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Woman attacked as she walked home
POLICE are hunting a robber who attacked a woman as she walked alone in Thornbury during the early hours. The 22-year-old victim needed hospital treatment following the incident near the town's Leisure Centre shortly before 3am on Saturday. Her hooded
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More rain and flooding expected over night
THE Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for tonight. Heavy rain is expected to move across the South West during the evening and bring with it 15 mm of rain in just three hours. The public are being advised to take care and pay close attention
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School gets top marks from Ofsted
TOP marks have been awarded to South Gloucestershire's smallest school by Ofsted inspectors. High praise was heaped on Horton Primary School in its latest Ofsted report, which called the school "outstanding". The highest accolade was bestowed on the
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Oldbury 'possible site' for new atomic reactor
OLDBURY power station is still seen as a possible site for a new atomic reactor - but it remains near the very bottom of the preference list. A decision will be made next year on potential sites for a fleet of new atomic power stations after the government
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Severe weather affects region
MOTORISTS braved severe weather this morning as more than 25mm of rain fell in some places. More rain is expected during the day, bringing with it a risk of flooding. The Environment Agency has 20 flood warnings and 111 flood watches in place across
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Hockey: Thornbury ladies
Hockey Thornbury 2, Chippenham 3 THORNBURY recovered from 3-0 down to come within a goal of gaining a draw with visiting Chippenham. Thornbury gave a first team debut to promising keeper Lottie Maiden and the move worked well as the youngster made
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Could you be a DOD?
DURSLEY Operatic and Dramatic Society is keen to attract new members. This local amateur group presents three major productions each year at the Lister Hall, Dursley - a play in October, a pantomime in January and a musical in May. In addition, the society's
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Poultry farmer's concerns about industry's future
A POULTRY farmer is taking a break in an attempt to stave off financial ruin. Charles Bourns, of Southend Poultry Farm in Charfield, said he had taken the decision not to raise any more chickens because he believed that current industry prices meant
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School celebrates positive Ofsted report
A PRIMARY school has achieved a good Ofsted report with the help of a postal sorting office and language classes. Ofsted inspectors, who visited the village school in December, said they were impressed with many aspects of Kingswood Primary School
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Rugby: Thorbury; Leyhill
3rd XV Merit Table Leyhill 7 Thornbury 3rds 32 THORNBURY made the short trip to HMP Leyhill for the usual fast and physical game. Thorns applied pressure during the first quarter but Leyhill's defence held firm until fly-half Matt Belbin scored
