Father to embark on 220-mile bike ride for sisters with genetic disorder

Phil Lucker

5:00pm Monday 20th May 2013

A FATHER-of-two from Thornbury will tackle a strenuous 220-mile cycle across rocky terrain for two sisters whose rare genetic disorder leads them to jerk uncontrollably.

Bear fever hits Thornbury knitters

The Teducation teddies

4:47pm Monday 20th May 2013

AFTER making jumpers, blankets, hats and booties for impoverished African children, Thornbury’s knitting contingent is now tackling soft toys in aid of Butterfly Space.

Firefighters sent to M5 as car catches fire

Firefighters sent to M5 as car catches fire

3:00pm Monday 20th May 2013

FIREFIGHTERS were called to the M5 at the weekend as a car was left severely damaged by a fire.

New chairman for Stroud District Council

12:10pm Monday 20th May 2013

THE OUTGOING Chairman of Stroud District Council says he has "no beef" with his replacement, who was voted for by his own party after only 21 days in the job.

Motorbike stolen from shed in Wotton-under-Edge

8:00am Monday 20th May 2013

A MOTORCYCLE and other pieces of biking equipment have been taken in a burglary in Wotton-under-Edge.

Road accidents in South Gloucestershire at their lowest in 16 years

Police appeal after thieves steal fuel and break into a shed in Thornbury

3:40pm Sunday 19th May 2013

ROAD accidents in South Gloucestershire have reached their lowest in 16 years, new figures have shown.

Hair loss, the bane of our looks-obsessed society

11:00am Sunday 19th May 2013

HAIR loss is an increasingly common problem among both men and women, as stress takes its toll on our crowning glory. To mark Hair Loss Awareness month experts share advice on the distressing and demoralising condition.

Sodbury Sportive will raise money for the Jessie May Trust

10:00am Sunday 19th May 2013

A CYCLING event in Chipping Sodbury this summer is to raise funds for the Jessie May Trust, it has been announced.

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Janine Marlow, Kirsten Marlow and Sally-Ann Rose at the Historical Wedding Dress exhibition at St Martin's Church in North Nibley Janine Marlow, Kirsten Marlow and Sally-Ann Rose at the Historical Wedding Dress exhibition at St Martin's Church in North Nibley





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