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Plans have been submitted to open a new takeaway in Thornbury

Planning and development

Plans revealed for new takeaway in Thornbury High Street

Free chocolate was on offer to the first visitors

Free chocolate was on offer to the first visitors

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UK's biggest Cadbury World shop opens in Bournville

A new indoor table-top market has been set up at the Chantry Centre in Dursley

A new indoor table-top market has been set up at the Chantry Centre in Dursley

New indoor market launched in Dursley

COLUMN BY Stroud MP Simon Opher

COLUMN BY Stroud MP Simon Opher

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'Things are beginning to improve' says MP

Brimscombe Port was discussed at a meeting this week

Brimscombe Port was discussed at a meeting this week

Planning and development

Interesting update on major development in area

Plans for a new special educational needs school have been approved in Abbeydale, Gloucester. FREE TO USE FOR ALL PARTNERS. CREDIT: GCC

Plans for a new special educational needs school have been approved in Abbeydale, Gloucester. FREE TO USE FOR ALL PARTNERS. CREDIT: GCC

New £16.5 million school in county gets go-ahead

Motorcyclist Christopher Turl, aged 49, was killed at the B4066 junction near Sharpness in June, 2022

Motorcyclist Christopher Turl, aged 49, was killed at the B4066 junction near Sharpness in June, 2022

Driver aged 84 charged after death of Berkeley man

The Flight Before Christmas at Cotswold Airport begins boarding once again on Saturday, November 23

The Flight Before Christmas at Cotswold Airport begins boarding once again on Saturday, November 23

Unique airport festive experience in area open again this weekend

Plans submitted to transform Berkeley pub

Plans submitted to transform Berkeley pub

Planning and development

Plans to turn historic pub into new homes approved

A huge aircraft fuselage is being transported through Cirencester on Sunday, November 24

A huge aircraft fuselage is being transported through Cirencester on Sunday, November 24

Drivers warned about huge aircraft being transported this weekend

Parking fees are due to be introduced in 22 council-run car parks - including Rock Street in Thornbury Image: South Gloucestershire Council

Parking fees are due to be introduced in 22 council-run car parks - including Rock Street in Thornbury Image: South Gloucestershire Council

‘Deep concern’ over new parking charges plan in Thornbury

The vision for a natural outdoor swimming space called Stroud Waters at Court Farm, King’s Stanley. Pledge your support at tinyurl.com/2x92sbp2

The vision for a natural outdoor swimming space called Stroud Waters at Court Farm, King’s Stanley. Pledge your support at tinyurl.com/2x92sbp2

Planning and development

Plans revealed for stunning natural swimming pool near Cotswold Way

Several items of high value tools have been stolen from vans parked in Dursley

Several items of high value tools have been stolen from vans parked in Dursley

Expensive tools stolen from vans parked in Dursley

Picture showing South Gloucestershire Council office in Yate by Doug Fowler Image: Doug Fowler

Picture showing South Gloucestershire Council office in Yate by Doug Fowler Image: Doug Fowler

Local government

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Plans revealed to axe upkeep of public toilets in South Gloucestershire

Ellen DeGeneres, known for her programme The Ellen DeGeneres Show, has relocated to the Cotswolds with her wife Portia de Rossi, an article from entertainment news outlet TheWrap claims (library image)

Ellen DeGeneres, known for her programme The Ellen DeGeneres Show, has relocated to the Cotswolds with her wife Portia de Rossi, an article from entertainment news outlet TheWrap claims (library image)

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Huge US celebrity reportedly ‘moves to Cotswolds’ to ‘flee Trump’

Appeal to find 22-year-old last seen at Yate Shopping Centre

Appeal to find 22-year-old last seen at Yate Shopping Centre

Appeal to locate man last seen at Yate Shopping Centre

New parking rules are being proposed near Cam Woodfield Junior and Infant School

New parking rules are being proposed near Cam Woodfield Junior and Infant School

Plans to tackle parking after safety concerns at Cam school

Kyle Spill, aged 24, of Woodlands, Tytherington, admitted threatening two men in Thornbury

Kyle Spill, aged 24, of Woodlands, Tytherington, admitted threatening two men in Thornbury

Man from village sentenced for threatening two men in Thornbury

Gloucestershire County Council environment cabinet member David Gray (left) FREE TO USE FOR ALL PARTNERS. CREDIT: GCC

Gloucestershire County Council environment cabinet member David Gray (left) FREE TO USE FOR ALL PARTNERS. CREDIT: GCC

Latest wind turbines plan spark fears of 'ruining Cotswold landscape’

MP Claire Young raises serious concerns with the news the post office in Yate could close

MP Claire Young raises serious concerns with the news the post office in Yate could close

Real fears that 'essential service’ in Yate could close

An artist's impression of a proposed neighbourhood at the Sharpness Vale development Image: Sharpness Development LLP

An artist's impression of a proposed neighbourhood at the Sharpness Vale development Image: Sharpness Development LLP

Planning and development

People urged to share views at pop-up events over plans for 5,000 homes

A new Aldi is due to open in South Gloucestershire next month (library image)

