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Yate Cineworld closure a 'sad day for the town'
THE news that Cineworld is set to shut its Yate branch has been described as a 'sad day' for the town. The cinema chain has announced plans to shut six cinemas across the UK including one in Yate as part of major restructuring plans. The business
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Three days of fun, music and BBQ at Pucklefest
The Rose & Crown in Pucklechurch are holding their annual music festival weekender on August 2-4. Expect lots of bands over the three days as well as a vast range of ciders, ales as well as cider slushies. It is free entry for all, with a chance
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Yate town centre bank reduces opening hours
A BANK in the centre of Yate has reduced its weekly opening hours. Lloyds Bank - based at E Walk in the town's shopping centre - will no longer open on a Thursday. The bank says that they have tested ways of working and will be moving colleagues
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What new MP said about Thornbury and Yate in parliament
NEW Thornbury and Yate MP Claire Young has made her maiden speech in the House of Commons. The Liberal Democrat ousted Conservative Luke Hall at the General Election on Thursday, July 4, and now represents Thornbury & Yate in the House of Commons
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Uley captured on camera through the years
Uley features in the nostalgia section this week. The village is pictured in 1905 and in 1968 revealing just how pretty this village is. Also pictured is Hetty Pegler's Tump. Also known as Uley Long Barrow it is a partially reconstructed Neolithic