALLUM Braley scored a try in England’s 52-5 win over Italy, which secured their second-place finish in the U20s Six Nations. The Bristol scrum half from Coalpit Heath captained England for the first three games, but had to settle for a place amongst
THE STANDARD of adult education in Gloucestershire is on the up, according to the latest Ofsted inspection. Gloucestershire County Council’s Adult Education Service has been given an overall rating of ‘good’ based on three key areas of review -
MAKO Vunipola scored his first Test try for England in their 52-11 demolition of Italy on Saturday. The Saracens prop, who grew up in Thornbury, made his first start in this year’s Six Nations as Joe Marler remained in the UK to be with his partner
AN AWARD-winning invention which helps keeps patients hydrated is being rolled out at Dursley's hospital and other community health services in the county. The Hydrant won the Queen’s Award for Innovation in 2013 and provides a simple way for people
AN exhibition detailing the achievements of Frenchay Hospital’s world-renowned neurosciences department takes place this weekend. The display will celebrate 65 years of neurosciences at Frenchay ahead of the move of hospital services to the new
WOLVES have arrived in South Gloucestershire for the first time in 500 years. A pack of wolves is settling in to life at Almondsbury’s conservation park. Five European grey wolves have put the wild into the Wild Place Project at Hollywood Tower
A FARMERS’ Market runs in Thornbury’s St Mary’s Centre on Thursday, March 20 (9am-1.30pm). The market is held on the first and third Thursday of every month, offering a great range of locally grown and prepared products. For more information
YATE Town boss Rob Cousins was left to rue missed chances following their defeat at play-off chasing rivals North Leigh on Saturday. The home side scored all three goals in the second half after Yate had failed to make the most of playing down
DAREDEVILS are being invited to scale down the tallest building in Chipping Sodbury this summer. As part of the 10-day Sodbury Festival, organisers are holding a sponsored abseil down the north face of the tower at St John’s Church on Wickwar Road
JUMP into Spring at Old Down Country Park’s gift fair on Saturday, March 22 (11am-3pm). An eclectic mix of crafts and gifts on sale in the Manor House with free entry to the manor, formal gardens and park all day. There will also be children&rsquo
THORNBURY Twins and Club is holding a double event on Saturday, March 29 (10am-12pm) in Thornbury Methodist Church Hall. Downstairs there will be a nearly new sale with a range of baby equipment, clothes and toys. If you are having a clear out and would
THORNBURY'S New Siblands Secondary School is looking for volunteers on Friday lunchtimes to help in the classroom whilst children get ready for lunch.You will be helping in the dining hall, supervising the children in the playground and then helping
A MAN has been arrested after a number of bogus caller incidents were reported to police in South Gloucestershire. A 36-year-old man from Swindon was arrested on Tuesday, March 11 and later released on police bail pending further enquiries.
MULTIPLE Sclerosis People's Help are looking for volunteers to help disabled people with some home improvements.This will be by decorating a tired room, putting up shelves and pictures, grab rails and lights, as well as doing some gardening and fencing
THORNBURY volunteers are needed to help clean up the town as part of the South Gloucestershire Spring Clean campaign. Thornbury Litter Busters will be cleaning up various locations around the town and meet at the Social Services Car Park, on Gloucester
CELEBRATIONS were muted for racegoers at Cheltenham Festival on Friday, as incidents and accidents left jockeys and horses injured and a stewards’ enquiry left the Gold Cup result under a shadow. As last year, the event was a sell-out, but things
TRADERS will now find it easier than ever before to do business with Stroud District Council. The local authority has joined a web-based portal which allows companies to view all opportunities to supply the council with goods, works or services
