THREE people appeared at Bristol Magistrates’ Court today (11 February) in connection with a South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SW ROCU) investigation into human trafficking. Rosana Gomes, 45, of High Six Gardens in Patchway, Bristol, is
Thornbury 78 Crediton 0 Thornbury ran in twelve tries to thrash Crediton in an outstanding display of fifteen-man rugby, writes Dave Fox. Forwards and backs ran hard and linked well as Jack Pinker scored 28 points in a record league win for Thorns
A SERIES of guided walks have been organised at Cam’s newly discovered Roman Villa before the remains are once again preserved by covering them with earth. Five guided walks will be held at hourly intervals on Sunday, March 1 from 10am. A maximum
Vilner Lane wood is set to be saved following a dramatic U-turn by South Gloucestershire Council. Campaigners have spent months attempting to save the wood, following news a care home was set to be built on the site. The decision to sell land
Storm Ciara blew the Dursley Dozen off Dursley Running club’s race calendar on Sunday, writes David Durden. The club taking the view that the risk of injury to competitors, marshals and volunteers was too great and cancelling the race. The club
Slimbridge 1-2 Frome Town SLIMBRIDGE displayed tenacity in a narrow home defeat to league leaders Frome Town, writes Rob Peck. Slimbridge included new signing Marley Thomas returning to the club from Cinderford Town. And Thomas almost got
HALF term starts for most students next week and the council have released a list of activities that offer good value for money, ideal for parents on a budget. Childrens Dance Workshop - Monday, February 17, from 2.45-4.45pm, £6. Suitable for
West Indies fast bowler Jerome Taylor is set to join Gloucestershire on a three-year deal. The vastly experienced international cricketer has previously played in England for Leicestershire, Sussex and most recently Somerset. For the first time
A 26-YEAR-old Dursley man who 'behaved in a chaotic manner and went on a bit of a mini-rampage' in a Cheltenham street with a machete, has been given a suspended prison sentence. Rickie Smith, 26, of Rangers Avenue, Dursley, pleaded guilty at Gloucester
Councillors have voted against plans to expand Bristol Airport. At a North Somerset Council planning meeting last night (Monday) councillors voted 18-7 against the plans, with one abstention. The expansion, which included a new car park and transport
I HAVE been overwhelmed with messages and cards from people across Stroud constituency following the election result in December and would like to use this opportunity to say how grateful I am for your many messages of thanks and support. But the
A POPULAR coffee shop in Yate is celebrating after receiving the highest possible food hygiene rating for the second time in two years. Esquires has been open in Yate’s Riverside Complex since October 2017. It quickly established itself as one
PEOPLE in Dursley, Cam and surrounding villages are being urged to join a series of workshops to find out how singing can enhance their health and wellbeing. Tyndale Choral Society, led by award-winning Music Director Ben Sawyer, is staging four
INDEPENDENT businesses in Dursley are taking part in the National Fiver Fest, encouraging shoppers back into the town centre with £5 promotional offers. Shops, cafés, restaurants and businesses taking part are putting on special £5 deals for the
