Thornbury News

Temporary closure at Thornbury recycling centre

Temporary closure at recycling centre in area for three weeks

What our new Thornbury and Yate MP said in her latest column

What our new Thornbury and Yate MP said in her latest column

MP asks for assurances about funding for Thornbury Health Centre

Steel band Panache performing in St Mary Centre as part of Thornbury Fun Palace event last year - photo by RichMcD

Steel band Panache performing in St Mary Centre as part of Thornbury Fun Palace event last year - photo by RichMcD

Popular free event returning to Thornbury for a fourth year

Restaurant Mezze is set to return to Thornbury in the High Street after the chain's 2018 closure in the town

Restaurant Mezze is set to return to Thornbury in the High Street after the chain's 2018 closure in the town

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New restaurant to return to spiritual Thornbury home

Sam McLaren scoring Thornbury's first try.

Sam McLaren scoring Thornbury's first try.

Thornbury conclude pre-season with tight win

Initial designs have been revealed for the long-awaited Thornbury Health Centre development

Initial designs have been revealed for the long-awaited Thornbury Health Centre development

Planning and development

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Major update on multi-million pound Thornbury Health Centre project

Max Curtis taking on the Lydney defence

Max Curtis taking on the Lydney defence

Thornbury go down fighting in opening game defeat

New MP Claire Young writes her first column for the Gazette

New MP Claire Young writes her first column for the Gazette

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What our new Thornbury and Yate MP said in her first column

Thornbury has officially been declared a plastic free community

Thornbury has officially been declared a plastic free community

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Thornbury declared a Plastic Free Community

Avon and Somerset Police say the offenders stole cigarettes from the shop in Thornbury

Avon and Somerset Police say the offenders stole cigarettes from the shop in Thornbury

Burglary-hit business thanks community for support after raid

Angus Macaskill has brought the Olympics to life on the gates of his home near Thornbury

Angus Macaskill has brought the Olympics to life on the gates of his home near Thornbury

2024 Paris Olympic Games

Artist paints incredible scenes from Paris Olympics outside his home

Avon and Somerset Police say the offenders stole cigarettes from the shop in Thornbury

Avon and Somerset Police say the offenders stole cigarettes from the shop in Thornbury

Thieves smash their way into Thornbury shop to steal cigarettes

Tim Wilkins has joined Thornbury Town Football Club as assistant manager

Tim Wilkins has joined Thornbury Town Football Club as assistant manager

New assistant manager welcomed in Thornbury

Artist's impression of a new Armstrong Hall - photo by Steve Dimond

Artist's impression of a new Armstrong Hall - photo by Steve Dimond

Planning and development

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Plans revealed to “quickly” reopen Armstrong Hall

A new food van has opened in Thornbury High Street

A new food van has opened in Thornbury High Street

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New food van opens in Thornbury

Kirsty and her children won prizes after decorating a hedgehog house

Kirsty and her children won prizes after decorating a hedgehog house

Hedgehog house decoration day in Thornbury a success

A call has been put forward to push ahead with Thornbury Health Centre

A call has been put forward to push ahead with Thornbury Health Centre

Planning and development

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Call to push ahead with Thornbury Health Centre

Students from UK ITF Taekwondo Region 7, who took part in the European Championships

Students from UK ITF Taekwondo Region 7, who took part in the European Championships

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Huge medal haul for Thornbury team at European Championships

Over 300 racers took part in a recent Thornbury 10k race.

Over 300 racers took part in a recent Thornbury 10k race.

In pictures as hundreds run popular 10k race in area

Former Thornbury Rugby player Jimmy Halliwell played in the England side that won the World Rugby U20 Championship

Former Thornbury Rugby player Jimmy Halliwell played in the England side that won the World Rugby U20 Championship

Former Thornbury player wins World Cup

Thornbury Sea Cadets - also known as TS Battleaxe - marked Sea Cadets’ 168th official birthday recently

Thornbury Sea Cadets - also known as TS Battleaxe - marked Sea Cadets’ 168th official birthday recently

