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The crowd at last year's Christmas lights switch-on in Thornbury

Special Thornbury event returning this year with a change

Column by Stroud MP Dr Simon Opher

Column by Stroud MP Dr Simon Opher

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"We all need to be heard" says MP

Thornbury and Yate MP Claire Young speaks about SEND spending in this week's column

Thornbury and Yate MP Claire Young speaks about SEND spending in this week's column

Children with SEND are being 'let down' says MP

Gloria Nord at Hunters Hall in Kingscote

Gloria Nord at Hunters Hall in Kingscote

An ice skating star and the Queen in this week's nostalgia

Stroud District Council's offices at Ebley Mill

Stroud District Council's offices at Ebley Mill

Local government

What Stroud District Council is doing about housing

Potential proposals along a major commuter route in the town have been hailed by Yate Town Council

Potential proposals along a major commuter route in the town have been hailed by Yate Town Council

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New 20mph speed limit at key Yate road among proposals

Cirencester has been named the best place to live in Gloucestershire by website Muddy Stilettos

Cirencester has been named the best place to live in Gloucestershire by website Muddy Stilettos

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Cirencester named best place to live in Gloucestershire as top 10 revealed

Plans have been submitted to expand a dentist in Cam

Plans have been submitted to expand a dentist in Cam

Planning and development

Plans submitted to expand dentist in area

A town near Dursley has been named as one of the best places to live in Gloucestershire

A town near Dursley has been named as one of the best places to live in Gloucestershire

Town near Dursley named one of the best places to live in Gloucestershire

Jeremy Clarkson at the opening of his new pub, The Farmer's Dog, near Burford in Oxfordshire

Jeremy Clarkson at the opening of his new pub, The Farmer's Dog, near Burford in Oxfordshire

Jeremy Clarkson’s new pub sparks huge interest in properties in area

Jay Blades has been charged with engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour towards his wife.

Jay Blades has been charged with engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour towards his wife.

The Repair Shop's Jay Blades charged with criminal offence

Wotton firm completes challenge for colleague who died suddenly aged 59

Wotton firm completes challenge for colleague who died suddenly aged 59

Staff remember much-loved colleague who died suddenly aged 59

Ten people accused of breaking into a defence firm in South Gloucestershire in August are due to face trial

Ten people accused of breaking into a defence firm in South Gloucestershire in August are due to face trial

Ten face trial after break-in at South Gloucestershire firm

Householders have once again hit out at a bizarre fly problem which they say is making life a nightmare in an area of Dursley

Householders have once again hit out at a bizarre fly problem which they say is making life a nightmare in an area of Dursley

Householders hit out once again at fly problem in area of Dursley

Householders want an end to night flights at Bristol Airport

Householders want an end to night flights at Bristol Airport

Why 'teddy and pyjamas' protest is being held at region's biggest airport tonight

Tinkley Gate - near Woodchester Park - is due to host an open air theatre Shakespeare event next week

Tinkley Gate - near Woodchester Park - is due to host an open air theatre Shakespeare event next week

New exciting event coming to National Trust site near Dursley

The coin was designed in 2011 to mark the London 2012 Olympic Games, and previously described by the Royal Mint as “extra special”.

The coin was designed in 2011 to mark the London 2012 Olympic Games, and previously described by the Royal Mint as “extra special”.

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Rare 50p coin sells for £3,700: Royal Mint's rarest coins and how to spot them

Carly and Jodi Rudrum have opened Square Bakehouse & Coffee Shop in Alveston

Carly and Jodi Rudrum have opened Square Bakehouse & Coffee Shop in Alveston

New cafe opens near Thornbury

Villagers celebrating the community share offer to buy the Rose & Crown Inn, Nympsfield

Villagers celebrating the community share offer to buy the Rose & Crown Inn, Nympsfield

In pictures: Fight launched to save village's last pub near Dursley

The NSPCC has issued advice on talking to your child about bullying

The NSPCC has issued advice on talking to your child about bullying

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How to talk to your child about bullying as new term starts

Smashed actors from Collingwood Learning who will be in local secondary schools this week

Smashed actors from Collingwood Learning who will be in local secondary schools this week

Pupils to get hard-hitting lesson on underage drinking this week

Councillor Stephen Davies has been revealed as the new leader of Gloucestershire County Council

Councillor Stephen Davies has been revealed as the new leader of Gloucestershire County Council

Local government

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New leader at county council revealed

Stroud MP Simon Opher reveals why he voted with the government over plans to cut the winter fuel allowance

Stroud MP Simon Opher reveals why he voted with the government over plans to cut the winter fuel allowance

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Stroud MP speaks out on his Winter Fuel payment vote

A new map of Cam has been created

A new map of Cam has been created

Local government

New map of Cam reveals hidden spots and area’s expansion

Work has begun which would upgrade gas pipes in a key area of Dursley.

Work has begun which would upgrade gas pipes in a key area of Dursley.

