THE number of people renting a home aged 35 to 54 has risen by 15 per cent in the last three years, as they struggle to get a mortgage, according to new research. Those who rent say that not being able to afford a deposit or not meeting mortgage
The M49 has reopened after a crane crashed into a bridge yesterday (Monday), closing the motorway in both directions. The motorway remained closed over night but reopened this morning when the crane was recovered. After the accident, which
A driver whose car caught fire in Dursley this afternoon drove the car to the fire station. The driver called 999 before pulling on to the forecourt at Dursley Fire Station. Firefighters used one hose reel to extinguish the fire. The car is
Thornbury suffered their fourth consecutive defeat as they went down to table-toppers Okehampton writes Dave Fox. The result meant Thorns’ have now lost six of their last seven matches and they remain dangerously close to the third relegation place
JUNIOR rugby clubs across Gloucestershire will once again get the opportunity to make it to Twickenham as the successful Land Rover Premiership Rugby Cup returns with Gloucester Rugby hosting their event this Sunday at Dean Close School in Cheltenham
Each week thousands of people read our articles in the paper and online. Scroll to the bottom of any page on the Gazette website and you'll invariably find a comment. Perhaps the responses are more passionate on our social media pages, the debates
It's a common dream to grow up wanting to be Queen, but it's something very few get to fulfill. Thornbury Castle is now offering the next best thing, to experience life as a Tudor queen for the day. The historic castle was once owned by King
A FATHER who inflicted life-changing injuries on his baby daughter has been jailed for 14 years. The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been convicted of causing grievous bodily harm with intent after his baby daughter sustained the
Pucklechurch's annual scarecrow competition and trail is set to return for an 11th year. The event, organised by St Thomas a Becket Church will take place over the May Day bank holiday weekend. This year's theme is 'Your favourite storybook character
THE search is on to find a missing bird of prey. The bird, a goshawk, flew out of its aviary on Saturday morning, in the Dursley area. It is a rare and distinctive bird of prey and has bells attached, which anyone nearby will be able to hear
The centre of Severn Beach is to be made a 20mph zone as part of proposed changes to walking and cycling routes in the area. Highways England are currently developing a new motorway junction on the M49 in the Avonmouth Severnside Enterprise Area
New flood defences for the Severn Estuary are 'excessive' and will cause the unnecessary destruction of trees and hedgerows, critics claim. South Gloucestershire Council has approved its half of a major project to protect the Avonmouth Severnside
The Jan/Feb issue of Focus, the Lib Dems News Letter raises concerns regarding the proliferation of housing development around the edges of Thornbury, their latest concern being a proposed development off Butt Lane and the fact that S.Glos Council
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Downend at the weekend. A spokesman for Avon and Somerset Police said: "We are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Downend. "The incident happened just after midnight on
A spike in deliberate rubbish and grass fires occurred as the fire service was caught off guard by last year’s long, hot summer. Avon Fire Authority has admitted it was unprepared for the extreme temperatures in July and August 2018, which saw more
