EASTENDERS star Danny Dyer popped into Berkeley Castle whilst filming his new history series. The actor is hosting a two-part programme about his royal lineage, which premiers next week. The show follows Dyer's discovery, in a 2016 episode of
NUCLEAR new build activities in South Gloucestershire and Wales have been suspended, putting hundred of jobs at risk. Horizon Nuclear Power has today announced that it will suspend its UK nuclear development programme, following a decision taken
Police have arrested seven teenagers in connection with a burglary at The Castle School, Thornbury. The males, all aged between 14 and 16 were arrested this morning. Extensive damage was caused to an area within the school following a break-in
A dog has been stolen in Thornbury this afternoon (Thursday, January 17). The black Labrador, named Izzy, was taken near to the town's health centre on Eastland Road. A white van is thought to be involved in the theft. No further details
THE threat of invaders along the Severn Estuary will be discussed at an event in Berkeley this evening. Military historian Phil Curme will give an illustrated talk, entitled Raiders in the Severn Estuary, from Vikings to Germans, at the Berkeley
STROUD District Council's Local Plan was one of the items on the agenda at this week's Dursley Town Council planning committee. The Tuesday night gathering was well attended, with some members of the public speaking out against proposals to build
MIKE Nash was lucky enough to catch sight of an otter at Sharpness docks yesterday. He was delighted to see this “little critter running from one end of Sharpness lock to the other before diving into the dock”. Many thanks to Mike for these lovely
SINCE its formation 20 years ago, Wotton based Charwood Investment Club has been relatively successful in ‘playing the stock market’. The club has previously appeared in the ‘top ten’ of Barclay Bank’s Investment Club League and, in addition to
Drivers face disruption as the M48 Severn Bridge is set to close throughout the night. Highways England announced that the bridge would be closed from 8.00pm tonight until 6.00am tomorrow morning. They encouraged drivers to plan their journeys
Yate Town boss Paul Britton has confirmed he is ‘100 per cent’ interested in bringing back Forest Green goalkeeper Lewis Thomas back to Lodge Road. The Welshman had a loan spell at Yate earlier in the season but returned to Rovers back in December
The following planning applications were registered with South Gloucestershire Council between 7.1.19 and 13.1.19. Almondsbury: Units 2a and 2b Aztec Centre, Park Avenue, Aztec, West Almondsbury, installation of 2 No. external condensers; Tamariu
Chipping Sodbury fell to defeat after a last-gasp Stroud penalty in a thriller at Fromehill Park. Sodbury started their defensive work at the lineout by stealing the first four Stroud throws. Dave Turner and Matt Cook showed real intuition andathleticism
A commuter road will be closed for a period as major maintenance work is due to take place. Shire Way in Yate will be closed whilst work takes place from February 4-8. South Gloucestershire Council revealed the plans in a letter to residents
PEOPLE living in Berkeley, Sharpness and the surrounding villages have been voicing their concerns about plans which could see thousands of new homes built in the area. More than 200 people joined with parish, district and county councillors at
DURSLEY Running Club made a splash at the Riverbank Rollick in Thornbury. Ben Amigoni led DRC with Francois Low, Jon Tudor, Simon Jones and Dave Durden in close attendance. As the runners turned down Cow Hill, Fran Amigoni was out front for the
A public inquiry into a controversial development in Thornbury will get underway next week. The inquiry into the 370-home Bovis Homes development on land south of Gloucester Road will begin at 10am on Tuesday. It is estimated the inquiry will
RESIDENTS are being urged to have their say on proposals to build more than 900 new houses in Cam by attending a series of open events at Cam Parish Council. The proposals form part of Stroud District Council’s local plan. It proposes up to 930
CAMPAIGNERS have slammed plans to build two ‘aspirational dwellings’ on a small parcel of land near Wotton, which contains an ancient well. Until recently, the land has been used as a large kitchen garden. Residents say that the plans do not
It is panto time again for an award winning group in Chipping Sodbury. The Sodbury Players have been active in the area since 1946 and their annual pantomime entertains thousands of people across South Gloucestershire. This year is no different
A support worker who runs an allotment group for adults with learning difficulties has revealed her shock at finding their shed had been burned down. Inez Cooke runs the group for residents of the Cardale Care supported living home in Thornbury
The manager of a pub has warned that ‘violence will not be tolerated’ after a man was left with a facial wound on New Year’s Eve. On January 1, a man was assaulted at the Portcullis Hotel in Chipping Sodbury High Street at around 12:20am. Avon