Clubs and societies

Popular Thornbury community group celebrates anniversary

New play area opens at pub in Thornbury

New play area opens at pub in Thornbury

New play area opens at Thornbury pub after public appeal

A new £140k wellbeing studio has opened at Thornbury Leisure Centre

A new £140k wellbeing studio has opened at Thornbury Leisure Centre

New £140k studio opens at Thornbury Leisure Centre

Thornbury Christmas Lights Association has announced it has had a change in leadership (library image)

Thornbury Christmas Lights Association has announced it has had a change in leadership (library image)

Much-loved annual event in Thornbury announces change

An artist's impression of the proposed scheme looking north towards Thornbury

An artist's impression of the proposed scheme looking north towards Thornbury

Planning and development

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New cycle path in Thornbury approved despite anti-social behaviour fears

(L to R) Alan Pitcher commercial director for wholesale lenses, Daniel Peacey site manager, Tim Precious commercial general manager and Timothée Arnaud operations director

(L to R) Alan Pitcher commercial director for wholesale lenses, Daniel Peacey site manager, Tim Precious commercial general manager and Timothée Arnaud operations director

Major Thornbury employer celebrates 50 years of production in town

The Armstrong Hall complex in Thornbury - photo by Doug Fowler

The Armstrong Hall complex in Thornbury - photo by Doug Fowler

Planning and development

Another public meeting for update on Armstrong Hall

Conservative and former MP Luke Hall has issued a statement after his election defeat

Conservative and former MP Luke Hall has issued a statement after his election defeat

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Departing Thornbury and Yate MP issues statement after election defeat

New MP for Thornbury and Yate Claire Young (Liberal Democrat) says she

New MP for Thornbury and Yate Claire Young (Liberal Democrat) says she

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New Thornbury & Yate MP says “I will be a strong voice" after election win

A man suffered injuries to his face and body following the incident in Thornbury, police say

A man suffered injuries to his face and body following the incident in Thornbury, police say

Police appeal after man taken to hospital following Thornbury incident

A new alert system has been launched for people who live near Tytherington Quarry

A new alert system has been launched for people who live near Tytherington Quarry

New quarry blast alerts launched for neighbours near Thornbury

There was an empty chair for Luke Hall (Conservative) - pictured (L-R) Minister Tom Wharin, Rob Logan (Labour), Andy Banwell (Reform UK) and Claire Young (Liberal Democrats), Alexandra Jenner-Fust (Green)

There was an empty chair for Luke Hall (Conservative) - pictured (L-R) Minister Tom Wharin, Rob Logan (Labour), Andy Banwell (Reform UK) and Claire Young (Liberal Democrats), Alexandra Jenner-Fust (Green)

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Organisers leave empty chair after former MP fails to show at debate

MP hopefuls for Thornbury and Yate have explained why you should vote for them at the General Election

MP hopefuls for Thornbury and Yate have explained why you should vote for them at the General Election

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MP hopefuls in Thornbury & Yate explain why you should vote for them

James Wood is the new captain of the men's first team at Thornbury Rugby

James Wood is the new captain of the men's first team at Thornbury Rugby

'Vocal and inspirational' player revealed as Thornbury Rugby captain

How the Alveston Hill looks now and how the new cycle path might look like - photo by South Gloucestershire Council

How the Alveston Hill looks now and how the new cycle path might look like - photo by South Gloucestershire Council

Planning and development

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Plans set to be approved for ‘missing link’ cycle path

Mathew Rix, of Elizabeth Close, Thornbury failed to give police the identity of a BMW driver (library image)

Mathew Rix, of Elizabeth Close, Thornbury failed to give police the identity of a BMW driver (library image)

Huge bill for Thornbury man who failed to identify BMW driver

Tributes have been paid to Barrie Keast from Thornbury - who has died aged 94

Tributes have been paid to Barrie Keast from Thornbury - who has died aged 94

Tributes paid to much-loved military figure from Thornbury

Thornbury Town Council

Thornbury Town Council

PICTURES: Tennis courts reopen after revamp with launch event

Members of the public in Thornbury are being invited to meet their town councillors - photo by Doug Fowler

Members of the public in Thornbury are being invited to meet their town councillors - photo by Doug Fowler

