Archive - Monday, 12 November 2018

The Autumn Budget - how will it help to fix the market?
WE HAVE very much become accustomed to the little red box and the chancellors annual readjustment of taxes to stem the tide of our economy in a Robin Hood attempt to typically give more to the poor, taking extra from the rich.
Delays following M5 crash and oil spillage
A two-vehicle crash is causing delays on the M5.
Charfield's own 11-year-old jockey wins championship
YOUNG Charfield jockey Harvey Barfoot-Saunt has taken the Championship title for this year’s PC Pony Racing Series, riding his pony Shoot the Stars.
BBC Countryfile's Adam Henson to announce Three Counties Farmer Awards 2019
The farming community of Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire will gather this week to discuss the state of the industry.
Dursley Ladies lose out to Cheltenham U-18's
Cheltenham Town Ladies Under-18s 6
Dursley Running Club take on Sodbury Slog as team
Dursley Running Club were heavily represented at a number of events across Gloucestershire and beyond at the weekend.
Pullen magic gives Sodbury the win against Roman Glass
Chipping Sodbury Town Football Club welcomed a Roman Glass side who had so far endured a stop-start season.
Thornbury Baptists rout top of the league as records broken
A rampant second half display from Thornbury saw them score three goals in six minutes to ensure an important three points against table-topping Cairns Road Corinthians.
Cam school celebrates good Ofsted rating
STAFF and pupils at a Cam primary are celebrating after being rated yet again as ‘good’ by Ofsted.
Thornbury secure fourth win out of five as form continues
Thornbury Rugby Firsts were not in action, so the Thornbury Thirds took centre stage.
Slimbridge secure win despite heavy pressure from Paulton
Slimbridge taste victory at home against a tough Paulton side that had a majority of the chances writes Rob Peck.
Woodchester Endowed Primary School reception class pictures
Some wonderful photographs for the reception class at Woodchester Endowed Primary School.
Wotton Green drinks returns with eco homes discussion
WOTTON'S monthly get together for a discussion of matters of environmental concern returns on Wednesday, November 28.
Here's why Wotton-under-Edge is a great shopping destination
WOTTON traders have joined forces to offer late-night shopping in the town.
£1.2M cash boost to projects that support domestic abuse survivors
Domestic abuse survivors will be supported to rebuild their lives thanks to the allocation of £1.2m for five projects across the South West, Housing Minister Heather Wheeler MP has announced on Saturday.
Prisoners refuse to attend court for fear of 'horrific' prison
A Gloucester judge has criticised the system which sees prisoners taken to a prison in Worcestershire but then when the appear at his court they are then moved to 'horrific' Horfield prison in Bristol.
Yate's unbeaten start ended by Barnstaple
Yate Town 1
Crowds gather to mark 100 years on Remembrance Sunday in Sodbury
CROWDS gathered in Chipping Sodbury yesterday to remember the town's fallen heroes.
Wotton primary celebrates 10 years of outdoor learning
PUPILS and staff at a Wotton primary have been celebrating 10 years of outdoor learning, as part of 'forest schools'.
Chipping Sodbury care provider rated outstanding
A Chipping Sodbury care provider has been rated 'outstanding' in a recent inspection.
Parents thank helpers after horse kicks little boy at Armistice event
The parents of a four year old boy who was kicked by a horse during a Remembrance Parade have thanked those who helped.