A new Aldi is due to open in South Gloucestershire next month (library image)

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New Aldi store to open soon in South Gloucestershire

Homebase has been sold to retail group CDS in a rescue deal

Homebase has been sold to retail group CDS in a rescue deal

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Homebase saved with thousands of jobs secured after recue deal

Police inspector based in Gloucestershire dismissed for messaging sex worker

Emergency services are at the scene of a two-vehicle collision on the A46 Painswick Road near Brockworth

Emergency services are at the scene of a two-vehicle collision on the A46 Painswick Road near Brockworth

Key road in area closed after two-vehicle crash

Box Road in Cam will be shut for repair works on Monday, November 27

Box Road in Cam will be shut for repair works on Monday, November 27

Key Cam road to shut

Photo from last year's Christmas lights switch on event in Cam

Photo from last year's Christmas lights switch on event in Cam

Everything you need to know about Christmas events in Cam and Dursley

Kestrel Acrobatics and Tumbling Gymnastics

Kestrel Acrobatics and Tumbling Gymnastics

Medal haul for talented Thornbury gymnasts

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity

Thornbury Christmas Lights

Thornbury Christmas Lights

Pictures as switch on event lights up Thornbury for Christmas

The by-election for the Frampton Cotterell seat is due to take place on Thursday, November 28.

The by-election for the Frampton Cotterell seat is due to take place on Thursday, November 28.

Local government

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By-election due to take place after MP resigns council seat

Grace, known to many as Gracie, died on Christmas Day 2023

Grace, known to many as Gracie, died on Christmas Day 2023

Man, 31, due in court today over Grace Vater quad bike death last Christmas

A new approach to tackling antisocial behaviour is being rolled out by SDC Housing, Environmental Health and Community officers

A new approach to tackling antisocial behaviour is being rolled out by SDC Housing, Environmental Health and Community officers

Local government

New approach to tackling anti-social behaviour in area

Girls from Painswick, Dursley and Gloucester join forces to create new team

Girls from Painswick, Dursley and Gloucester join forces to create new team

First match as new girls team in area launches

Avon and Somerset Police say Jake Duggan aged 33 and Lisa Ingleheart aged 42 are both wanted on warrant

Avon and Somerset Police say Jake Duggan aged 33 and Lisa Ingleheart aged 42 are both wanted on warrant

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Call 999 if you see wanted pair with links to South Gloucestershire

Berkeley's annual Christmas event is due to take place on Friday, November 29

Berkeley's annual Christmas event is due to take place on Friday, November 29

Christmas event in Berkeley to be 'bigger and better'

Horton Court near Chipping Sodbury features in the new series of Wolf Hall

Horton Court near Chipping Sodbury features in the new series of Wolf Hall

Local locations used in latest BBC drama

UK Today

Royal Mint reveals the rarest Queen Elizabeth II coins in circulation

I'm a Celeb fans 'throwing up' over Maura and Reverend Richard's 'horrific' trial

BBC viewers hail Sarah Hadland's rumba 'best on Strictly ever' - do you agree?

What were the Strictly Come Dancing scores? Week 10 leaderboard after Samba-Thon

BBC Strictly viewers 'sobbing' as Chris McCausland performs 'special' dance

'Never-before-seen' Doctor Who Time Lord regeneration to air in new BBC episode

Sport

Kestrel Acrobatics and Tumbling Gymnastics

Medal haul for talented Thornbury gymnasts

Girls from Painswick, Dursley and Gloucester join forces to create new team

Girls from Painswick, Dursley and Gloucester join forces to create new team

First match as new girls team in area launches

Forest Green replace York at top of National League after 2-0 victory

Forest Green replace York at top of National League after 2-0 victory

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In pictures as Forest Green win top of table clash

Photos of the BBC's swimming challenge at Yate Active Lifestyle Centre

Photos of the BBC's swimming challenge at Yate Active Lifestyle Centre

BBC stars triumph in incredible swimming challenge in Yate

Yate Hockey Club were tickled pink last Saturday at the launch of their new away shirt.

Yate Hockey Club were tickled pink last Saturday at the launch of their new away shirt.

Yate sports club launches new kit

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National Sport

Tottenham added to Pep Guardiola’s woes (Martin Rickett/PA)

Tottenham added to Pep Guardiola’s woes (Martin Rickett/PA)

Man City ‘playing a little bit in our thoughts’ – Pep Guardiola

Ange Postecoglou saw his Tottenham side stun Manchester City (Martin Rickett/PA)

Ange Postecoglou saw his Tottenham side stun Manchester City (Martin Rickett/PA)

Man City rout a ‘significant’ step for Tottenham – Ange Postecoglou

Wales’ players show their dejection after conceding a try during the Autumn International match at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Saturday November 23, 2024.

Wales’ players show their dejection after conceding a try during the Autumn International match at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Saturday November 23, 2024.

