Police are trying to trace a man wanted in connection with an assault on a man in his own car in Gloucester and are appealing for information. The police need to speak to Samson Williams, 24, and of Evenlode Road, Tuffley, after a man was attacked
A flood warning has been put in place by the River Severn at Sandhurst and Maisemore. There are also alerts for possible floods at the Severn Estuary from Gloucester to Sharpness. The floods have increased the risk for fans who want to go to
A Police incident has caused one lane to be closed on the M5. The closure is on the northbound carriageway by junction 17, Cribbs Causeway. More to follow.
Fancy taking on one of the largest-scale choral works in classical music history? The South Cotswold Big Sing Group (SCBSG) are running a workshop next month on Gustav Mahler’s Symphony no.8. Due to the huge instrumental and vocal forces needed
By Andy Baber, Sportsbeat A TITLE challenge with Gloucester Rugby could provide the antidote to England outcast Danny Cipriani’s international wilderness, according to clubmate Billy Twelvetrees. The fly-half has not played for his country since
Residents have been angered by long delays caused by roadworks in the centre of Dursley. Temporary traffic lights have been installed near Sainsbury's on Castle Street, causing queues of cars during rush hour. Adam Driver, 34, said: “We’re having
Children at a school in Thornbury have made ecobricks as part of a project about the environment. Pupils at Crossways Junior School each made an ecobrick, a plastic bottle filled with compressed plastic waste that cannot be recycled. First used
Mr Neale’s letter (bit.ly/2HtrpZi) referring to my own of the previous week (regarding the Riddle – Barwood development) suggests that he misunderstood the point I was trying to make. To be clear, I have no interest in whether Mr Riddle makes a
RESIDENTS are concerned about the impact a developer’s use of hedgerow netting is having on wildlife. Black netting has been stretched over a section of hedgerow on Box Road in Cam. The hedge is due to be removed as part of Bovis Homes’ 137
A volunteer group is helping transform the grounds of an Alveston school. Friends of Marlwood School have held several gardening days to tidy up the school's site. On Saturday they had help from former Marlwood pupil Charlie Dwan, founder of
THORNBURY Running Club runners were out in force at the weekend, taking part in events ranging from 5k parkruns to 50-mile ultra-marathons, writes Matt Johnstone. In 2019, Rosina Rowland embarked on a mission to complete a series of ultra-marathons
The following planning applications were registered with Stroud District Council between 11.3.19 and 17.3.19. Berkeley: 3 Vinecroft, Wanswell, vehicle access for off road parking, require dropping the kerb to use gravel drive. The following planning
The following planning applications were registered with Cotswold District Council between 11.3.19 and 17.3.19. Chipping Campden: Abbotsbury, Westington, proposed installation of semi-concealed gas meter box, proposal is to move existing gas meter
Residents in Chipping Sodbury are gearing up to welcome the famous Mop Fair back to the town for the first time in 2019. It may be a logistical nightmare for shoppers and some residents, but it is an event that has become a big part of the area's
Police have cautioned three men after they were connected with an assault in Kingswood in January. The assault took place on January 18 in Wotton-under-Edge, with the victim being left with injuries to his ear, nose and head. Now though, it has
A petition signed by more than 500 people from Thornbury and the surrounding area has been presented to health ministers. The petition calls on ministers to rethink their decision to reject the funding application for the new Health Centre in Thornbury