Local government

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Public invited to meet their councillors in Thornbury

JIGSAW Thornbury has received a top food hygiene grade

JIGSAW Thornbury has received a top food hygiene grade

Thornbury charity receives top hygiene grade

Presenters Chris Criddle and Nigel Lane from Thornbury Radio which is celebrating its third birthday

Presenters Chris Criddle and Nigel Lane from Thornbury Radio which is celebrating its third birthday

Wonderful Thornbury community venture celebrates third birthday

The close win for Thornbury under 13 CC included a 35no from Ewan Paterson and a Henry Oates 5-for

The close win for Thornbury under 13 CC included a 35no from Ewan Paterson and a Henry Oates 5-for

Thornbury duo the highlight in close win

Harry Brock, Jim Brock, Luke Franklin Tom Webb and Joe Guest recognised for making a milestone number of appearances for the first team

Harry Brock, Jim Brock, Luke Franklin Tom Webb and Joe Guest recognised for making a milestone number of appearances for the first team

15 pictures as Thornbury Town celebrates end of season awards

Gymnasts from Kestrel Acrobatics & Tumbling are celebrating after competing in a regional competition

Gymnasts from Kestrel Acrobatics & Tumbling are celebrating after competing in a regional competition

Big success for Thornbury gymnastics club

Public debates are due be held in Thornbury and Chipping Sodbury

Public debates are due be held in Thornbury and Chipping Sodbury

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Former MP planning to skip TWO public debates

Thornbury Carnival is returning on Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 7

Thornbury Carnival is returning on Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 7

Everything you need to know about Thornbury Carnival 2024

Tesco has spoken out against plans to build a new Lidl in Thornbury

Tesco has spoken out against plans to build a new Lidl in Thornbury

Planning and development

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Tesco speaks out against plans for new Thornbury Lidl

The tennis courts at Mundy Playing Fields have recently undergone a full revamp

The tennis courts at Mundy Playing Fields have recently undergone a full revamp

Tennis courts in Thornbury reopen with change after revamp

Expert herb grower Jekka McVicar from the Thornbury area has revealed her tips and tricks (library image)

Expert herb grower Jekka McVicar from the Thornbury area has revealed her tips and tricks (library image)

Tips and tricks from Thornbury expert to ensure your herbs thrive

Autumn Years Community Care founders Vicki Irish (left) and Mark Lloyd (right) with ITV West Country presenter Sabet Choudhury at the Bristol Dementia Action Alliance event

Autumn Years Community Care founders Vicki Irish (left) and Mark Lloyd (right) with ITV West Country presenter Sabet Choudhury at the Bristol Dementia Action Alliance event

Celebrating one year of new respite day centres in Yate and Thornbury

MP hopefuls for Thornbury and Yate include Luke Hall (Conservative), Alex Jenner-Fust (Green), Claire Young (Lib Dem), Andrew Banwell (Reform) and Rob Logan (Labour)

MP hopefuls for Thornbury and Yate include Luke Hall (Conservative), Alex Jenner-Fust (Green), Claire Young (Lib Dem), Andrew Banwell (Reform) and Rob Logan (Labour)

General Election 2024

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Former MP defends decision to skip debate

A new poll has revealed the Liberal Democrats are tipped to take the Thornbury & Yate seat from the Conservatives (library image)

A new poll has revealed the Liberal Democrats are tipped to take the Thornbury & Yate seat from the Conservatives (library image)

General Election 2024

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YouGov election poll reveals Lib Dems tipped to take Thornbury & Yate

Last year's Thornbury 10km, which also finished at the Anchor Pub

Last year's Thornbury 10km, which also finished at the Anchor Pub

Running event which 'shows off lovely local area' to return soon

Octopus Drama Group from Thornbury was chosen as the winner of the Peter Wheeldon Memorial Trophy for a Company Crafted Production for the south west region in the 2023 NODA South West Awards

Octopus Drama Group from Thornbury was chosen as the winner of the Peter Wheeldon Memorial Trophy for a Company Crafted Production for the south west region in the 2023 NODA South West Awards

Clubs and societies

Joy as Thornbury drama group wins award