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  • Would a bypass help stop congestion on this commuter road?

    The possibility of a bypass around Frampton Cotterell is being discussed by campaigners. The West of England Combined Authority has confirmed it will fund a study which will examine the possibility of a Winterbourne/Frampton Cotterell bypass.

  • 'Mission Possible' award given to nuclear plant worker

    A woman from Yate has been recognised nationally for her work in a nuclear power station near Thornbury. Gayle Rew works for Magnox Ltd, a nuclear power station next to the River Severn, and is chair of the company's Women's Network. She has

  • Shopping centre staff taking steps to ensure customer safety

    The instalment of the defibrillator next to the Queen Elizabeth II Playing Fields near Abbotswood was another step made to ensuring that there is easy access to life-saving equipment around the whole area. This installation was Dodington Parish

  • Dire Straits tribute band set to play in Wotton this weekend

    A DIRE Straits tribute band will bring to life the classic songs of Mark Knopfler et al, in Wotton this weekend. The six-piece are set to play at Under the Edge Arts on Saturday night at 8pm. Dire Streets' two hour show includes faithful renditions

  • We betrayed former colonies for the EU says John Light

    Sadly Barbados is not a Brexit free zone - however there is a united view about our misfortune and muddle. It is a view that is totally understandable. Barbados was, and is a proud member of the Commonwealth. The United Kingdom is still highly

  • New florist is blooming lovely

    A new florist has opened its doors in Thornbury. Jo Preece has set up Jolies Fleurs in the St Mary Shopping Centre. The shop opened last Saturday and Jo wrote on Facebook that she had been ‘overwhelmed’ by the response. She launched the flower

  • How Thornbury children played before modern technology

    These photographs illustrate a time before children had iPads and electronic games but they still seem to be having a good time. The youngsters on the horse and cart appear to belong to a very affluent family. They have a nursery maid in attendance

  • Library announces plans to help people get out and chat

    Chipping Sodbury have announced a jam-packed schedule of events over the next few weeks. The facility, that is run by a group of volunteers called the Friends of Chipping Sodbury Library, frequently run events to engage with the community. Over