Work begins on important Dursley project

Stroud MP voted with the government as Sir Keir Starmer saw off a backbench rebellion over plans to cut the winter fuel allowance but the Government’s majority fell to 120.

Stroud MP voted with the government as Sir Keir Starmer saw off a backbench rebellion over plans to cut the winter fuel allowance but the Government’s majority fell to 120.

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How Stroud MP voted in Winter Fuel payment showdown

Fiona, Will and Chris Parker, Head of Marketing at Newland Homes, at Molly Meadows

Fiona, Will and Chris Parker, Head of Marketing at Newland Homes, at Molly Meadows

Famous and much-loved Yate cat has street named after her

Choral group Nota-Bene performs for visitors at Cam and Dursley Flower and Produce Show

Choral group Nota-Bene performs for visitors at Cam and Dursley Flower and Produce Show

Glorious photos from Cam and Dursley Flower and Produce Show

Charlton, of Kingswood, South Glos, pleaded guilty at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Friday

Charlton, of Kingswood, South Glos, pleaded guilty at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Friday

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Man admits causing death of teenager in South Gloucestershire crash

Library image of a motorway

Library image of a motorway

Motorists warned of abnormal loads on motorway in area

Rachel Reeves. PA

Rachel Reeves. PA

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Pensioners urged to apply for new benefit worth thousands

Letter of the day

National government

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Letter: Credit where it is due - Dr Simon Opher MP

Care home resident Derek Davies died on September 8, 2021 aged 75. Library image

Care home resident Derek Davies died on September 8, 2021 aged 75. Library image

Woman charged with manslaughter after care home death

Members from Sodbury Tennis Club look back at their season

Members from Sodbury Tennis Club look back at their season

Sodbury club which entered 14 teams in local leagues

Mum Megan Hanchett with son Rou, Two, riding one of the Weston Super Mare donkeys.FRAMPTON COUNTRY FAIRSEPTEMBER 8th 2024Copyright Photographer Simon Pizzey

Mum Megan Hanchett with son Rou, Two, riding one of the Weston Super Mare donkeys.FRAMPTON COUNTRY FAIRSEPTEMBER 8th 2024Copyright Photographer Simon Pizzey

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41 brilliant images from popular country show

SIGHTING: The latest 'big cat' has been spotted near Harvington in Worcestershire

SIGHTING: The latest 'big cat' has been spotted near Harvington in Worcestershire

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'Keep your eyes peeled' as 'big cat' spotted near Worcestershire village

Salisbury Crown Court

Salisbury Crown Court

Salisbury Magistrates Court

Officer accused of stealing almost £1 million from the Army

UK Today

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 couples - see all celebrity and professional pairings

Strictly Come Dancing fans 'sobbing' as Amy Dowden returns and new series begins

Only Fools and Horses legend Sir David Jason was axed from this hit BBC sitcom

How much are the professionals on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing worth?

BBC confirms start date for new Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris TV series

What time is The Voice on tonight? When to watch latest blind auditions on ITV

Sport

Members from Sodbury Tennis Club look back at their season

Sodbury club which entered 14 teams in local leagues

Thornbury skipper James Wood taking on the Longlevens defence, supported by Tom Constable

Thornbury skipper James Wood taking on the Longlevens defence, supported by Tom Constable

Thornbury begin league campaign with win

In pictures as Forest Green win 1-0 against Solihull Moors in the Vanarama National League

In pictures as Forest Green win 1-0 against Solihull Moors in the Vanarama National League

Forest Green win again in away encounter

Sam McLaren scoring Thornbury's first try.

Sam McLaren scoring Thornbury's first try.

Thornbury conclude pre-season with tight win

Latest round-up of cricket results in area

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National Sport

United States’ Rose Zhang, right, is congratulated by Andrea Lee after hitting out of a bunker and into the cup on the 13th (Matt York/AP)

United States’ Rose Zhang, right, is congratulated by Andrea Lee after hitting out of a bunker and into the cup on the 13th (Matt York/AP)

Europe need huge comeback in singles to retain Solheim Cup

Christopher Nkunku celebrates with Chelsea team-mate Jadon Sancho at Bournemouth (Alastair Grant/AP)

Christopher Nkunku celebrates with Chelsea team-mate Jadon Sancho at Bournemouth (Alastair Grant/AP)

Enzo Maresca hails impact of Jadon Sancho after Chelsea’s win at Bournemouth

Ange Postecoglou will aim to lead Tottenham to north London derby success (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Ange Postecoglou will aim to lead Tottenham to north London derby success (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Ange Postecoglou feels Tottenham can bridge gap to Man City and Arsenal quickly

Chelsea attacker Jadon Sancho, left, battles with Bournemouth’s Adam Smith (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Chelsea attacker Jadon Sancho, left, battles with Bournemouth’s Adam Smith (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Subs Jadon Sancho and Christopher Nkunku inspire Chelsea win at Bournemouth

