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Members of the LRDG in the Western Desert, 27 March 1941

Memorial appeal for heroic World War II 'Ghost Patrol' soldiers

South Gloucestershire Council is hosting three Eat and Heat events to help residents struggling with food and heating costs.

South Gloucestershire Council is hosting three Eat and Heat events to help residents struggling with food and heating costs.

Free advice on heating bills and food costs coming to South Gloucestershire

Former Thornbury Art Club chairperson Tricia Latham continues expressing her creativity through ribbon wreaths despite Alzheimer’s and sight loss.

Former Thornbury Art Club chairperson Tricia Latham continues expressing her creativity through ribbon wreaths despite Alzheimer’s and sight loss.

Thornbury artist with Alzheimer's finds joy again through colourful ribbon wreaths

Audrey celebrated her 104th birthday with a special cycle ride, fulfilling her wish to get back on a bicycle again.

Audrey celebrated her 104th birthday with a special cycle ride, fulfilling her wish to get back on a bicycle again.

Chipping Sodbury woman celebrates 104th birthday with special bike ride

Ruby Harris celebrated her 100th birthday at Ladden View care home in Yate, surrounded by family, friends and residents.

Ruby Harris celebrated her 100th birthday at Ladden View care home in Yate, surrounded by family, friends and residents.

Yate care home's 'Queen Ruby' reveals secret to long life as she turns 100

Lovell Place Care Home residents became captains for the day during a special canal boat outing organised by The Willow Trust. Pictured: June Goffin

Lovell Place Care Home residents became captains for the day during a special canal boat outing organised by The Willow Trust. Pictured: June Goffin

Care home residents enjoy unforgettable Sharpness Canal adventure

David Shipp, who dedicated decades to serving the Chipping Sodbury community, passed away peacefully at home on September 30.

David Shipp, who dedicated decades to serving the Chipping Sodbury community, passed away peacefully at home on September 30.

Chipping Sodbury says farewell to devoted community champion David Shipp

Urgent search for missing 53-year-old woman last seen leaving pub in dry robe on foot

Former keen cyclist Audrey enjoyed another cycling adventure after staff at The Heathers in Chipping Sodbury contacted Warmley Wheelers for help.

Former keen cyclist Audrey enjoyed another cycling adventure after staff at The Heathers in Chipping Sodbury contacted Warmley Wheelers for help.

Chipping Sodbury care home resident Audrey gets back on her bike

Yate Town Council’s Warm Welcome scheme returns from October 1, offering residents free warm spaces at four venues across the town again.

Yate Town Council’s Warm Welcome scheme returns from October 1, offering residents free warm spaces at four venues across the town again.

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Free Warm Welcome spaces return across Yate as colder months approach

Yate’s Remembrance events will include a parade, church service and wreath laying at the Lych Gate and Parnall Memorial on November 8.

Yate’s Remembrance events will include a parade, church service and wreath laying at the Lych Gate and Parnall Memorial on November 8.

Yate announces plans for Remembrance Sunday parade and wreath laying

Geoff Kitchen and his wife Linda, pictured together. Mr Kitchen, 73, from Thornbury, died after suffering a fatal cardiac arrest when a Singapore Airlines flight encountered severe turbulence in May 2024.

Geoff Kitchen and his wife Linda, pictured together. Mr Kitchen, 73, from Thornbury, died after suffering a fatal cardiac arrest when a Singapore Airlines flight encountered severe turbulence in May 2024.

Thornbury passenger died after severe turbulence on aeroplane, inquest told

Head chef James Kerton leads the catering team at Ladden View in Yate, which has been shortlisted for a national care catering award.

Head chef James Kerton leads the catering team at Ladden View in Yate, which has been shortlisted for a national care catering award.

Yate care home chefs in running for national catering team award

The Mini Massive Sax Flextet entertained residents, families and visitors at Lovell Place Care Home’s fundraising summer fete

The Mini Massive Sax Flextet entertained residents, families and visitors at Lovell Place Care Home’s fundraising summer fete

South Gloucestershire care home fete raises £400 for air ambulance charity

Music, free refreshments and homemade cake helped mark the Pop Inn Café’s 25th anniversary in Yate.

Music, free refreshments and homemade cake helped mark the Pop Inn Café’s 25th anniversary in Yate.

