Yate Town suffered a heavy defeat despite an excellent first half against Forest Green Rovers .The Bluebells put in a spirited performance and went in level at the break but ran out of steam as Rovers turned the screw in the second half. Paul
A man has received a nine-month suspended prison sentence and a four month curfew after three fly-tipping incidents. John Hegarty, 28, formerly of Fox Avenue in Yate pleaded guilty to the offences in Lodge Road in Abson, Ham Lane in Doynton and
Reading Richard House and Richard Brinton's piece on Ofsted’s failings (Fury at Ofsted’s treatment of region’s Steiner schools, Stroud News and Journal, July 10), I found myself nodding so vigorously I nearly put my neck out. I profess no knowledge
RAIL passengers were held for 50 minutes on a train just outside Cam and Dursley station this morning, after an incident on the line. A spokesman for GWR said: "The 6.49am service from Worcester to Weymouth reported striking an object in the Cam
THE Thornbury 10k was hotly anticipated by the sell-out field and it was a sweltering evening of racing. Organised by Thornbury Running Club, it is their second race of the year, and is run on the undulating country lanes from the Thornbury rugby
A fire at the Premier Inn near Cribbs Causeway has been extinguished after burning for more than 40 hours. The fire broke out at around 2pm on Wednesday afternoon at the hotel near the M5. It was put out around 8.30am this morning (Friday).
Take a look at our photos as Extinction Rebellion continued their demonstration and protests. Avon and Somerset Police revealed that they have started making arrests after traffic on the M32 was stopped earlier today . MP for Thornbury and
Avon and Somerset Police have revealed that they have made arrests following an escalation of events at the Extinction Rebellion protests in Bristol today. The activists, that have shut down parts of the city, decided to stop traffic at around 6am
Thornbury and Yate MP Luke Hall has stated he believes the Extinction Rebellion protests in Bristol have 'gone too far'. In a letter to Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Police Andy Marsh, the MP said that the blocking of the M32 was causing
IN Premier Two Bristol/Somerset, leaders Winterbourne were 55-run victors at Ilminster, Gloucestershire captain Chris Dent top scoring on 65 in a total of 219 while half centuries from Jamie Tapper and Jacob Duffy set up Bishopston’s 39-run victory
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after bikes and power tools were stolen from a garage in Wotton-under-Edge. Offenders are believed to have entered a garage on Holywell Road at some point between 10.30pm on Monday, July 8 and 7.15am on Tuesday
Stroud District Council will no doubt reply to Mr Kirton’s request (July 11) to know what happens to the plastic they collect from us. But in the meantime some people may not be aware that they can recycle extra types of plastic in the plastic bag
Slimbridge's signing spree has continued after they captured Jack Horrell from Evesham United and Joel White from Tuffley Rovers. Midfielder Horrell played a key role for Brimscombe & Thrupp as they finished second in the Hellenic Premier League
Residents that spoke to the Gazette last week regarding a planning application for 89 dwellings in Yate have spoken with the potential developer. Dozens of residents attended an Iron Acton Parish Council meeting on Monday night to voice their concerns
SATURDAY the 13th wasn’t unlucky for one Dursley Running Club athlete, writes David Durden. In January 2012 Kate Browning joined DRC, a year land half later she completed her first 1st marathon in Berlin. She recalled that someone mentioned the
THE GCB Challenge Trophy will be up for grabs when the Gloucestershire County and Bristol & District leagues meet in an historic first challenge match at Chipping Sodbury on Sunday (1pm). It’s an intriguing clash between competitions of equal standing
One of the region’s top museums is seeking volunteers to fill a number of different roles. Dr Jenner’s House Museum and Garden in Berkeley needs volunteers for the forthcoming season for gardening, welcoming visitors, office work, and for learning
Members of Thornbury Art Club are preparing for their annual summer exhibition. The exhibition, being held in the Methodist Church Hall, will contain artwork produced by members over the last 12 months. Members of Thornbury Stroke Club will also
A group supporting the families of children with special educational needs has won a national award. South Glos Parents and Carers picked up an Excellence in Parent Carer Participation Award at a ceremony in the Palace of Westminster on July 8.
Yate Town boss Paul Britton insists he has not yet finished his transfer business for the summer after he revealed he's running the rule over a couple of trialists. The Bluebells have signed three players so far but Britton is still on the hunt