Wales hit a new low after losing for the 12th game in a row

Ireland’s Sam Prendergast was lucky to avoid a red card, according to a Fiji coach (Niall Carson/PA)

Ireland’s Sam Prendergast was lucky to avoid a red card, according to a Fiji coach (Niall Carson/PA)

Fiji boss claims Sam Prendergast escaped red card due to ‘wearing green jersey’

Unai Emery’s side ended a run of four straight defeats (Nick Potts/PA)

Unai Emery’s side ended a run of four straight defeats (Nick Potts/PA)

Unai Emery admits out-of-form Aston Villa need to cut out mistakes

Fabian Hurzeler, right, and Jonas Scheuermann celebrate after Brighton’s 2-1 win at Bournemouth (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Fabian Hurzeler, right, and Jonas Scheuermann celebrate after Brighton’s 2-1 win at Bournemouth (Andrew Matthews/PA)

They can sing what they want – Fabian Hurzeler out to make Brighton fans ‘proud’

Thomas Frank was not happy with the VAR decision (PA)

Thomas Frank was not happy with the VAR decision (PA)

Thomas Frank intends to appeal against Christian Norgaard’s red card at Everton

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Thornbury

Plans have been submitted to open a new takeaway in Thornbury

Planning and development

Plans revealed for new takeaway in Thornbury High Street

A new indoor table-top market has been set up at the Chantry Centre in Dursley

A new indoor table-top market has been set up at the Chantry Centre in Dursley

New indoor market launched in Dursley

COLUMN BY Stroud MP Simon Opher

COLUMN BY Stroud MP Simon Opher

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'Things are beginning to improve' says MP

Brimscombe Port was discussed at a meeting this week

Brimscombe Port was discussed at a meeting this week

Planning and development

Interesting update on major development in area

Plans for a new special educational needs school have been approved in Abbeydale, Gloucester. FREE TO USE FOR ALL PARTNERS. CREDIT: GCC

Plans for a new special educational needs school have been approved in Abbeydale, Gloucester. FREE TO USE FOR ALL PARTNERS. CREDIT: GCC

New £16.5 million school in county gets go-ahead

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News in Brief

Plans have been submitted to open a new takeaway in Thornbury

Planning and development

Plans revealed for new takeaway in Thornbury High Street

A new indoor table-top market has been set up at the Chantry Centre in Dursley

A new indoor table-top market has been set up at the Chantry Centre in Dursley

New indoor market launched in Dursley

Brimscombe Port was discussed at a meeting this week

Brimscombe Port was discussed at a meeting this week

Planning and development

Interesting update on major development in area

Motorcyclist Christopher Turl, aged 49, was killed at the B4066 junction near Sharpness in June, 2022

Motorcyclist Christopher Turl, aged 49, was killed at the B4066 junction near Sharpness in June, 2022

Driver aged 84 charged after death of Berkeley man

Plans submitted to transform Berkeley pub

Plans submitted to transform Berkeley pub

Planning and development

Plans to turn historic pub into new homes approved

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Yate and Sodbury

Temperatures are set to nudge into the 30s

Can I go home from work if it's too hot? What employers should do in the heatwave

The school playground, behind the new security fence, where the existing footpath runs

The school playground, behind the new security fence, where the existing footpath runs

Yate and Sodbury

Footpath through Yate school playground to be diverted due to safeguarding

Fundraiser Sam Potter with his hero dad Simon

Fundraiser Sam Potter with his hero dad Simon

Yate and Sodbury

Yate men climb three peaks for terminally ill dad

Chipping Sodbury festivals captured by Rich McD

Chipping Sodbury festivals captured by Rich McD

Yate and Sodbury

Chipping Sodbury hosts full day festival fun

Mark and Christ Thorne with Rich Hext

Mark and Christ Thorne with Rich Hext

Yate and Sodbury

Team to cycle Yate to Dublin for four charities

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One single ticket scooped the top prize (Yui Mok/PA)

One single ticket scooped the top prize (Yui Mok/PA)

Single ticket-holder scoops Saturday’s £7.4m Lotto jackpot

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood criticised the assisted dying Bill in a letter constituents (PA)

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood criticised the assisted dying Bill in a letter constituents (PA)

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Justice Secretary says assisted dying ‘slippery slope to death on demand’

One incident took place near RAF Lakenheath (Andrew Parsons/PA)

One incident took place near RAF Lakenheath (Andrew Parsons/PA)

Unidentified drones spotted over three US airbases in Britain, USAF confirms

Nikita Hand outside the High Court in Dublin (PA)

Nikita Hand outside the High Court in Dublin (PA)

Irish premier praises Dublin woman who won civil case against Conor McGregor

Talks are continuing in Baku (Sergei Grits/AP)

Talks are continuing in Baku (Sergei Grits/AP)

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Hopes of Cop29 deal revived in wake of walkout by small island nations

Demonstrators march in Barcelona (Emilio Morenatti/AP)

Demonstrators march in Barcelona (Emilio Morenatti/AP)

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Tens of thousands protest in Barcelona over soaring rental costs

Emergency services in Riverstick, Co Cork (PA)

Emergency services in Riverstick, Co Cork (PA)

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Clean-up begins after Storm Bert as thousands still left without power

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