Yate café celebrates 25 years of bringing older people together

Linda Kitchen, wife of Geoff Kitchen, pictured, speaks out for first time after he died during extreme turbulence on a Singapore Airlines flight in May 2024

Linda Kitchen, wife of Geoff Kitchen, pictured, speaks out for first time after he died during extreme turbulence on a Singapore Airlines flight in May 2024

Devastated widow speaks out about moment husband died after turbulence on flight

New free Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire drop-in advice sessions are taking place in Charfield Village Hall

New free Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire drop-in advice sessions are taking place in Charfield Village Hall

Free help with debt, benefits and housing offered in Charfield and Patchway

Stephanie Hill with her award

Stephanie Hill with her award

Football coach turns to mentoring after cancer diagnosis

Paul Blundell received his MBE from King Charles III

Paul Blundell received his MBE from King Charles III

This south Gloucestershire veteran has been given an MBE for services to defence

Dursley has been named one of the sexiest towns in Gloucestershire (library image)

Dursley has been named one of the sexiest towns in Gloucestershire (library image)

Dursley named one of raunchiest towns in Gloucestershire in shocking new ‘sex map’

Dursley care home, The Hollies, is throwing open its doors for a summer food festival, inviting families to share an afternoon of puddings, barbecue and live entertainment.

Dursley care home, The Hollies, is throwing open its doors for a summer food festival, inviting families to share an afternoon of puddings, barbecue and live entertainment.

Dursley care home to host free food festival for the community

The Hollies, in Drake Lane, Dursley is opening its doors for a free afternoon celebrating food, community and connection.

The Hollies, in Drake Lane, Dursley is opening its doors for a free afternoon celebrating food, community and connection.

Dursley care home invites community to summer food festival

Father-of-three and husband Martin Bennett, aged 35, was killed on August 4, 2021

Father-of-three and husband Martin Bennett, aged 35, was killed on August 4, 2021

Company based in Sharpness fined £1 million after much-loved father crushed to death

Travellers have pitched up at Chantry Playing Field which has prompted legal action from Thornbury Town Council.

Travellers have pitched up at Chantry Playing Field which has prompted legal action from Thornbury Town Council.

Latest as travellers pitch up at playing field in South Glos

Thornbury Litterbusters are appealing for new volunteers

Thornbury Litterbusters are appealing for new volunteers

Thornbury Litterbusters celebrate 20 years of keeping town streets clean

Cathryn Trace, community support lead on the soft toy stall

GL11 community hub summer fete, Cam

Cathryn Trace, community support lead on the soft toy stall

GL11 community hub summer fete, Cam

17 fabulous pictures of Cam community hub's anniversary party

Wotton Twinning Society hosted 42 visitors from Beaumont-le-Roger in France

Wotton Twinning Society hosted 42 visitors from Beaumont-le-Roger in France

French visitors welcomed to Wotton-under-Edge for twinning weekend

Hospital patients and business owners have hit out over the disruption late post has been causing in Cam and Dursley recently

Hospital patients and business owners have hit out over the disruption late post has been causing in Cam and Dursley recently

Royal Mail issues statement after business owners and hospital patients miss post

Thornbury community hall now has a life-saving defibrillator, thanks to Clive Washbourne, pictured here with Steve and Jill Dimond, trustees of Thornbury Community and Arts CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Thornbury community hall now has a life-saving defibrillator, thanks to Clive Washbourne, pictured here with Steve and Jill Dimond, trustees of Thornbury Community and Arts CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Generous donation brings new defibrillator to Thornbury hall

Yate Town FC is entering a new era after becoming a community-owned club.

Yate Town FC is entering a new era after becoming a community-owned club.

Yate Town makes major announcement on future of club

Dursley and District Association for the Transport of the Disabled and Elderly (DATE) is holding its annual general meeting

Dursley and District Association for the Transport of the Disabled and Elderly (DATE) is holding its annual general meeting

Annual meeting planned for Dursley disability transport charity

How colour can improve a disabled person's life and why choice is essential

TH Tennis is winning praise for its support of young players

TH Tennis is winning praise for its support of young players

Coaching programme hailed for supporting young tennis stars

Tributes have been paid to former landlady of The George in Chipping Sodbury, Georgina Bell, described as a 'trooper' by her daughter, Rebecca.

Tributes have been paid to former landlady of The George in Chipping Sodbury, Georgina Bell, described as a 'trooper' by her daughter, Rebecca.