Unai Emery faces a striker selection poser (Jacob King/PA)

Unai Emery faces a striker selection poser (Jacob King/PA)

Unai Emery faces welcome selection headache after strikers impress in Villa win

Leon Smith clenches his fist at the side of the court (Martin Rickett/PA)

Leon Smith clenches his fist at the side of the court (Martin Rickett/PA)

Leon Smith banking on record crowd to inspire GB in crunch Davis Cup clash

Sonay Kartal has continued her excellent summer by reaching the final in Tunisia (Mike Egerton/PA)

Sonay Kartal has continued her excellent summer by reaching the final in Tunisia (Mike Egerton/PA)

Sonay Kartal into her first WTA Tour final after Eva Lys retires through illness

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Thornbury

The crowd at last year's Christmas lights switch-on in Thornbury

Special Thornbury event returning this year with a change

Column by Stroud MP Dr Simon Opher

Column by Stroud MP Dr Simon Opher

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"We all need to be heard" says MP

Thornbury and Yate MP Claire Young speaks about SEND spending in this week's column

Thornbury and Yate MP Claire Young speaks about SEND spending in this week's column

Children with SEND are being 'let down' says MP

Gloria Nord at Hunters Hall in Kingscote

Gloria Nord at Hunters Hall in Kingscote

An ice skating star and the Queen in this week's nostalgia

Stroud District Council's offices at Ebley Mill

Stroud District Council's offices at Ebley Mill

Local government

What Stroud District Council is doing about housing

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News in Brief

The crowd at last year's Christmas lights switch-on in Thornbury

Special Thornbury event returning this year with a change

Thornbury and Yate MP Claire Young speaks about SEND spending in this week's column

Thornbury and Yate MP Claire Young speaks about SEND spending in this week's column

Children with SEND are being 'let down' says MP

Gloria Nord at Hunters Hall in Kingscote

Gloria Nord at Hunters Hall in Kingscote

An ice skating star and the Queen in this week's nostalgia

Potential proposals along a major commuter route in the town have been hailed by Yate Town Council

Potential proposals along a major commuter route in the town have been hailed by Yate Town Council

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New 20mph speed limit at key Yate road among proposals

Plans have been submitted to expand a dentist in Cam

Plans have been submitted to expand a dentist in Cam

Planning and development

Plans submitted to expand dentist in area

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Yate and Sodbury

Temperatures are set to nudge into the 30s

Can I go home from work if it's too hot? What employers should do in the heatwave

The school playground, behind the new security fence, where the existing footpath runs

The school playground, behind the new security fence, where the existing footpath runs

Yate and Sodbury

Footpath through Yate school playground to be diverted due to safeguarding

Fundraiser Sam Potter with his hero dad Simon

Fundraiser Sam Potter with his hero dad Simon

Yate and Sodbury

Yate men climb three peaks for terminally ill dad

Chipping Sodbury festivals captured by Rich McD

Chipping Sodbury festivals captured by Rich McD

Yate and Sodbury

Chipping Sodbury hosts full day festival fun

Mark and Christ Thorne with Rich Hext

Mark and Christ Thorne with Rich Hext

Yate and Sodbury

Team to cycle Yate to Dublin for four charities

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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro speaks to supporters during a pro-government rally in Caracas (AP Photo/Cristian Hernandez )

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro speaks to supporters during a pro-government rally in Caracas (AP Photo/Cristian Hernandez )

Venezuela arrests foreigners allegedly involved in a plot to kill President Maduro

Supporting Ukrainian troops who are fighting against Russia has created ‘capability gaps’ in UK forces, minister Luke Pollard said (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Supporting Ukrainian troops who are fighting against Russia has created ‘capability gaps’ in UK forces, minister Luke Pollard said (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Support for Ukraine has created ‘capability gaps’ for UK forces, minister says

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said his Government has a duty to effect change in Scotland (PA)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said his Government has a duty to effect change in Scotland (PA)

Starmer says ‘heavy duty’ on Labour to deliver change for Scotland

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said the NHS ‘isn’t working the way it used to’ (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said the NHS ‘isn’t working the way it used to’ (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Ed Davey calls for ‘budget for the NHS’

West Midlands Railway could be nationalised (Aaron Chown/PA)

West Midlands Railway could be nationalised (Aaron Chown/PA)

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Greater Anglia and West Midlands could be first nationalised trains under Labour

The First Minister was one of the key figures on the Yes side in the referendum campaign (Andrew Milligan/PA)

The First Minister was one of the key figures on the Yes side in the referendum campaign (Andrew Milligan/PA)

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I was heartbroken by referendum result, but I’m optimistic for future – Swinney

The Liberal Democrats want free school meals to be given to all children in poverty (Ben Birchall/PA)

The Liberal Democrats want free school meals to be given to all children in poverty (Ben Birchall/PA)

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Lib Dems to call for free school meals for all children in poverty

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