Family's emotional tributes to much-loved Chipping Sodbury landlady

Dursley Rugby Club pay tribute to former player and club stalwart Russ Holloway

Dursley Rugby Club pay tribute to former player and club stalwart Russ Holloway

Warm tributes paid to 'true Dursley legend'

A dozen people from Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire have been named in the King's Birthday Honours list

A dozen people from Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire have been named in the King's Birthday Honours list

Full list of heroes named in King's Birthday Honours including Yate firefighter

Yate Shopping Centre is to host an expanded Ageing Better Festival this July. Pictured: last year's event

Yate Shopping Centre is to host an expanded Ageing Better Festival this July. Pictured: last year's event

Yate Shopping Centre to host expanded Ageing Better Festival this July

Peter Halliday and Ashlee Purnell, pictured with Radio Bristol’s Joe Sim

Peter Halliday and Ashlee Purnell, pictured with Radio Bristol’s Joe Sim

'I wouldn't be here' - Swimmer saved twice by Yate leisure centre team

Free Citizens Advice drop-ins are launching in Kingswood next month

Free Citizens Advice drop-ins are launching in Kingswood next month

Free Citizens Advice drop-in to launch in South Glos next month

Wendy and Bill Bond, winners of Foster Carer of the Year with Cllr Simon Johnson (right), South Gloucestershire Council cabinet member for children and young people

Wendy and Bill Bond, winners of Foster Carer of the Year with Cllr Simon Johnson (right), South Gloucestershire Council cabinet member for children and young people

Pilning couple named Foster Carers of the Year in South Gloucestershire

A lifelong Bristol Rovers FC supporter has enjoyed a long-awaited return to live football

A lifelong Bristol Rovers FC supporter has enjoyed a long-awaited return to live football

Yate care home resident enjoys first Bristol Rovers ground visit

Residents enjoyed National Tea Day at a Patchway care home

Residents enjoyed National Tea Day at a Patchway care home

Residents enjoy National Tea Day at South Glos care home

21-year-old Jamie Collins

21-year-old Jamie Collins

Family's emotional tribute to 'bright, kind and gentle young man'

Thornbury Pride is aiming to unite the community, welcoming both LGBTQ+ individuals and allies.

Thornbury Pride is aiming to unite the community, welcoming both LGBTQ+ individuals and allies.

Thornbury prepares for first Pride event and calls for volunteers

Thornbury watch manager John Riddiford won the Communities First award as part of Avon Fire & Rescue Service awards ceremony. The award was presented by chief fire officer Matt Cook

Thornbury watch manager John Riddiford won the Communities First award as part of Avon Fire & Rescue Service awards ceremony. The award was presented by chief fire officer Matt Cook

Thornbury firefighter wins award for outstanding community service

Avon and Somerset Police are seeking help to locate a missing 42-year-old man

Avon and Somerset Police are seeking help to locate a missing 42-year-old man

Search launched for 42-year-old missing from South Gloucestershire

Rita at Oaktree Care Home in Yate celebrated her 100th birthday

Rita at Oaktree Care Home in Yate celebrated her 100th birthday

Rita marks her 100th birthday at Yate care home

Martial arts master Vaughan Buxton won a South Gloucestershire community hero award for 35 years of taekwondo coaching

Martial arts master Vaughan Buxton won a South Gloucestershire community hero award for 35 years of taekwondo coaching

Thornbury Taekwondo master named community hero

Teenage darts star Luke Littler enjoyed a steak at Muller and Carter in Quedgeley

Teenage darts star Luke Littler enjoyed a steak at Muller and Carter in Quedgeley

Famous British star enjoys meal at popular Gloucestershire steakhouse

Yvette Pearce recently celebrated marking 20 years of service at Boswell’s Café in Yate Shopping Centre

Yvette Pearce recently celebrated marking 20 years of service at Boswell’s Café in Yate Shopping Centre

Much-loved Yate café worker marks 20 years of service

Victoria-Jayne using the Priority Assistance service in Tesco with Raine aiding Victoria with her weekly shop.

Victoria-Jayne using the Priority Assistance service in Tesco with Raine aiding Victoria with her weekly shop.

How supermarkets and shops are improving in catering for disabled people

South Gloucestershire Council Chair’s Community Award was presented to Laura Douglas, by councillor Katie Cooper during a ceremony held at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College’s WISE Campus in Stoke Gifford

South Gloucestershire Council Chair’s Community Award was presented to Laura Douglas, by councillor Katie Cooper during a ceremony held at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College’s WISE Campus in Stoke Gifford

Yate volunteer honoured after 22 years with charity

Victoria-Jayne Scholes with the Milano Cortina 2026 winter flame

Victoria-Jayne Scholes with the Milano Cortina 2026 winter flame

Winter Paralympic Flame is lit as president says 'it's capable of transforming lives'

Yate lollipop man Rex has returned to Tyndale School after breaking his leg

Yate lollipop man Rex has returned to Tyndale School after breaking his leg

Much loved lollipop man returns to Yate school